Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tx/Grimes/200 Surname: THOMAS ------------------------- GRIMES CO The wife of John Morris was "Kate" Amanda Catherine THOMAS. Her parents were James Avery Thomas and Amanda Wheeler. James Avery Thomas (1812-1865) s/o John Thomas & Pheobe. Amanda Wheeler (1827-1896) d/o Henry H Wheeler. John Thomas was one of Austin's 300 original settlers. More information is at http://www.aint-that-cute.com/famhom.html and http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/nirvana/621/thomas.htm As for Indian bloodlines, I have not found any. There is a picture of Kate's mother linked to these sites. Link: Sandel / Thomas URL: <http://www.aint-that-cute.com/gendex.html>