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     Jane Cummings Lawrence was born on 29 September 1802.¹ She married David Underhill.¹

     Jane S. Lawrence was born circa 1912 in Texas.^2,1
     

     Jane S. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 8, born in Texas, in the household of Lindsey Ross Lawrence in Graham, Carter Co., Oklahoma, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 13 March 1920.²

     Jane S. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 17, born in Texas, in the household of Lindsey Ross Lawrence in Garvin Co., Oklahoma, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 14 April 1930.¹

     Jeff D. Lawrence was born in March 1861 in Mississippi.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Minnie Darnell, daughter of Unknown Darnell and Martha ?, circa 1888.³
     

     Jeff D. Lawrence was listed at age 8, born in Mississippi, as a member of the household of Alfred M. Lawrence in Lowndes Co., Mississippi, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 5 August 1870.¹

     Jeff D. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 19, occupation as works on farm, born in Mississippi, in the household of Alfred M. Lawrence in Caledonia, Lowndes Co., Mississippi, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 2 June 1880.²

     Jeff D. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 13 June 1900, in Lowndes Co., Mississippi. He was listed at age 39, occupation as a farmer, born in Mississippi. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie Lawrence, Alfred B. Lawrence, Grady Lawrence and Martha Darnell.³

     Jeff D. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 16 April 1910, in Lowndes Co., Mississippi. He was listed at age 49, occupation as stock trader, born in Mississippi. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie Lawrence, Alfred B. Lawrence, Grady Lawrence and Martha Darnell.⁴

     Jeff D. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 8 January 1920, in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi. He was listed at age 57, occupation as a city policeman, born in Mississippi. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie Lawrence, Alfred B. Lawrence, Cleo Lawrence and Grady Lawrence.⁵

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 10 April 1930, Jeff D. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi. He was listed at age 67, occupation as a city policeman, born in Mississippi. Also enumerated in the household: Minnie Lawrence and Alfred B. Lawrence.⁶

     Jennie Lynn Lawrence was born on 6 January 1887 in Clayton, Panola Co., Texas.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Robert T. Ash circa 1905.^1,3 Jennie died on 23 December 1969 in Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, at age 82.¹
     

     Jennie Lynn Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 12, occupation as at school, born in Texas, in the household of Marshall Thomas Lawrence in Panola Co., Texas, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 11 June 1900.²

     Jennie Lynn Ash was listed as wife at age 22, born in Texas, in the household of Robert T. Ash in Panola Co., Texas, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 16 April 1910.³

     Jennie Ash was listed as wife at age 32, born in Texas, in the household of Robert T. Ash in Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 3 January 1920.⁴

     Jennie Ash was listed as wife at age 41, born in Texas, in the household of Robert T. Ash in Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 7 April 1930.⁵

     Jeremiah Lawrence was born on 1 May 1686.¹

     Jeremiah Lawrence was born before 1711/12.¹ He married Olive Wheeler.¹

     Jeremiah Lawrence was born on 3 January 1686/87 in Groton, Massachusetts.¹ Jeremiah died on 26 April 1687.¹

     Jessie A. Lawrence was born in September 1897 in South Carolina.^1,2
     

     Jessie A. Lawrence was listed as a granddaughter at age 2, born in South Carolina, in the household of Thomas H. Stribling in Seneca, Oconee Co., South Carolina, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 30 June 1900.¹

     Jessie A. Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 21, occupation as a teacher in a public school, born in South Carolina, in the household of John T. Lawrence in Greenwood, Greenwood Co., South Carolina, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 10 January 1920.²

     Jessie Cariker Lawrence was born circa 1895 in Clayton, Panola Co., Texas.¹ Jessie died circa 1899 in Clayton, Panola Co., Texas.¹

     Jessie R. Lawrence was born in May 1896 in Alabama.^1,2,3,4 He married Lola ? circa 1914.³
     

     Jessie R. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 4, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Alabama, in the household of Augustus W. Lawrence in Blount Co., Alabama, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 25 June 1900.¹

