William Edward Tyree and Mary Lou Lawrence
Husband William Edward Tyree
AKA: Shortie Born: Sep 23, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 20, 1962 - Districk Home, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VAMarriage: Jul 9, 1937 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Lou Lawrence
Born: Oct 22, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 13, 1989 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Lawrence (1874-1940) Mother: Minnie Elnor Mason (1880-1960)
Other Spouse: Thomas Calvin Amos (1914-1975) - Jul 2, 1964 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lou Lawrence):
He 34, she 21. 1st marr. Born Henry Co., Va. He did hwy. work. S/o John William Tyree & Armine Doyle; D/o Benjamin Franklin Lawrence & Minnie E. Mason. Marr. Jul. 9, 1937, Axton, Henry Co., Va., by A.B. Allen, Min.; Div. Oct. 15, 1956, Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Calvin Amos):
He 49, she 47. Both wid. He born Stokes Co., NC; she Henry Co., Va. He worked for Pulaski Furn. Co.; she for Sale Knit. Co. S/o James Calvin Amos & Mary Ellen Martin; D/o Benjamin Franklin Lawrence & Minnie Elnor Mason. Marr. Jul. 2, 1964, Patrick Co., Va., by L. Minter, Min.
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John Henry Respess, Jr. and Mary Sue Lawrence
Husband John Henry Respess, Jr.
Born: Apr 4, 1921 - Beaufort Co., NC Died: Aug 3, 1971 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: Aug 5, 1971 - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NCMarriage: Mar 18, 1938
Wife Mary Sue Lawrence
Born: Aug 5, 1922 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 7, 2014 Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Other Spouse: Richard Swindell Craig (1928-2021) - Dec 21, 1974 - Beaufort Co., NC
Children
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James Edward Minter and Mattie Jane Lawrence
Husband James Edward Minter
AKA: Munk Born: Jan 25, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 10, 1997 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Silas Minter (1885-1921) Mother: Dink J. Allen (1894-1959)
Marriage: Nov 1, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Wife Mattie Jane Lawrence
AKA: Janie Born: Oct 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 2000 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Lawrence (1874-1940) Mother: Minnie Elnor Mason (1880-1960)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Jane Lawrence):
He 34, she 33. 1st marr., born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furn. fact.; she in a knitting mill. S/o James Silas Minter & Dink Allen; D/o Benjamin Franklin Lawrence & Minnie Ellna Mason. Marr. Nov. 1, 1952, Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Howard Mitchell Marshall and Minnie Nora Lawrence
Husband Howard Mitchell Marshall
Born: - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 4, 1908 - NC
Wife Minnie Nora Lawrence
Born: Sep 1894 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: James Nicholas Lawrence (1856-1925) Mother: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)
Children
1 F Lucy Bell Mitchell
Born: Mar 23, 1920 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
2 M Thomas Rayford Marshall
Born: Aug 26, 1922 - Westfield, Surry Co., NC Died: Nov 29, 1984 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: Dec 2, 1984 - Graham Mem. Pk., Graham, NCSpouse: Louise Alma McCann (1921-1987) Marr: Nov 30, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Frances Corinne Williamson (1922-1984) Marr: Bef May 2, 1950 - NC
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John Ira Woodall and Missouri F. Lawrence
Husband John Ira Woodall
Born: Died: Bef Jul 2, 1860 Buried:Marriage: Jun 15, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Missouri F. Lawrence
Born: Mar 17, 1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862) Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)
Other Spouse: George Washington Motley (1817- ) - Abt Sep 19, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Sally G. Woodall
Born: Dec 1851 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Riddle Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VASpouse: John William Riddle (1846-1909) Marr: Jan 18, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Samuel Woodall
Born: 1853 - VA Died: Buried:
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George Washington Motley and Missouri F. Lawrence
Husband George Washington Motley
Born: 1817 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Motley ( - ) Mother: Giddy Jones ( - )
Marriage: Abt Sep 19, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Missouri F. Lawrence
Born: Mar 17, 1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862) Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)
Other Spouse: John Ira Woodall ( -Bef 1860) - Jun 15, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Henry Clay Motley
Born: Jul 13, 1866 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 29, 1907 - VA Buried:Spouse: Mary Eliza Fuller (1865-1946) Marr: Mar 14, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA
2 F Julia Ann Virginia Motley
Born: Dec 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Meredith Terry (1858- ) Marr: Dec 1, 1886 - Oregonville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Benjamin Franklin Motley
Born: Mar 4, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 1953 - Madison Heights, VA Buried: May 30, 1953 - Presbyterian Cem., Lynchburg (city), VASpouse: Ola Estelle Brandon (1888-1966) Marr: Oct 17, 1909 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Joseph David Thornton and Myrtle Lawrence
Husband Joseph David Thornton
Born: Oct 7, 1918 - Museville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 2015 - Takoma Park, MD Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Charles Peyton Thornton (1878-1929) Mother: Rosa Belle Jefferson (1876-1945)
Marriage: Jun 9, 1949 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Lawrence
Born: Oct 6, 1918 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 5, 2011 - MD Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: John Lawrence (1896-1974) Mother: Annie May Adkins (1898-1922)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Lawrence):
Both single. He a apprentice electrician. Marr. by E.M. Vaughan, Min.
