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

Thomas Dawson 1778 – 1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1778

Birth Location: Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland

Death Date: 06 Apr 1857

Death Location: Widcombe, Somerset, England

Father: James Dawson

Mother: Margaret Whyte

Spouse(s): Marian Larkins

Children(s): James Dawson

Thomas Dawson was born in 1778 in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland, the child of James Dawson and Margaret Whyte. Thomas Dawson married Marian Larkins, and had children including James Dawson. Thomas Dawson passed away in 1857 in Widcombe, Somerset, England.

Find more search results for Thomas Dawson
TD

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

  • Thomas Dawson was born in 1778 in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland, the child of James Dawson and Margaret Whyte.
  • Thomas Dawson married Marian Larkins, and had children including James Dawson.
  • Thomas Dawson passed away in 1857 in Widcombe, Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Dawson
1754 – 1798
Birth Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
JD
Margaret Whyte
1751 – 1805
Birth Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
MW

Spouses(s)

Marian Larkins
1780 – 1841
Birth Location: Calcutta, West Bengal, India
ML

Children(s)

James Dawson
1810 – 1876
Birth Location: Woodford, Essex, England
JD

Thomas Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Dawson
1778 – 1857
Birth Place: Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland
Parents
James Dawson
1754 – 1798
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Margaret Whyte
1751 – 1805
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Dawson's Descendants

1.
TD
Thomas Dawson (27 Aug 1778 – 06 Apr 1857) m. Marian Larkins (14 Apr 1780 – 02 Jan 1841)
  1. 1. James Dawson (23 Dec 1810 – 31 Mar 1876) m. Margaret Hogarth (07 Feb 1809 – 27 June 1878)
    1. 1. Marian (Jane) Dawson (18 April 1839 – 28 Nov 1914) m. Henry (Oakes) Ramsden (14 Apr 1833 – March 1891)
      1. 1. Constance (Marian) Ramsden (20 Jul 1861 – 28 Oct 1889)
      2. 2. Ada (Lilian) Ramsden (27 Oct 1863 – Dec 1938)
      3. 3. Henry (Oaks Penlington) Ramsden (5 Aug 1865 – 21 Jul 1920) m. Sophia (Jane "Jennie") Harris (20 April 1877 – 21 July 1928)
        1. 1. Henry RAMSDEN (Jan 1897 – 07 Jan 1897)
        2. 2. George (Eric Oakes) Ramsden (01 Aug 1898 – 21 May 1962)
        3. 3. Ella (Constance "Tuppy") Ramsden (11 Aug 1899 – 16 Apr 1958) m. Motete ((Maurice) Paratene (Broughton)) Himona (19 Sep 1891 – 31 Aug 1962)
        4. 4. Neville (Henry "Jack") RAMSDEN (05 Aug 1903 – 23 May 1957)
      4. 4. Henry (A.) Ramsden (abt 1866 – )
      5. 5. Cecil (Cornthwaite) Ramsden (Dec 1867 – 5 June 1918)
      6. 6. Agnes (Sophia Mary) Ramsden (May 1870 – Nov 1907)
      7. 7. Ella (de Ville) Ramsden (Dec 1880 – 5 Jan 1921)

Thomas Dawson's Timeline

2 Records

1778
27 Aug 1778
Birth of Thomas Dawson in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland
Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland
1857
06 Apr 1857
Age 79
Death of Thomas Dawson in Widcombe, Somerset, England
Widcombe, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1778
    Event Place: Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Apr 1857
    Event Place: Widcombe, Somerset, England
Find more search results for Thomas Dawson

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