Hi Jacqui, thanks for the reply. Who's son was Joseph? Do you have a family history going back to then? I would love to talk more about it. I can be reached at hilditch@shaw.ca, or through this website. There were many Thomas' in the area at that time, however, that living that close to Crewe< Haslington is very close to other locations where family members were born. There could be a connection here!! I look forward to hearing from you soon.