John Tomlinson
M, #2693, b. circa 1739, d. 31 May 1833
| Birth* | circa 1739 | John Tomlinson was circa 1739 at Wills Creek, Frederick Co., Maryland, not an established son per some sources, but descendant Marcia Rothman says yes.
Marcia says: John of Wills Creek, husband of Hannah, was the son of Joseph and Rebecca Swearingen Tomlinson. There is no birth record or piece of document that names his parents. What we do have is a John named in Joseph III bible records as Joseph and Rebecca’s son and will of Nathaniel, son of Joseph and Rebecca, naming him as his brother. There was other Johns in the which area makes it difficult to distinguish between them and to be sure our John is the John of Joseph.
She goes on to say: Proving that the John, husband of Hannah, is the son of Joseph and Rebecca must be done by other records namely land records. By following the land record of a certain tract of land called Wills Town , there is the proof. Joseph deeded John, along with his brothers, lots in Wills town Joseph did not name them as his children in the deeds but we know from other sources that the Samuel named in the Wills town deeds was a son of Joseph. When Samuel died young with no children, his land in Wills town was probated to John naming him a brother on the deed. Thus leaving one of the most important proofs of relationship to Joseph Sr.
There is more to be seen by clicking on "Tomlinson Story site" from her home page.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1783 | He married Hannah Devore circa 1783.3,2 |
| Death* | 31 May 1833 | John Tomlinson died on 31 May 1833 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.2 |