Thomas Humphreys was a partner in the firm, Dowerman and Humphreys, which built steamboats. His partner was Jacob Dowerman, who died at the age of 76 and who was the son of Matthias Dowerman. Thomas Humphreys first wife was Mary Dowerman, no doubt was related to Jacob Dowerman, but a sister or daughter? Jacob Dowerman at his death left a wife, two sons and three daughters.
Thomas was born at
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, on 17 July 1807. He was the son of
Thomas Humphreys Capt. and
Elizabeth Rush. He married
Mary Dowerman. He married
Elizabeth Hangary at
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Thomas died on 19 January 1881 at
New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana, at age 73. His body was interred on 28 January 1881 at
New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana, at Fairview Cemetery.