     Jessie R. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 13, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Alabama, in the household of Augustus W. Lawrence in Crawford, Marshall Co., Alabama, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 13 May 1910.²

     Jessie R. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 22 January 1920, in Arab, Marshall Co., Alabama. He was listed at age 23, occupation as a barber, born in Alabama. Also enumerated in the household: Lola Lawrence, Lonnie Lawrence and Opal Lawrence.³

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 10 April 1930, Jessie R. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Hartselle, Morgan Co., Alabama. He was listed at age 33, occupation as a barber (own shop), born in Alabama. Also enumerated in the household: Lola Lawrence, Lonnie Lawrence and Opal Lawrence.⁴

     Jewell Lawrence was born circa 1917 in Georgia.^1,2,3
     

     Jewell Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 3, born in Georgia, in the household of Henry Martin Lawrence in Hall, Hart Co., Georgia, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 22 January 1920.²

     Jewell Lawrence was listed as a daughter at age 13, born in Georgia, in the household of Henry Martin Lawrence in Beech Springs, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 7 April 1930.³

     Jimmie Lawrence was born circa 1853 in Mississippi.¹
     

     Jimmie Lawrence was listed at age 7, born in Mississippi, as a member of the household of Warren D. Lawrence in Chickasaw Co., Mississippi, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 11 July 1860.¹

     Joab Lawrence was born circa 1748.² Joab died in 1813.²
     

     It was Joab's will proved in 1813 that proved the relationship between Benjamin, John, and Joab. Joab lived with Benjamin in later years and my have been married at one time but his family did not survive him as he named his brother Benjamin and nephew, Joab, son of John, in his will.²

     Joab Lawrence was born circa 1775 in Abbeville District, South Carolina.^1,2 He married Elizabeth ?.¹ Joab died between 1852 and 1860 in Morgan Co., Alabama.¹ He was interred in Lawrence Cove Cemetery in Morgan Co., Alabama.¹
     

     In the Census of 1850, enumerated 20 November 1850, Joab Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Somerville, Morgan Co., Alabama. He was listed at age 75, occupation as a farmer with no real estate value listed, born in South Carolina. Also enumerated in the household: Elizabeth Lawrence, Pulaski N. Lawrence, Mary Ann Lawrence, Francis E. Lawrence and James M. Lawrence.²

     Joab Lawrence was born circa 1805 in Madison Co., Georgia.^2,3 Conflicting evidence states that Joab Lawrence was born circa 1800.⁴ He married Polly ?.³ Joab Lawrence died probably before 1870.
     

     In the Census of 1850, enumerated 14 August 1850, Joab Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Madison Co., Georgia. He was listed at age45, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $1000, born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household: Polly Lawrence, Minerva Lawrence, Francina Lawrence, Thomas A. Lawrence and John M. Lawrence.³

     In the Census of 1860, enumerated 7 June 1860, Joab Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Madison Co., Georgia. He was listed at age 60, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $1000 and personal estate value of $6025, born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household: Polly Lawrence, Minerva Lawrence, Francina Lawrence, Thomas A. Lawrence and John M. Lawrence.⁴

     Joan Lawrence was born in 1478.¹ She married Thomas Lathom.¹ Joan died on 10 June 1509.¹

     Joan Lawrence married Robert Singleton.¹ Joan died in January 1501/2.¹

     Joan Lawrence married Unknown Tyndall.¹

     Joanna was baptized on 2 November 1692 in Painswick, Gloucestershire, England.¹ She married Ethell Perks on 4 July 1714 in Sevenhampton, Gloucestershire, England.¹ Joanna died in February 1755 at age 62. She was interred on 16 February 1755 in Cheltenham, England.¹

     John Lawrence married Alice ?.² John died in 1514 in England. He died without issue..³
     

     John Lawrence was the seventh and last Squire of Ashton Hall.

