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Lawrence Simon Smith 1610–1665

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lawrence Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Dec 1610 · Rochdale, Lancashire, , England
Died 3 Oct 1665 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Colonel John Washington Smith Aka John Smith Leeds Castle
Mother Dorothy Tangy
Spouse Mary Clegg
Children Mary Smith

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Biography

Lawrence Simon Smith was born in 1610 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, the child of colonel john washington smith aka john smith leeds castle and dorothy tangy. Lawrence Simon Smith married mary clegg, and had children including mary smith. Lawrence Simon Smith passed away in 1665 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1610
Birth of Lawrence Simon Smith in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Birth
1624
Lawrence Simon Smith was married in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1665
Death of Lawrence Simon Smith in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lawrence Smith (1610–1665) was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, , England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lawrence Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lawrence Simon Smith PTP
1610–1665
Rochdale, Lancashire, , England
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Grandparents
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Lawrence Smith's Descendants

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Lawrence Simon Smith PTP 1610–1665