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     Richard B. Lawrence was born on 4 February 1910 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3
     

     Richard B. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 8, born in Tennessee, in the household of Richard A. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 8 January 1920.²

     Richard B. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 19, born in Tennessee, in the household of Richard A. Lawrence in Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 25 April 1930.³

     Robert Lawrence was born between 1760 and 1770.^1,2 He married Mary Daughtrey. Robert died circa 1834 in Sumner Co., Tennessee.
     

     In the January 1801 Term of the Sumner County Court Minutes Robert Atkinson entered into bond in the sum of two hundred dollars with Robert Lawrence Security on a motion ordered that administration of the estate of Charleten Atkinsen decd. be granted to said Robert Atkinson.³

     Robert Lawrence was the administrator in the inventory of the estate of Starky Daughtry on 31 January 1818.⁴ Starky Daughtry is probably the brother of Elizabeth Daughtry wife of Charles Lawrence mentioned in the will of their father, Jesse Daughtry, in Northampton County, North Carolina in 1796.

     Robert made a will on 13 September 1828. He names his wife Mary, stepson Henry H. Daughtry, Benjamin Gaines and Nancy Gaines children of Patsy Gaines wife of Thomas B. Gaines.⁵ The sale of his estate did not occur until 1834, which indicates that he possibly did not die until 1834 and, therefore, could be the Robert, executor of the will of Charles Lawrence, that purchases land from Richard Vincent for the widow and heirs of Charles Lawrence in 1833. Some of the purchasers at the sale of his estate were Mary Lawrence, Nancy Lawrence, Hardy Lawrence, and Joel H. Daughtry.

     Robert Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Sumner Co., Tennessee. Enumerated were:
          1 whte male 60-70 (Robert)
          1 white female 50-60 (Mary).²

     Robert Lawrence married Priscilla ?.¹ Robert died before 12 September 1793 in Southampton Co., Virginia.^1,2
     

     There is a conflict about which Robert is the son of Robert Lawrence IV and Anne Council. Johnston in his manuscript names this Robert who married Priscilla and whose will is recorded in Southampton Co., Virginia as the son of Robert IV and Ann. Boddie in Historical Southern Families, Vol. I, names Robert who married Sarah Eley as does the Enfield-Bryant Genealogy. The correct one is probably Robert who married Sarah Eley. I've included both until this can be sorted out.

     On 20 November 1752, Robert Lawrence of the Upper Parish of Nansemond County, sold to Hardy Lawrence of Isle of Wight County for £11 in cash 100 acres on the east side of Main Blackwater formerly divised by John Lawrence to his daughter who was the mother of Samuel Whitfield who sold it to Robert Lawrence, "now Deceast", on 15 February 1728, a former patent to John Lawrence on 5 June 1678, witnessed by Charles Darden, Joshua Councill, and William Lawrence.

     On 21 October 1751, Robert Lawrence and Thomas Pinner of District No. 4, of Nansemond County processioned the land from Patterson's Neck, up Indian Creek, to the County Line, and along the line to Everett's Creek. On 7 March 1752/3, his owned land was processioned by himself and Pinner in the presence of John Lawrence, Samuel Lawrence, and others. On 13 September 1755, Robert Lawrence and John Woodrop were named Processioners in the Upper Parish, and they reported their work in the following March. On 8 March 1760, his land was processioned in the presence of Robert Carr and John Everett, Joseph Curl was a neighbor.

     On 25 October 1763, the line between Robert Lawrence and Aaron Almand was processioned. On 10 March 1768, Robert's line with John Lawrence was processioned. On 23 December 1771, Robert and Moses Eley were appointed Processioners in the 4th District. On 18 July 1772, they were still Processioners, and in the same year Robert Lawrence's land was processioned by Etheldred Warren and William Harte in the presence of John Everett and Robert Carr. In February 1776, the line between Robert Lawrence, John Lawrence, and Aaron Almand was processioned by James Lawrence and Joseph Britt, and Robert Lawrence witnessed the processioning of his own and Robert Carr's land by John Hart, Sr., and John Everitt.

