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     Unknown Lawrence was born on 21 October 1901 in Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹ Unknown died probably in infancy before 1910.

     A birth record exists for a female born to Richard and Sallie Lawrence with no given name stated on October 21, 1901. The 1910 U. S. Census indicates they have had five children with four living, those four listed on the census. This female born October 21, 1901, evidently died before 1910.

     Unknown died before 1910.²

     Vera B. Lawrence was born in August 1897 in Tennessee.^1,2 She married Alvin Betts on 1 June 1925.³ Vera died in 1971.³

     Vera B. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 2, born in Tennessee, in the household of Joseph B. Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.¹

     Vera B. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 12, born in Tennessee, in the household of Josephus B. Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 19 April 1910.²

     Vernon Douglas Lawrence was born on 6 December 1921 in Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Cyble Ethel Smith, daughter of Stanton Smith and Kittie West, on 9 May 1942.¹ Vernon died on 15 May 2008 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 86.³ He was interred on 19 May 2008 in Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Davidson Co., Tennessee.³

     Vernon Douglas Lawrence was listed as a son at age 8, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930.²

     Vernon's Obituary:

     Virginia A. Lawrence was born circa November 1869 in Missouri.^1,2

     Virginia A. Lawrence was listed at age eight months, born in Missouri, as a member of the household of James A. Lawrence in Bridges, Ozark Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 8 July 1870.

     Virginia A. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 10, born in Tennessee, in the household of J. A. Lawrence in Bridges, Ozark Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 15 June 1880.²

     Vivian Lawrence was born circa 1903 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She married Clarence Highfield.¹

     Vivian Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 7, born in Tennessee, in the household of Henry L. Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 21 April 1910.²

     Vivian Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 17, born in Tennessee, in the household of Henry Lee Lawrence in Paris, Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 21 January 1920.³

     Vivian Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 25, occupation as a teacher of music, born in Tennessee, in the household of Henry L. Lawrence in Paris, Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 14 April 1930.⁴

     Wadeston Lawrence was born circa 1827 in North Carolina.^1,2,3

     Wadeston Lawrence was listed at age 23, born in Kentucky, as a member of the household of Humphrey Lawrence in District No. 2, Trigg Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 2 September 1850.²

     Wadeston Lawrence was listed at age 33, born in Kentucky, as a member of the household of Humphrey Lawrence in Cadiz, Trigg Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 6 September 1860.³

     Walter M. Lawrence was born on 3 February 1914 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 He married Lucille Burkett on 23 December 1933 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁵ Walter died on 20 December 1987 in Davidson Co. or Wilson Co., Tennessee, at age 73.⁶ Conflicting evidence states that he died on 30 December 1987. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Hermitage, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was interred in Mt. Juliet Cemetery in Wilson Co., Tennessee.⁶

     Walter M. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 5, born in Tennessee, in the household of John E. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 5 January 1920.²

     Walter M. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 16, born in Tennessee, in the household of John Edward Lawrence in the Census of 1930 enumerated 14 April 1930.³

     Wayman B. Lawrence was born circa 1828 in Trigg Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married Nancy Jane Barnes on 10 August 1854 in Trigg Co., Kentucky.^1,4,3

     Wayman B. Lawrence was listed at age 21, born in Kentucky, occupation as a farmer, as a member of the household of Humphrey Lawrence in District No. 2, Trigg Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 2 September 1850.²

     William Lawrence was born circa 1805 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Harriett McKinney on 4 January 1823 in Sumner Co., Tennessee.^1,4,5 William died in 1869.¹

     In the Census of 1850, enumerated 11 September 1850, W. Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Weakley Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 45, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee.. Also enumerated in the household: Harriett Lawrence.²

     In the Census of 1860, enumerated 29 August 1860, Wm. Lorance was listed as a head of household in Weakley Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 54, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $1500 and personal estate value of $600, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Harriett Lorance, William Lorance, Henry Lorance and May Lorance.³

     William Lawrence was born circa 1700.¹ Conflicting evidence states that William Lawrence was born circa 1721 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married first Penelope Brown.^2,4 He married second Sarah Applewhaite before 26 July 1746.⁵ William died before 2 June 1757 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.⁵

     William Lawrence lived in Newport Parish of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and deeded a slave to his sister Priscilla Lawrence, for love on 24 May 1739, witnessed by Jeremiah Lawrence and John Lawrence. On 7 October 1739, Dr. Samuel Brown's will mentioned granddaughter Penelope, daughter of William and Penelope Lawrence. On 27 July 1741, William Lawrence, Jeremiah Lawrence, and John Darden appraised the estate of Thomas Loyd, whose widow was Charity Loyd. On 28 April 1742, William Lawrence, William Moore, and Jesse Brown appraised the property of John Daughtry. On 24 March 1745, Charles and Ann Driver deeded to William Lawrence for £5/5/0 Virginia money 150 acres north of Blackwater heired from Ann's mother, Elizabeth Whitfield, who was a daughter of John Harris, adjoining James Baker and William Lawrence.

