He was the brother of James Wood Bouldin, who succeeded him in Congress following his death.
Born near Charlotte Court House, Virginia, Thomas Bouldin attended the country schools, then studied law.
He was admitted to the bar, December 6, 1802, and began to practice at Charlotte Court House, Virginia.
Bouldin was subsequently elected to the Twenty-third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Randolph.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress