Who was Robert Thomas?

Robert Thomas (1780–1860) was born in Anson now Union County, North Carolina, USA and died in Pleasant View, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Robin Thomas 1780–1860

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 Feb 1780 · Anson now Union County, North Carolina, USA

Died 12 Oct 1860 · Pleasant View, Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Father Stephen Thomas

Mother Rachel Pratt

Siblings Mary Thomas, Nancy Easter Thomas, Sallie Thomas, Stephen Thomas Iii

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Thomas

Rachel Pratt

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1780, Robert Robin Thomas entered the world in Anson now Union County, North Carolina, USA, born to stephen thomas and rachel pratt. Robert Robin Thomas passed away in 1860 in Pleasant View, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1780

Birth of Robert Robin Thomas in Anson now Union County, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1860

Death of Robert Robin Thomas in Pleasant View, Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Earleville, Cecil, Maryland, USA (1722) to Anson now Union County, North Carolina, USA (1780) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Thomas (1780–1860) was born in Anson now Union County, North Carolina, USA and died in Pleasant View, Whitley, Kentucky, 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 Robert 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.
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