Knighted by James I of England July 23, 1603. James I (1565-1625)
SIR RALPH LAWSON Knight of Burgh Hall, County of York and Byker County of Northumberland, heir to his brother aged 15 years 25 February 4Elizabeth, seized of the Manor of Byker and half of the Manor of Cramlington in his own right and of theManor of Burgh-juxta Catteryck Co. York in right of his wife Elizabeth, daughter and soleheiress of Roger Burgh of Burgh-juxta Catteryck Esquire, marriage settlements dated 17 June 1568.Will dated 4 September 1623. Proved 9 October 1623, died same year aged 76 years.