Who was Alexander Lawrence?

Alexander Lawrence (1800–1881) was born in Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland. and died in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Lawrence 1800–1881

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1800 · Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.

Died 19 Jan 1881 · Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Father David Laurence

Mother Ann Sturrock

Siblings Agnes Lawrence, Ann Lawrence, Barbara Lawrence, David Lawrence, Euphemia Lawrence, Jane Lawrence, John Lawrence, Mary Lawrence, Robert Laurence

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Laurence

Ann Sturrock

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Children

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Biography

The story of Alexander Lawrence began in 1800 in Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.. Alexander Lawrence passed away in 1881 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

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1800

Birth of Alexander Lawrence in Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.

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1881

Death of Alexander Lawrence in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland (1444) to Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland. (1800) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Lawrence (1800–1881) was born in Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland. and died in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Alexander Lawrence PTP

1800–1881

Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.