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William Tomson 1664–1705

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Tomson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 9 Apr 1664 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 13 Jun 1705 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father John Tompson
Mother -Mary COOKE (1625–1714)
Siblings Adam Tomson, Elizabeth Tomson, Esther Tomson, Jacob Tomson, John Tomson, John Tomson Jr, Lydia Soule, Lydia Tomson, Mary Tomson, Mercy Tomson, Peter Tomson, Sarah Tomson, Thomas Tomson

Researchers connected through William Tomson 1664–1705

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Tomson was born in 1664 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States, the child of john tompson and mary cooke. William Tomson passed away in 1705 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of William Tomson in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1705
Death of William Tomson in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Tomson

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States (1664) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Tomson (1664–1705) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 5 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.

William Tomson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Tomson PTP
1664–1705
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
-Mary COOKE PTP
1625–1714
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Francis Cooke PTP
1583–1663
Blythe, Yorkshire, , England
Unknown

William Tomson's Descendants

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William Tomson PTP 1664–1705