     On 27 March 1752, Robert Lawrence and Joseph Driver witnessed the will of John Frizzell of Isle of Wight County. On 4 May 1758, Robert, George Whitfield, Joseph Copeland, and James Channell appraised the estate of John Penny.

     Robert made a will on 29 December 1791 in Southampton Co., Virginia. Robert's will:

(1) wife Priscilla, use of half the land, orchard, one room in dwelling, one room of kitchen, half of the other houses formerly in Nansemond County but now in Southampton County, 3 slaves; gift of slave, 2 feather beds and furnishings, square table, safe, 2 work horses, chest, one-fourth of cattle and sheep, one-third of hogs and corn; (2) son and executor Josiah, 3 slaves, household furniture and stock in his possession, one-sixth of £100; (3) Jesse, ditto; (4) son and executor Jacob, land in Southampton County adjoining Nicholas Maget, half the former Nansemond land, 7 slaves (including those for mother's use), rest of stock, and 8 cattle; (5) daughter Sarah Williams, negroes, etc., in the possession of Isaac Williams and one-sixth on £100; (6) daughter Mary Foreman, negroes, etc., in the possession of John Foreman, and one-sixth of £100; (7) son-in-law Benjamin Ellis, 2 negroes, etc., in his possession and one-sixth of £100 to his wife; (8) daughter Priscilla Allen, 3 slaves, 8 cattle, etc., in the possession of Richard Allen, and one-sixth of £100. Witnessed: Samuel Maget, John Bishop, Nathaniel Land, and Lawrence Williams.¹

     His will was probated on 12 September 1793.

     Robert Lawrence was born before 1774.^1,2

     Robert Lawrence was born circa 1794 in North Carolina.^1,2 He married Lydia Tatum on 30 July 1834 in Wilson Co., Tennessee.^3,4 Robert probably died before 1870. I have been unable to locate either Robert or his wife Lydia on the 1870 U. S. Census..
     

     When, in 1849, Robert Lawrence, the Kirkpatricks, and the Johnsons sold their portion of the land purchased as an inheritance from Charles Lawrence to his children, to Lemuel Lawrence the transaction was attested to in Wilson County Court. In the 1850 U. S. Census, Robert Lawrence, with wife Lydia and family, Joseph Johnson with wife Mary Ann and family, and Emaline Kirkpatrick and children appear in Wilson Co. This Robert Lawrence in all likelyhood is the brother of Lemuel. Additionally, the bondsman for the marriage of Robert and Lydia in 1834 was Anderson Kirkpatrick, husband of Emmaliza (Emaline) Moss, daughter of Amah Lawrence and John Moss.

     On 17 September 1834, William Wilkerson and his wife Margaret, Alfred Kirkpatrick, Littleberry Wright and his wife Elizabeth, Jesse Crocker and his wife Jane, the heirs of Alexander Kirkpatrick deceased deeded to Robert Lawrence 53 acres on the south side of the Cumberland River.⁵ On 5 March 1836 Alford Bay deeded to Robert Lawrence, one sixth part of a tract of land that belonged to David Kirkpatrick deceased.⁵ On 8 December 1836, John D. Kirkpatrick of Sumner County Tennessee deeded to Robert Lawrence a tract of land on Barton's Creek, it being the one sixth part of a tract of land that David Kirkpatrick died seized and possessed.⁵

     It is possible that Robert was previously married before he married Lydia. On the 1840 U. S. Census for Wilson County he is shown with 2 white males 15-20 (born 1820-25) and 1 white female 10-15 (born 1825-30) which are unidentified and if his children would have been born prior to his marriage to Lydia.

     Robert Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Wilson Co., Tennessee. Enumerated were:
          2 white males under 5 (James F. and Leander)
          1 white male 5-10 (William)
          2 white males 15-20 (unknowns)
          1 white male 40-50 (Robert)
          1 white female 10-15 (unknown)
          1 white female 40-50 (Lydia?, age range looks wrong).⁶

     In the Census of 1850, enumerated 9 September 1850, Robert Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Wilson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 56, occupation as a farmer with property value of $1300, born in North Carolina.. Also enumerated in the household: Lydia Lawrence, William Lawrence, Leander Lawrence, James F. Lawrence, Mary E. Lawrence, Robert C. Lawrence, Joseph M. Lawrence, Henry S. Lawrence and Faithy Ann Lawrence.¹

