Early Southside Virginia Families



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Thomas H. Lawrence




Husband Thomas H. Lawrence

         Born: 1847 - Henry or Pittsylvania Co., VA
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       Father: John Lawrence (1812-Bef 1860)
       Mother: Paulina A. Kendrick (1824-      )





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Thomas Henry Lawrence and Hattie B. Moore




Husband Thomas Henry Lawrence

         Born: Jun 15, 1866 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 18, 1949 - Angier, Harnett Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 19, 1949 - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: William Robert Lawrence (Abt 1841-      )
       Mother: Emily F. Griffin (1842-1917)


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Hattie B. Moore

         Born: Aug 20, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1940
       Buried:  - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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Thomas Jasper Lawrence




Husband Thomas Jasper Lawrence

          AKA: Tom
         Born: May 5, 1894 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 21, 1919 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 22, 1919 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923)
       Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)





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Thomas Jefferson Lawrence and Ella Viola Lewis




Husband Thomas Jefferson Lawrence

          AKA: Jeff
         Born: May 8, 1881 - SC
         Died: Jun 30, 1939 - Drexel, Burke Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 2, 1939 - New Prospect Bapt. Ch. Cem., New Prospect, SC
     Marriage: Nov 3, 1917 - Kings Mountain, NC



Wife Ella Viola Lewis

         Born: Mar 28, 1897 - VA
         Died: May 9, 1945 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William R. Lewis (1865-      )
       Mother: Mary D. Lewis (Bet 1872/1874-      )




Children
1 F Naomi Lawrence

         Born: Sep 30, 1920 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 1, 2002 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 4, 2002 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Nelson Lee Odell (1912-1971)
         Marr: Abt 1939


2 F Maude E. Lawrence

         Born: Jan 11, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 6, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC




Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Thomas William Lawrence




Husband Thomas William Lawrence

          AKA: Tom
         Born: 1914 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
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       Father: Martin Luther Lawrence (1884-1982)
       Mother: Pearl Shinault (1889-1965)





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Unknown Lawrence




Husband Unknown Lawrence

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1 M John Lawrence

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       Spouse: Beheathland Smith (      -      )
         Marr: Sep 2, 1788 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William Lawrence

         Born: 1760 - Halifax or Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: Bef May 8, 1826 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rachel Fuller (1764-Bef 1833)
         Marr: May 5, 1785 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Unnamed Lawrence




Husband Unnamed Lawrence

         Born: Sep 21, 1904 - Stokes Co., NC
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       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923)
       Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)





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Vernon Edward Lawrence and Verlie White Martin




Husband Vernon Edward Lawrence

         Born: Jun 19, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2000 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 2000 - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA


       Father: Bee Lawrence (1904-1968)
       Mother: Louise Adkins (1910-1990)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Shirley Marie Adkins



Wife Verlie White Martin

         Born: Apr 26, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 29, 1975 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA


       Father: William Lawton Martin (1901-1980)
       Mother: Laura Estelle Eanes (1900-1935)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer. Married by W.R. Smith, Jr., Presby. Min.
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Vernon Edward Lawrence and Shirley Marie Adkins




Husband Vernon Edward Lawrence

         Born: Jun 19, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2000 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 2000 - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA


       Father: Bee Lawrence (1904-1968)
       Mother: Louise Adkins (1910-1990)


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 Other Spouse: Verlie White Martin (1929-1975) - Dec 24, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Shirley Marie Adkins (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage

The 2d marriage for both (both previously widowed). Married by Eugene S. Riley, Deciples of Christ Minister.
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Virgie E. Lawrence




Husband (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Virgie E. Lawrence

         Born: 1906 - VA
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       Father: William Walter Lawrence (1877-1949)
       Mother: Lelia Virginia Legwin (1879-1948)




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Virgil Henry Lawrence and Josepy Ocie Robertson




Husband Virgil Henry Lawrence

         Born: Oct 6, 1910 - VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965)
       Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)


     Marriage: 1937



Wife Josepy Ocie Robertson

         Born: Oct 1, 1910 - VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Shelby Jean Lawrence

         Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Lewis Pugh (1934-2005)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC
       Spouse: Henry Green Austin (living)