     On 12 February 1746/7, James Baker, Gent., sold William Lawrence for £35 current Virginia money 300 acres north of Main Blackwater which came from his father Henry Baker's will in Nansemond County, adjoining Braswell's branch, Robert Carr, John Lawrence, and William Lawrence.

     On 12 February 1746/7, William Lawrence sold to John Lawrence for £17/10/0 current Virginia money, 150 acres of the James Baker tract, witnessed by John Eley. On 5 October 1749, William Lawrence, John Lawrence, and William Edmons appraised the estate of William Brewer.⁵

     William made a will on 8 September 1756 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. William's will:

(1) daughter Penelope Lawrence, 2 slaves, bed quilt, large cedar table, side saddle, bridle, 1/4 of £40 in William Scott's hands; (2) John, son under age, Currawaugh land bought from Colonel Joseph Bridger (or else Bridger's bond money if the title is not good), all land in Southampton County, 3 slaves, still, cap, and worm, bed, rug, 2 sheets, bedstead, riding horse, new briddle and saddle, case of pistols, sword, musket gun, 10 cattle, 2 sows with pigs; (3) wife and executrix, Sarah, use of the Currawaugh plantation till John is of age, 7 slaves, chest of drawers, 6 chairs, 10 silver spoons, trunk, bed and furnishings, £20 in cash, horses, mares, saddles, bridles, and to divide the pewter and iron pots with John and Miles; (4) daughter, Molley Lawrence, 3 slaves, bed and furnishings, large oval table, 1/4 of £40; (5) daughter Ann Lawrence 3 slaves, bed, rug, 2 sheets, stead, oval table, 1/2 of £40; (6) daughter Sally Lawrence, 3 slaves, bed, rug, 2 sheets, cedar table and 1/4 of £40; (7) son Miles Lawrence, under twenty-one years, home plantation after his mother's death, the James Baker land across the branch, 2 guns, 10 cattle, 2 sows with pigs; (8) friend Richard Baker to get money owed by Thomas Davis in North Carolina, and said money to go to John and Miles Lawrence; (9) brother-in-law and executor Arthur Applewhite. Witnessed: John Darden, Jesse Watkins, and Joshua Councill.

     His will was probated on 2 June 1757. On 7 September 1758, the estate of the late William Lawrence was appraised by Daniel Herring, Michael Eley, and Joshua Council.

     William Lawrence was born circa 1834 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Eliza ?.³

     William Lawrence was listed at age 17, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Robert Lawrence in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 9 September 1850.¹

     William Lawrence was listed at age 26, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Robert Lawrence in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 5 July 1860.²

     In the Census of 1870, enumerated 18 June 1870, William Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Monroe, Mississippi Co., Arkansas. He was listed at age 36, occupaiton as a farmer with no real estate value listed and personal estate value of $350, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Eliza Lawrence and Thomas A. Lawrence.³

     William Lawrence was born circa 1834 in Tennessee.²

     William Lorance was listed at age 26, born in Tennessee, occupation as a farmer with personal estate of $200, as a member of the household of Wm. Lorance in Weakley Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 29 August 1860.²

     William Allen Lawrence was born circa 1844 in Kentucky.²

     William Allen Lawrence was listed at age 6, born in Kentucky, as a member of the household of Humphrey Lawrence in District No. 2, Trigg Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 2 September 1850.²

     William David Lawrence was born on 12 April 1908 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married first Louise Shelton on 23 September 1927 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ He married second Marna Dorris on 27 November 1979 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁷ William died on 17 April 1996 at age 88. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.³

     William David Lawrence was listed as a grandson at age 2, born in Tennessee, in the household of John William Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 27 April 1910.⁴

     William David Lawrence was listed as a son at age 21, born in Tennessee, in the household of Allen Blackman Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 3 January 1920.⁵

     William David Lawrence was listed as a son at age 21, born in Tennessee, in the household of Allen Blackman Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 3 April 1930.²

     William Edward Lawrence was born on 12 May 1885 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He married Flora Smith on 25 March 1916.³ William died on 13 February 1917 at age 31.¹

     William Edward Lawrence was listed as a son at age 15, born in Tennessee, in the household of James David Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 8 June 1900.²

     William G. Lawrence was born on 7 March 1855 in Tennessee.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married first Mary E. Brogden on 19 October 1876.¹ He married second Minnie C. Douglas, daughter of John Marshall Tyson and Margaret J. Todd, circa 1902.^1,5 William died on 2 February 1931 at age 75.¹ He was interred in Lawrence Cemetery in Henry Co., Tennessee.¹

     William G. Lawrence was listed at age 5, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of William Leroy Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 15 August 1860.²

     William G. Lawrence was listed at age 14, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of W. L. Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 2 August 1870.³