     In 1473 John Harrington of Lancaster and others set fire to the rectory-house at the church at Warton. Thomas Bolron, John Lawrence and others being within it, and being assulted so that their lives were in danger. Early in the beginning of the reign of Henry VIII John Lawrence sent about eighty men, armed, to the rectory, and they seized the corn and grain in the barns and took the revenues of all kinds; further, they used the church tower as a fortress, roasting their meat in the church itself, and would scarcely allow the curate to enter the building.³

     in 1505 John Lawrence, brother and heir of Sir Thomas had special license of entry.³

     John had no issue, and the estates passed to the four sisters of his father Sir James Lawrence, the fifth Squire of Ashton. The estate described as the manors of Hackinsall and Preeshall appeared to have gone to Alice, the widow of John Lawrence, and her second husband, Thomas Booth.

     Depositions were taken in 1534 as to the rights of the Lawrence family in Carnforth and other manors. Robert Pleasington knew that Bartherholme had belonged to John Lawrence, but it was not part of the manor; he did not know the king had any manor there, but only a rent of 20 marks. John Nicholson deposed that John Lawrence had set and let all the lands in Carnforth, but which were his own and which the king's witness could not say. Edmund Bank occupied a close called Highfield which was part of the manor; he had recently paid the rent to a bailiff. Thomas Escombe of Ellel did not know there was any manor at Carnforth. The witnesses generally agreed that no one but the Lawrences had had any lordship there; they had paid a rent to the king. Christopher Hadwen said Lawrence was owner of all the lands by taking to farm of the king, etc; there were only two freeholds, but 5s. was paid to the Abbey of Shap. Sir Thomas Lawrence (brother of John Lawrence) raised the king's rent, and after him, Thomas Booth who married John Lawrence's widow, raised it again.³

     John Lawrence married Marjery ?.² John died after 1432.
     

     The trustees of Edmund granted to his son John, lands in Skerton and Heysham. In 1420, the archdeacon of Richmond licensed the oratories of John Lawrence and Margery his wife at Lancaster, Poulton, and Scales.³

     John was a Member of Parliament in 1419. In 1413 and 1432 he was bailiff of Bucklow Hundred in Cheshire.

     John Lawrence was born say 1275. He married Elizabeth Holt.^2,3 John died after 1348.
     

     John Lawrence was the first Squire of Ashton and the first to use the surname Lawrence. John was a Member of Parliment in 1301 for Lancaster.⁴

     Richard, son of William the Cook, gave lands to Thomas, son of Richard de Stainall in 1315-16. This same Richard also gave land to John Lawrence and his wife Elizabeth.³ In 1323 John Lawrence held 30 acres in Skerton by a rent of 6s. 8d.³

     In 1331, John made a complaint of trespass on his fishery at Ashton. John in conjunction with Elizabeth his wife and Edmund their son held the Stapleton part of Ashton manor in 1338 for life. The family then or a little later obtained, apparently by marriage, the estate of the Gentyl and Washington families in Carleton, Scotforth, and elsewhere.³

     Also in 1331, he was holding lands in Lancaster and Lentworth from Robert de Holland.⁴

     Between 1318 and 1325 he was a juror in at least eight inquests.²

     In 1337, John Lawrence of Ashton obtained land in Stodday on Netherbaiske Brook from Robert son of Thomas son of Roger de Stodagh.³

     In 1338, John Lawrence in conjunction with Elizabeth his wife and Edmund their son held the Stableton part of Ashton for life. The family then or a little later obtained, apparently by marriage, the estate of Gentyl and Washington families in Carleton, Scotforth and elsewhere.³

     In 1346 he was a partner in a farm belonging to the Cockersand Abbey Estate⁴ and at an inquest was holding additional lands in Lancaster from the Earl.² In 1346 he was paying the Earl 10d. annually for the harrowing, reaping, etc., due from 32 acres in Skerton.³

     Also in 1346, he held a half plough-land in Amounderness Hundred by the service of two crossbows. John de Hackinsall held a plough-land and a half and the Abbot of Cockersand held half a plough-land.³

     In 1347 John gave to John the Frereson and Joan his wife (who had sons John and Edmund) a burgage in St. Mary-gate upon Caldkeld Bank³ and was master of the manor of Ashton by a yearly fee of £22.⁴ In 1348 he was holding 5 acres in Skerton and Hackensall from the Duke⁴ and was a partner with his nephew, John Lawrence of Lancaster, in the milnfield in Lancaster.²

