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Thomas Tomson 1754–1837

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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: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Nov 1754 · Halifax, Massachusetts
Died 10 Dec 1837 · Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Zebadiah Tomson (1728–1775)
Mother Zerviah Standish
Spouse Ruhamah Barrows
Siblings Mercy Tomson, Moses Thomson, Rachel Thomson, Rachel Tomson, Rebecca Woods, Zebadiah Tomson, Zerviah Thomson

Researchers connected through Thomas Tomson 1754–1837

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Tomson began in 1754 in Halifax, Massachusetts. Thomas Tomson married ruhamah barrows. Thomas Tomson passed away in 1837 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1754
Birth of Thomas Tomson in Halifax, Massachusetts
Birth
1837
Death of Thomas Tomson
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, Massachusetts and died in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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.
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Thomas Tomson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Tomson PTP
1754–1837
Halifax, Massachusetts
Parents
Zebadiah Tomson PTP
1728–1775
Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Tomson's Descendants

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Thomas Tomson PTP 1754–1837