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 18 June 1880, William G. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 25, occupation as farming, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mary E. Lawrence, Henry L. Lawrence and John Lawrence.⁸

     William G. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 5 June 1900, in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 45, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Henry L. Lawrence, Nancy L. Lawrence, Harriett E. Lawrence, Nancy J. Lawrence and Harriett Banks.⁴

     William G. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 19 April 1910, in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 55, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie C. Lawrence, R. Clyde Lawrence and Ira Doughlas.⁵

     William D. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 23 February 1920, in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 64, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie C. Lawrence, R. Clyde Lawrence and Audie M. Lawrence.⁶

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 25 April 1930, William G. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 75, occupation none, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie C. Lawrence and R. Clyde Lawrence.⁷

     William H. Lawrence was born in February 1865 in Missouri.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Malinda C. ? circa 1889.³ William died before 1930.

     William H. Lawrence was listed at age 5, born in Missouri, as a member of the household of James A. Lawrence in Bridges, Ozark Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 8 July 1870.

     William H. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 15, born in Tennessee, in the household of J. A. Lawrence in Bridges, Ozark Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 15 June 1880.²

     Wm. H. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 14 June 1900, in Tomahawk, Searcy Co., Arkansas. He was listed at age 35, occupation as a farmer, born in Missouri. Also enumerated in the household: Malinda C. Lawrence, Lucinda E. Lawrence, Jno. M. Lawrence, Wm. O. Lawrence and Minnie D. Lawrence.³

     William H. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 29 April 1910, in Tomahawk, Searcy Co., Arkansas. He was listed at age 46, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Missouri. Also enumerated in the household: Malinda C. Lawrence, Murphy Lawrence and Oliver Lawrence.⁴

     William H. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 8 January 1920, in Maumee, Searcy Co., Arkansas. He was listed at age 54, occupation as a farmer, born in Missouri. Also enumerated in the household: Malinda C. Lawrence.⁵

     William Hutton Lawrence was born circa December 1909 in Arkansas.^1,2

     Wm. H. Lawrence was listed as a son at age five months, born in Arkansas, in the household of Floy Lawrence in Big Creek, Fulton Co., Arkansas, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 7 May 1910.¹

     Hutton Lawrence was listed as a son at age 11, occupation as a laborer on home farm, born in Arkansas, in the household of Isaac F. Lawrence in Big Bottom, Independence Co., Arkansas, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 8 January 1920.²

     William L. Lawrence was born circa 1868 in Tennessee.^2,1

     Willie Lawrence was listed at age 2, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of R. C. Lawrence in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 2 July 1870.²

     William L. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 11, born in Tennessee, in the household of Robert C. Lawrence in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 2 June 1880.¹

     William Leroy Lawrence was born on 19 October 1826 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Nancy Lee Atkins on 30 November 1846 in Henry Co., Tennessee.¹ William died on 28 May 1897 in Henry Co., Tennessee, at age 70.¹ He was interred in Lawrence Cemetery in Henry Co., Tennessee.¹

     In the Census of 1850, enumerated 18 December 1850, William Leroy Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 25, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee.. Also enumerated in the household: Nancy L. Lawrence, Harriett Elizabeth Lawrence and Milbury A. Lawrence.²

     In the Census of 1860, enumerated 15 August 1860, William Leroy Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 33, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee.. Also enumerated in the household: Nancy L. Lawrence, Harriett Elizabeth Lawrence, Milbury A. Lawrence, Rebecca L. Lawrence, Ruah Ann Lawrence, William G. Lawrence, Margaret A. Lawrence and James Richard Lawrence.³

     In the Census of 1870, enumerated 2 August 1870, W. L. Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 43, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $800 and pesonal estate value of $400, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: N. L. Lawrence, H. E. Lawrence, M. A. Lawrence, R. L. Lawrence, R. A. Lawrence, William G. Lawrence, M. A. Lawrence, Jas. R. Lawrence, John F. Lawrence, Joseph B. Lawrence and Nannie J. Lawrence.⁴

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 28 June 1880, W. L. Lorance was listed as head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 53, occupation as farming, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Nancy L. Lorance, Elizabeth Lorance, Lucy A. Lorance, Joseph B. Lorance and Francis J. Lorance.⁵

     William Monroe Lawrence was born in March 1885 in Arkansas.^1,2,3

     Monroe Lawrence was listed as a son at age 15, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Arkansas, in the household of John J. Lawrence in Big Creek, Fulton Co., Arkansas, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 11 June 1900.¹

     Wm. M. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 24, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Tennessee, in the household of John J. Lawrence in Big Creek, Fulton Co., Arkansas, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 27 April 1910.²

     William M. Lawrence was listed as a boarder in the household of Mary Malone on the 1920 Census in Big Bottom, Independence Co., Arkansas. He was listed at age 34, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Arkansas.