     In 1347 John Lawrence held the Coucy moieties of Ashton and Scotforth at a rent of £22.³

     In 1348-50, William de Heaton made a claim for messuages, etc., in Lonsdale against Thomas son of Marmaduke de Thweng, John Lawrence of Ashton, William de Washington, and Robert de Haldleghes.³ John was granted in Ashton Hall for life in 1324.²

     Ashton Hall, the ancient seat of the Lawrences, is located about three miles to the south of the town of Lancaster, in northern Lancashire. It is picturesquely situated, commanding fine views of the estuary of the River Lune, and of Morecambe Bay, an extensive inlet of the Irish Sea. Ashton Hall is noted for the sylvan beauty of its spacious park, which is well diversified with hill and vale. The mansion is a large edifice, with many of the characteristics of an ancient baronial castle, having a square tower at one end, and numerous battlements, turrets, and machiocolations. Successive alterations and additions have been made at different epochs, in harmony with the medieval type of architecture. The oldest portion is probably from the fourteenth century. The interior contains a fine baronial hall.⁵

     In 1066 Ashton was one of three manors of Cliber, Machern and Gillemicheld and appears to have been accessed of two plough-lands. (The other two manors, Ellel and Scotforth, retained their connection to Ashton being held by the Lancaster family.) Afterwards, it was granted to Count Rogers of Poitori and a little later formed part of the lordship held by the Lancaster family, being held by knight's service. In the time of Henry II (1154-1189) William de Lancaster I granted half a plough-land to Gilbert de Ashton to hold by service of half a mark yearly. The second moiety wash shared or inherited by the families of Stableton and Metham, Thweng and Pedwarding, and appears to have been acquired by the Lawrence family of Lancaster.³

     In 1226, the Millfield at Ashton rendered 5s. a year to the king. in 1323 it was held by many free tenants, who in all paid 5s. to the earl. This Millfield contained 20 acres. Tenants were William and Randle le Gentyl and John and Alice Lawrence.³

     The free tenants in 1301 were Roger de Slene; another who had a messuage and 5 acres for a rent of 20d; Lawrence son of Thomas who rendered 6s. 8d. yearly; John de Ashton who held a messuage and 4 oxgangs of land and paid 6s.8d. rent; and Randle who paid 7d. In 1292 Gervase de Ashton claimed land against a Lawrence de Ashton. In a list of free tenants some 40 years later are recorded: William son of Lawrence, 2s. 6d; the same William, for Brantbreck, 1d; Alan de Ashton, 17 1/2d; John Ward, 2s. 6d; John, son of William the Clerk, 20d; Gervase del Green, 20d; Henry Alcok 5 1/2d; in all 14s. 6d.³

     Traces of the Lawrence estate in Ashton appear in inquisitions of some of the heirs, though the tenures are not always recorded. By some agreement, the manor descended through Boteler of Rawcliffe to Radcliff of Winmarleigh, and so my marriage to Gilbert Gerard woh purchase the other moiety from the Crown. Thus the whole became united in him and his descendants, the Gerards of Bromley and the Dukes of Hamilton. (Richard Skillecorne held part of it of the king in cocage in 1534. Thomas Regmaiden in 1520 held the reversion of the fourth part of the manor. John Boteler in 1534 held the manor of the king as duke in socage.) Sir Gilbert died in 1593 holding the manors of Ashton, Stodday, and Scotforth of the queen as of her crown of England in a fee farm by the hundredth part of a knight's fee and a rent of £16.11s. 4d.³

     King James I on his way from Scotland to London by Carlisle in 1617 arrived at Hornby, and thence went to Ashton Hall, where he knighted two gentlement on 11 Augus.³ In August 1648, the Duke of Hamilton stayed a night at Ashton Hall which was, in later years, to become inheritance of this family.³

     Ashton Hall was probably built by John's son Edmund. See Edmund Lawrence for additonal information..