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     Roberta J. Priest was born on 11 November 1865 in West Virginia.^1,2,3

     Roberta J. Priest was listed at age 5, born in West Virginia, as a member of the household of Albert Harley Priest in Tenmile, Harrison Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1870 enumerated 4 August 1870.²

     Roberta J. Priest was listed as a daughter at age 14, born in West Virginia, in the household of Agnes Priest in New Milton, Doddridge Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 9 June 1880.³

     Lucy A. Priest was born on 4 December 1867 in West Virginia.^1,2,3

     Lucy A. Priest was listed at age 3, born in West Virginia, as a member of the household of Albert Harley Priest in Tenmile, Harrison Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1870 enumerated 4 August 1870.²

     Lucy A. Priest was listed as a daughter at age 12, born in West Virginia, in the household of Agnes Priest in New Milton, Doddridge Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 9 June 1880.³

     Alexander W. Lawrence was born between 1792 and 1802 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ He married Nancy Jeffries circa 28 May 1824 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹

     Nancy Jeffries was born circa 1803 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ She married Alexander W. Lawrence, son of Mason Lawrence and Nancy O'Bannon, circa 28 May 1824 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ Nancy died on 16 August 1869 in Lewis Co., West Virginia.¹

     Della V. Childers was born in August 1870 in Harrison Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Robert A. Priest, son of Albert Harley Priest and Agnes Lawrence, on 10 March 1892 in Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹

     Della V. Priest was listed as wife at age 29, born in West Virginia, in the household of Robert A. Priest in Ten Mile, Harrison Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 2 June 1900.²

     Della V. Priest was listed as wife at age 39, born in West Virginia, in the household of Robert A. Priest in Tenmile, Harrison Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 22 April 1910.³

     Ellis Childers married Anna ?.¹

     Anna ? married Ellis Childers.¹

     Charles Burton Bland was born on 11 May 1857 in Doddridge Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Jannetta M. Priest, daughter of Albert Harley Priest and Agnes Lawrence, on 2 September 1888 in Doddridge Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles died on 30 December 1932 in Doddridge Co., West Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Charles Burton Bland was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 19 June 1900, in Grant, Doddridge Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 43, occupation as a farmer, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Jannetta M. Bland, Nellie R. Bland and Stella D. Bland.²

     Charles Burton Bland was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 4 May 1910, in Grant, Doddridge Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 52, occupation as a farmer, working out, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Jannetta M. Bland, Nellie R. Bland, Stella D. Bland and Constance M. Bland plus eight boarders all who were laborers in an oil field.³

     Charles Burton Bland was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 20 January 1920, in Grant, Doddridge Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 63, occupation as a farmer, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Jannetta M. Bland and Constance M. Bland.⁴

     In the Census of 1930 enumerated 23 April 1930, Charles Burton Bland was listed as head of household in Grant, Doddridge Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 72, no occupation listed, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Jannetta M. Bland.⁵

     Nancy Ballenger was born in 1800 in Tennessee.¹ Conflicting evidence states that Nancy Ballenger was born in 1808 in Tennessee.² She married David B. Lawrence, son of Richard Larrance and Jane Hammond, on 24 November 1825.^1,2 Nancy died in 1873 in Missouri.¹ Conflicting evidence states that she died circa 1869 in Missouri.²

     William H. Lawrence was born on 16 May 1829 in Lebanon, St. Clair Co., Illinois.^1,2 He married first Sarah Houston on 15 October 1873 in Franklin Co., Missouri.² William H. Lawrence married second Malinda Bledsoe on 5 January 1878 in Missouri.² William died on 15 December 1897 in Union, Franklin Co., Missouri, at age 68.²

     Elizabeth Lawrence was born circa 1770 in Virginia.² She married Rodham Tullos Lawrence, son of Unknown Lawrence, circa 10 January 1786.² Elizabeth died before 1820.²

     Edward Lewis Lawrence was born circa 1774.^2,3 He married Sarah Mae Smith.¹ Edward died before 1860 in Warren Co., Kentucky.¹

     Edward was also known as Edley.

     In the Census of 1850 enumerated 19 September 1850, Edward Lewis Lawrence was listed as a head of household in District 2, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 76, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $794, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Sarah Mae Lawrence, William Lawrence, Woodford Lawrence and Thomas Burwell Lawrence.²

     Archibald Lawrence was born on 23 January 1777 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Butler.¹ Archibald died circa 1858 in Barren Co., Kentucky.¹

     Archibald was also known as Archible.

