Birdine: I hope you are still checking this site. My name is Richard Thomas Dail. My research indicates that my lineage goes back to a Thomas Dail who had a son named Benjamin Thomas Dail, born in 1811. Could this Thomas Dail be the same Thomas Dail Sr. you mentioned in your posting? I have more info on Benjamin's issue. I'll be glad to share if you think it might be helpful. Awaiting your reply. Email address: dailandlinton@aol.com