Hi, I'm very interested in your post on James Thomas as I also have a James Thomas of that time frame in the Bedford area. He may have married a Shepard. They then feed into my Boatwright/Kasey line......The age would be about right. I'd love to hear if you know any more about this family. Sally Kasey E **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)