Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE 1594–1658
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. LAWRENCE 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Capt. LAWRENCE 1594–1658
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Biography
In 1594, Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE entered the world in Sedlescombe, Sussex, England, born to william frances lawrence i and emily elizabeth eightacre. Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE married mary rose anne sprague, mary rose sprague, and had children including a r l warren, anne lawrence, arthur lawrence, deborah lawrence, elizabeth lawrence, james lawrence, jane lawrence, mary lawrence, sarah lawrence, william lawrence. Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE passed away in 1658 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.
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1Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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4Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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5Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. LAWRENCE
This ancestor line traces from Rumburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1474) to Sedlescombe, Sussex, England (1594) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Capt. LAWRENCE (1594–1658) was born in Sedlescombe, Sussex, England and died in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. 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.
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Capt. LAWRENCE's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record