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     Frank Lawrence married Lela Burgher.¹

     Frank Edward Lawrence was born on 25 February 1907 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 He married Vera Pierce circa 1927.⁴ Frank died on 19 June 1968 at age 61.⁵
     

     Frank E. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 3, born in Tennessee, in the household of John Edward Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 19 April 1910.²

     Frank Edward Lawrence was listed as a son at age 12, born in Tennessee, in the household of John E. Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 5 January 1920.³

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 14 April 1930, Frank Edward Lawrence was listed as head of household in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 44, occupation as a manager in a grocery, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Vera Lawrence, Frank Edward Lawrence Jr. and John R. Lawrence.⁴

     Frank Edward Lawrence Jr. was born on 19 August 1928 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Bobbie Mae Belcher, daughter of John Robert Belcher and Alice Perry, on 17 March 1951 in Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹ Frank died on 24 October 1989 at age 61. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.^2,1 He was interred on 28 October 1989 in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹
     

     Frank Edward Lawrence Jr. was listed as a son at age one year eight months, born in Tennessee, in the household of Frank Edward Lawrence in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 14 April 1930.³

     Obituary of Frank Lawrence Jr.:

     "Services for Frank Edward Lawrence Jr., 61, a Nashville native and a former executive of the Boy Scotts of America, will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery Park. Lawrence died Tuesday in Ochsner Hospital in Metairie, La. He started his professional scouting career in 1950 and had been living in Metairie, La., for several years. He was executive director of the New Orleans Boy Scout Council. Lawrence is the son of the late Frank and Vera Pierce Lawrence. Lawrence served as field executive director, director of finance and southeast executive in Nashville from 1950 until February 1966. He served in the New Orleans position until he went on long-term disability in 1984. He was a retired captain in the U. S. Naval Reserves, a member of the Metairie Rotary Club and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Belcher Lawrence; a son, Barry Steven Lawrence, Metairie; and three sisters, Barbara Dye and Evelyn Hibler, Nashville, and Patricia Sholey, Memphis. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. today at Woodlawn Funeral Home."¹

     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

     Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] was born on 9 June 1856 in Gallatin, Sumner Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Mattie Blunkall, daughter of Patrick H. Blunkall and Amanda C. Spraell, on 8 August 1878 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ Frank died on 20 June 1945 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 89.⁷ He was interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁸
     

     Frank was a chancery court officer for 22 years in Nashville, Tennessee.

     Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] was listed at age 3, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Lemuel Lawrence in Sumner Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 14 June 1860.⁹

     Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] was listed at age 14, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Lemuel Lawrence in Sumner Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 23 June 1870.¹⁰

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 9 June 1880, Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] was listed as head of household in Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 24, occupation as a farm laborer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mattie Lawrence.¹¹

     Frank J. Lawrence was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 5 June 1900, in Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 43, occupation as a hardware clerk, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mattie Lawrence, Overton L. Lawrence, Frank J. Lawrence, John E. Lawrence, Emma A. Lawrence and Edna Lawrence.²

     Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] 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 53, occupation as a shipping clerk at a telephone office, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mattie Lawrence and Edna L. Lawrence.³

     Frank 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 63, occupation as a court officer at the court house, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mattie Lawrence.⁴

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 9 April 1930, Frank Johnson Lawrence [Sr.] was listed as head of household in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 73, occupation as court officer in Chancery Court, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Mattie Blunkall.⁵

     Frank Woodward Lawrence was born circa 1879 in North Carolina.^1,2 He married Annie Scarborough.¹
     

     Frank Woodward Lawrence was listed as a son at age 1, born in North Carolina, in the household of Lewis Cowper Lawrence in Murfreesboro, Halifax Co., North Carolina, in the Census of 1880.²

     Fred B. Lawrence was born in September 1892 in Tennessee.^1,2
     

     Freddie B. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 7, born in Tennessee, in the household of Henry Lawrence in Weakley Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 6 June 1900.¹

     Fred B. Lawrence was listed as a son at age 16, occupation as a laborer on a farm, born in Tennessee, in the household of Henry M. Lawrence in Weakley Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 19 April 1910.²

     Fred C. Lawrence was born on 26 September 1893 in Mt. Nebo, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 He married Inez Oliver.¹ Fred died on 22 February 1976 at age 82. Last residence listed in the Social Security Death Index was Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.^1,2

     Frederic Lawrence was born circa 1809.¹ He married Martha H. ?.¹ Frederic died on 2 September 1845.¹

