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John Laws 1780–1835

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Laws 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 May 1780 · Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Died 9 Mar 1835 · Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Father David Louis Shadrach Laws Sr
Mother Martha Ann Mitchell
Spouse Sarah Sally Teague
Children Cynthia Cinthey Laws, Jackson Laws Per Cynthia S 1900 Census
Siblings Abindigo Laws, Berry Laws, David Laws, Female 1 Laws, James Laws, Joseph Riley Laws, Male 1 Laws, Margaret Laws, Meshack Laws, Sarah Laws, William Laws

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Biography

John Laws was born in 1780 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States, the child of david louis shadrach laws sr and martha ann mitchell. In 1810, John Laws resided in Wilkesborough, Wilkes, North Carolina, United Stat. In 1820, John Laws resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. John Laws married sarah sally teague, and had children including cynthia cinthey laws, jackson laws per cynthia s 1900 census. John Laws passed away in 1835 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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

  7. 7
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

  8. 8
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Index

  9. 9
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Bonds

  10. 10
    Record Genealogical Library Master Catalog

Life Timeline

1780
Birth of John Laws in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1810
John Laws resided here in Wilkesborough, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1820
John Laws resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1830
John Laws resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1835
Death of John Laws in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Death
1850
John Laws resided here in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1860
John Laws resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Laws

This ancestor line traces from Bristol Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States (1718) to Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States (1780) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Laws (1780–1835) was born in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States and died in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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John Laws's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Laws PTP
1780–1835
Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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John Laws's Descendants

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John Laws PTP 1780–1835