Who was Thomas Moffett*?

Thomas Moffett* (1761–1820) was born in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Monticello, Jasper, Georgia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Moffett* 1761–1820

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1761 · Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Died 28 Mar 1820 · Monticello, Jasper, Georgia, USA

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Biography

Thomas Moffett was born in 1761 in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of james moffat immigrant and margaret wilson. Thomas Moffett passed away in 1820 in Monticello, Jasper, Georgia, USA.

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Birth of Thomas Moffett in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

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Death of Thomas Moffett in Monticello, Jasper, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Moffett*

This ancestor line traces from Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1415) to Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1761) across 15 generations.

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: Thomas Moffett* (1761–1820) was born in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Monticello, Jasper, Georgia, USA. 3 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, 3 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thomas Moffett* PTP

1761–1820

Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland