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James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) 1593–1682

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Thomson) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Jun 1593 · Frieston, Lincolnshire, England
Died 15 Feb 1682 · Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Alice Freeman
Spouse Elizabeth Griffin Parker Wilkins
Children Ann Thompson, Arthure Edwin Thompson, Col William Roger Thompson, Frances Thompson, Henrie Thompson, Henry Thompson, Sir Lt Colonel William Thompson Officer Of The Royal Army, William Thompson

Researchers connected through James Thomson) 1593–1682

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Thomson) 1593–1682

Biography

In 1593, James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) entered the world in Frieston, Lincolnshire, England, born to alice freeman. James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) married elizabeth griffin parker wilkins, and had children including ann thompson, arthure edwin thompson, col william roger thompson, frances thompson, henrie thompson, henry thompson, sir lt colonel william thompson officer of the royal army, william thompson. James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) passed away in 1682 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1593
Birth of James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) in Frieston, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1602
James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) was married in Hemblington, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1647
James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) was married in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1682
Death of James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Thomson)

This ancestor line traces from Clapton, Berkshire, England (1508) to Frieston, Lincolnshire, England (1593) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Thomson) (1593–1682) was born in Frieston, Lincolnshire, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 4 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

James Thomson)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James I "George" Thompson (Tompson or Thomson) PTP
1593–1682
Frieston, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Thomson)'s Descendants