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Joseph Lawrence 1609–1667

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Oct 1609 · Wisset, Suffolk, England

Died 11 Jul 1667 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Captain William Thomas Lawrence

Mother Joan Antrobus

Siblings Jane Lawrence, Joan Lawrence, John Lawrence, Marie Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, William Lawrence

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Immediate Family

Parents

Captain William Thomas Lawrence

Joan Antrobus

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1609, Joseph Lawrence entered the world in Wisset, Suffolk, England, born to captain william thomas lawrence and joan antrobus. Joseph Lawrence passed away in 1667 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1609

Birth of Joseph Lawrence in Wisset, Suffolk, England

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1667

Death of Joseph Lawrence in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1486) to Wisset, Suffolk, England (1609) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Lawrence (1609–1667) was born in Wisset, Suffolk, England and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 6 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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