Who was Esther Tomson?

Esther Tomson (1652–1706) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonies and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, British Colonies. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Esther in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 24 generations of this lineage.

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Esther Tomson 1652–1706

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jul 1652 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonies

Died 12 Sep 1706 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, British Colonies

Father Lieutenant John Thomson

Mother Mary Cooke Pilgrim

Siblings Capt Jacob Tomson Esq, John Thomson, Mary Thompson, Peter Thomson I, Sarah Tomson, Thomas Tomson I

Records

North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lieutenant John Thomson

Mary Cooke Pilgrim

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1652, Esther Tomson entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonies, born to lieutenant john thomson and mary cooke pilgrim. Esther Tomson passed away in 1706 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, British Colonies.

Sources

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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Esther Tomson in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonies

Birth

1706

Death of Esther Tomson in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, British Colonies

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonies (1652) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Esther Tomson (1652–1706) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonies and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, British Colonies. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Esther 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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