YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Thomas Lawrence 1812–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 MAY 1812

Birth Location: SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England

Death Date: APR 1887

Death Location: Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia

Father: Thomas Lawrence

Mother: Mary Davey

Spouse(s): Ruth Edmunds

Children(s): Sarah Lawrence, John Lawrence, Benjamin Lawrence, Kenneth Lawrence, Elizabeth Lawrence, Henry Lawrence, George Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, Richard Lawrence, Mary Lawrence

The story of John Thomas Lawrence began in 1812 in SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England. John Thomas Lawrence married Ruth Ann Edmunds, and had children including Benjamin Lawrence, Elizabeth Lawrence, George Lawrence, Henry Harry Lawrence, John Allan Lawrence, Kenneth Allan Lawrence, Mary Jane Lawrence, Richard Lawrence, Sarah Jane Lawrence, Thomas William Lawrence. John Thomas Lawrence passed away in 1887 in Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia.

Find more search results for John Lawrence
JL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John Thomas Lawrence began in 1812 in SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England.
  • John Thomas Lawrence married Ruth Ann Edmunds, and had children including Benjamin Lawrence, Elizabeth Lawrence, George Lawrence, Henry Harry Lawrence, John Allan Lawrence, Kenneth Allan Lawrence, Mary Jane Lawrence, Richard Lawrence, Sarah Jane Lawrence, Thomas William Lawrence.
  • John Thomas Lawrence passed away in 1887 in Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
John Lawrence
1812–1887
Birth Place: SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England
Parents
Thomas Lawrence
1776–1850
1675164, Merriott, Somerset, England
Mary Davey
1774–1854
South Petherton, Somerset, England
Grandparents
John Lawrence
–1789
Somerset, England
Magaret Marks
1743–
Of Merriott, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Lawrence
1747–
Prudence Zealy
1714–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Zealy
1690–

John Lawrence's Descendants

1.
JL
John (Thomas) Lawrence (31 MAY 1812–APR 1887) m. Ruth (Ann) Edmunds (1813–2 MAR 1895)
  1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Lawrence 1854–1920 m. Charles Hopson 1845–1908
    1. 1. Guy (Hector) Hopson 1896–1963 m. Helen (Jean) Croll 1867–1997
    2. 2. Charles (Edmund) Hopson 1879–1927
    3. 3. Sarah (A) Hopson 1884–1956 m. Henry (Thomas "Harry) Harris 1869–1930
      1. 1. Wilkin (S) Harris –1927
      2. 2. Laurie (Linwood) Harris 1904–1952
    4. 4. Amy (Sophia) Hopson 1887–1946
    5. 5. Gladys (Emma) Hopson 1895–1890
    6. 6. Mary (Blanche) Hopson 1892–1961
    7. 7. Orphea (Emily) Hopson –1970
    8. 8. Harold Hopson 1882–1882
    9. 9. Henry Hopson 1877–1877
  2. 2. John (Allan) Lawrence 1844–1936 m. Caroline (Jane) Soper 1873–1934
    1. 1. Reuben (H) Lawrence 1899–1983
    2. 2. Ethel (Ouida) Lawrence 1906–1965
    3. 3. Clyde (Rookwood) Lawrence 1893–1952
    4. 4. Victor (Samuel) Lawrence 1894–1917
    5. 5. Anna (Rose) Lawrence 1896–1963
    6. 6. Alice (Eileen) Lawrence 1903–1983
    7. 7. Edward (Arnold) Lawrence 1908–1976
    8. 8. Ida (May) Lawrence 1911–1965
    9. 9. Evelyn (May) Lawrence 1905–1987
    10. 10. Dulcie (Irene) Lawrence –1995
    11. 11. Eric (Carl) Lawrence 1897–1938
  3. 3. Benjamin Lawrence 1846–1846
  4. 4. Kenneth (Allan) Lawrence 1870–1976
  5. 5. Elizabeth Lawrence 1847–
  6. 6. Henry ((Harry)) Lawrence 1841–1908
  7. 7. George Lawrence 1837–1917
  8. 8. Thomas (William) Lawrence 1836–1905
  9. 9. Richard Lawrence 1848–1912
  10. 10. Mary (Jane) Lawrence 1853–1923

John Lawrence's Timeline

7 Records

1812
31 MAY 1812
Birth of John Thomas Lawrence in SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England
SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England
1812
31 MAY 1812
John Thomas Lawrence was baptized in South Petherton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
South Petherton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
1812
31 MAY 1812
John Thomas Lawrence was christened in South Petherton, Somerset, England
South Petherton, Somerset, England
1841
1841
Age 29
John Thomas Lawrence appeared in census in Church Path House, South Petherton, Somerset, England
Church Path House, South Petherton, Somerset, England
1841
1841
Age 29
John Thomas Lawrence resided here
None
1887
27 APR 1887
Age 75
Death of John Thomas Lawrence in Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
1887
APR 1887
Age 75
Burial of John Thomas Lawrence in Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 MAY 1812
    Event Place: SOUTH PETHERTON Somerset England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 31 MAY 1812
    Event Place: South Petherton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 31 MAY 1812
    Event Place: South Petherton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Church Path House, South Petherton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Age:
    25-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 APR 1887
    Event Place: Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Age:
    71-72

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: APR 1887
    Event Place: Lostock, Dungog Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE