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     Mattie Blunkall was born on 9 February 1858 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.], son of Lemuel Lawrence and Nancy Daniel, on 8 August 1878 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ Mattie died on 22 October 1932 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 74.¹ She was interred in October 1932 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Mattie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 22, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 9 June 1880.⁷

     Mattie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 42, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.²

     Mattie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 53, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.³

     Mattie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 62, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 7 January 1920.⁴

     Mattie Blunkall was listed as wife at age 72, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 9 April 1930.⁵

     Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] was born on 12 December 1880 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Virginia O'Brien on 13 May 1905 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ Overton died of influenza on 27 January 1933 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 52.¹ He was interred on 28 January 1933 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Overton L. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 19, occupation as a planer in a RR shop, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.²

     Overton L. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 23 April 1910, in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 28, occupation as a shipping clerk at a telephone office, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Jennie Lawrence, Janie Lee Lawrence and Overton L. Lawrence Jr.³

     Overton L. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 9 January 1920, in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 39, occupation as an installer for the telephone company, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Jennie Lawrence, Janie Lee Lawrence, Overton Lawrence, Hilary E. Lawrence, Jesse E. Lawrence and Martha Frances Lawrence.⁴

     In the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930, Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] was listed as head of household in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 49, occupation as an installer for the telephone co., born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Jennie Lawrence, Hilary Edward Lawrence, Jesse Eugene Lawrence, Martha Frances Lawrence, Vernon Douglas Lawrence and John Wesley Lawrence.⁵

     Frank Johnson Lawrence Jr. was born on 17 May 1883 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Ivy Mai Cathey, daughter of Abney Cathey and Unknown Strange, on 9 April 1905 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ Frank died on 30 May 1925 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 42.^1,2 He was interred on 1 June 1925 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.²

     Frank J. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 17, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.³

     Frank J. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 23 April 1910, in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 24, occupation as a machinist at a foundry, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Ivy M. Lawrence, Lula M. Lawrence and Charles J. Lawrence.⁴

     Frank J. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 7 January 1920, in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 36, occupation as a machinist, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Iva M. Lawrence, Lula M. Lawrence, Charles J. Lawrence and James Lee Lawrence.⁵

     John Edward Lawrence was born on 11 July 1885 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married first Lena Mai Smith, daughter of Unknown Smith and Mary ?, on 27 May 1906 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁷ John Edward Lawrence married second Viola Hoppes after 1946.⁸ John died on 1 August 1968 at age 83. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,6

     John E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 14, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.²

     John Edward Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 19 April 1910, in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 24, occupation as a clerk in a printing office, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lena M. Lawrence, Frank E. Lawrence and Staly M. Lawrence.³

     John E. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 5 January 1920, in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 33, occupation as a clerk at a printing company, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lena Mai Lawrence, Frank Edward Lawrence, Staly M. Lawrence, Gordon H. Lawrence, Walter M. Lawrence and Lena Mai Lawrence.⁴

     In the Census of 1930 enumerated 14 April 1930, John Edward Lawrence was listed as head of household. He was listed at age 44, occupation as an inspector of food for the city, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lena M. Lawrence, Stanley Mosby Lawrence, Gordon Hayes Lawrence, Walter M. Lawrence and Lena Mai Lawrence.⁵

     Emma Amanda Lawrence was born on 16 March 1888 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She married George Frank Dietrich on 28 April 1908 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁵ Emma died on 8 January 1966 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 77.¹

     Emma A. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 12, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.²

     Emma A. Dietrich was listed as wife at age 22, born in Tennessee, in the household of George Frank Dietrich in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.³

     Emma A. Dietrich was listed as wife at age 31, born in Tennessee, in the household of George F. Dietrich in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 7 January 1920.⁴

     Edna Louise Lawrence was born in June 1890 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She married Thomas Alexander Johnson on 28 October 1916.¹

     Edna Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 9, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.²

     Edna L. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 18, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.³

     Edna Johnson was listed as wife at age 28, born in Tennessee, in the household of T. A. Johnson in Fulton, Fulton Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 17 January 1920.⁴

     Virginia O'Brien was born on 15 April 1884 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.], son of Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] and Mattie Blunkall, on 13 May 1905 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ Virginia died on 12 December 1966 at age 82. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^7,5

     Virginia was also known as Jennie.

