This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mBU.2ACEB/20.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: It sure looks like it is mostly likely thast your Thomas was a brother to my William, but we will need more info to confirm that. My William was also a blacksmith and lived in Montgomery County, VA until they lived to Greene County, Tennesee in the late 1850's. William's middle name was Francis and also had a daughter named Frances. It is amazing how the first names seem to be used from generation to generation. I will try to research more to see if there can be a definite connection made. Let mw know if you come across any additional info. Best Regards, Darren