http://www.the-lightfoots.com/genealogy/lightfoot/d4.htm#c12020
Thomas received part of his education in Edinburgh and later lived in Kilmarnock. From there he went to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, from there to Kendal, Ohio, and from there to Millbrook, Ohio where he died in 1874.
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Thomas, the son of Reverend James Methven and his wife Catherine McPhee was born in Scotland in 1795. He was educated in Edinburgh and Kilmarnock before leaving for America around 1820. He married Elizabeth Lightfoot in 1825. Their children were
James Frazier Methven (April 17, 1827-September 11, 1889),
Daniel Methven (November 23, 1829-February 17, 1902),
Elizabeth Methven Brittain of Bryan, Ohio, and
Angus Archibald Methven (December 3, 1832-April 21, 1912).
Thomas later married Isabelle Ewing (who died May 26, 1883), and had a daughter, Jeanette Methven. She in turn married Daniel French a Presbyterian Minister in Mansfield, Ohio. Their sons Thomas E. and Edward H. French were residents of Columbus, Ohio. According to the census, Thomas was a weaver by trade.
