This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: llinde3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/7774.435.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi and I am sorry I am not familiar with Alexander Thompson or Joshua E.I am at sort of a dead-end too.There were large families of Thompsons in the Reading, Pa and Bucks and Berks counties in Pa.You might want to look there.I did. But, be careful as I got led astray and followed the wrong Thompsons.Mine were born in what is now West Va.Also,family lore can be wrong.Try the 1800's census's and religious archives if you know what church they attended.Good Luck.L 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.