2 F Colene Anne Lawrence

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Oct 22, 1941 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 13, 2014 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 15, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lynwood Ike Fackler (1932-2020)
         Marr: 1954-1955



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James Senter and Virginia Bell Lawrence




Husband James Senter

         Born: 1875 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
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     Marriage: Oct 27, 1927 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC



Wife Virginia Bell Lawrence

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Apr 1882 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
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       Father: James Nicholas Lawrence (1856-1925)
       Mother: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)




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Virginia Elizabeth Lawrence




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Wife Virginia Elizabeth Lawrence

          AKA: Gennie
         Born: Sep 21, 1937 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
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       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: James Legwin Lawrence (1910-1964)
       Mother: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997)




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Wade Boyles Lawrence and Mary Eloise Whitesell




Husband Wade Boyles Lawrence

         Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 2, 2020
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


       Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971)
       Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)


     Marriage: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Mary Eloise Whitesell

         Born: Feb 6, 1925 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Apr 18, 2019 - Randolph Health, Asheboro, NC
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Jul. 14, 1943 is the date of their marriage license. Typically, traveling elsewhere, they married the same day as the license was issued, but it could be a day or two later.
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Walter Abel Lawrence, Jr.




Husband Walter Abel Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Dec 19, 1906
         Died: Jul 15, 1911
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       Father: Walter Abel Lawrence, Sr. (1874-1943)
       Mother: Elizabeth Hamilton Arnn (1886-1965)





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Wayne Lawrence and Lavonne Bonnie Taylor




Husband Wayne Lawrence

         Born: Jun 19, 1933 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 16, 2015
       Buried: Jul 19, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Lawrence (1898-1954)
       Mother: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970)


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 Other Spouse: Berda Bell Elliott (1931-2018) - Oct 13, 1956 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Lavonne Bonnie Taylor (details suppressed for this person)

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Wayne Lee Lawrence and Glenda Faye Wiggington




Husband Wayne Lee Lawrence

         Born: Jun 16, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)


     Marriage: Aug 25, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Dora Mae Swisher (1941-2016) - Apr 30, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Glenda Faye Wiggington

         Born: Sep 10, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 1988 - Brevard Co., FL
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 22 and she 19. Son of R.Y. Lawrence & Minnie Hensley; dau. of W.G. Wigington & Helen Gunter. Married at home, in Leaksville, by Harold R. Rice, Min.
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Wayne Lee Lawrence and Dora Mae Swisher




Husband Wayne Lee Lawrence

         Born: Jun 16, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)


     Marriage: Apr 30, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Glenda Faye Wiggington (1937-1988) - Aug 25, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dora Mae Swisher

         Born: Jul 30, 1941 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 12, 2016 - Pioneer Comm. Hos., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Apr 15, 2016 - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by W. Paul Duckett, Minister of the Gospel.
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Wilbur Edison Lawrence




Husband Wilbur Edison Lawrence

         Born: Dec 23, 1928 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1929 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried: Jan 9, 1929 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Randolph Wright Lawrence (1906-1989)
       Mother: Ada Irene Mason (1906-1986)





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William C. Lawrence and Mary E. Richardson




Husband William C. Lawrence

          AKA: Billy
         Born: Jan 1838 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Apr 16, 1910
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       Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862)
       Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary E. Richardson

         Born: Jun 1852 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Elijah Richardson (1823-1902)
       Mother: Mary Jane Gravely (1828-1861)



 Other Spouse: Samuel Jefferson Woodall, Sr. (1824-1912) - Nov 9, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Joseph Henry Lawrence

         Born: May 10, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 1947
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth McCartney (1879-1971)
         Marr: Abt 1901-1902


2 F Anna Lee Lawrence

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Nov 20, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 1935 - Pittsylvania or Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 26, 1935 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Davis Richardson (1870-1946)
         Marr: Apr 9, 1890 - Henry Co., VA


3 M William M. Lawrence

         Born: 1874 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Narcissa Boyd Bullington (1877-1944)
         Marr: Abt 1900 - VA


4 F Mary Jane Lawrence

         Born: Mar 1878 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Miles Edward McGehee (1857-      )
         Marr: Apr 21, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Emma Gravely Lawrence

         Born: Jan 26, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Adam Eanes (1878-1929)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1898 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Douglas A. Lawrence

         Born: Apr 1884 - Henry Co., VA
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7 M Marshall Patrick Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: Aug 27, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 1927 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 20, 1927 - Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Georgia Doris Knicely (1906-2001)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1924 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

Married by the Rev. Davis.

