John J
LAWSON
Parents & Family of John J LAWSON
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding John J LAWSON.
Born: abt. 1765 in Poughkeepsie, Crown Colony of New York
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John J married Sarah UNKNOWN abt. 1787 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah UNKNOWN was born abt. 1775 in Ontario, Canada.
John J LAWSON died abt. 1845 in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward, Canada West.
Details of the family tree of John appear below.
Spouse & Children of John J LAWSON
Children of John J LAWSON and Sarah UNKNOWN
Catherine Smith LAWSONDied: 27 December 1904, Murray, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John J LAWSON.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for John J LAWSON.
Postcards and Memories of Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Records about John J LAWSON and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1808 Birth of ChildCatherine Smith LAWSON was born 15 April 1808, Ameliasburg, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Record added: 12/2/2025 4:07:41 PM
Last updated: 12/2/2025 4:08:06 PM
Explore John J LAWSON's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
New York was named after the English Duke of York and Albany (and the brother of England's King Charles II) in 1664 when the region called New Amsterdam was taken from the Dutch. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1664 - New Amsterdam
1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state
Explore John J LAWSON's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching John Lawson
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Poughkeepsie, New York
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about John J LAWSON.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.