This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sherrydeanne Surnames: Thompson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/18810.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Butler county is way over near Ohio (north of Pittsburgh), but it wasn't really settled until the late 1790s so it's very likely that Samuels parents were from eastern PA. I unfortunately don't know any of Samuel's siblings, but if your Johns don't show up in Butler Co at all it's probably not them. They would have had to move around 1790 or 1800ish. Thanks Bruce :) 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.