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Peter Watts Thomas 1798–1870

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Thomas in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1798 · Kentucky, USA
Died 31 Jan 1870 · Miami, Ohio, USA
Father Abraham Thomas
Mother Susannah Smith (1804–1863)
Siblings Abraham Thomas, Abram Thomas, Adam Thomas, Catherine Thomas, Ezekiel Thomas, Henry Hughes Thomas, Henry Thomas, Isaac Thomas, Jane Thomas, Marchant Markum Thomas, Mary Ann Thomas, Michael Thomas, Peter Thomas, Peter Watts Thomas, Samuel Thomas, William S Thomas Sr

Researchers connected through Peter Thomas 1798–1870

and 1 more tree owner connected with Peter Thomas 1798–1870

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Peter Watts Thomas was born in 1798 in Kentucky, USA, the child of abraham thomas and susannah smith. Peter Watts Thomas passed away in 1870 in Miami, Ohio, USA.

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Life Timeline

1798
Birth of Peter Watts Thomas in Kentucky, USA
Birth
1870
Death of Peter Watts Thomas in Miami, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States (1736) to Kentucky, USA (1798) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Thomas (1798–1870) was born in Kentucky, USA and died in Miami, Ohio, USA. 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 Peter 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 3 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.

Peter Thomas's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Watts Thomas PTP
1798–1870
Kentucky, USA
Parents
Unknown
Susannah Smith PTP
1804–1863
Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Thomas's Descendants

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Peter Watts Thomas PTP 1798–1870