← The Thomas and Bridges Story, 1540–1840

Frontispiece

THE JAMES THOMAS HOME Pictured in 1886 when it w.as occupied by Peyton Thomas, son of Cullen and grandson of James. After his death it was sold to a Futrell descendant. The original log portion, built in 1806, is at left. This reproduction is from a tintype made by Ora (Bridges) Thomas, the author’s mother, when she was 17 years old. The structure was demolished in the spring of 1971 but the original logs were saved.

THOMAS and BRIDGES STORY

~1S\40 -1840

By Edison H. Thomas

T&E PUBLISHERS, 9402 Janna Drive, Louisville, Ky. 40272

FIRST EDITION

Copyright ©1972

By Edison H. Thomas All rights reserved

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOG CARD NUMBER 70-184836

Printed in the United States of America

Reprinted, with corrections and additions, November 1984

Art including maps, coats of arms, layout, design, and photographs are by the author unless otherwise credited.

To my wife, Thelma, who became a Thomas by choice.