Who was Lawrence Gosling?

Lawrence Gosling (1878–1926) was born in Mablethorpe, Louth, Lincolnshire and died in Royal Infirmary, Manchester. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling 1878–1926

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Aug 1878 · Mablethorpe, Louth, Lincolnshire

Died 1 Dec 1926 · Royal Infirmary, Manchester

Father Charles Gosling

Mother Charlotte Azubah Willoughby

Spouse Lucy Clark

Children Charles Gosling, Gilbert Gosling, Marjorie Gosling, Walter Gosling, Wilfred Gosling

Siblings Edith M Gosling

Records

1901 England Census 1911 England Census England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth … England & Wales, Death Index: … England & Wales, National Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Gosling

Charlotte Azubah Willoughby

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Children

Biography

In 1878, Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling entered the world in Mablethorpe, Louth, Lincolnshire, born to charles gosling and charlotte azubah willoughby. In 1901, Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling resided in Manchester, Lancashire, England. In 1911, Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling resided in South Manchester, Lancashire, England. Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling married lucy clark, and had children including charles gosling, gilbert gosling, marjorie gosling, walter gosling, wilfred gosling. Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling passed away in 1926 in Royal Infirmary, Manchester.

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Census 1901 England Census
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Census 1911 England Census
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Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
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Record England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005
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Record England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941

Life Timeline

1878

Birth of Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling in Mablethorpe, Louth, Lincolnshire

Birth

1901

Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling resided here in Manchester, Lancashire, England

Residence

1911

Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling resided here in South Manchester, Lancashire, England

Residence

1926

Death of Lawrence Walter Willoughby Gosling in Royal Infirmary, Manchester

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lawrence Gosling

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Yarburgh, Lincolnshire, England (1849) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lawrence Gosling (1878–1926) was born in Mablethorpe, Louth, Lincolnshire and died in Royal Infirmary, Manchester. 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lawrence 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 29 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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