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John Lawson 1816–1890

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Lawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 DEC 1816 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Died 11 AUG 1890 · Bloom Twp, Clay, Kansas, USA
Father John Lawson
Siblings Alexander Lawson

Researchers connected through John Lawson 1816–1890

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Lawson 1816–1890

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1816, John Lawson entered the world in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, born to john lawson. John Lawson passed away in 1890 in Bloom Twp, Clay, Kansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1816
Birth of John Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1890
Death of John Lawson in Bloom Twp, Clay, Kansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1816) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Lawson (1816–1890) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Bloom Twp, Clay, Kansas, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 11 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 Lawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Lawson PTP
1816–1890
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Parents
John Lawson PTP
1816–1890
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
John Lawson PTP
1816–1890
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Lawson's Descendants

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JL
John Lawson PTP 1816–1890