John Lawrence 1635–1672
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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
Researchers connected through John Lawrence 1635–1672
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
Life Timeline
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.
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