     In the Census of 1860, enumerated 5 July 1860, Robert Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Wilson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 66, occupation as a farmer with real estate value of $3750 and personal property value of $10,015, born in North Carolina.. Also enumerated in the household: Lydia Lawrence, William Lawrence, Leander Lawrence, James F. Lawrence, Robert C. Lawrence, Joseph M. Lawrence, Henry S. Lawrence, Faithy Ann Lawrence and Dabner J. Lawrence.²

     Robert Lawrence was born on 17 August 1793.¹ He married Elizabeth G. Allen, daughter of William Allen and Mary Houghton, on 15 December 1814.¹ Robert died on 29 October 1866 in Nansemond Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹ He was interred in St. John's Church Cemetery in Chuckatuck, Nansemond Co., Virginia.²
     

     Robert met his future wife, Elizabeth Allen, while in Norfolk serving in the War of 1812. Her home was in Warwick County.

     Robert Lawrence was born on 18 August 1826.¹ Robert died of a stroke on 9 July 1872 at age 45.² He was interred in St. John's Church Cemetery in Chuckatuck, Nansemond Co., Virginia.³
     

     Robert went west in about 1848, presumably during the gold rush. He later returned home and died of a stroke while fishing off Cotton Plains. He never married.

     Robert Lawrence married Emma Norwood.¹

     Robert Lawrence was born circa 1460.¹ He married Unknown Stanley, daughter of Thomas Stanley II and Eleanor de Neville.^2,1 Robert died without issue in 1511 in England.²
     

     Robert was also known as [Sir] Robert Lawrence.

     It is reported that Robert married one of the daughters of Thomas Stanley but which one is not known.

     Robert C. Lawrence was born in December 1843 in Tennessee.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Mary Elizabeth ? circa 1864.^1,5 Robert C. Lawrence died probably before 1930.
     

     Based on analysis of census records it is believed that this Robert C. Lawrence on the 1880 U. S. Census is the son of Robert Lawrence and Lydia Tatum of Wilson County, Tennessee.

     Robert C. Lawrence was listed at age 7, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Robert Lawrence in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 9 September 1850.²

     Robert C. 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 1860, enumerated 5 July 1860.³

     In the Census of 1870, enumerated 2 July 1870, R. C. Lawrence was listed as a head of household in Wilson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 26, occupation as a farmer with no real estate value listed and pesonal estate value of $400, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Bettie Lawrence, Laura L. Lawrence and Willie Lawrence.⁴

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 2 June 1880, Robert C. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Wilson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 36, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mary E. Lawrence, Laura L. Lawrence and William L. Lawrence.¹

     Robert C. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 5 June 1900, in Wilson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 56, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mary E. Lawrence.⁵

     Robert C. Lawrence was listed as father-in-law at age 65, born in Tennessee, in the household of James W. Davis in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 2 May 1910.⁶

     Robert C. Lawrence was listed as father-in-law at age 76, born in Tennessee, in the household of James W. Davis in Wilson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 28 January 1920.⁷

     Robert E. Lawrence was born on 2 December 1897 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Lucy Mae Barham, daughter of Unknown Barham and S. Allice ?.¹ Robert died on 16 January 1977 at age 79. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Paris, Henry Co., Tennessee.^1,6
     

     Robert E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 2, born in Tennessee, in the household of John F. Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 4 June 1900.²

     Robert E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 12, occupation as a helper on farm, born in Tennessee, in the household of John Franklin Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 19 April 1910.³

     Robert E. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 10 February 1920, in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 22, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lucy Lawrence, Jewell B. Lawrence, James Howard Lawrence and Jessie F. Lawrence.⁴

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 12 April 1930, Robert E. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Henry Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 32, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lucy Mae Lawrence, Jewell B. Lawrence, James H. Lawrence, Jessie F. Lawrence, Alice W. Lawrence, Robert Lee Lawrence and S. Allice Barham.⁵

     Robert Elson Lawrence was born on 9 October 1896 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Effie ? circa 1911.^3,4 Robert died in August 1966 at age 69. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Smithville, DeKalb Co., Tennessee.⁵
     

