- Ron Goodwin reports Thomas was born "ca.1775" and
agrees that he deceased 9-16-1863, Butler County, AL.
- Reportedly Thomas's family family ran a general store
just south of Fairforest Creek, Union County, South
Carolina in late 1700's and early 1800's.
- The 1850 census entry for a Thomas Hays seems to be
our family member since the year of birth is consistent
and it is known that our family member lived in Butler
County, Alabama in the years both before and after 1840.
However, the notation that the Thomas listed on the
census was born in Maine is inconsistent with the
previous deduction that our Thomas was born in Union
County, South Carolina. Possible explanations for the
notation on the 1850 census that Thomas was born in
Maine include (a) this is true and that the previous
deduction that our Thomas was born in Union County,
South Carolina is in error; (b) the Thomas listed on the
census is not our family member; and (c) the 1850
census listing was in error.