This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: angelakaustin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/9312.1.6.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Interesting. As far as I know, the only brothers Hiram had were Fred and Tom, and neither of them immigrated to Alabama. Their mother, Sarah Potts, always listed herself as having been born in Alabama, though, so maybe they were referring to relatives farther back (?) Fred and Tom did work on the railroad together, and maybe in other businesses as well. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.