Who was James Lawson?

James Lawson (1757–1840) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Lawson 1757–1840

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 4 DEC 1757 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Died 15 DEC 1840 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Father John Lawson

Mother Christane Lyell

Spouse Christian Ramsay

Children Alexander Lawson, Andrew Lawson, Christian Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Helen Lawson, James Lawson, Janet Lawson, John Lawson, Michael Lawson

Siblings Andrew Lawson, Christane Lawson, David Lawson, Elizabeth Betty Lawson, George Lawson, Jean Lawson, John Lawson, Michael Lawson, Peter Lawson

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Biography

The story of James Lawson began in 1757 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. James Lawson married christian ramsay, and had children including alexander lawson, andrew lawson, christian lawson, elizabeth lawson, helen lawson, james lawson, janet lawson, john lawson, michael lawson. James Lawson passed away in 1840 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.

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1757

Birth of James Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

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1840

Death of James Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1682) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1757) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Lawson (1757–1840) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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