Barbara, I guess I'd be inclined to say this one is a "for sure." We "know" Thomas was the father of George through numerous documents. And then we "know" that George (dying in FL) is the brother of Lewis via the explicit relationship cited in George's will. True, it is possible that Lewis could have had "another" Thomas as his father but I'd think that one fairly unlikely the way the ages lined up. However, Georgia Ellison makes the point that those folks clung to that name Thomas as if it were a life jacket. Same for Francis and John. Aaaargh. Who knows? I'm sending Elaine a copy of my Thomas time line and if anyone else sniffing down this trail thinks it would help just ask and I'll shoot you a copy too. And Barbara (IMPORTANT) thanks again for the admonishment to all to keep these "conversations" on the LIST SERVER even if one is asking a specific question and even if it's directed to a specific individual. I'm as guilty as any and the net result is that someone new comes along with a constructive addition after several private e-mails are swapped.....thus either missing the question entirely or having to be brought up to speed. A big Mea Culpa for all.....go and sin no more <g>. Maynard