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Where did the Scottish Thomson family come from? What is the Scottish Thomson family crest and coat of arms? When did the Thomson family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Thomson family history?
The ancestors of the Thomson family lived among the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. Their name is derived from the ancient personal name Thomas, meaning twin.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
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The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Thomson has appeared as Thomson, Tomson, Tamson, Thomsoun, M'Comie and others.First found in Ayrshire, where the first listings of the name were found in the early 1300s. They include: John Thomson, "a man of low birth, but approved valour", leader of the men of Carrick in Edward Bruce's war in Ireland in 1318 and Adam Thomson who was listed as Lord of Kylnekylle, Ayrshire c. 1370-80. Closing out that century was Johannes filius Thome who was elected bailie of Aberdeen in 1398.[1]
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thomson research. Another 269 words(19 lines of text) covering the years 1318, 1370, 1461, 1547, 1668, 1700, 1799, and 1841 are included under the topic Early Thomson History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Thomson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 227 words(16 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Thomson. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:
Thomson Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Edward Thomson arrived on the "Mayflower" at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620
- Morris Thomson settled in Virginia in 1626
- John Thomson, who arrived in Maryland in 1634
- Christopher Thomson settled in St. Christopher in 1635 along with Edward
- James Thomson, who landed in New England in 1651-1652
Thomson Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Eleanore Thomson, who landed in Virginia in 1714
- Anne Thomson, who landed in Virginia in 1714
- Dugald Thomson settled in New York in 1739, with his wife and four children
- Dugald Thomson, who arrived in New York in 1739
Thomson Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Daniel Thomson, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803
- Hugh Thomson, aged 36, landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1804
- Jane Thomson, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811
- Charles Thomson, aged 55, arrived in Maryland in 1812
- Janet Thomson, who arrived in America in 1822
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Virgil Thomson (1896-1989), American composer and critic
- Elihu Thomson (1853-1937), engineer and inventor who was instrumental in the founding of major electrical companies in the United States, United Kingdom and France. American
- James Alexander Thomson (1958-1895), American developmental biologist
- Sir John Arthur Thomson (1861-1933), Scottish naturalist
- Sir Charles Wyville Thomson (1830-1882), Scottish marine biologist
- David Couper Thomson (1861-1954), Scottish newspaper proprietor
- Robert William Thomson (1822-1873), Scottish engineer and inventor of the pneumatic tire
- Thomas John Thomson (1877-1917), influential Canadian artist of the early 20th century
- Charles Thomson (b. 1953), English artist, painter, poet, photographer
- David Kenneth Roy Thomson (b. 1957), 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet, Canadian businessman chairman Thomson Reuters
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Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. MoreMore about the Thomson History...
We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Thomson, A Family History by Kathryn Blevins.
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The crest of your clan chief, encircled within the traditional strap and buckle bearing the chief's motto. Scottish clansmen would traditionally wear a badge depicting the crest of their chief, in order to show their loyalty to the clan. These items have been carefully researched using the most recognized historical sources. Images have been computer drawn according to heraldic standards.
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A clan is a social group made up of a number of distinct branch-families that actually descended from, or accepted themselves as descendants of, a common ancestor. The word clan means simply children. The idea of the clan as a community is necessarily based around this idea of heredity and is most often ruled according to a patriarchal structure. For instance, the clan chief represented the hereditary "parent" of the entire clan. The most prominent example of this form of society is the Scottish Clan system... More
Septs of the Distinguished Name Thomson
Comie, Commie, Comy, Coomie, Coomy, Gomie, Gomy, Goomie, Goomy, MacComie, MacCommie, Maccomy, MacCoomie, MacCoomy, MacGomie, MacGomy, MacGoomie, MacGoomy, MacOmie, MacOmmie, MacOmmy, MacOmy, McComie, McCommie, McComy, McCoomie, McCoomy, McGomie, McGomy, McGoomie, McGoomy, McOmie, McOmmie, McOmmy, McOmy, Omie, Ommie, Ommy, Tammson, Tamson, Thomsan, Thomsand, Thomsane, Thomsant, Thomsen, Thomsend, Thomsent, Thomsind, Thomsint, Thomson and more.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- ^ Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Other References- Barrow, G.W.S Ed. Acts of Malcom IV 1153-65 Volume I Regesta Regum Scottorum 1153-1424. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1960. Print.
- Fulton, Alexander. Scotland and Her Tartans: The Romantic Heritage of the Scottish Clans and Families. Godalming: Bramley, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-86283-880-0).
- Skene, William Forbes Edition. Chronicles of the Picts, Chronicles of the Scots and Other Early Memorials of Scottish History. Edinburgh: H.M. General Register House, 1867. Print.
- Adam, Frank. Clans Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands 8th Edition. London: Bacon (G.W.) & Co, 1970. Print. (ISBN 10-0717945006).
- Innes, Thomas and Learney. Socts Heraldry A Practical Handbook on the Historical Principles and Modern Application of the Art of Science. London: Oliver and Boyd, 1934. Print.
- Browne, James. The History of Scotland it's Highlands, Regiments and Clans 8 Volumes. Edinburgh: Francis A Niccolls & Co, 1909. Print.
- Holt, J.C. Ed. Domesday Studies. Woodbridge: Boydell, 1987. Print. (ISBN 0-85115-477-8).
- Bowman, George Ernest. The Mayflower Reader A Selection of Articales from The Mayflower Descendent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Chadwick, Nora Kershaw and J.X.W.P Corcoran. The Celts. London: Penguin, 1970. Print. (ISBN 0140212116).
- Skordas, Guest. Ed. The Early Settlers of Maryland an Index to Names or Immigrants Complied from Records of Land Patents 1633-1680 in the Hall of Records Annapolis, Maryland. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. Print.
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