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Thomas Dobson 1698–1750

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Dobson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1698 · Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Died 25 Jul 1750 · Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Father Thomas Dobson
Spouse Elizabeth Bessie Douglas
Children John Dobson

Researchers connected through Thomas Dobson 1698–1750

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Biography

Thomas Dobson was born in 1698 in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland, the child of thomas dobson. Thomas Dobson married elizabeth bessie douglas, and had children including john dobson. Thomas Dobson passed away in 1750 in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Thomas Dobson in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Birth
1750
Death of Thomas Dobson in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Dobson

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1602) to Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland (1698) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Dobson (1698–1750) was born in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland and died in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland. 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 (C) 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 4 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 Dobson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Dobson PTP
1698–1750
Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Dobson's Descendants

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Thomas Dobson PTP 1698–1750 m. Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas PTP 1701–1748