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Peleg Lawrence 1647–1692

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Peleg Lawrence in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jan 1647 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 14 Feb 1692 · Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joseph Lawrence (1643–1685)
Mother Elizabeth Waters Cooke
Siblings Ann Lawrence, Elizabeth Lawrence, Elizabeth Whittingham Lawrence, Henry Lawrence, Isaac Lawrence, John Lawrence, Jonathan Lawrence, Joseph Lawrence, Mary Lawrence, Nathaniel Lawrence, Samuel Lawrence, Zachariah Lawrence
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Researchers connected through Peleg Lawrence 1647–1692

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1647, Peleg Lawrence entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to joseph lawrence and elizabeth waters cooke. Peleg Lawrence passed away in 1692 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Peleg Lawrence in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1692
Death of Peleg Lawrence in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peleg Lawrence

This ancestor line traces from of Wissett, Suffolk, England, Great Britain (1577) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1647) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peleg Lawrence (1647–1692) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Peleg 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 3 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

Joseph Lawrence
1643–1685 · Father
Elizabeth Waters Cooke
Mother
Lawrence US Census Records
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Peleg Lawrence's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peleg Lawrence PTP
1647–1692
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Joseph Lawrence PTP
1643–1685
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peleg Lawrence's Descendants

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Peleg Lawrence PTP 1647–1692