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/9312.1.6.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I talked to my mom about it, and she says she doesn't know, it is possible. Her grandfather Fred Thompson had been in some other state for awhile, before coming back to Shannon County, Missouri, and getting married. We thought he'd been off working on the railroad (which he did do), but there could be something to the story of going to Alabama. In any case, Hiram did have 2 brothers, Tom and Fred. Since Sarah Potts was born in Alabama, they probably had family there. We've never heard anything about this story, but I'm curious about how it could fit in. 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.