     In the Census of 1850 enumerated 14 August 1850, Archibald Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Division 1, Barren Co., Virginia. He was listed at age 74, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $770, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Elizabeth Lawrence.²

     Willis Lawrence was born circa 1779 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.² He married Isobelle Butler.¹

     Walter Lawrence was born circa 1781.¹ He married Polly Butler circa 4 December 1804 in Culpeper Co., Virginia.¹ Walter died after 1870 in Barren Co., Kentucky.¹

     Nancy Lawrence was born circa 1783.¹ She married Unknown Thompson.¹

     Mary Lawrence was born circa 1785 in Virginia.² She married Daniel Wheatley.¹

     Sally Lawrence was born circa 1787.¹ Sally died circa 1854 in Barren Co., Kentucky.¹

     Catherine Lawrence was born circa 1814 in Virginia.¹ She married Hiram Kelsey circa January 1837 in Warren Co., Kentucky.¹ Catherine died in 1858 in Bone Gap, Illinois.¹

     Catherine was also known as Kittie.

     Phebe Lawrence was born circa 1818 in Virginia.¹ She married Valentine Dickerson circa January 1847 in Warren Co., Kentucky.¹ Phebe died after 1880.¹

     Lydia L. Lawrence was born circa 1823 in Virginia.¹ She married John Boatman on 4 November 1841 in Warren Co., Kentucky.¹ Lydia died after 1880.¹

     Edward Lewis Lawrence Jr. was born circa 1820 in Virginia.¹ He married Frances Legrand on 14 March 1850 in Warren Co., Kentucky.¹ Edward died in 1859 in Kentucky.²

     William Lawrence was born in December 1824 in Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Nancy A. Christy circa 1865 in Barren Co., Kentucky.^1,6 William died after 1900.¹

     William was also known as Buck.

     William Lawrence was listed at age 25, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Edward Lewis Lawrence in District 2, Warren Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1850 enumerated 19 September 1850.²

     In the Census of 1860 enumerated 2 August 1860, William Lawrence was listed as a head of household in District 1, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 35, occupation as a farmer with no real estate value listed and personal estate value of $687, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Sarah Mae Lawrence.³

     In the Census of 1870 enumerated 26 September 1870, William Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Elk Springs, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 48, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $400 and personal estate value of $600, born in Kentucky. Also enumerated in the household: Nancy A. Lawrence, Leonard C. Lawrence, George R. Lawrence and Sarah Mae Smith.⁴

     In the Census of 1880 enumerated 14 June 1880, William Lawrence was listed as head of household in Smiths Grove, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 67, occupation as a farmer, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Nancy A. Lawrence, Leonard C. Lawrence, George R. Lawrence and Sarah Ellen Lawrence.⁵

     William Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 20 June 1900, in Elk Springs, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 75, occupation as a farmer, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Nancy A. Lawrence, Sarah Ellen Lawrence, Cora M. Lawrence, Earl Lawrence and Pocahantus Dossey.⁶

     Thomas Burwell Lawrence was born in February 1831 in Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Angeline Lowe on 21 January 1856.^6,3 Thomas died circa 1919 in Kentucky.⁶

     Thomas Burwell Lawrence was listed at age 18, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Edward Lewis Lawrence in District 2, Warren Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1850 enumerated 19 September 1850.²

     In the Census of 1860 enumerated 30 July 1860, Thomas Burwell Lawrence was listed as a head of household in District 1, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 29, occupation as a farmer with no real estate value listed and personal estate value of $100, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Angeline Lawrence, Robert Brackenridge Lawrence, Louisa Belle Lawrence and William R. Lawrence.³

     In the Census of 1870 enumerated 26 September 1870, Thomas Burwell Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Elk Springs, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 33, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $800 and personal estate value of $500, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Angeline Lawrence, Robert Brackenridge Lawrence, Alpha C. Lawrence, Louisa Belle Lawrence, Edward Levi Lawrence, Richard P. Lawrence, Lula A. Lawrence, Thomas B. Lawrence, Richard Lowe and Elmira Lowe.⁴

     In the Census of 1880 enumerated 17 June 1880, Thomas Burwell Lawrence was listed as head of household in Smithe Grove, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 49, occupation as a farmer, born in Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Angeline Lawrence, Robert Brackenridge Lawrence, Alpha C. Lawrence, Edward Levi Lawrence, Richard P. Lawrence, Lula A. Lawrence, Thomas B. Lawrence, Woodford Brooks Lawrence, Sarah J. Lawrence and Ada Lawrence.⁵

     Elizabeth Butler was born in 1782 in Fauquier Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Archibald Lawrence, son of Richard Lawrence and Constance ?.¹ Elizabeth died in 1865 in Kentucky.¹

     Elizabeth Lawrence was listed at age 68, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Archibald Lawrence in Division 1, Barren Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1850 enumerated 14 August 1850.²

     Elizabeth Lawrence was listed at age 77, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Carter Lawrence in District 2, Barren Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1860 enumerated 5 July 1860.³