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Mary Lawson 1788–1872

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

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C Reliability
C
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Lawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1788 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Died 1 Apr 1872 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Father Michael Lawson
Children Robert Heggie
Siblings Robert Lawson

Researchers connected through Mary Lawson 1788–1872

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Lawson 1788–1872

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Lawson began in 1788 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. Mary Lawson had children including robert heggie. Mary Lawson passed away in 1872 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

Life Timeline

1788
Birth of Mary Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1872
Death of Mary Lawson in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1788) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Lawson (1788–1872) 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 10 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.

Mary Lawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Lawson PTP
1788–1872
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Lawson's Descendants

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Mary Lawson PTP 1788–1872