Hi, I live in Montreal, Canada. But I'm sorry I don't see how this is relevant to my post. I would like anybody anywhere to reply. Hopefully this line is unique. If it is not then I have to find more info. Here is a revised copy with the locations that I currently have: Hi all, I am trying to locate info on my forefathers: I am Lionel Stanley Thomas b. 1946 in South Africa now living in Canada son of: Thomas William Thomas b. 1917 in South Africa d. 1997 in USA son of: Arthur Frederick Thomas b. 1877 in ? d. 1933 in South Africa son of: Thomas William Thomas b. ? d. ? son of: ??? Does anyone have any info on this line? Regards, Lionel Thomas