     Frederick Lawrence was born in 1746 in Bertie Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Conflicting evidence states that Frederick Lawrence was born circa 1754.³ Frederick married first Judith Fields, daughter of Phillip Walston and Charity Moore.³ Frederick married second Mary Rhodes, daughter of Joseph Kent and Rachel ?, in 1790.^4,3 Frederick died in 1823 in Bertie Co., North Carolina.⁴
     

     Abstracts of Land entries, May 14, 1778, Fredrick Lawrance enters 300 acres in Bertie Co., border: West, Horton, H. Nichols, Arshley or Arohley, and Meredith.⁵

     On 23 September 1785, State Grant No. 70 is issued to Frederick for 243 acres joining Bucklesberry, William Holden, Poplar, West, Ashly,and Humphry Nicholls.⁶

     The will of Joseph Kent dated 6 October 1787, leaves all of this possessions to his wife Rachel with the land to be given to Frederick Lawrence and his heirs after Rachel's death. He mentions no children. Could perhaps Frederick's wife be the daughter of this Joseph and perhaps she has predeceased him?^7,8

     On 20 October 1792 Richard Dillon of Winton Co., South Carolina grants power of attorney to Frederick Lawrence of Bertie Co., witness John Watson, Amos Harris.⁶

     In the 1790 Census, Frederick was listed as a head of household in Bertie Co., North Carolina. He is enumerated with 1 white male 16 or older, 2 white males under 16, 4 white females, and 3 slaves.⁹

     Frederick was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Bertie Co., North Carolina. Enumerated were:
          1 white male 16-18, ?
          1 white male > 45, Frederick.¹⁰

     Frederick I. Lawrence was born on 5 December 1821.¹ Frederick died on 19 July 1823 at age 1.¹

     French Lawrence was born circa 1855 in Kentucky.¹
     

     French Lawrence was listed as a son at age 25, born in Kentucky, in the household of William Smith Lawrence in Cordova, Grant Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 18 June 1880.¹

     French Lawrence was born circa 1855 in Kentucky.^1,2,3 He married Ammie E. Rupard, daughter of Daniel Rupard and Mary Watts.¹ French died in 1901.¹
     

     French Lawrence was listed at age 5, born in Kentucky, as a member of the household of William Howard Lawrence in Grant Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 14 June 1860.³

     French Lawrence was listed as a son at age 25, born in Kentucky, in the household of William Howard Lawrence in Cordova, Grant Co., Kentucky, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 15 June 1880.²

     Gail Joan Lawrence was born on 26 May 1938 in Detroit, Michigan.¹ Gail died in 1984 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹

     Gatsey Anne Lawrence was born in March 1842 in Nansemond Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Lewis Henry Webb in 1865.¹
     

     Gatsey Anne Lawrence was listed at age 7, born in Nansemond Co., Virginia, as a member of the household of Joseph Jack Lawrence in Nansemond Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 19 September 1850.²

     Gatsey Anne Lawrence was listed at age 18, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Joseph Jack Lawrence in Nansemond Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 5 July 1860.³

     Gatsey Anne Webb was listed as wife at age 37, born in Virginia, in the household of Lewis Henry Webb in Southampton Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 25 June 1880.⁴

     Geneva Beryl Lawrence was born on 11 November 1892 in Wayne Co., Illinois.¹ Geneva died on 15 January 1893 in Wayne Co., Illinois.¹

     George Lawrence was born say 1642 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.^1,2
     

     George received a patent for 120 acres on July 20, 1680, "at the head of his father's line to an oak on the land held by patent by John Lawrence, brother to said George, to Mr. Ison's line, to old Mr. Lawrence's line, for the tranportation of three persons." He later received another patent of 830 acres on Blackwater in Nansemond County by Coleman's corner line and White Marsh for importation of thirteen colonists. In 1704 he owned 400 acres in Nansemond County. The destruction of the Nansemond County records left no proof that George Lawrence had children. However, a possible son of George is James Lawrence.¹

     Additional information has indicated that George may also have had other sons. In 1686, George deeds deeds John Lawrence a portion of lhis 830 acres. The deed also refers to James and Henry Lawrence. In the 1704 Nansemond Quit Rent Roll listed are Jno. Lawrence 100 acres,³ Geo. Lawrence 400 acres,³ Henry Lawrence 200 acres,³ and James Lawrence 100 acres.³ This appears to indicate that George had sons John, Henry, and James, and had divided this patent of 830 acres between them. The deed from George to John Lawrence reads as follows:

     Whereas I George Lawrence of Nansemond County Planter have taken a Pattent of Eight Hundred and thirty acres of Land under ye hand of this Excellency Francis Lord Howard Baron of Effinghamd and Governor of Virginia - bearing date the 27th day of April 1686 and the Seale of the Collony; and James Lawrence, John Lawrence and Henry Lawrence have beene at ye Equall Charge in taking up the same.

