Thomas was born on June 25th, 1829 in Kirkliston and his baptism took place there on July 8th, 1829.12
Birth Notes
Born in Kirkliston (1851 census) or Dalmeny (1861 census) 11 in 1841, 21 in 1851, 31 in 1861 census, so born between 7-Jun-1829 and 31-Mar-1830
Name Thomas Thomson Gender Male Christening Date 08 Jul 1829 Christening Place , KIRKLISTON, WEST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND Birth Date 25 Jun 1829 Father's Name Andrew Thomson Mother's Name Helen Cunningham Citing this Record
"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY4Z-P8M : accessed 12 April 2016), Thomas Thomson, 25 Jun 1829; citing , reference 2:17ZZ228; FHL microfilm 1,066,630.
Thomas Thomson b 8 Jul 1829 in Kirkliston West Lothian marries Mary Dick b abt 1842 in Uphall West Lothian. They married 24 Nov 1863 in Uphall West Lothian. In 1881 they lived at New Greendykes Farm, Uphall West Lothian with Maggie 17, Helen 15, Mary 10, Jessie Alison 4 and Thomas George 2. Thomas was a Farm Steward of 464 acres employing 10 men and 11 girls. In 1891 Thomas was a widower living at 189 Mid St Broxburn. His occupation was Packing Box Maker. With him were Mary 20, a teacher, Jessie 14 and Thomas 12.
Children:-
i Maggie Dick b 31 Jul 1863 in Uphall West Lothian (1881 census) ii Helen Thomson b 15 Jun 1865 in Uphall West Lothian iii Andrew Thomson b 11 Jul 1867 in Uphall West Lothian iv Mary Thomson b 22 Sep 1870 in Uphall West Lothian v Jessie Alison Thomson b 1877 in Uphall West Lothian (1881 census) vi Thomas George Thomson b 1879 in Uphall West Lothian (1881 census)
source: Jean Fraser
THOMSON THOMAS 73 1903 672/ 45 Uphall
Occupation Details
From 1851 Thomas' occupation was farmer's son in agriculture in Clapperton Hall.4
From 1861 his occupation was farmer of 120 acres in agriculture in Clapperton Hall.5
Occupation Notes
2 servants and 2 ploughmen (at least) living in the house in 1861
From 1868 his occupation was farmer of 160 acres of arable employing 3 men and 2 women in agriculture in Clapperton Hall.2
Occupation Notes
New Clapperton Hall Farm. 3 farm servants and 2 domestic servants in 1871