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William Lawson

b. circa 1770

Birth

William Lawson was born circa 1770 in Scotland.

Family life

William Lawson and Jean Alexander were married on 29 April 1794 in Glasgow. There is no direct evidence that William Lawson and Jean Alexander are Margaret Lawson's parents. Nevertheless, they are the only Lawson family who had a daughter Margaret who was born in the right area (Glasgow) at the right time (around 1800).1,2

Children with Jean Alexander (b. circa 1771)

DaughterMargaret Lawson, The Elder (b. 11 August 1794, d. before February 1799)
DaughterAgnes Lawson, The Elder (b. 12 February 1797, d. before May 1801)
DaughterMargaret Lawson+ (b. 8 February 1799)
DaughterAgnes Lawson (b. 24 May 1801)
DaughterMary Ann Lawson (b. 13 August 1803)
SonJack Lawson (b. 31 August 1806)
DaughterJanet Lawson (b. 21 July 1809)

Residence information

Citations

  1. [S1157] Marriage Certificate, William Lawson and Jean Alexander, 29 April 1794, General Register Office, Scotland, Edinburgh. 644/1 270 167.
  2. [S1154] "Story: Angus Fleming's origins - by James Michael Fleming", 15 March 2020, James Michael Fleming (4 Currawang Street, Cammeray); Fleming Family History Archive, Sydney.
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Last Edited14 February 2020