This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jktreadway Surnames: Treadway Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.treadway/477.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, there is no evidence supporting Thomas Tillery Treadway being the son of Moses Treadway. All we know about his "origin" is that he claimed to be born in KY. The book by William T. Tredway contains correspondence with descendents of Moses Treadway who mention that Thomas Jefferson was indeed the son of Moses Treadway of KY. If I'm not mistaken, these family members were old enough to have known Thomas Jefferson personally. I don't have my copy with me or I would give page numbers. Thomas Jefferson is listed in the index, so the information should not be difficult to find. I would be more inclined to make Thomas Tillery a son of either John Treadway (b. 1781 in VA, son of Moses, son of Thomas) or Daniel Treadway (b. 1774 in MD, son of Thomas, son of Daniel, son of Thomas) or perhaps Isham Treadway (b. ca 1777, son of either William or Aaron, sons of Thomas). These are my own pet hypotheses, however, and need to be researched. If this is true, your line can be somewha! t confidently extended back to Richard Treadway of MD (d. 1720) as follows: Richard I, Richard II, John, Moses, Thomas Jefferson, William M., etc. I hope this helps! 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.