Who was William Thomas?

William Thomas (1737–1797) was born in Washington Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States and died in Chester County, South Carolina, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Thomas 1737–1797

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 25 May 1737 · Washington Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Died 9 Jan 1797 · Chester County, South Carolina, USA

Father Daniel Benjamin Thomas

Mother Katherine Betsy Gore

Spouse Johanna Linton 1752

Children John Thomas

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Benjamin Thomas

Katherine Betsy Gore

Spouse(s)

Johanna Linton 1752

Children

John Thomas

Biography

The story of William Thomas began in 1737 in Washington Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States. William Thomas married johanna linton 1752, and had children including john lonnie thomas. William Thomas passed away in 1797 in Chester County, South Carolina, USA.

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1715

William Thomas was married

Marriage

1737

Birth of William Thomas in Washington Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Birth

1757

William Thomas was married

Marriage

1767

William Thomas was married in South Carolina, United States

Marriage

1770

William Thomas was married

Marriage

1797

Death of William Thomas in Chester County, South Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Llanfynydd, Carmarthenshire, Wales (1585) to Washington Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States (1737) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Thomas (1737–1797) was born in Washington Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States and died in Chester County, South Carolina, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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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