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John Lawton 1832–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1832

Birth Location: Rhode Island

Death Date: 17 December 1872

Death Location: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Ann Sanford

Children(s): John Lawton

The story of John Lawton began in 1832 in Rhode Island. In 1870, John Lawton resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. John Lawton married Ann M Sanford, and had children including John S Lawton. John Lawton passed away in 1872 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Lawton began in 1832 in Rhode Island.
  • In 1870, John Lawton resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • John Lawton married Ann M Sanford, and had children including John S Lawton.
  • John Lawton passed away in 1872 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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John Lawton's Ancestors

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John Lawton
1832–1872
Birth Place: Rhode Island
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John Lawton's Descendants

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John Lawton (abt 1832–17 December 1872) m. Ann (M.) Sanford (2 Jan 1826–23 Mar 1884)
  1. 1. John (S) Lawton 1867–1944 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Pettey 1869–1941
    1. 1. Warren (Clinton) Lawton 1890–1984 m. Carrie (Louise) Mosher 1891–1986
      1. 1. Howard (Louis) Lawton 1924–2013 m. Dorothy Lapre 1925–2000
      2. 2. Clinton (Boyd) Lawton 1925–1982 m. Winifred (L.) Robin 1927–2005
      3. 3. Thelma (Winifred) Lawton 1930–1935
    2. 2. Arthur (Linden) Lawton 1889–1957 m. Ruth (Abigail) Brayton 1896–1976
      1. 1. George (Brayton) Lawton 1928–1928
      2. 2. Esther (Adelaide) Benich 1935–2013
      3. 3. Grace (Elizabeth) Silva 1932–2016
      4. 4. Richard (Arthur) Lawton 1938–2017
    3. 3. Hazel (Winward) Lawton 1891–1947 m. Sidney (B) Sanford 1891–1958
    4. 4. Florence (Eleanor Augusta) Lawton 1893–1960 m. Edwin (Seabury) Broadbent 1883–1938
    5. 5. Shirley (Lavina) Lawton 1895–1983 m. Walter (Palmer) Broadbent 1886–1946
      1. 1. Walter (Preston) Broadbent 1916–2012 m. Glenda (Kirby) Taber 1918–2014
      2. 2. Frank (Warren) Broadbent 1918–2007 m. Ruth (Eleanor) Dorley 1927–2003
      3. 3. Lila (Eunice) Broadbent 1915–1997
      4. 4. Ralph (Edwin) Broadbent 1913–1992 m. Florence (M) Dorley 1921–1994
        1. 1. Everett (W) Broadbent 1947–1991

John Lawton's Timeline

3 Records

1832
abt 1832
Birth of John Lawton in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
1870
1870
Age 38
John Lawton resided here in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1872
17 December 1872
Age 40
Death of John Lawton
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1832
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_606; Page: 671A; Family History Library Film: 552105
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_606; Page: 671A; Family History Library Film: 552105

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 December 1872
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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