Joshua R. THOMAS, born 1843, married Harriet Alice BOONE 15 Jan 1867 in Old Forge, Lackawanna, and died in Scranton 28 May 1899. Children were: 1. Charles F. THOMAS, remained in Scranton 2. Mary E. THOMAS, b 14 June 1872, d 10 May 1015, m Walter W. READ and had one son Robert Walter READ (1894-1985) 3. Melissa THOMAS, b 26 Feb 1874, married UNKNOWN and moved to NY 4. William THOMAS, b 10 Mar 1877, a State Trooper in WV 5. Nellie THOMAS, b 7 Oct 1879, m Howell GABRIEL and had children Howard GABRIEL (b ca 1900), Willard GABRIEL (1902-1969) and Edgar GABRIEL (b c 1906). Seeking descendents with whom to share research. Sandy