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 Jefferson Tolleson 1813 – 1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 June 1813

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 22 May 1898

Death Location: Pike County, Arkansas, USA

Father: David Tolleson

Mother: Mary Tolleson

Spouse(s): Nancy Risinger

Children(s): William Tolleson, Christopher Tolleson, Daniel Tolleson, Shelby Tolleson, James Tolleson, Thomas Tolleson, Robert Tolleson, Martin Tolleson, Josephine Tolleson, Francis Tolleson, Mary Tolleson

In 1813, Thomas Jefferson Tolleson entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to David Harrison Tolleson and Mary Tolleson. Thomas Jefferson Tolleson married Nancy Risinger, and had children including William "Willis" Jack Tolleson, Christopher Columbus Tolleson, Daniel R. Tolleson, Shelby Ursley Tolleson, James A Tolleson, Thomas J Tolleson, Robert A Tolleson, Martin Alexander Tolleson, Josephine Tolleson, Francis Marion Tolleson, Mary Louisa Tolleson. Thomas Jefferson Tolleson passed away in 1898 in Pike County, Arkansas, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Tolleson
TT

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 1813, Thomas Jefferson Tolleson entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to David Harrison Tolleson and Mary Tolleson.
  • Thomas Jefferson Tolleson married Nancy Risinger, and had children including William "Willis" Jack Tolleson, Christopher Columbus Tolleson, Daniel R. Tolleson, Shelby Ursley Tolleson, James A Tolleson, Thomas J Tolleson, Robert A Tolleson, Martin Alexander Tolleson, Josephine Tolleson, Francis Marion Tolleson, Mary Louisa Tolleson.
  • Thomas Jefferson Tolleson passed away in 1898 in Pike County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Tolleson
1790 – 1880
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
DT
Mary Tolleson
1787 – 1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MT

Spouses(s)

Nancy Risinger
1815 – 1860
Birth Location: Tennessee
NR

Children(s)

William Tolleson
1834 – 1896
Birth Location: Franklin County, Alabama
WT
Christopher Tolleson
1839 – 1920
Birth Location: Tennessee
CT
Daniel Tolleson
1842 –
Birth Location: Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA
DT
Shelby Tolleson
1843 – 1928
Birth Location: Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States of America
ST
James Tolleson
1845 – 1919
Birth Location: Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA
JT
Thomas Tolleson
1846 – 1925
Birth Location: Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA
TT
Robert Tolleson
1848 – 1934
Birth Location: Vicksberg, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA
RT
Martin Tolleson
1849 – 1940
Birth Location: Mississippi
MT
Josephine Tolleson
1851 – 1922
Birth Location: Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA
JT
Francis Tolleson
1854 – 1914
Birth Location: Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA
FT
Mary Tolleson
1855 – 1914
Birth Location: Pike County, Arkansas, USA
MT

Thomas Tolleson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Tolleson
1813 – 1898
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
David Harrison Tolleson
1790 – 1880
South Carolina, USA
Mary Tolleson
1787 – 1870
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Tolleson
1765 – 1830
South Carolina, United States
Mary (Polly) Smith
1771 – 1877
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Tolleson
1740 – 1821
Sarah Wilson
1741 – 1871
Capt. Smith
1742 – 1821
"Lurana", Phelps
1745 – 1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Tolleson
1720 – 1821
Elizabeth Smith
1681 – 1745
John Wilson
1735 – 1794
Dinah Cook
1737 – 1821
Captain Smith
1720 – 1776
Elizabeth Carraway
1726 – 1776
Rachel McElroy
1713 – 1765

Thomas Tolleson's Descendants

1.
TT
Thomas (Jefferson) Tolleson (13 June 1813 – 22 May 1898) m. Nancy Risinger (1815 – 1860)
  1. 1. William ("Willis" Jack) Tolleson (1 Feb 1834 – 16 May 1896)
  2. 2. Christopher (Columbus) Tolleson (15 Jan 1839 – 3 Apr 1920) m. Sarah (Ann) Blocker (11 December 1843 – 7 December 1899)
    1. 1. Thomas (Marion) Tolleson (1 February 1862 – 7 June 1931)
    2. 2. Sarah (Alice) Forston (5 June 1864 – 2 January 1901)
    3. 3. John (Warren) Tolleson (21 Mar 1867 – 12 Apr 1956)
    4. 4. Albert (Jehew) Tolleson (1869 – 1956)
    5. 5. James (Walter) Tolleson (18 February 1877 – 13 September 1969)
    6. 6. Lovie (E) Allen (1880 – 1983)
    7. 7. Jacob (Green) Tolleson (6 May 1882 – 29 August 1914)
    8. 8. William (Franklin) Tolleson (16 July 1884 – 4 May 1960) m. Dora Tolleson (abt 1879 – 21 February 1954)
      1. 1. Virgil (C) Tolleson (abt 1901 – )
      2. 2. Ruby (M) Tolleson (abt 1906 – )
      3. 3. Bessie (E) Tolleson (abt 1908 – 1999) m. James (Lloyd) Savage (4 Feb 1905 – 1976)
        1. 1. Billy (Gene) Savage (26 December 1928 – 6 July 1994)
        2. 2. Bobby Savage (15 June 1934 – 19 August 2003)
    9. 9. Stella Tolleson (18 January 1887 – 7 December 1905)
  3. 3. Daniel (R.) Tolleson (1842 – )
  4. 4. Shelby (Ursley) Tolleson (17 September 1843 – 22 Dec 1928)
  5. 5. James (A) Tolleson (4 April 1845 – 3 July 1919)
  6. 6. Thomas (J) Tolleson (Jan 1846 – 1925)
  7. 7. Robert (A) Tolleson (25 May 1848 – 21 Nov 1934)
  8. 8. Martin (Alexander) Tolleson (15 Dec 1849 – 7 Aug 1940)
  9. 9. Josephine Tolleson (Oct 1851 – 1922)
  10. 10. Francis (Marion) Tolleson (11 May 1854 – 13 July 1914)
  11. 11. Mary (Louisa) Tolleson (25 July 1855 – 17 July 1914)

Thomas Tolleson's Timeline

2 Records

1813
13 June 1813
Birth of Thomas Jefferson Tolleson in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1898
22 May 1898
Age 85
Death of Thomas Jefferson Tolleson in Pike County, Arkansas, USA
Pike County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 June 1813
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1898
    Event Place: Pike County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
Find more search results for Thomas Tolleson

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