I've just posted an illustrated and annotated sketch of the life of John Thomas (1835?-1894). Anyone with kin who lived near Bright's over a century ago might find it of interest. John served in Co D, 44th Mississippi Infantry until wounded at Franklin, Nov 1864. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~greenwolf/thomas/johnthomas.htm Take a look and let me know what you think. Neil Allen Bristow, San Diego