James Lawson 1857–1943
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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
Researchers connected through James Lawson 1857–1943
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Immediate Family
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
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Lawson
This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Kinburn, Huron, Ontario, Canada (1857) across 12 generations.
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.
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James Lawson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record