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Elizabeth Lawson 1795–1869

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Lawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 14 MAR 1795 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Died 4 MAY 1869 · Schoolhill, Macduff, Banff, Scotland
Father James Lawson
Mother Christian Ramsay
Siblings Alexander Lawson, Andrew Lawson, Christian Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Helen Lawson, James Lawson, Janet Lawson, John Lawson, Michael Lawson

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Lawson 1795–1869

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Lawson began in 1795 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. Elizabeth Lawson passed away in 1869 in Schoolhill, Macduff, Banff, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1795
Birth of Elizabeth Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1869
Death of Elizabeth Lawson in Schoolhill, Macduff, Banff, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Lawson

This ancestor line traces from possibly Carpow, Abernethy, Fife, Scotland (1714) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1795) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Lawson (1795–1869) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Schoolhill, Macduff, Banff, 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 Elizabeth 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 3 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.

Elizabeth Lawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Lawson PTP
1795–1869
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Lawson's Descendants

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Elizabeth Lawson PTP 1795–1869