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James Rudolph Thompson and Myrtle Juanita Lawrence
Husband James Rudolph Thompson
Born: Sep 17, 1929 - Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 20, 2007 - Longwood, Oklahoosa Co., FL Buried: - New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, New Hope, Surry Co., NCMarriage: 1952
Wife Myrtle Juanita Lawrence
Born: Dec 11, 1932 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 9, 2025 - Altamonte Springs, Seminole Co., FL Buried: Jan 25, 2025 - New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, New Hope, Surry Co., NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence III (1888-1976) Mother: Etta Mae Smith (1896-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Juanita Lawrence):
Nelson Lee Odell and Naomi Lawrence
Husband Nelson Lee Odell
Born: Aug 20, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 28, 1971 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Jan 30, 1971 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Pryor Wilson O'Dell (1890-1944) Mother: Alberta Cornelia Odell (1889-1923)
Marriage: Abt 1939
Wife Naomi Lawrence
Born: Sep 30, 1920 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 1, 2002 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Feb 4, 2002 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Thomas Jefferson Lawrence (1881-1939) Mother: Ella Viola Lewis (1897-1945)
Children
1 F Sandra D. Odell
Born: Died: Buried:
2 M Rodney Keith Odell, Sr.
Born: Sep 7, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 28, 2022 - Piney Grove Nur. & Rehab. Ctr., Kernersville, NC Buried: Jun 5, 2022 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Susan Annette Ford (Cir 1943- )
3 M Nelson Edward Odell
Born: Nov 9, 1942 Died: Oct 8, 1996 Buried:
4 M Powell Lee Odell
Born: May 15, 1945 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 11, 2000 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Jan 14, 2000 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Robin Denise Woods (1955-2017)
5 M Paul Wayne Odell, Sr.
Born: Apr 8, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 19, 2023 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried:
6 M Clyde Swanson Odell
AKA: Toot Born: May 7, 1950 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 17, 2006 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 20, 2006 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
7 M Jerry Clinton Odell
Born: Feb 2, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 16, 1992 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
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Nathaniel Hilton Lawrence, Sr. and Edna Mae Powell
Husband Nathaniel Hilton Lawrence, Sr.
Born: Sep 4, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 28, 2001 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Oct 1, 2001 - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: James Lawrence (1898-1954) Mother: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970)
Marriage: Feb 25, 1949 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Edna Mae Powell
Born: May 31, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 5, 2015 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Jul 8, 2015 - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Ira David Powell (1901-1989) Mother: Sue N. Hastings (1901-1955)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edna Mae Powell):
Both single. He a bus driver. Marr. by J.B. Easley, Min.
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Christopher Columbus Snow and Odell Dixie Lawrence
Husband Christopher Columbus Snow
Born: Sep 25, 1907 - Good Springs, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 2, 1929 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
Wife Odell Dixie Lawrence
Born: Dec 20, 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 1990 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Children
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Timothy Wayne Hodges and Patsy Ann Lawrence
Husband Timothy Wayne Hodges
Born: Sep 15, 1968 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 14, 1984 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Patsy Ann Lawrence
Born: Jan 11, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 2010 Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Robert Randolph Lawrence (1936-2020) Mother: Annie Mae Overton (1946-2007)
Other Spouse: Randall Leon Hodges (1968- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Patsy Ann Lawrence):
Both single. Marr. by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.