     Jennie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 24, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.²

     Jennie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 34, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 9 January 1920.³

     Jennie Lawrence was listed as wife at age 45, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930.⁴

     John Wesley Lawrence was born on 1 February 1926 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2 John died on 23 June 1999 at age 73. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2

     John Wesley Lawrence was listed as a son at age 4, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930.³

     Jesse Eugene Lawrence was born on 29 July 1916 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Pauline Bishop, daughter of Ruben Bishop and Maude Murrell. Jesse died on 21 April 1965 at age 48. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,4 He was interred in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Jesse E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age three years six months, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 9 January 1920.²

     Jesse Eugene Lawrence was listed as a son at age 13, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930.³

     Martha Frances Lawrence was born on 6 November 1919 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 Martha died on 15 August 2001 at age 81. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Franklin, Williamson Co., Tennessee.^4,3 She was buried on 18 August 2001 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁴

     Martha Frances Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age three months, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 9 January 1920.¹

     Martha Frances Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 10, 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

     Martha's obituary:

     Lawrence, Martha Frances -- Age 81, August 15, 2001, She is survived by brother, Vernon Lawrence and sister Betty Foster. Her remains are at Mount Olivet Funeral Home, where visitation will be Saturday, August 18, 2001 from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by graveside services at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Barnett officiating. Mount Olivet Funeral Home, 1101 Lebanon Rd., 255-4193.⁴

     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:

     Janie Lee Lawrence was born on 21 August 1906 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She married Fred Rice circa 1927.^5,3 Janie died on 22 February 1999 at age 92. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^6,4

     Janie Lee Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 3, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.¹

     Janie Lee Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 13, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 9 January 1920.²

     Janie Lee Rice was listed as wife at age 26, occupation as supervisor for the telephone company, born in Tennessee, in the household of Fred Rice in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 8 April 1930.³

     Overton Lee Lawrence Jr. was born on 26 May 1908 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 Conflicting evidence states that Overton Lee Lawrence Jr. was born on 28 May 1908 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^4,5 He married Jennie Bell.⁴ Overton died on 2 September 1984 at age 76. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^5,4 He was interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁴

     Overton was also known as Buster.

     Overton L. Lawrence Jr. was listed as a son at age one year eleven months, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.²

     Overton Lawrence was listed as a son at age 11, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 9 January 1920.³

     Hilary Edward Lawrence was born on 28 August 1911 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Ovie D. Hampton circa 1930.⁴ Hilary died on 29 March 1934 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 22.¹ He was interred on 31 March 1934 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Hilary E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 8, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton L. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 9 January 1920.²

     Hilary Edward Lawrence was listed as a son at age 18, born in Tennessee, in the household of Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930.³

     Ovie D. Hampton was born in 1908.¹ She married Hilary Edward Lawrence, son of Overton Lee Lawrence [Sr.] and Virginia O'Brien, circa 1930.² Ovie died in 1989.¹ She was interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Ivy Mai Cathey was born on 29 December 1886 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 She married Frank Johnson Lawrence Jr., son of Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] and Mattie Blunkall, on 9 April 1905 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁴ Ivy died on 26 November 1925 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 38.¹ She was interred on 27 November 1925 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Ivy M. Lawrence was listed as wife at age 24, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.²

     Iva M. Lawrence was listed as wife at age 34, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 7 January 1920.³

     Luna Mae Lawrence was born on 1 January 1906 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She married Howard Gordon Bradley.⁵ Luna Mae Lawrence married Z. B. Chapman.⁶ Luna died on 18 September 1975 at age 69. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^6,4 She was interred on 20 September 1975 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁷

     Lula M. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 4, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.¹

     Lula M. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 14, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 7 January 1920.²

     In the 1930 Census, Luna Mae Lawrence was listed as a boarder in the household of John S. Hunt in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. She was listed at age 26, occupation as a knitter at a hoisery factory, born in Tennessee.³

     Charles Johnson Lawrence was born on 9 January 1909 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Ferbee, daughter of Henry Ferbee and Hattie Greer, on 7 January 1928 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ Charles died on 7 June 1979 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 70.⁵ He was interred in June 1979 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁷

     Charles J. Lawrence was listed as a son at age one year four months, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.²

     Charles J. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 10, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 7 January 1920.³

     In the Census of 1930 enumerated 9 April 1930, Charlie Lawrence was listed as head of household in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 21, occupation as a laborer in a chemical co., born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Elizabeth Lawrence and Iva Louise Lawrence.⁴

     James Lee Lawrence was born on 1 July 1912 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 James died on 15 January 1994 at age 81. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Garden Grove, Orange Co., California.^4,3

     James Lee Lawrence was listed as a son at age 7, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank J. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 7 January 1920.²

     Z. B. Chapman married Luna Mae Lawrence, daughter of Frank Johnson Lawrence Jr. and Ivy Mai Cathey.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Ferbee was born on 18 December 1908 in Pegram, Cheatham Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She married Charles Johnson Lawrence, son of Frank Johnson Lawrence Jr. and Ivy Mai Cathey, on 7 January 1928 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.³ Mary died on 17 December 1986 at age 77. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.² She was interred on 19 December 1986 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁴

     Elizabeth Lawrence was listed as wife at age 21, born in Tennessee, in the household of Charlie Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 9 April 1930.¹

     Iva Louise Lawrence was born on 17 January 1929 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2 Iva died on 11 March 2003 at age 74. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Goodlettsville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.²

     Iva Louise Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age one year three months, born in Tennessee, in the household of Charlie Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 9 April 1930.¹