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Mary Tomson 1718–1756

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 May 1718 · Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 9 Apr 1756 · Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Thomas Tomson
Mother Mary Morton (1689–1781)
Spouse Samuel Waterman (1718–1787)
Children Benjamin Waterman, Ebenezer Waterman, Mary Waterman, Nathaniel Waterman, Robert Waterman, Samuel Waterman, Seth Waterman, Thomas Waterman, Zebediah Waterman
Siblings Amasa Tomson, Andrew Tomson, Ebenezer Tomson, Reuben Tomson, Thomas Tomson, Zebediah Tomson

Researchers connected through Mary Tomson 1718–1756

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Biography

The story of Mary Tomson began in 1718 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Tomson married samuel waterman, and had children including benjamin waterman, ebenezer waterman, mary waterman, nathaniel waterman, robert waterman, samuel waterman, seth waterman, thomas waterman, zebediah waterman. Mary Tomson passed away in 1756 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

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

  5. 5
    Record S968340820

Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Mary Tomson in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1756
Death of Mary Tomson in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA (1718) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Tomson (1718–1756) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 Mary 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.
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Mary Tomson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Tomson PTP
1718–1756
Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Morton PTP
1689–1781
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Tomson's Descendants

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MT
Mary Tomson PTP 1718–1756 m. Samuel Waterman PTP 1718–1787
  1. 1. Samuel Waterman PTP 1718–1787