Thomas was of legal age in 1695, so was born about 1673. Thomas inherited the 500 acres on Peumansend Creek from his father, John Meador, eventually sold it to Job Virgett (his half-brother) and Josiah Shipp, a relative of his mother's. Richard, Thomas and Josiah Shipp were named as legatees in in will. John Sallis is named as Thomas' brother-in-law.