YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Peter Thomson 1721 – 1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 January 1721

Birth Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 22 Apr 1790

Death Location: Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Father: John Thomson

Mother: Jean (Thomson)

Spouse(s): Jean Gemmel

Children(s): James Thomson, John Thomson, Peter Thomson, Marion Thomson, James Thomson, Jean Thomson, Peter Thomson, Mary Thomson

In 1721, Peter Thomson entered the world in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to John Thomson and Jean Walker (Thomson). Peter Thomson married Jean Gemmel, and had children including James Thomson, John Thomson, Peter Thomson, Marion Thomson, James Thomson, Jean Thomson, Peter Thomson, Mary Thomson. Peter Thomson passed away in 1790 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

Find more search results for Peter Thomson
PT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1721, Peter Thomson entered the world in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to John Thomson and Jean Walker (Thomson).
  • Peter Thomson married Jean Gemmel, and had children including James Thomson, John Thomson, Peter Thomson, Marion Thomson, James Thomson, Jean Thomson, Peter Thomson, Mary Thomson.
  • Peter Thomson passed away in 1790 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Thomson's Ancestors

Self
Peter Thomson
1721 – 1790
Birth Place: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
John Thomson
1695 – 1740
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Jean (Walker) (Thomson)
1700 – 1747
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Peter Thomson
1673 – 1730
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Mary Blackwood
1675 –
Thomas Walker
1672 – 1740
Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scottland
Katharine MUCKLE
1675 – 1741
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Peter Thomsone
1645 –
Margaret Hog
1648 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Thomson's Descendants

1.
PT
Peter Thomson (19 January 1721 – 22 Apr 1790) m. Jean Gemmel (09 Sep 1722 – abt 1780)
  1. 1. James Thomson (21 Dec 1747 – )
  2. 2. John Thomson (25 JUL 1749 – abt 1820)
  3. 3. Peter Thomson (18 July 1751 – 21 Jan 1826) m. Elizabeth Levie (1757 – 14 Jul 1850)
    1. 1. James Thomson (09 Sep 1781 – 1843)
    2. 2. William Thomson (Jul 1783 – )
    3. 3. Margaret (Ann) Thomson (10 Jul 1783 – )
    4. 4. Patrick Thomson (15 Mar 1785 – )
    5. 5. David Thomson (9 Jan 1787 – )
    6. 6. John Thomson (14 Jul 1788 – 25 Dec 1847) m. Jean Steven (22 APR 1786 – 1824)
      1. 1. James Thomson (6 JUL 1804 – ) m. Jane Thomson (1808 – )
        1. 1. James (Fullerton) Thomson (9 JUL 1828 – 1898)
        2. 2. John Thomson (06 Mar 1830 – 19 AUG 1907)
        3. 3. William (Anderson) Thomson (10 Jan 1832 – 03 Feb 1906) m. Marianne ((Marion)) Ogilvie (14 Oct 1833 – 1 April 1903)
        4. 4. Alexander Thomson (6 JUN 1834 – 15 JUL 1896)
        5. 5. David (Watson) Thomson (7 AUG 1836 – )
    7. 7. Jean Thomson (08 May 1790 – )
    8. 8. Clementina Thomson (20 Mar 1792 – )
    9. 9. Alexander Thomson (27 May 1794 – )
    10. 10. Thomas Thomson (13 Apr 1796 – )
  4. 4. Marion Thomson (21 Nov 1753 – 24 June 1754)
  5. 5. James Thomson (19 Jul 1757 – )
  6. 6. Jean Thomson (20 Dec 1759 – )
  7. 7. Peter Thomson (4 Jun 1762 – )
  8. 8. Mary Thomson (22 May 1764 – )

Peter Thomson's Timeline

3 Records

1721
19 January 1721
Birth of Peter Thomson in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1753
25 Nov 1753
Age 32
Peter Thomson was married in Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland
Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland
1790
22 Apr 1790
Age 69
Death of Peter Thomson in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland
Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 January 1721
    Event Place: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1753
    Event Place: Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1790
    Event Place: Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE