Just wanted to follow up with everyone & let you know what I have just found out about my THOMAS line-just in case we can find a link (??) Yesterday I received the Death Certificate copy that I ordered from KY of my GGG Grandfather, Samuel Proctor THOMAS. It is hand written, so some things are difficult to read, but the important things are pretty legible. It lists his date of birth as Sept. 14, 1830 in Warren Co., KY & death was April 9, 1916 in Bowling Green, KY. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, KY. Sam's trade or profession was farmer. His father is listed as John THOMAS born in VA, mother is unknown, born in VA. The "Informant" is (I believe) Claud THOMAS of Bowling Green, KY. I wonder if Claud might be a brother of Sam's. Do any of you recognize any of this info? Any knowledge of a John THOMAS born in VA and later moved to KY (at least by 1830)? THANKS for all of your help! Jodi