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Isaac Lawton 1650–1732

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac Lawton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 8 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1650 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 25 Jan 1732 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Lawton (1614–1681)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , , ,

Immediate Family

Parents
Thomas Lawton
1614–1681
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Isaac Lawton began in 1650 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Isaac Lawton passed away in 1732 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  2. 2
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Isaac Lawton in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1732
Death of Isaac Lawton in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac Lawton

This ancestor line traces from Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom (1172) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1650) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Isaac Lawton (1650–1732) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac 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 15 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

Thomas Lawton
1614–1681 · Father

Isaac Lawton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Isaac Lawton PTP
1650–1732
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Thomas Lawton PTP
1614–1681
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Isaac Lawton's Descendants

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Isaac Lawton PTP 1650–1732