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William D. Lawrence and Margaret Unknown




Husband William D. Lawrence

         Born: 1818 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1859 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: James Henry Lawrence, Sr. (1786-1880)
       Mother: Susannah Woodall (1791-Bef 1850)


     Marriage: Abt 1846 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)



Wife Margaret Unknown

          AKA: Peggy
         Born: 1815 - VA
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Children
1 M Jesse Lawrence

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
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2 F Mary Lawrence

         Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
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3 F Roxy A. Lawrence

         Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jan 21, 1894
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       Spouse: Jessie T. Cahill (1859-1903)
         Marr: Apr 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Josephine Jude Lawrence

         Born: Dec 14, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Newsom Pace Stone (1850-1943)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1877 - Henry Co., VA



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William Earl Lawrence and Hillie Mae Oakes




Husband William Earl Lawrence

         Born: 1924-1925 - Henry Co., VA
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Wife Hillie Mae Oakes (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Eugene Fletcher Oakes (1907-1971)
       Mother: Frances A. Martin (1910-1991)



 Other Spouse: Francis Haywood McDowell

 Other Spouse: Salathiel Earl Stanley


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was single and she once widowed. He was a lumberman. Married by Tilroe Threatt, Bapt. Min.
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William Franklin Lawrence, Jr. and Katie Marie Shupe




Husband William Franklin Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Sep 26, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 11, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Franklin Lawrence, Sr. (1915-1994)
       Mother: Mildred Frances Turner (1933-2011)


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Wife Katie Marie Shupe (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. Married by Albert J. Robertson, Pentecostal Holiness Minister. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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William Franklin Lawrence, Sr. and Mildred Frances Turner




Husband William Franklin Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: May 13, 1915 - VA
         Died: May 6, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965)
       Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)


     Marriage: 1953



Wife Mildred Frances Turner

         Born: Dec 9, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 2, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M William Franklin Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Sep 26, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 11, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Katie Marie Shupe (living)


2 M Adam Wayne Lawrence

         Born: Aug 4, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 2022
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lena Mae Huff (living)


3 M Donald Cabel Lawrence

          AKA: Donnie
         Born: Sep 5, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gretchen Darnell Ferguson (living)



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William Henry Lawrence and Ruby J. Unknown




Husband William Henry Lawrence

         Born: May 16, 1917 - Sago, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1988
       Buried:  - Meadowridge Mem. Pk., Elkridge, MD


       Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963)
       Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)


     Marriage: Bef Apr 22, 1950



Wife Ruby J. Unknown

         Born: Oct 1, 1912 - GA
         Died: Apr 1980
       Buried:  - Meadowridge Mem. Pk., Elkridge, MD


Children

Notes: Marriage

In the 1950 census, taken Apr. 22nd, they are married, but have no children listed. He's 32 and she 37. He operates a sander. He was born in Va., and she in Ga.
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William Henry Lawrence and Bertie Smith




Husband William Henry Lawrence

         Born: Apr 12, 1891 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 10, 1970 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 12, 1970 - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC


       Father: John Wesley Lawrence (1869-1948)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Feb 14, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Bertie Smith

         Born: May 2, 1892 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 10, 1991 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC


       Father: William Thomas Smith (1848-1918)
       Mother: Jennett Leake (1856-1902)




Children
1 M Landis Spencer Lawrence

         Born: Jun 9, 1916 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 4, 2004 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 7, 2004 - Mt. Hermon UMC Cem., Madison, NC
       Spouse: Mary Ester Jones (1911-1996)
         Marr: Jul 16, 1947 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC


2 M Carlis Wayne Lawrence

         Born: Nov 24, 1920 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 5, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried:  - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Spouse: Lake Marie Tuttle (1921-1989)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1945 - Roanoke, VA



