Census: 1850 District 3, Allegany County, Maryland. 1870 District 3, Allegany County, Maryland "Bidinger". 1880 Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. 1900 Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. 1910 District 3, Garrett County, Maryland "Bettinger". 1920 Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.
Thomas was a farmer and carpenter. In the 1920 census he was listed as a magistrate - Justice of the Peace. He served in the Civil War. Thomas was appointed Post Master 4 Jan 1893.
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