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Sarah Mary Lawton 1647–1718

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 1 Apr 1647 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 17 Jul 1718 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father Thomas LAWTON (1614–1681)
Mother Elizabeth Salisbury (1616–1654)
Spouse George Sisson
Children 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

Researchers connected through Sarah Lawton 1647–1718

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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.

Sources

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Sarah Mary Lawton in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1667
Sarah Mary Lawton was married in Portsmouth, Newport, RI
Marriage
1718
Death of Sarah Mary Lawton in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
Sarah Mary Lawton PTP
1647–1718
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Thomas LAWTON PTP
1614–1681
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Elizabeth Salisbury PTP
1616–1654
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Lawton's Descendants

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Sarah Mary Lawton PTP 1647–1718
  1. 1. Hope Sisson PTP 1674–1752 m. William Sanford PTP 1676–1760
    1. 1. William Sanford PTP 1676–1760
  2. 2. Mary Sisson PTP 1670–1698