Thomas was called a "carpenter" of Bolton when he bought land in Surry, NH, June 3rd 1771, of Chas Rice and William Barron. Surry is bound on the east by Gilsum. About 1781 Thomas returned to Gilsum where he built himself a dwelling house and served the town in many capacities. He also served in the Rev. War, along with ten other Darts-father, sons, brothers and cousins--from Surry and Gilsum. Thomas was a private. He entered on June 28th 1777, in Capt. Elisa Mack's Co. Col. Samuel Ashley's Reg. which was sent to Ticonderoga. He traveled 100 miles and was discharged July 10th 1777. Most of these men belonged to the town's Militia and fought when they were called upon to service. No doubt to our ancestors as to most of our other soldiers, the Rev. War years were nothing more than a break in the real business of life. They fought and went home to work and came back to shoot more British or be killed. They grumbled and swore and probably brawled as all good soldiers must.

Thomas was among the singers of the "Declaration" a promise to "resque" their lives and fortunes to oppose the "Hostile Proceedings" of the British Fleet and Armies and against the United American Colonies. This was know as the Committee of Safety and was signed by all men of 21 years and older in Surry and Gilsum.

He also served as constable - this was similar to the present deputy sheriff. They represented the Majesty of the law and were charged with serving the summons. Frequently they were chosen as tax collectors for the town.

February 22nd 1771, Thomas Dart and wife were admitted members of the "Surry Church," they being recommend from some other church" July 9th 1786, Thomas Dart and wife was dismissed from the church to a church in Gilsum. The Gilsum Church had been organized December 3rd 1770, in the home of a cousin Joshua Dart---Rev. Daniel Darling was the first minister. January 30th 1781, Thomas sold land for a home

Above information is from Lola Dart Doane - 64658726