He is probably connected to the Thomas Burns in Bentonville ARK. Those are family names for him. There was two brothers that went to Bentonville Ark. from TN. Thomas's father was John W. Burns, a Rev. war soldier. He served on the NC line. He settled in Bedford Co. TN. He lived near Columbia which was in the the part of of Bedford county that became Maury Co. I believe that Isbel is the wife of John W. I would have to check my records further to be sure. I hope this helps you.