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Paul Jones Lawrence and Maude Ella Smith
Husband Paul Jones Lawrence
Born: Aug 15, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 8, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963) Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)
Marriage: Sep 18, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Maude Ella Smith
Born: Feb 18, 1938 - Lee Co, VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Maude Ella Smith):
Both single. He worked for Prillaman & Pace Heating & Plumbing & she did textile work for DuPont. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
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Wayne Eugene Upchurch and Peggy Louise Lawrence
Husband Wayne Eugene Upchurch
Born: Apr 20, 1937 - Carroll, Duplin Co., North Carolina, USA Died: May 26, 2007 - Lamsburg, Carroll Co., VA Buried: - Edwards-Upchurch Cem., Lamsburg, VAMarriage: Sep 19, 1957 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Wife Peggy Louise Lawrence
Born: Sep 7, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 2020 Buried: - Edwards-Upchurch Cem., Lamsburg, VA
Father: Rev., Robert Talmage Lawrence (1917-2007) Mother: Doris Geneva Martin (1920-1956)
Other Spouse: Woodrow Wilson Butler (1944-2017) - May 13, 2017 - Paris, Edgar Co., IL
Children
Notes: Marriage (Peggy Louise Lawrence):
He 20, she 18. S/o Dennis & Maggie Upchurch; D/o R.T. & Doris Lawrence. Marr. by R. Wilcox, Min.
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Carl Spencer Marshall and Percy Conway Lawrence
Husband Carl Spencer Marshall
Born: Mar 8, 1904 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: Mar 3, 1988 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCMarriage: Jul 4, 1927 - Galax, Grayson Co., VA
Wife Percy Conway Lawrence
Born: Sep 21, 1906 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Apr 26, 2003 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried:
Father: James Reed Lawrence (1876-1963) Mother: Ella K. Hutchins (1873-1941)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Percy Conway Lawrence):
At the time of their marriage Galax wasn't a city, but part of both Grayson and Carroll counties; their marriage record transcription says Galax, Grayson Co., Va.
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Peyton V. Wyatt and Pheriba Lawrence
Husband Peyton V. Wyatt
Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef 1866 Buried: - Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA
Father: John Posey Wyatt (1785-1856) Mother: Agatha Agnes Richardson (1799-1878)
Marriage: Sep 19, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Pheriba Lawrence
Born: 1840-1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aft Aug 3, 1870 Buried: - Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA
Father: Arthur Fuller Lawrence (1800-Aft 1870) Mother: Mary Pearson ( -Bef 1850)
Children
1 F Mary Ellen Wyatt
Born: Aug 1859 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Sally W. Wyatt
Born: 1860 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Pheriba Lawrence):
George Henry Leonard and Rainey Faith Lawrence
Husband George Henry Leonard
Born: Jan 22, 1894 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Feb 19, 1977 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Mitchells Grove UMC Cem., High Point, NCMarriage: Jan 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Rainey Faith Lawrence
Born: Apr 15, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1930 - Jamestown, NC Buried: Mar 8, 1930 - Mitchells Grove UMC Cem., High Point, NC
Father: Henry N. Lawrence (1862- ) Mother: Elizabeth Jane Woodall (1861-1928)
Children
1 F Bettie Elizabeth Leonard
Born: 1919 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Colvin Ledwell Leonard (1912- ) Marr: Jan 5, 1937 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC
2 M Robert Leonard
Born: 1920 - NC Died: Buried:
3 M Charlie Leonard
Born: 1924 - NC Died: Buried:
4 F Berta Leonard
Born: Feb 20, 1926 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Buried:
5 F Ruby Maxine Leonard
Born: Apr 21, 1928 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Died: Nov 2, 1928 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Rainey Faith Lawrence):
Randolph Wright Lawrence and Ada Irene Mason
Husband Randolph Wright Lawrence
Born: Aug 19, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1989 Buried:
Father: John Kemiel Lawrence (1864- ) Mother: Rosa Belle Mason (1875-1938)
Marriage: Apr 3, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ada Irene Mason
Born: Dec 14, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 1986 - Eldercare of Franklin Co., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Brown Family Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: James William Mason (1855-Bef 1940) Mother: Lucy Serena Elizabeth Brown (1868- )
Children
1 M Wilbur Edison Lawrence
Born: Dec 23, 1928 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Jan 8, 1929 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: Jan 9, 1929 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ada Irene Mason):
He 20, she 19. S/o J.H. & Rosa Lawrence; D/o J.W. & Lucy Mason. Married in a civil ceremony. The orig. death cert. of their infant son Wilbur states that both parents were born Franklin Co., Va.
