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Thomas Dawson 1580–1619

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Dawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees

Born 5 Jun 1580 · Cottingham,Yorkshire,England
Died 4 Mar 1619 · Cottingham,Yorkshire,England
Spouse Elizabeth Burrell
Children Christopher Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson, Emot Dawson, Mary Dawson, Thomas Dawson, William Dawson

Researchers connected through Thomas Dawson 1580–1619

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Dawson 1580–1619

Biography

The story of Thomas Dawson began in 1580 in Cottingham,Yorkshire,England. Thomas Dawson married elizabeth burrell, and had children including christopher dawson, elizabeth dawson, emot dawson, mary dawson, thomas dawson, william dawson. Thomas Dawson passed away in 1619 in Cottingham,Yorkshire,England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Thomas Dawson in Cottingham,Yorkshire,England
Birth
1619
Death of Thomas Dawson in Cottingham,Yorkshire,England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Dawson

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Dawson (1580–1619) was born in Cottingham,Yorkshire,England and died in Cottingham,Yorkshire,England. 4 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, 4 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 1 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

Thomas Dawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Dawson PTP
1580–1619
Cottingham,Yorkshire,England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Dawson's Descendants

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Thomas Dawson PTP 1580–1619