Hello again, Sorry that I didn't give more info in my last query on Nathan/Nathaniel THOMAS..just wasn't thinking... here is what I know about my line to Nathan Thomas. Nathan/Nathaniel THOMAS, born 1751..1761..???? probably in SC. died about 1824 in Newberry, SC married a wiman named Mary ??? who died about 1814 in Newberry, SC their children were Ann Thomas, born about 1795 in SC died July 12, 185999 in Giles Co.,TN Zyntilthia Thomas, born about 1799 in SC Euodias Evelias(Oda) Thomas born Oct. 21, 1799 in Newberry Co. SC died Aug 21, 1858 in Monett, Mo. Francis Marion Thomas (my line) born March 25, 1802 in Newberry Dist. SC died 1853 in Limestone Co. AL David Thomas..born Sept. 22, 1806 in SC died July 9,1890 in Giles Co., TN Nathan T.(Tristram?) Thomas..born 1809 in SC died Dec. 1893 in Barry Co. MO. Nathan/Nathaniel is as far back as I can go....I can't seem to find any info on who his father was..or anyone else in his background...anyone have any clues??? Thanks Goldie --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02