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Nathaniel Lawrence 1639–1724

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Lawrence in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 15 Oct 1639 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Apr 1724 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1609–1667)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , ,
Records
Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Filae Family Trees Lexington, Massachusetts Cemetery Records

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Lawrence 1639–1724

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Nathaniel Lawrence was born in 1639 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john joseph lawrence and mary wife of john l lawrence. Nathaniel Lawrence passed away in 1724 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  8. 8
    Record Filae Family Trees

  9. 9
    Record Lexington, Massachusetts Cemetery Records

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Nathaniel Lawrence in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1724
Death of Nathaniel Lawrence in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from England (1610) to Watertown, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1639) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Lawrence (1639–1724) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 2 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.

Related Records

Nathaniel Lawrence's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Lawrence PTP
1639–1724
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
PTP
1609–1667
Wisset, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Lawrence's Descendants

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Nathaniel Lawrence PTP 1639–1724