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John Lawrence 1635–1672

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

7 researchers on YourRoots have John Lawrence 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 14 Mar 1635 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Jun 1672 · Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Lawrence (1609–1667)
Mother Elizabeth Cooke (1611–1615)
Siblings Elizabeth Lawrence, George Lawrence, Unknown Lawrence

Researchers connected through John Lawrence 1635–1672

and 6 more tree owners connected with John Lawrence 1635–1672

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1635, John Lawrence entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john lawrence and elizabeth cooke. John Lawrence passed away in 1672 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1635
Birth of John Lawrence in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1672
Death of John Lawrence in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from of Wissett, Suffolk, England, Great Britain (1577) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Lawrence (1635–1672) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.

John Lawrence's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Lawrence PTP
1635–1672
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Lawrence PTP
1609–1667
WIsset, Sufolk, England
Elizabeth Cooke PTP
1611–1615
Co, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
John Lawrence PTP
1609–1667
WIsset, Sufolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Lawrence's Descendants

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JL
John Lawrence PTP 1635–1672