Who was Helen Lawson?

Helen Lawson (1785–1869) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Helen Lawson 1785–1869

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 JUN 1785 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Died 24 DEC 1869 · Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Father James Lawson

Mother Christian Ramsay

Siblings Andrew Lawson, Christian Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, James Lawson, Janet Lawson, John Lawson, Michael Lawson

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Lawson

Christian Ramsay

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Helen Lawson began in 1785 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. Helen Lawson passed away in 1869 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

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1785

Birth of Helen Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

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1869

Death of Helen Lawson in Dundee, Angus, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Helen Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1757) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1785) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Helen Lawson (1785–1869) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Dundee, Angus, 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 Helen 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 2 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.
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Helen Lawson's Ancestors

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Helen Lawson PTP

1785–1869

Newburgh, Fife, Scotland