Who was Edgar Thomas?

Edgar Thomas (1756–1833) was born in Talbot, Maryland, United States and died in Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edgar Benjamin Thomas 1756–1833

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jul 1756 · Talbot, Maryland, United States

Died 1 Jan 1833 · Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, United States

Father Stephen Thomas Sr

Mother Mary Jane Tr Clothier

Siblings Benjamin Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas, Isaac Thomas, James Thomas, John Thomas, Lewis Thomas, Mary Thomas, Philemon Thomas, Rebecca Thomas, Robert Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Savannah Thomas, Simon Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Susan Clothier Thomas, Susan Thomas, Susannah Thomas, Tristram Thomas, William Thomas

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Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Thomas Sr

Mary Jane Tr Clothier

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Children

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Biography

In 1756, Edgar Benjamin Thomas entered the world in Talbot, Maryland, United States, born to stephen thomas sr and mary jane tr clothier. Edgar Benjamin Thomas passed away in 1833 in Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, United States.

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1756

Birth of Edgar Benjamin Thomas in Talbot, Maryland, United States

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1833

Death of Edgar Benjamin Thomas in Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edgar Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Wexford, Ireland (1498) to Talbot, Maryland (1756) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edgar Thomas (1756–1833) was born in Talbot, Maryland, United States and died in Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edgar in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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