Hello William!
Welcome latest Newbie! We're so happy you have found us ....we've all gone through the same frustrations, misinformation, and self-serving lies about the "Thomsons never were a clan", etc., etc., etc! While we are pushing forward to one day be recognized as the representative body for Thoms, we have had enormous good fortune just by meeting each other, finding out that a surprising number of the group are actually DNA related back to the border area of Scotland, and sharing our research, gathering at games, etc.
Where in WV? I'm from WV (back in the dark ages)......Weirton. I went to college in West Liberty - my brother at Morgantown. I still have family in Weirton and surrounding area. I have Thompsons and Edies (Clan Gordon) in my line and married a Thompson from IN. His family originally settled in PA.
I have no clue as of yet whether I'm a Border, an Ulster, an Argyll, or just descended from some random dude whose dad's name was Tom.
-----DOESN'T MATTER! You're FAMILY by choice or DNA, it doesn't matter to us! We have a LIFE member who isn't even Scottish.....but always wanted to. So, she's now a Thom(p)son and a "Scot" by choice!
Give us some info on your family line and see if anyone recognizes it
Enjoy your visit.......and consider joining our society and help us with the work of restoring our clan!
Mary