Thaddeus was probably named for Thaddeus Morehouse (whether Uncle orGr andfather is unknown).
Residences & events:
6/20/1870 PO Shelbyville, Holland Twp, Shelby Co, IL. The censustake r apprarently could spell as he listed Thadies, 33, Mrs, 28, andlittle A rnada J, 5 (Amanda?). Thaddeus was a farmer whose propertytotaled $12 00/400. Down the road was his father, brother William wasjust beyond.