     Elson Lawrence was listed as a son at age 3, born in Tennessee, in the household of Lee J. Lawrence in DeKalb Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 2 June 1900.¹

     Robert E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 13, born in Tennessee, in the household of Leander J. Lawrence in DeKalb Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 25 April 1910.²

     Robert E. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 16 January 1920, in DeKalb Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 24, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Effie Lawrence, Ruby L. Lawrence, T. B. Lawrence and Herbert E. Lawrence.³

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 8 April 1930, Elsin Lawrence was listed as head of household in DeKalb Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 35, occupation as a operator for the telephone company, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Effie Lawrence, Ruby L. Lawrence, T. B. Lawrence, Herbert E. Lawrence and James R. Lawrence.⁴

     Robert Lee Lawrence was born on 15 April 1922 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 Robert died at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital on 15 August 1995 at age 73. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Paris, Henry Co., Tennessee.^1,3
     

     Robert Lee Lawrence was listed as a son at age 7, born in Tennessee, in the household of Robert E. Lawrence in Henry Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 12 April 1930.²

     Robert W. Lawrence was born on 6 April 1854 in Gallatin, Sumner Co., Tennessee.¹ He married Alice Rhea Murphy on 26 December 1878 in Gallatin, Sumner Co., Tennessee.² Robert died of "hardening of the brain" caused by printing ink fumes on 19 February 1892 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, at age 37.^1,3 He was interred on 22 February 1892 in Green Lawn Cemetery in Franklin, Simpson Co., Kentucky.⁴
     

     Robert W. and his brother Henry Smith were twins. He worked as a printer in Kentucky.^5,3

     Robert W. Lawrence was listed at age 6, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Lemuel Lawrence in Sumner Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 14 June 1860.⁶

     Robert W. Lawrence was listed at age 16, born in Tennessee, occupation as a farm laborer, as a member of the household of Lemuel Lawrence in Sumner Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 23 June 1870.⁷

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 1 June 1880, Robert W. Lawrence was listed as head of household in Franklin, Simpson Co., Kentucky. He was listed at age 25, occupation as a printer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Alice Rhea Lawrence and Claude Perry Lawrence.⁸

     Robert Lawrence [III] was born circa 1662 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.¹ He married his cousin Sarah Exum say 1701 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.²
     

     On 28 September 1719, Robert and Sarah Lawrence, Barnaby and Mary Mackinne, Elizabeth Exum, William and Jane Outland, William and Mourning Scott, Christian Norsworthy, and Catherine Scott, heirs of their brother Richard Exum of Nansemond County, deceased, sold to George Norsworthy of Isle of Wight County, 200 acres at the head of Indian Creek on Western Branch in Nansemond County adjoining Mr. Jeremiah Exum and Henry Gay, witnessed by John Dunkley and John Watts.³

     Robert Lawrence [IV] was born say 1702 in Nansemond Co., Virginia.¹ He married Anne Council, daughter of Hardy Council and Susannah Fulgham, say 1723.^2,3 Robert died before 28 January 1744/45 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.^2,4
     

     Robert owned land adjoining that bequeathed in the will of John Barnes on 27 March 1736.⁴

     Robert made a will on 1 November 1743 in Newport Parish, Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. Robert's will:

(1) son Hardy, half of home plantation, horse, bridle, saddle, gun, sword, 2 sows with pigs, and a set of iron wedges; (2) son Robert, half the home planation, mare, cow and calf; (3) son George, £6 when he comes of age, cow and calf, 2 leather chairs, and black walnut table; (4) son Charles, £ when he comes of age, 4 leather chairs, and a small cedar table; (5) daughter Sarah, feather bed, bolster, sheet, blanket, bedstead, 2 pewter dishes, and 6 pewter spoons; (6) daughter Priscilla, feather bed, 2 pewter basis, 6 pewter spoons, iron pot; (7) wife and executrix Ann, rest of the estate, the use of half the plantation in her lifetime; (8) brother John Lawrence to look after George's estate; (9) Charles Lawrence left in the care of his grandfather Hardy Council. Witnesses, William Lawrence, John Lawrence, and Hardy Councill.²

     His will was probated on 28 January 1744/45.