John Lawson (1787–1843) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Lawson 1787–1843

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Apr 1787 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Died 20 Mar 1843 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Father James Lawson

Mother Christian Ramsay

Siblings Andrew Lawson, Christian Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Helen Lawson, James Lawson, Janet Lawson, Michael Lawson

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Lawson

Christian Ramsay

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Children

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Biography

John Lawson was born in 1787 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, the child of james lawson and christian ramsay. John Lawson passed away in 1843 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.

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1787

Birth of John Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

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1843

Death of John Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1757) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1787) across 2 generations.

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: John Lawson (1787–1843) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. 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 2 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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