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William Jesse Lawrence and Catherine Virginia Sheppard




Husband William Jesse Lawrence

         Born: Oct 26, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 1971 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923)
       Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1905 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Catherine Virginia Sheppard

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Apr 4, 1888 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 20, 1989 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


       Father: James Henry Sheppard (1856-      )
       Mother: Tamson Virginia Hill (1863-      )




Children
1 M Fred Lawrence

         Born: May 18, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC
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       Spouse: Susan Smith (1910-      )
         Marr: Nov 11, 1928 - York Co., SC


2 F Odell Dixie Lawrence

         Born: Dec 20, 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1990 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
       Spouse: Christopher Columbus Snow (1907-      )
         Marr: Jul 2, 1929 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC


3 F Theda Eva Lawrence

         Born: Dec 25, 1910 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1983 - Regional Hosp., High Point, NC
       Buried: Feb 20, 1983 - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
       Spouse: James David Harris, Sr. (1908-1980)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1929 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC


4 F Dollis Emma Lawrence

         Born: Dec 16, 1912 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 28, 2008 - Catlett, Fauquier Co., VA
       Buried:  - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Burnie Hildred McCreary, Sr. (1894-1962)
         Marr: Jul 22, 1928 - NC


5 F Louie Irene Lawrence

         Born: Oct 5, 1914 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 4, 2012 - Triad Care & Rehab. Ctr., Trinity, NC
       Buried:  - Florial Garden Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
       Spouse: Elbert Milnott Elks (1910-1972)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1932 - Grimesland, Pitt Co., NC


6 M James Henry Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: May 11, 1917 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Aug 31, 1983 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 2, 1983 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Onia Ettice Laster (1920-2001)
         Marr: Feb 27, 1938 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC


7 M Woodrow Peace Lawrence

         Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Spouse: Mattie Grace Myers (1924-1987)
         Marr: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC


8 F Ruth Virginia Lawrence

         Born: Jun 12, 1920 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jan 14, 2003 - NC
       Buried:  - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
       Spouse: Alfred Amos Wiseman (1917-2003)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA


9 F Mary Sue Lawrence

         Born: Aug 5, 1922 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jul 7, 2014
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
       Spouse: John Henry Respess, Jr. (1921-1971)
         Marr: Mar 18, 1938
       Spouse: Richard Swindell Craig (1928-2021)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1974 - Beaufort Co., NC


10 M Wade Boyles Lawrence

         Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 2, 2020
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
       Spouse: Mary Eloise Whitesell (1925-2019)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC


11 F Jessie Alma Lawrence

         Born: Feb 22, 1927 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 21, 1984 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Fred Allred (1923-      )
         Marr: Oct 6, 1946 - Level Cross, NC
       Spouse: William Rankin Moore (living)


12 M Bill J. Lawrence

         Born: Nov 26, 1928 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jun 11, 2006
       Buried:  - Centre Friends Meeting Cem., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Waldeen Coltrane Kearns (1929-2019)
         Marr: Oct 6, 1951 - Center Friends Church, Guilford Co., North Carolina, USA



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William Merredith Lawrence, Jr.




Husband William Merredith Lawrence, Jr.

          AKA: Mike
         Born: May 8, 1910
         Died: Feb 16, 1975
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Meredith Lawrence, Sr. (1872-1949)
       Mother: Maud Hunter Hubbard (1870-1941)


     Marriage: This person had no known marriage and no known children



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William Preston Lawrence and Sarah Stockton Stovall




Husband William Preston Lawrence

          AKA: Bill
         Born: May 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 1934 - Roanoke City Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John R. Lawrence (1840-1900)
       Mother: Lucy M. Gilbert (1841-      )


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Stockton Stovall

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: Jul 11, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1935
       Buried: Sep 2, 1935 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Dr. James Reed Stovall, M.D. (1811-1891)
       Mother: Mary J. Wingfield (1821-Bef 1870)



 Other Spouse: John W. Jamerson (1854-1885) - Oct 10, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M William R. Lawrence

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1936
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


2 F Ruby Grayson Lawrence

         Born: Nov 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Frank Henry Cunningham, Sr. (1886-      )
         Marr: Jun 2, 1909 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Cecile Lawrence

         Born: Oct 2, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 1989 - Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN
       Buried: Mar 8, 1989 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Cecil McChain Dunn (1890-1949)
         Marr: Dec 8, 1916 - Blountville, Sullivan Co., TN



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is recorded in the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Volume II, 1879 - 1893, pp. 52 & 53, 18 Dec. 1889: W.P. Lawrence, 24, single, born Henry Co., Va., son of J.R. & M. Lawrence, married S.S. Jamerson, 35, widow, born Henry Co., Va., dau. of J.R. & M. Stovall.

