Have read posts - Info on Thomas is sketchy (my husband's ggrandfather) - born in 1818 (according to family bible), died in Missouri, USA in 1881. Came to USA in Mar 1851, married in Virginia, farmed in West Virginia, moved to Missouri. Parents names James and Mary (Murphy) supposedly dying in Kilkenny, Ireland - no info available. No info of brothers or sisters, so have reached a stone wall as far as going back any further. Any info you may have would be appreciated, thanks - Gerry Hanrahan