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Elizabeth Salisbury 1616–1654

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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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)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Salisbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 14 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1616 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Died 16 Nov 1654 · Portsmouth, Newport Co. RI Colony
Father Thomas Tomas Salisbury
Mother Margaret Crowley
Spouse William Thomas Lawton
Children Anne Jane Lawton, Anne Lawton, Anne Slocum, Daniel Lawton, Elizabeth Lawton, Isaac Lawton, Issac Laytonlawton, Rebecca Lawton, Rhoda Layton Lawton, Sarah Lawton, Thomas Lawton Laughton, William Lawton
Siblings Elizabeth Salisbury

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Biography

In 1616, Elizabeth Salisbury entered the world in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, born to thomas tomas salisbury and margaret crowley. Elizabeth Salisbury married william thomas lawton, and had children including anne jane lawton, anne lawton, anne slocum, daniel lawton, elizabeth lawton, isaac lawton, issac laytonlawton, rebecca lawton, rhoda layton lawton, sarah lawton, thomas lawton laughton, william lawton. Elizabeth Salisbury passed away in 1654 in Portsmouth, Newport Co. RI Colony.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1616
Birth of Elizabeth Salisbury in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1654
Death of Elizabeth Salisbury in Portsmouth, Newport Co. RI Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Salisbury

This ancestor line traces from Oxfordshire, England (1295) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1616) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Salisbury (1616–1654) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport Co. RI Colony. 14 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, 14 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Salisbury's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Salisbury PTP
1616–1654
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Salisbury's Descendants

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Elizabeth Salisbury PTP 1616–1654
  1. 1. Elizabeth Lawton PTP 1637–1720
  2. 2. Sarah Lawton PTP 1647–1718
  3. 3. Isaac Lawton PTP 1650–1731