Ann, I am sure it is not the same Thomas. Thomas Akin b. Chesterfield Cnty, VA., and m. abt 1717 Elizabeth Goode. The funny this is, I don't show them having a son named Thomas, unless I missed him somewhere. I wonder if this Thomas could have been a son of to the brother of the elder Thomas. Hope that dosen't sound confusing. These are the children I have listed for Thomas & Elizabeth: Peter Akin b. 1718 Joseph Akin b. 1720 Isham Akin b. 1722 James Akin - b. 1724 Jean Akin - b. 1726 Mary Akin - b. 1728 Elizabeth Akin - b. 1730 William Akin - b. 1732 Margaret Akin - no info Sarah Akin - b. 1739 Thomas Akin's siblings were: William Akin b. 1692, James Akin - no info, John Akin - no info, Ann Akin m. Mr. Moore, Elizabeth Akin m. John Baugh. Hope this help?! I will check my lists of Thomas and this Avis Rudd and see what I can come up with. Angie atstrz@icok.net