Who was John Lawrence?

John Lawrence (1562–1609) was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and died in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 23 generations of this lineage.

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John Lawrence 1562–1609

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1562 · St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Died 24 Jun 1609 · St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Father William Lawrence

Mother Katherine De Beaumont

Siblings Agnes Lawrence, Alice Jakes Lawrence, Elizabeth Lawrence, Joane Bysshoppe Lawrence, Margaret Lawrence, Stephen Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File

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Researchers connected through John Lawrence 1562–1609

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Lawrence

Katherine De Beaumont

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1562, John Lawrence entered the world in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, born to william lawrence and katherine de beaumont. John Lawrence passed away in 1609 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1562

Birth of John Lawrence in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Birth

1609

Death of John Lawrence in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from France (1000) to St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (1562) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lawrence (1562–1609) was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and died in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. 14 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, 14 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 23 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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