Among many things I am trying to do for Dr. Richard D. Mudd, author of The Mudd Family of the United States, is the quest for Thomas Mudd's ancestors. Dr. Mudd has done so much for Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, and Mudd genealogy, that I find it would be fitting to repay him by finding the ancestors (parents) he so long has sought. I would like to propose that a group of us, as many as possible, organize and attempt a massive, mutual undertaking of finding this ancestry. Sure, I am personally interested, but so would many of us I believe. My proposal would require volunteers to take a county in England and pursue as many online and offline resources as possible. Inquiries requiring money would not be required, though of course not dissuaded. If one found a resource that required monetary expenses, I would ask that the information be forwarded to me. As membership grows in the newly formed Mudd Family Association, portions of the revenue from membership will be used for this purpose, in addition to my own personal funds. The three primary areas of England that we believe Thomas to have come from include: London, Yorkshire and Suffolk. These three areas might involve more volunteers. I know this may be an unusual approach. However, would it not be interesting to see the results? If any of you are up for this adventure, and could donate some of your time in the next few weeks, please do let me know. Dr. Mudd now resides in Michigan. It would be so wonderful for the community that benefited so much from him, to now provide him with a wondrous gift. I hope to hear from you soon. Charles