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Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE 1594–1658

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Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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10 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jul 1594 · Sedlescombe, Sussex, England
Died 4 Oct 1658 · Henrico County, Virginia, USA
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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 ii and emily elizabeth eightacre. Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE married mary rose anne sprague, mary rose sprague, and had children including a r l warren, ann lawrence, 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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    Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

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    Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1594
Birth of Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE in Sedlescombe, Sussex, England
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Birth of Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE in Sedlescombe, Sussex, England
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Death of Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
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Death of Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt. LAWRENCE (1594–1658) was born in Sedlescombe, Sussex, England and died in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. 10 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, 10 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

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Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE PTP
1594–1658
Sedlescombe, Sussex, England
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Capt. LAWRENCE's Descendants

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Capt. William Fulson LAWRENCE PTP 1594–1658