Who was John Lawrence?

John Lawrence (1860–1946) was born in Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA and died in Matador, Motley, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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John David Lawrence 1860–1946

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1860 · Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Died 3 Oct 1946 · Matador, Motley, Texas, USA

Father Presley Benjamin Lawrence

Mother Leah King

Siblings Alice Lawrence, Amanda Emma Lawrence, Anna Leah Lawrence, Arthur S Lawrence, Cora Corrie Sally Lawrence, Elizabeth Eliza Jane Lawrence, Rachel Jlena Lawrence, Sarah Sallie L Lawrence, William Benjamin Arthur Lawrence

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Immediate Family

Parents

Presley Benjamin Lawrence

Leah King

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

John David Lawrence was born in 1860 in Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA, the child of presley benjamin lawrence and leah king. John David Lawrence passed away in 1946 in Matador, Motley, Texas, USA.

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1860

Birth of John David Lawrence in Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1946

Death of John David Lawrence in Matador, Motley, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from Skircoat Green, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA (1860) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lawrence (1860–1946) was born in Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA and died in Matador, Motley, Texas, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 8 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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