There marriage record transcription indicates that they were both widowers.
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William R. Lawrence




Husband William R. Lawrence

         Born: Sep 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Major Lawrence (1905-1944)
       Mother: Lottie Clay Holley (1906-1945)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William R. Lawrence




Husband William R. Lawrence

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1936
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA


       Father: William Preston Lawrence (1869-1934)
       Mother: Sarah Stockton Stovall (1854-1935)


     Marriage: This person had no known marriage and no known children



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William Stover Lawrence and Nannie Elva Oakes




Husband William Stover Lawrence

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jun 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 3, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Walter Lawrence (1877-1949)
       Mother: Lelia Virginia Legwin (1879-1948)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nannie Elva Oakes

         Born: May 16, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: James Oliver Turner (1906-1989) - Dec 31, 1960 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M William Cecil Lawrence (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Zenith Lee Nicholes


2 F Lorene Lawrence

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Gloria Lawrence (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mike Vaughn (living)


4 F Esma Faye Lawrence

         Born: Jul 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2021 - Forsyth Med., Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harold Wayne Morley (1939-2007)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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William Walter Lawrence and Lelia Virginia Legwin




Husband William Walter Lawrence

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Mar 14, 1877 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: Jun 18, 1949 - VA
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Sago, VA


       Father: Henry Meredith Lawrence (Bet 1852/1855-      )
       Mother: Victoria R. White (Bet 1849/1852-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1897-1898 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Lelia Virginia Legwin

          AKA: Lillian, Nannie
         Born: Nov 16, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 25, 1948 - VA
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Sago, VA


       Father: Charles Howard Legwin (1835-1896)
       Mother: Nancy Jane White (1841-1910)




Children
1 F Hattie Emma. Lawrence

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Charlie Samuel Lawrence

         Born: Oct 6, 1901 - VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1971
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ernestine Cordie Fuller (1900-1970)
         Marr: Abt 1928


3 F Novella Earle Lawrence

         Born: Oct 3, 1902 - VA
         Died: Mar 19, 1984 - Petersburg Gen. Hosp., Petersburg, VA
       Buried:  - Prospect Chr. Ch. Cem., Dinwiddie Co., VA
       Spouse: Curtis Gerome Conner (1896-1929)
         Marr: 1919-1920
       Spouse: Charles Lee Adkins (1879-1942)
         Marr: 1933


4 F Emilee P. Lawrence

         Born: 1904 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Virgie E. Lawrence

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M William Stover Lawrence

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jun 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 3, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie Elva Oakes (1910-2007)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


7 F Leona Mae Lawrence

         Born: Oct 28, 1908 - Salem (city), VA
         Died: Aug 7, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 9, 1954 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Elihu Franklin Vaughn (1905-1963)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M James Legwin Lawrence

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Sep 17, 1910 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1964 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: Louise Haskins (1910-1932)
         Marr: 1930
       Spouse: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


9 F Nannie V. Lawrence

         Born: 1913 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Doris Lawrence

         Born: 1914 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Bulah Esther Lawrence

         Born: May 24, 1917 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 27, 1965 - Ruffin, Caswell Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 29, 1965 - Bethel UMC Cem., Pelham, NC
       Spouse: William Alfred Hammock (1918-1965)
         Marr: Oct 28, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Per their granddaughter, Linda (Lawrence) Walker: Grandma and Grandpa were 1st cousins and their parents (Victoria and Nancy) didn't want them to get married, so they ran away to Caswell County, NC to get married.
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Wilson Fulton Lawrence and Sarah Etta Smith




