I am trying to identify the parents of HENRY THOMAS, born c. 1812 in Virginia, d. 1879 in Illinois. Henry's death certificate says he was born in Norfolk County. The marriage license states he was "from Portmouth". He married EMELINE (EMMELINE)) E. H. PARNELL (c.1808 VA - 1882 IL) on 8 Oct 1834 in Portsmouth, VA. Henry and Emeline arrived in IL about 1835.