     Now Know all men by these presents that I the said George Lawernce for ye consideration aforesaid do for mee my heirs & Executors and Administrators give grant Aliens and convey unto John Lawrence of Nansemond County aforesaid a Certaine parcell of the Said Land begining at the foot of the Deepe Branch and so running up this Branch to a marked white oake ans so along the line of marked trees to a pine standing upon an arme of the deep branch and so upon the said arme to the row of marked trees to ye head line of ye patent and so down ye line of the patent and frm thence to ye foot of the Branch first mentioned; with free privileges to get timber out of the Pocosson any time for ye necessary use of the plantation hee ye said John not making any wast of selling the said timber, but for his own proper use, with all other perfits, privileges, commodities and advantages to the same belonging, as fully as I have it granted to me in ye said patent, he the said John paying unto our soveraigne Lord and Lady, the King and Queen, yearly and every year hereafter to them and their heirs and successors one fourth part of the quit rents that shall be due by virtue of the said patent to have and to hold unto him the said John Lawrence, his heirs and clearly acquitted and discharged from all former gifts and grants what so ever by me heretofore made or any person from by or under me, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of November in the year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred & ninety two.⁴

His
George X Lawrence (Seal)
Mark

Signed sealed and
delivered in the presence of us

James Doughtir
James Lawrence

Acknowledged in open court held for
Nansemond County November ye 13th
1692 by John Low Attorney for George
Lawrence and is recorded in ye records
of Nansemond County

Teste
Joseph Bridger Clk Curt.

     George Lawrence was born circa 1694.¹ Conflicting evidence states that George Lawrence was born circa 1725.² He married Sarah Jordon circa 1745.^3,4,2 George died before January 1756 in Bertie Co., North Carolina.³
     

     George Lawrence and Edward Mason witness the will of Christian Norsworthy in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, on 6 November 1727. On 24 August 1739, George Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, and Mary Lawrence witnessed the will of William Reddick of Bertie County, North Carolina.

     On 9 January 1747/8, Humphrey described himself as a Planter of Bertie County and sold George Lawrence for £5/10/0 current Virginia money 120 acres "which was Willed to me by father Robert Lawrence Lying & being in Bertie County" south of Bear Swamp, "being Part of the Land my father Robert Lawrence Lived on when he Died." Witnessed: William Lawrence, Alexander How, and John Sallis.⁵

     He may have been the George Lawrence whose land adjoining that of Henry Lawrence in Nansemond County, Virginia, was processioned on 4 March 1747/8. His line adjoining Michael Lawrence was processioned on 8 February 1752/3, and with Abraham Riddick on 13 September 1755. On 10 March 1756, George Lawrence's land was processioned by Moses Darden and Joshua Gardner. On 2 February 1760, his lines adjoining James Norfleet, John Lawrence, and Paul Lawrence were processioned. The processioning on 8 March 1760, indicated that the land lay between the Blackwater and Notoway Rivers.

     Sarah may have been pregnant when George died. In the Bertie County Court records of the fourth Tuesday of September in the year 1771, a Frances Laurence, orphan of George Laurence deceased came into Court and chose Jamees Perry her guardian which is approved by the Court on giving Security in the sum of one hundred pounds procln. Money which is given by Joseph Parker and Humphry Laurence.⁶ Humphry was George's brother.

     George made a will on 16 March 1752 in Bertie Co., North Carolina. George's will:

(1) daughter Ann Lawrence, a heifer; (2) daughter Sarah Lawrence, a heifer; (3) Joshua Lawrence, son under eighteen, part of land adjoining "my brother Thomas' land, half interest in a mare; (4) George Lawrence, son under eighteen, part of the land, half-interest in a mare; (5) wife and executrix Sarah Lawrence, use of the home plantation, cattle, hogs, household goods, and the old mare; (6) brothers and executors, Thomas Lawrence and John Lawrence. Witnessed: John Yeats, Robert Lawrence, and Thomas Lawrence.⁷

     His will was probated in January 1756 in Bertie Co., North Carolina. The estate of George Lawrence was inventoried by Sarah Lawrence on 24 July 1772.^7,8