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Robert Lawson 1840–1930

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 Robert Lawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 24 Aug 1840 · Newburgh, Fife
Died 10 Sep 1930 · Ayr, Scotland
Father Robert Lawson
Children Christina Lawson, Helen Nellie Louise Lawson

Researchers connected through Robert Lawson 1840–1930

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Lawson 1840–1930

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Lawson began in 1840 in Newburgh, Fife. Robert Lawson had children including christina lawson, helen nellie louise lawson. Robert Lawson passed away in 1930 in Ayr, Scotland.

Sources

Life Timeline

1840
Birth of Robert Lawson in Newburgh, Fife
Birth
1930
Death of Robert Lawson in Ayr, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Newburgh, Fife (1840) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Lawson (1840–1930) was born in Newburgh, Fife and died in Ayr, 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 Robert 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 11 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.

Robert Lawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Lawson PTP
1840–1930
Newburgh, Fife
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Lawson's Descendants

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Robert Lawson PTP 1840–1930