Hi Mary, Thank you so much for replying to my e-mail about the Thomas Ward family. I would love to see whatever you have. If you have family stories, origins of the name, birth certificates, deeds, etc.-I would love to get copies of those if possible. It sounds like you have the Ward family researched really well; I'd love to see the tree as I am his 5th great-grandson. My family are also from Benton County. Did you know Judith Lowry or Elton Rushing Weatherly? They were my grandparents. I really appreciate your help and if there is any way I can assist you in your research, please let me know and i will be glad to reciprocate. Thanks again, Christopher Johnson