Husband Wilson Fulton Lawrence

          AKA: Willis
         Born: Sep 18, 1880 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Dec 27, 1937
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC


       Father: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913)
       Mother: Matilda Jane Christian (1848-1936)


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Etta Smith

         Born: Sep 13, 1877 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 1, 1965 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC


Children
1 M William Christian Lawrence

          AKA: Willis
         Born: Jul 6, 1906 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Apr 12, 1942 - Ft. Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Callie Ada Dunbar (1910-1994)
         Marr: Dec 11, 1929 - Wythe Co., VA
       Spouse: Ethel Collins (1908-      )
         Marr: Oct 5, 1935 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA


2 M Kermit Wilson Lawrence

         Born: May 12, 1913 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 8, 1964 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
       Spouse: Ruth Elizabeth Margan (1914-      )
         Marr: May 21, 1937 - Spruce Pine, Mitchell Co., NC


3 F Ruth M. Lawrence

         Born: Sep 14, 1919 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Sep 12, 2006 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 15, 2006 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Curtis Romey Sawyers (1919-1995)
         Marr: Mar 6, 1945 - York Co., SC



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Woodrow Peace Lawrence and Mattie Grace Myers




Husband Woodrow Peace Lawrence

         Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC


       Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971)
       Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)


     Marriage: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC



Wife Mattie Grace Myers

         Born: Aug 11, 1924 - Wilkes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 14, 1987 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC


Children

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Jesse Samuel Pyrtle and Zella Ann Lawrence




Husband Jesse Samuel Pyrtle

         Born: Jan 25, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 1933 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 9, 1933 - Waughtown Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: John Daniel Pyrtle (1813-      )
       Mother: Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence (1813/1815-      )


     Marriage: Nov 12, 1874 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC



Wife Zella Ann Lawrence

         Born: Jul 12, 1847 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 14, 1920 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 16, 1920 - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC


       Father: James Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1810-1888)
       Mother: Charlotte Anne Smith (1830-      )




Children
1 M James Franklin Pyrtle

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Aug 24, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 29, 1938 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 30, 1938 - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Elizabeth McCollum (1877-      )
         Marr: Oct 6, 1896 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
       Spouse: Alphe Tucker (1871-1945)
         Marr: Apr 23, 1911 - White Oak, Guilford Co., NC


2 F Mary Ida Pyrtle

         Born: Jan 31, 1878 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Sep 29, 1963 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 30, 1963 - Oaklawn Mem. Gdns., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: William Henry Atkins (1878-1942)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1900 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC


3 M William Austin Pyrtle

          AKA: Will
         Born: May 24, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Sissy Holley (1892-      )
         Marr: Apr 9, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Dora Jane Wells (1892-1983)
         Marr: Dec 6, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Nannie Morse Meeks (1891-1967)
         Marr: Mar 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


4 M John Andrew Pyrtle

         Born: Jul 16, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 16, 1922 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC



5 F Hessie Virginia Pyrtle

         Born: May 24, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1973 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Hopewell Cem., Fork, SC
       Spouse: Gcoy Esyer Seal (1885-1966)
         Marr: May 17, 1908 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC


6 F Bessie Lillian Pyrtle

         Born: Feb 6, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 4, 1918
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Slaydon (1888-      )
         Marr: Aug 11, 1912 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC


7 F Bertha May Pyrtle

         Born: Dec 23, 1891 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1918
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert F. Creed (1897-      )
         Marr: Feb 22, 1917 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC


8 M Jesse Millard Pyrtle

         Born: Jan 3, 1894 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 21, 1958 - Los Angeles, CA
       Buried: 




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Amos P. Lawson




Husband Amos P. Lawson

         Born: Mar 1897 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Anita Gayle Lawson




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Anita Gayle Lawson

         Born: Aug 17, 1968
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Lawson
       Mother: Jo Anne Haley




Children

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Armistead L. Lawson




Husband Armistead L. Lawson

         Born: Nov 25, 1868 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 6, 1917 - Dan River, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: May 8, 1917


       Father: William S. Lawson (1845-      )
       Mother: Anna Plaster (1843-      )


