Archie This story goes way back to at least the 1930's. I really think it is heresay. In doing genealogy for the last 30+ years, I have found this story of three brothers (usually one stowing away on a ship to avoid military service) accuring many times in many different lines all over the country. I don't know why but it just seems that all families come up with the same type of stories to explain the unknown. I believe several years ago I looked at a passenger list fot the LeBeaumont and did not find anyone who resembled Thomas. I am certainly open to being proven wrong. Felton