YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William THOMSON 1638–1753 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1638

Birth Location: , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 28 Aug 1753

Death Location: Westmoreland, Virginia, USA

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Grissell Peirie

Children(s): Christian THOMSON, Thomas THOMSON, John THOMSON, Grissell THOMSON, William THOMSON

The story of William THOMSON began in 1638 in , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. William THOMSON married Grissell Peirie, William Thomson, and had children including Christian Thomson, Grissell Thomson, John Thomson, Thomas Thomson, William Thomson. William THOMSON passed away in 1753 in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for William THOMSON
WT

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

  • The story of William THOMSON began in 1638 in , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • William THOMSON married Grissell Peirie, William Thomson, and had children including Christian Thomson, Grissell Thomson, John Thomson, Thomas Thomson, William Thomson.
  • William THOMSON passed away in 1753 in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William THOMSON's Ancestors

Self
William THOMSON
1638–1753
Birth Place: , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William THOMSON's Descendants

1.
WT
William THOMSON (1638–28 Aug 1753) m. Grissell Peirie (1642–)
  1. 1. Christian THOMSON 1666– m. William Morisone 1660–1741
    1. 1. James Morison 1698– m. Jonet Sword 1703–
      1. 1. William (Morison Or) Nobleman 1730– m. Margaret (Mary) Dow 1733–1810
        1. 1. James Morrison 1759– m. Barbara Paterson 1767–
        2. 2. Janet Morison 1762–1840
        3. 3. Henry Morison 1763–
        4. 4. Margaret Morison 1765–1765
        5. 5. George Morison 1774– m. Isabella Alexander 1780–
      2. 2. janet Morison 1742–
    2. 2. Jean ((Twin)) MORISON 1695–
    3. 3. John MORISON 1706–
    4. 4. Alexander MORISON 1691–
    5. 5. Giles MORISON 1704–
      1. 1. Thomas Currie 1734–
    6. 6. Robert Morison 1710–1710
    7. 7. William Morrison 1693–
    8. 8. Andrew Morisone 1701–
  2. 2. Thomas THOMSON 1669–
  3. 3. John THOMSON 1672–
  4. 4. Grissell THOMSON 1674–
  5. 5. William THOMSON 1664–1690

William THOMSON's Timeline

3 Records

1638
1638
Birth of William THOMSON in , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1638
08 Mar 1638
William THOMSON was christened in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1753
28 Aug 1753
Age 115
Death of William THOMSON in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1638
    Event Place: , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1638
    Event Place: Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1753
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, USA

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