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Thomas Tomson 1754–1837

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Tomson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Nov 1754 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 10 Dec 1837 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Zebediah Tomson
Mother Zerviah Standish (1728–1769)
Siblings Mercy Tomson, Moses Tomson, Rachel Tomson, Rebecca Tomson, Zebadiah Tomson, Zerviah Tomson
Records
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Findagrave U.S., Family History Books
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Tomson began in 1754 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Tomson passed away in 1837 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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

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    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

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

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    Record Findagrave

  10. 10
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1754
Birth of Thomas Tomson in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1837
Death of Thomas Tomson in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1754) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Tomson (1754–1837) was born in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) 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 7 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

Zebediah Tomson
Father
Zerviah Standish
1728–1769 · Mother

Thomas Tomson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Tomson PTP
1754–1837
Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Zerviah Standish PTP
1728–1769
Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Moses Standish PTP
1701–1769
Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Cobb PTP
1702–1769
Middleborough, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Thomas Tomson's Descendants

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Thomas Tomson PTP 1754–1837