Looking for Smith Slaughter THOMAS ancestors born abt 1810 VA died early 1900's in San Antonio, Bexar, TX Col. S.S. Thomas died in San Antonio, Bexar, TX, in early 1900's. At his death he was one of the wealthiest men in San Antonio. Story is that he went to Alaska during the Gold Rush and brought back a "Studebaker" wagon (filled under floor boards) with gold bricks). from book "Harbours of America". Parents were Cornelius Thomas & Elizabeth Slaughter anything on any of the other children listed below also: most ended up in MO & IL Martin Thomas (b) abt 1806 VA Constantine (b) abt 1808 VA Smith Slaughter (twin) (b) abt 1810 VA Francis Marion (twin) (b) abt 1810 VA Anna (b) abt 1812 VA Susannah (b) abt 1814 VA married Josiah Grimmett Joab (b) abt 1816 VA John A. (Dr) (b) Apr 1818 VA (have much info on) Any connections contact Glenda