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- William, son of John Lawless, was born at Bristol, Rhode Island, about1730-35. He married Mrs. Rebecca Dyer, June 21, 1761, at Bristol. Thetitle of Mrs. did not then indicate a widow, but was like Mr., a title ofhonor. William settled in Bristol, and in 1774 he was the only head offamily in Rhode Island of the name Lawless. He then had in his family oneson and one daughter under sixteen and himself and wife. His son Williamdied January 1, 1762, and another child died June 28, 1771, aged twoyears. His only surviving son appears to be John.
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