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Thomas LAWTON 1614–1681

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17 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas LAWTON 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1614 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Died 29 Sep 1681 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father George Lawton Lawton Laughton
Mother Isabelle Smith
Spouse Elizabeth Salisbury Lawton
Children Ann Lawton, Ann Lawton Laughton, Anne Jane Lawton, Daniel Lawton, Elizabeth Lawton, Isaac Lawton, Mary Lawton, Rebecca Lawton, Rhoda Layton Lawton, Sarah F Lawton, Sarah F Lawton, Sarah Lawton, Thomas Lawton Laughton, William Lawton, William Layton
Siblings Bennet Lawton, George Lawton, George Lawton Laughton, Isaac Lawton Laughton, Isabelle Lawton, John Lawton, Mary Lawton Laughton, Nicholas Lawton Laughton, Sarah Lawton Laughton
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Marriages Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 U.S., Sons of the American … England, Select Births and Christenings New England, the Great Migration … Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Yorkshire, England, Church of England … Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes 3903113.FTW Marriage OneWorldTree The early records of the …
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Biography

Thomas LAWTON was born in 1614 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, the child of george lawton lawton laughton and isabelle smith. Thomas LAWTON married elizabeth salisbury lawton, grace parsons bailey, and had children including ann lawton, ann lawton laughton, anne jane lawton, daniel lawton, elizabeth lawton, isaac lawton, mary lawton, rebecca lawton, rhoda layton lawton, sarah f lawton, sarah f lawton, sarah lawton, thomas lawton laughton, william lawton, william layton. Thomas LAWTON passed away in 1681 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

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

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

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    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

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

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

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    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Church Records Yorkshire, England, Church of England Parish Records

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    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

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    Naturalization U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes

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    Record 3903113.FTW

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    Record Marriage

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    Record OneWorldTree

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    Record The early records of the town of Portsmouth

Life Timeline

1614
Birth of Thomas LAWTON in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1681
Death of Thomas LAWTON in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas LAWTON

This ancestor line traces from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1550) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1614) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas LAWTON (1614–1681) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 17 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, 17 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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

George Lawton Lawton Laughton
Father
Isabelle Smith
Mother
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Thomas LAWTON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas LAWTON PTP
1614–1681
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas LAWTON's Descendants

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Thomas LAWTON PTP 1614–1681
  1. 1. Daniel Lawton PTP 1639–1719
    1. 1. Mary Ann Lawton PTP 1675–1727
    2. 2. Adam Lawton PTP 1672–1736
    3. 3. Elizabeth Lawton PTP 1637–1720
  2. 2. Isaac Lawton PTP 1650–1731
  3. 3. Sarah Lawton PTP 1647–1718