     Marriage: This person had no known marriage and no known children



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Arthur Oscar Lawson




Husband Arthur Oscar Lawson

         Born: Jan 12, 1912 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 24, 1986 - Twin County Comm. Hosp., Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Monte Vista Gdns., Galax, VA


       Father: Gabriel Arthur Lawson (1884-1942)
       Mother: Lelia Oliver Hall (1883-1983)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Billie Thomas Lawson and Mary Lou Carter




Husband Billie Thomas Lawson

         Born: Nov 4, 1924 - Tipton, Moniteau, Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Lou Carter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Virgil Oliver Carter (1892-1986)
       Mother: Beulah Marie Bridges (1901-1988)




Children

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Brian Keith Lawson




Husband Brian Keith Lawson

         Born: Feb 2, 1970
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Lawson
       Mother: Jo Anne Haley





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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C. T. Lawson and Sirai Virginia Mason




Husband C. T. Lawson

         Born: 1833-1834 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 14, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Sirai Virginia Mason

         Born: 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - VA
       Buried:  - William Lawson Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA


       Father: Christopher C. Mason (1805-      )
       Mother: Ruth Philpott (1810-1905)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Calvin James Lawson and Mary Elizabeth Davis




Husband Calvin James Lawson

         Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971)
       Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Dorothy Lee Amburn (1928-      ) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Myrna Lee Witt

 Other Spouse: Martha Emily Hill



Wife Mary Elizabeth Davis (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced, and she was single. Married by Joseph B. Flowers, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Newport News, Va.
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Calvin James Lawson and Myrna Lee Witt




Husband Calvin James Lawson

         Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971)
       Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Dorothy Lee Amburn (1928-      ) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Davis

 Other Spouse: Martha Emily Hill



Wife Myrna Lee Witt (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard William Witt, Sr. (1909-1993)
       Mother: Willie Marie Biggs (1914-      )



 Other Spouse: James Wayne Martin


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 2d (prev. div.), and her 3d (prev. div.) Married in a civil ceremony. Divorced in Henry Co., Va. Although, the orig. marr. cert. said his 2d marriage, it was his 3d.
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Calvin James Lawson and Martha Emily Hill




Husband Calvin James Lawson

         Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971)
       Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Dorothy Lee Amburn (1928-      ) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Davis

 Other Spouse: Myrna Lee Witt



Wife Martha Emily Hill (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: William Dayton Robertson


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 4th marriage (div. 1976) and her 2d marriage (div. Jul. 1. 1980). Married in a civil ceremony. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.

After her divorce from William Dayton Robertson on Jul. 1, 1980, she married Calvin James Hill on Sep. 10, 1980 in Martinsville, Va, then divorced him Apr. 27, 1983 in Henry Co., Va., then remarried Calvin James Hill again Jul. 6, 1983, and divorced him again on Jun. 6, 1987, she then remarried her 1st husband, William Dayton Robertson on Dec. 12, 1988 in Martinsville, Va.
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Robert Lee Turner and Clara Elizabeth Virginia Lawson




Husband Robert Lee Turner

         Born: Apr 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1960 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 13, 1960 - Horsepasture Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George W. Turner (1884-1948)
       Mother: Martha A. Stone (1883-      )


     Marriage: Nov 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Iris Bertha Purdy (1909-2007)



Wife Clara Elizabeth Virginia Lawson

         Born: Dec 26, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Roy Arnold Meadows and Delphia Lee Lawson




Husband Roy Arnold Meadows

         Born: Aug 11, 1900 - VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 2, 1974 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Joseph Meadows (1876-1944)
       Mother: Delaware Mildred Eanes (1879-1966)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Delphia Lee Lawson

         Born: Apr 8, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1, 1964 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 3, 1964 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)




Children
1 F Alice L. Meadows

         Born: 1921 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Elsie Lee Meadows

         Born: Jul 11, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 11, 2007
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: James Saphonia Mullis (1905-1966)
         Marr: Jan 13, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Nancy C. Meadows

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: 1922 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Odessa A. Meadows

          AKA: Della
         Born: May 31, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2007 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Roy Maynard Taylor (1922-2001)
         Marr: Feb 23, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC


