I have found a Joseph B. Thomas, age 50, born in NC, living with his large family in the township of Washington in this census. Anyone interested in the details may contact me and I will forward info. There are 8 children, Siranius, Sarah, ElizabethA, Margaret M, Anthrite, Joseph A J, John B., and James B.All the children were born in NC. Joseph B. was a farmer. Not related (unfortunately), Rebecca Thomas Seehusen Hoover, AL for those of you who are interested, this county is in south Iowa near the Missouri border.