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James Lawson 1857–1943

Public Tree Person

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Lawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 FEB 1857 · Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Died 31 JAN 1943 · Demaine, Saskatchewan, Canada
Father John Lawson
Children Lola Louise Abrams
Siblings David Theodore Lawson, John Constantine Lawson

Researchers connected through James Lawson 1857–1943

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1857, James Lawson entered the world in Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada, born to john lawson. James Lawson had children including lola louise abrams. James Lawson passed away in 1943 in Demaine, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1857
Birth of James Lawson in Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1943
Death of James Lawson in Demaine, Saskatchewan, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada (1857) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Lawson (1857–1943) was born in Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada and died in Demaine, Saskatchewan, Canada. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 12 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.

James Lawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Lawson PTP
1857–1943
Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Lawson's Descendants

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James Lawson PTP 1857–1943