William
LAWRENCE
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Born: 28 July 1622 in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England
William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1635.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Elizabeth GILDERSLEEVE abt. 1648 in New Amsterdam . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Elizabeth GILDERSLEEVE was born abt. 1624 in England (United Kingdom). Elizabeth died abt. 1664 in Flushing, New York, USA.
William married (2) Elizabeth SMITH 4 March 1664 in Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Elizabeth SMITH was born abt. 1643 in Southampton, New York USA. Elizabeth died abt. 1712 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. Elizabeth was the child of Richard "Bull" SMITH and Sarah HAMMOND.
William LAWRENCE died 14 March 1680 in College Point, Queens, New York Colony.
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Spouse & Children of William LAWRENCE
Elizabeth GILDERSLEEVEMarriage date: abt. 1648
Marriage place: , New Amsterdam
Children of William LAWRENCE and Elizabeth GILDERSLEEVE
Richard LAWRENCEDied: ,
Elizabeth LAWRENCE John LAWRENCE William LAWRENCEDied: abt. 1719, Flushing, Crown Colony of New York
Elizabeth SMITHMarriage date: 4 March 1664
Marriage place: Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, USA
Elizabeth SMITH was the child of Richard "Bull" SMITH and Sarah HAMMOND
Children of William LAWRENCE and Elizabeth SMITH
Mary LAWRENCEDied: abt. 1747, Union, Crown Colony of New Jersey
Joseph LAWRENCEDied: 18 April 1759, Union, Crown Colony of New Jersey
Thomas LAWRENCEDied: 26 October 1687, Elizabeth, Crown Colony of New Jersey
Samuel LAWRENCEDied: 9 August 1687, Elizabeth, Crown Colony of New Jersey
Sarah LAWRENCEDied: ,
James LAWRENCEDied: ,
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Birth — 162228 July 1622
Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England
1664 Marriage / PartnerWilliam LAWRENCE and Elizabeth SMITH 4 March 1664, Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, USA
He was 41 years old.
Death — 168014 March 1680
College Point, Queens, New York Colony
He died at the age of 57.
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Last updated: 4/17/2025 12:35:00 PM
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