The deluge of discussions on this Anderson list has been so very interesting. As I have not seen my line to date, I will throw this out in hopes of a bite........ My Thomas Anderson, b 1832 (a census report states born in Maryland) came to South Carolina. He married in 1858 Nancy Jane Richardson (b.1836 in SC, dau of Abram Boity and Nancy M. Richardson of SC). They produced three sons: 1- Samuel John Anderson b 1858 in Fairfield County, SC. He served in US Navy and lived most of his life in New York City. At his death in 1933, his body was returned to SC and buried in Richardson Cemetery in Simpson, Fairfield County, SC Obit lists no spouse or children, so we presume he never married. 2- James Reuben Anderson b 1862 in Fairfield County, SC. Married in 1882 to Bertha Monteith Hoagland and they made their home in Chester County, SC where they raised their 8 children (have full info on these children if anyone is interested) 3- Joel Thomas Anderson b 1865 in Fairfield County, SC married first to Ella Grist (no known children) and second to Julia Catherine Albright with whom he produced three children. Thomas and Nancy Anderson died when their two youngest sons were relatively young. These two boys moved to nearby Chester county and worked for the railroad. Desparately seeking information on Thomas Anderson's siblings, parents, etc. Thanks for the good discussions on this list. Jonnie in SC "Enjoy Life - This is Not a Dress Rehearsal"