Son of John Drain and Elizabeth Elbert
Born 28 Dec 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas' age in the census records: in 1880, age 6/12 (b. Dec); in 1900, age 20 (b. Dec 1879).
In 1900 Thomas was reported under the surname Drane.

1880 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 1, Elec. Dist. 3, E.D. 3, Page No. 6 [=35B], 46-50, 1422 7th St., 03 Jun 1880
1900 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 26, E.D. 624, Sheet No. 3A [=120], 39-39, 1440 S. Clarion St., 04 Jun 1900