Dear Julia, thank you for your reply. Sorry for the delay in responding. We could indeed be distant cousins. I only know of Thomas's line, so i can't confirm anything. I know that Thomas did have brothers who remiained in England, but i don't have their names as of yet. My Thomas was descended from Henry Ewer. If you find out anything let me know. I'd be very interested in how our family trees fit together. thanks again, debbie helmer.