James Loftus Thomas (born March 10, 1881 in New York although I have been able to get a birth certificate) came to Oakland California in 1906 (see a strange time to come to the Bay. In 1910 he married Alhilda W. Johnson (I have been waiting 6 months for California to send me a marriage license). He died July 5, 1937 in Oakland California and a was a member of the Broilmaker's Union. I have a death certificate but can no locate a obituary. I don't know what else to do but hope one of you readers recognized this unusual middle name. Thanks for your time, Keith Hanson hanson@idir.net