Does anyone have information on William Thomas, b. NC, shown in the 1850 Coosa County, Al Census, 57, with wife Betsy, 33, b. GA, and children all under 12, born in AL? I believe him and first wife to be the father of my James M. Thomas, b. 1818 in NC. It is possible that his first wife is Irene or Arrena, since James M. named second daughter this name and followed traditional naming practices otherwise. James M. Thomas had brothers Phillip and Alonzo (or Elonzo) and possibly had sister Permelia who married Thomas Dunlap. I have much information from James M. Thomas forward, but am hitting a brick wall in finding his parents. Any help would be appreciated.