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Edward Rawson 1615–1693

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Rawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1615 · Gillingham, Dorset, , England
Died 27 Aug 1693 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories 68.FTW World Family Tree Vol. 52, …

Researchers connected through Edward Rawson 1615–1693

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Biography

In 1615, Edward Rawson entered the world in Gillingham, Dorset, England, born to david rawson and margaret wilson. Edward Rawson married rachel perne, and had children including william rawson. Edward Rawson passed away in 1693 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record 68.FTW

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    Record World Family Tree Vol. 52, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Edward Rawson in Gillingham, Dorset, England
Birth
1693
Death of Edward Rawson in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Rawson

This ancestor line traces from Lamplugh, Copeland, Cumbria, England (1475) to Gillingham, Dorset, England (1615) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Rawson (1615–1693) was born in Gillingham, Dorset, , England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edward Rawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edward Rawson PTP
1615–1693
Gillingham, Dorset, , England
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Edward Rawson's Descendants

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Edward Rawson PTP 1615–1693