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George LAWTON 1607–1693

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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)
Verification checklist
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11 researchers on YourRoots have George LAWTON 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: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1607 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Died 05 Oct 1693 · Portsmouth, Newport, RI, USA
Father George Lawton
Mother Isabell Smith
Siblings Bennet Lawton, Elizabeth Lawton, Isaac Lawton, John Lawton, Mary Lawton, Nicholas Lawton, Sarah Lawton, Thomas Lawton
Records
"FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0 Isaiah Babcock, Sr. and his … The Shurtleff and Lawton Families: …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

George LAWTON was born in 1607 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, the child of george lawton and isabell smith. George LAWTON passed away in 1693 in Portsmouth, Newport, RI, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0

  2. 2
    Record Isaiah Babcock, Sr. and his descendants

  3. 3
    Record The Shurtleff and Lawton Families: Genealogy and History

Life Timeline

1607
Birth of George LAWTON in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1693
Death of George LAWTON in Portsmouth, Newport, RI, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George LAWTON

This ancestor line traces from Luton, Bedfordshire, England (1500) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1607) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George LAWTON (1607–1693) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, RI, USA. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have George 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.
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.

Related Records

George Lawton
Father
Isabell Smith
Mother

George LAWTON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George LAWTON PTP
1607–1693
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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George LAWTON's Descendants

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George LAWTON PTP 1607–1693