Thomas Clouston (1791-1863)

Thomas was a seaman out of Orkney. His birth has not been identified properly as there were 3 Thomas's baptised about that time. One clue is that his mother who died on Tyneside in 1843 was called Margaret and was about 80 years old. This suggests she is Margaret Flett of Firth and Stennes, wife of Thomas Clouston. There is a baptism that matches this marriage but only the year is given. It is possible because the marriage took place in February 1790 and the birth soon after.
Thomas, the eldest son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clark disappears but the younger son John Clark moved his family to Hartlepool.