Hi, My father-in-law's father's name was Hiram Aaron (Hazle) THOMAS. The farthest back I have them is to Joseph Martin THOMAS who came with his mother and at least a brother Robert and a sister Jane with their step-father PEAS to America from Liverpool. The ship was the 'Seddon', I believe, but haven't found where I could confirm it. The story is that the family originated in Wales. Would love to be able to connect our Hiram to yours, but don't see a link yet. Do you? Sharon -----Original Message----- From: CJanes925@aol.com <CJanes925@aol.com> To: THOMAS-L@rootsweb.com <THOMAS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, February 13, 1999 9:28 AM Subject: Hiram THOMAS >With the addition of new members, am reposting this query: > >Looking for information on Hiram THOMAS, born ca 1787 in either NC or VA. >Married Sarah ??? in Smith or Jackson County, TN ca 1810. Sarah was born 18 >Aug 1788, probably in NC. Hiram died 1845 in Hamilton County, IL. Sarah died >18 Dec 1874 in Hamilton County, IL. Family moved to IL between 1820 and 1825. > >Son, Peter Franklin Thomas (my g-g-g-grandfather) born 18 Feb 1815 in Jackson >County, TN. > >Hiram had two brothers, Humphrey and Lewis. > >Any information will be appreciated. Will share information I have on >descendants of Hiram Thomas. > >Carol Janes >e-mail: CJanes925@aol.com > >______________________________