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Bennet Lawton 1612–1623

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Bennet Lawton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1612 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Died 21 Jul 1623 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Father George Lawton
Mother Isabell Smith
Siblings Elizabeth Lawton, George Lawton, Isaac Lawton, John Lawton, Mary Lawton, Nicholas Lawton, Sarah Lawton, Thomas Lawton

Researchers connected through Bennet Lawton 1612–1623

and 4 more tree owners connected with Bennet Lawton 1612–1623

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1612, Bennet Lawton entered the world in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, born to george lawton and isabell smith. Bennet Lawton passed away in 1623 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Bennet Lawton in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1623
Death of Bennet Lawton in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bennet Lawton

This ancestor line traces from Luton, Bedfordshire, England (1500) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1612) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bennet Lawton (1612–1623) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Bennet 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Bennet Lawton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Bennet Lawton PTP
1612–1623
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Bennet Lawton's Descendants

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Bennet Lawton PTP 1612–1623