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John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II 1519–1590

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1519 · Taunton, Somerset, England
Died 27 Apr 1590 · Rumburgh, Suffolk, England
Father Sir John Lawrence Earl Of Ashton
Mother Lady Clair (1510–1583)
Siblings Catherine Lawrence, Emma Lawrence, Joseph Laurence, Lady Elsabethe Isabelle Holmes, Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes Countess Of Ashton M Lawrence, Sir Henry Lawrence, Sir Richard Lawrence, Thomas Holmes, William Lawrence
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Researchers connected through John II 1519–1590

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II was born in 1519 in Taunton, Somerset, England, the child of sir john lawrence earl of ashton and lady elizabeth holt countess warburton holmes lawrence st clair. John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II passed away in 1590 in Rumburgh, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1519
Birth of John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II in Taunton, Somerset, England
Birth
1590
Death of John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II in Rumburgh, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John II

This ancestor line traces from Rumburgh,,Suffolk,England (1484) to Taunton, Somerset, England (1519) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John II (1519–1590) was born in Taunton, Somerset, England and died in Rumburgh, Suffolk, England. 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 John 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.
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

Sir John Lawrence Earl Of Ashton
Father
Lady Clair
1510–1583 · Mother

John II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II PTP
1519–1590
Taunton, Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Lady Elizabeth Holt "Countess Warburton" Holmes-Lawrence St. Clair PTP
1510–1583
Rumburgh, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John II's Descendants

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John of Lawrence, Earl of Ashton II PTP 1519–1590