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Thomas Tomson 1664–1742

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Tomson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1664 · Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 26 Oct 1742 · Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Thomson
Mother Mary Cooke (1625–1714)
Siblings Adam Tomson, Elizabeth Thomson, Esther Tomson, Jacob Tomson, John Tomson Jr, Lydia Tomson, Mary Tomson, Mercy Tomson, Peter Tomson, Sarah Tomson

Researchers connected through Thomas Tomson 1664–1742

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1664, Thomas Tomson entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to john thomson and mary cooke. Thomas Tomson passed away in 1742 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Mayflower Descendants and Their Marriages for Two Generations After the Landing

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  8. 8
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  9. 9
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  10. 10
    Record A genealogy of the descendants of John Thomson of Plymouth, Mass. : also sketches of families of Allen, Cooke and Hutchinson

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Thomas Tomson in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1742
Death of Thomas Tomson in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England (1577) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1664) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Tomson (1664–1742) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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.
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.

Thomas Tomson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Tomson PTP
1664–1742
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Mary Cooke PTP
1625–1714
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Tomson's Descendants

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Thomas Tomson PTP 1664–1742