Sarah Mary Lawton 1647–1718
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Lawton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Lawton 1647–1718
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1647, Sarah Mary Lawton entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to thomas lawton and elizabeth salisbury. Sarah Mary Lawton married george sisson, and had children including abigail sisson, ann sisson, elizabeth sisson, george sisson, hope sisson, james sisson, john sisson, mary sisson, richard sisson, ruth sisson, thomas lawton sisson, thomas sisson. Sarah Mary Lawton passed away in 1718 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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4Record Millennium File
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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8Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Lawton
This ancestor line traces from Trafford Bridge, Cheshire, England (1355) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1647) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Lawton (1647–1718) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 12 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.
Sarah Lawton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record