Thomas Neilson

(4 April 1780 - 30 November 1860)
Thomas Neilson|b. 4 Apr 1780\nd. 30 Nov 1860|p265.htm|William Neilson|b. 1742\nd. 23 Jan 1831|p259.htm|Jean Stewart|b. 1737\nd. 15 Sep 1825|p260.htm|||||||||||||

4-greats-granduncle of Darrell Allen Martin.
Thomas was born in Ryegate, Caledonia County, Vermont, on 4 April 1780. He was the son of William Neilson and Jean Stewart. Thomas died on 30 November 1860 in Ryegate at age 80.
 
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