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From: "The Philbricks" <>
Subject: Re: [PHILBRICK-L] The Ancestors of Thomas1
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 07:42:55 -0800
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I'm one of the 90 percentile "lurkers". I joined about two years ago when I
discovered your group. However, as a wife, mother and full time employee of
a state agency, I don't have the time to research like I thought I would.
We haven't found our connection to Thomas yet but I hope to do so, maybe not
in the near future, however.

I enjoy reading everyone's e-mails, especially those with mid-west
connections. I do plan to share what I have, when I find it.

Connie Philbrick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack W. Ralph" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 11:22 PM
Subject: Re: [PHILBRICK-L] The Ancestors of Thomas1


> Bev,
> Absent comments from authoritative researchers (notably Ted Dickerson
> and the Historian for the PPFA), I think that we can safely conclude
> that William was *NOT* the father of Thomas the Elder. In fact, it
> appears that he was, in fact, his brother instead, just as you suggested
> in your earlier message. If anyone has information to the contrary, I
> urge you to present it to us as soon as possible so that we do not
> wander too far along the wrong path.
>
> I think this is a topic worth continuing and I hope others will join in.
> Is there a Lawyer in the crowd? Where do I obtain permission to share
> previously published materials with the group?
>
> I have been the Administrator of PHILBRICK-L since it's inception nearly
> 4 years ago (has it been *that* long?) and I have always been
> disappointed by the lack of participation by the majority of the
> subscribers. The list currently has 153 members but less than 10% of
> you have ever posted a message. I suspect it's because the majority of
> you have already established your connection to Thomas1 and don't need
> any new information. You're only here out of curiosity and to see how
> the "other half" lives. Some of you (like Helen and others) are more
> than willing to help, but nobody asks for it. To you "lurkers" out
> there: Speak up! Take advantage of the many treasures that exist
> within the membership of this generous group. You might be surprised
> and pleased at the results.
>
> By the way, *should* we determine the parentage of Thomas1 without
> doubt, how shall we refer to them? Will his forefathers become minus 1,
> minus 2, etc? <VBG>
>
> Jack
>
>
>
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