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Thomas MacLaren\Lawson 1630–1691

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas MacLaren\Lawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1630 · Lakeland, Near Settle, Yorkshire, England
Died 12 Nov 1691 · Great Strickland, Westmorland, England
Father Sir Thomas Lawson
Mother Ruth King
Spouse Francis Wilkinson Lawson
Children Hannah Lawson

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Biography

In 1630, Thomas MacLaren, Lawson entered the world in Lakeland, Near Settle, Yorkshire, England, born to sir thomas lawson and ruth king. Thomas MacLaren, Lawson married francis wilkinson lawson, and had children including hannah lawson. Thomas MacLaren, Lawson passed away in 1691 in Great Strickland, Westmorland, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1630
Birth of Thomas MacLaren, Lawson in Lakeland, Near Settle, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1691
Death of Thomas MacLaren, Lawson in Great Strickland, Westmorland, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas MacLaren\Lawson

This ancestor line traces from Newcastle, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Lakeland, near Settle, Yorkshire, England (1630) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas MacLaren\Lawson (1630–1691) was born in Lakeland, Near Settle, Yorkshire, England and died in Great Strickland, Westmorland, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thomas MacLaren\Lawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas MacLaren\Lawson PTP
1630–1691
Lakeland, Near Settle, Yorkshire, England
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Thomas MacLaren\Lawson's Descendants

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Thomas MacLaren\Lawson PTP 1630–1691