My THOMAS line begins with Joseph William THOMAS (abt. 1800-1855) in Ireland to SC where he married Nancy Rebecca DUBOIS (abt.1803-1845). Their children were: Martin, Rebecca, Nancy and Joseph William THOMAS, Jr. (1845-1917) Jr. married Cynthia CREWS in 1865 and they had twelve children (including my g.grandmother, Annie Rebecca THOMAS - MOLE). Joseph Jr. served in the 3rd SC Cavalry, Co. D, during the Civil War (enlisted 1862- 1865). By the 1870 Federal Census they (Joseph and Cynthia) were living in Beaufort, SC, next to Cynthia's parents, the Crewses. Joseph is buried in the Johns-Richardson Cemetery in Colleton County, SC, and Cynthia in Cummings, SC, in the Crews Cemetery. Hoping to hear from some descendents of this family! Regards, Margie Kwiat4@worldnet.att.net