This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: daellton Surnames: THOMAS, WAITE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.unknown/7147/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My gr-gr-gr-grandfather was William S. THOMAS (b. abt 1811 - d. 6 May 1879) m. Elizabeth Lithgo WAITE (b. abt 1818 - d. abt 1903). William and Elizabeth reared 7 children in St. Clair County, IL. I have a detailed handwritten (in 1919) Thomas family history letter by my gr-grandfather indicating that William S. was 1 of 10 children of a Jesse (Thomas) and Betty (Smith) however, I believe this to be an error. While William S. was born in Virginia, a mortality document indicates William's parents were BOTH born in NORTH CAROLINA. I have been trying to find info on the parentage of this William S. Thomas for YEARS without success and so would greatly appreciate any information someone might have on Thomas families in VA - particularly if they find any William S's (I do not know what the middle initial "S" stands for) in their research. 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.