This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: oldbuckhouse1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.pittsylvania/694.2.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Asa's line, which includes his father, Thomas 1787, including most/all of Thomas' children. I am looking for proof. The line on World Connect does not offer proof/sources that "Archibald" is the father to Thomas, nor Samuel is the father to Archibald. There has been some information that has raised doubt. Thomas 1787 named his first child Asa, then went onto Allen, William, Nimrod and Archibald. Asa named his first child Francis. Typically, during this era, names were given to the child for honoring the family members, living or deceased. For this reason, and a multitude of others, I can question Archibald being the father to Thomas. Thank you for your response. 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.