Who was Thomas Tomson?

Thomas Tomson (1664–1742) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Tomson 1664–1742

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1664 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 26 Oct 1742 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Lt John A Tomson

Mother Mary Cooke

Siblings Elizabeth Tomson, Hester Or Esther Tomson, Jacob Tomson, John Tomson, Lydia Tomson, Mary Tomson, Mercy Tomson, Peter Tomson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lt John A Tomson

Mary Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1664, Thomas Tomson entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to lt john a tomson and mary cooke. Thomas Tomson passed away in 1742 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1664

Birth of Thomas Tomson in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1742

Death of Thomas Tomson in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Giddy Hall, Romford, Essex, England (1557) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1664) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Tomson (1664–1742) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 3 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.
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