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Thomas Arrington 1909–1989

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Arrington in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 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 8 Jul 1909 · North Carolina
Died 13 Dec 1989 · Mars Hill, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Father George Washington Arrington
Mother Sophronia Rice
Siblings Bonnie Arrington, Connie Arrington, G D Arrington, Jerome Rome Chester Arrington, Leroy Arrington, Pearl Arrington, Pearl Mae Arrington, Robert N Arrington, Robert Nelson Arrington
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Researchers connected through Thomas Arrington 1909–1989

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Arrington began in 1909 in North Carolina. Thomas Arrington passed away in 1989 in Mars Hill, Madison, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1909
Birth of Thomas Arrington in North Carolina
Birth
1989
Death of Thomas Arrington in Mars Hill, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Arrington

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1200) to North Carolina (1909) across 27 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Arrington (1909–1989) was born in North Carolina and died in Mars Hill, Madison, North Carolina, 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 Thomas 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 27 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

George Washington Arrington
Father
Sophronia Rice
Mother

Thomas Arrington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Arrington PTP
1909–1989
North Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Arrington's Descendants

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Thomas Arrington PTP 1909–1989