YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Thomas Major Gilson 1780–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 October 1780

Birth Location: St Mary's, Nottingham

Death Date: 9 October 1843

Death Location: Homeworth, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: George Gilson

Mother: Hannah Gilson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gilson

Children(s): Richard Jr

In 1780, Thomas Major Gilson entered the world in St Mary's, Nottingham, born to George Gilson And Hannah Gilson. In 1790, Thomas Major Gilson resided in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1820, Thomas Major Gilson resided in Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, United States. Thomas Major Gilson married Elizabeth Gilson, and had children including Richard Gilson Jr. Thomas Major Gilson passed away in 1843 in Homeworth, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America.

Find more search results for Thomas Gilson
TG

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:
A
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 1780, Thomas Major Gilson entered the world in St Mary's, Nottingham, born to George Gilson And Hannah Gilson.
  • In 1790, Thomas Major Gilson resided in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1820, Thomas Major Gilson resided in Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, United States.
  • Thomas Major Gilson married Elizabeth Gilson, and had children including Richard Gilson Jr.
  • Thomas Major Gilson passed away in 1843 in Homeworth, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Gilson
1732–1784
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
GG
Hannah Gilson
1745–
Birth Location: –
HG

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Gilson
1781–1844
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EG

Children(s)

Richard Jr
1680–1774
Birth Location: Folville, Leicestershire, , England
RJ

Thomas Gilson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Gilson
1780–1843
Birth Place: St Mary's, Nottingham
Parents
George Gilson
1732–1784
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah Gilson
1745–
Grandparents
Richard (Gilson) Sr
1700–1783
possibly Ashby Folville, Leicestershire, England
Margaret Holt
1702–1783
Ashby De La Zouch,Leicester,England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Gilson
1672–
Elizabeth Gilston
1672–1757
Richard Holt
1669–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Sr
1635–
Ann Holt
1637–

Thomas Gilson's Descendants

1.
TG
Thomas (Major) Gilson (9 October 1780–9 October 1843) m. Elizabeth Gilson (7/10/1781–5 December 1844)
  1. 1. Richard (Gilson) Jr 1680–1774 m. Elizabeth Gilson 1680–1757
    1. 1. John Gilson 1702– m. Ann Rawbone 1700–
      1. 1. Sarah Gilson 1720– m. Michael Gorman 1717–1756
        1. 1. Thomas Gorman 1744–1796 m. Mary (McGill) O'Gorman 1746–1846 m. Mary McGill 1746–1846
        2. 2. Martin Gorman 1750–1836
        3. 3. Thaddeus ("Thomas") Gorman 1750–1798
      2. 2. Sarah Gorman 1720–

Thomas Gilson's Timeline

7 Records

1780
9 October 1780
Birth of Thomas Major Gilson in St Mary's, Nottingham
St Mary's, Nottingham
1790
1790
Age 10
Thomas Major Gilson resided here in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 40
Thomas Major Gilson resided here in Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 50
Thomas Major Gilson resided here in Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 60
Thomas Major Gilson resided here in Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
1843
9 October 1843
Age 63
Death of Thomas Major Gilson in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America
Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America
1843
1843
Age 63
Thomas Major Gilson - Probate in Columbiana, Ohio, USA
Columbiana, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 October 1780
    Event Place: St Mary's, Nottingham
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents; Reference Number: WO 97

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Mifflin, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 137; Image: 330; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Knox, Columbiana, Ohio; Page: 32; NARA Roll: M33_91; Image: 45

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Knox, Columbiana, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 128; Page: 507; Family History Library Film: 0337939

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Knox, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Knox, Columbiana, Ohio; Roll: 386; Page: 16; Family History Library Film: 0020162

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 October 1843
    Event Place: Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Columbiana County); Probate Place: Columbiana, Ohio
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Homeworth, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1843
    Event Place: Columbiana, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Columbiana County); Probate Place: Columbiana, Ohio
Find more search results for Thomas Gilson

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