5 M Roy Arnold Meadows, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Drury Lawson




Husband Drury Lawson

         Born: 1755 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Lawson, Jr. (1724-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Allen (      -      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Edgar Anderson Lawson and Jessie Helen Tobler




Husband Edgar Anderson Lawson

         Born: Jan 15, 1920 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2006 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Gilley Cem., Stuart, VA
     Marriage: Jun 22, 1940 - Floyd Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Kate Eugenia Gilley (1916-2004) - May 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Jessie Helen Tobler

         Born: 1923 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 2008
       Buried:  - C.C. Webb Cem., Hillsville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer. Married by A.N. Hylten (sic), Church of the Brethren Minister. Divorced in Roanoke, Va.
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James Vermont O'Dell and Ella Kate Lawson




Husband James Vermont O'Dell

         Born: Mar 10, 1881 - VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1963 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 25, 1963 - Big A Cem., Stuart, VA


       Father: Squire James O'Dell (1837-1940)
       Mother: Lucy Ann Slate (1846-1930)


     Marriage: 1925

 Other Spouse: Naomi C. Moran (1883/1885-1961) - Jun 27, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Kate Lawson

         Born: 1888 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Big A Cem., Stuart, VA


Children
1 M James Roosevelt Odell

         Born: Oct 6, 1927 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 2012 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 2012 - Old Well Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Carlene Holt (Cir 1932-2018)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1947 - Floyd Co., VA
       Spouse: Delores Jean Wilkins (1936-      )
         Marr: Feb 5, 1954 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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James D. Martin and Ellis Lawson




Husband James D. Martin

         Born: 1875 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 29, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Ellis Lawson

         Born: 1880 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Virgie Mae Martin

         Born: Apr 7, 1902 - VA
         Died: Nov 21, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 23, 1972 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: William Carroll Meadows (1902-1967)
         Marr: Jun 9, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Claude Swanson Martin and Emma Frances Lawson




Husband Claude Swanson Martin

         Born: 1900 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 1929 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Jun 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Emma Frances Lawson

         Born: Jun 29, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)



 Other Spouse: Joel Hubbard Stanley (1868-1958) - Mar 9, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 M Richard Gravely Martin

         Born: Apr 1, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1970 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 21, 1970 - Lawson Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


2 F Mildred Gray Martin

         Born: Dec 26, 1925 - Hensley, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Oct 24, 2005 - Snyder's Convalescent Home, Salem, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2005 - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Vincent Aubrey Eanes (1920-2004)
         Marr: Apr 3, 1944 - Patrick Co., VA


3 F Velma F. Martin

         Born: Jan 9, 1929 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ralph D. Anderson (1921-      )
         Marr: Apr 12, 1952 - LaGrange, Lagrange Co., IN



Notes: Marriage

In the 1930 census Emma, a widow, and her three children are living in the household of her Dad. The eldest child, Richard, was born Apr. 1, 1922, so it's likely that they married in 1921 (about June), but possibly earlier, but not before the date of the 1920 census, taken Feb. 6, 1920 where she is single and living with her parents.
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Joel Hubbard Stanley and Emma Frances Lawson




Husband Joel Hubbard Stanley

         Born: Jan 22, 1868 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 1958 - Meadows of Dan, VA
       Buried: Sep 19, 1958 - Bell Spur Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA
     Marriage: Mar 9, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mary Ellen Jessup (1870-1926) - Dec 22, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Emma Frances Lawson

         Born: Jun 29, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)



 Other Spouse: Claude Swanson Martin (1900-1929) - Jun 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were once widowed. He was a farmer. Married by J.D. Cockram (sic), Bapt. Min.
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Eppabroditis Sidney Lawson and Elenora Martin




Husband Eppabroditis Sidney Lawson

          AKA: Epp
         Born: Mar 9, 1849 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1938 - King, NC
       Buried: Jun 1, 1938 - Martin Cem., Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC
     Marriage: Apr 12, 1872 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Elenora Martin

          AKA: Nora
         Born: Sep 11, 1853 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 2, 1931 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 3, 1931 - Martin Cem., Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC


       Father: Abraham Martin (1819-      )
       Mother: Eliza J. Moore (1820-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by William V. Shelton.



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