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John Tomson 1649–1725

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Tomson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Nov 1649 · Plymouth
Died 25 Nov 1725 · Middleboro
Father John Thompson
Mother Mary Cook
Siblings Adam Tomson, Elizabeth Thompson, Hester Tomson, Jacob Tomson, John Thompson, John Tomson, Lydia Tomson, Mary Thompson Tomson, Mehitable Thompson, Mercy Tomson, Peter Tomson, Ruth Tobey, Sarah Tomson, Thomas Tomson
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1649, John Tomson entered the world in Plymouth, born to john thompson and mary cook. John Tomson passed away in 1725 in Middleboro.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1649
Birth of John Tomson in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1649
Birth of John Tomson in Plymouth
Birth
1725
Death of John Tomson in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1725
Death of John Tomson in Middleboro
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Whaddon (near Trowbridge), Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1473) to Plymouth (1649) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Tomson (1649–1725) was born in Plymouth and died in Middleboro. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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

John Thompson
Father
Mary Cook
Mother

John Tomson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Tomson PTP
1649–1725
Plymouth
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Tomson's Descendants

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John Tomson PTP 1649–1725