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Thomas Lawton 1614–1681

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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 22 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 22 trees
Death year and location consistent across 22 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)
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22 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Lawton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 22 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1614 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Died 29 Sep 1681 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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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., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995 U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 U.S., Sons of the American … Yorkshire, England: Church of England … England, Select Births and Christenings New England, the Great Migration … Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … 3903113.FTW Ancestry Family Tree "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> Marriage OneWorldTree The early records of the …

Researchers connected through Thomas Lawton 1614–1681

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Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of Thomas Lawton began in 1614 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. Thomas Lawton passed away in 1681 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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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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    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995

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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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    Church Records Yorkshire, England: Church of England Parish Records

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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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    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

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    Record 3903113.FTW

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

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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, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lawton

This ancestor line traces from France (1000) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1614) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Lawton (1614–1681) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 22 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, 22 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 22 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.

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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
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Thomas Lawton's Descendants

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Thomas Lawton PTP 1614–1681