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Charles Henry Price and Raney Eleanor Lawrence
Husband Charles Henry Price
Born: May 18, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 5, 1937 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Bousman-Greenbriar Pk., Grassy Creek, VA
Father: Hardin W. Price (1826-1894) Mother: Sarah A. Joyce (1835-1915)
Marriage: May 7, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Raney Eleanor Lawrence
AKA: Ellen Lawrence Born: Feb 17, 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 1900 Buried:
Father: John R. Lawrence (1840-1900) Mother: Lucy M. Gilbert (1841- )
Children
1 F Sallie May Price
Born: Feb 24, 1891 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 13, 1961 - Virginia (prob.) Buried: - Beulah Bapt. Ch. Cem., Kents Store, VASpouse: Nathaniel Pruden Martin (1882-1950) Marr: Dec 31, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
2 M John H. Price
Born: Jan 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Fay Price
Born: Feb 24, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 6, 1954 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jul 7, 1954 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Marion Matthews (1892-1938) Marr: Feb 8, 1918 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Joseph Judson Mills (1907-1964) Marr: Nov 26, 1939 - Halifax Co., VA
4 F Lucy R. Price
Born: Jun 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Raney Eleanor Lawrence):
He 28 & she 17. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o H. & S. Price, and D/o J.R. & L. Lawrence.
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James O. Swanson and Raney Elizabeth Lawrence
Husband James O. Swanson
AKA: Jim Born: Aug 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Bef Jan 10, 1920 Buried:
Father: Samuel A. Swanson (1809- ) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Witcher (1814- )
Marriage: Oct 21, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Raney Elizabeth Lawrence
Born: Aug 31, 1856 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1876 Buried:
Father: Meredith Carroll Lawrence (1830-1900) Mother: Clarissa Ann Elizabeth Fuller (1830-1924)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Raney Elizabeth Lawrence):
Richard Wilson Lawrence and Dianne Belcher
Husband Richard Wilson Lawrence
Born: Jul 26, 1940 - VA Died: Nov 16, 2017 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Lawrence-Eanes Cem., Sago, VA
Father: James Legwin Lawrence (1910-1964) Mother: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997)
Marriage: Apr 5, 1962 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Dianne Belcher
Born: May 27, 1945 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dianne Belcher):
Robert Edward Lawrence and Addie Lolene Reynolds
Husband Robert Edward Lawrence
Born: Feb 10, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 2009 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Dec 17, 2009 - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: John Lawrence (1896-1974) Mother: Annie May Adkins (1898-1922)
Marriage: Nov 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Addie Lolene Reynolds
Born: Oct 10, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 16, 2006 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Lonnie Wise Reynolds (1884-1958) Mother: Sallie Clyde Amos (1893- )
Children
1 F Loretta Jean Lawrence
Born: Nov 3, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 2015 - Gretna Health & Rehab Ctr., Gretna, VA Buried: Aug 7, 2015 - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
Notes: Marriage (Addie Lolene Reynolds):
Robert Franklin Lawrence and Rhoda Salena Simpson
Husband Robert Franklin Lawrence
Born: May 21, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 14, 1961 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Father: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913) Mother: Matilda Jane Christian (1848-1936)
Marriage: Mar 8, 1894 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
Wife Rhoda Salena Simpson
Born: Oct 28, 1873 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Aug 15, 1961 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Father: Willima Lacy Simpson (1833- ) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Hutchens (1842- )
Children
1 M John William Lawrence
Born: Feb 15, 1897 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: 1974 - NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Jennie Lee Kidd (1910-1956) Marr: Mar 16, 1929 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
2 M Herbert Benton Lawrence
Born: Feb 20, 1899 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: May 9, 1981 - Northern Hosp. of Surry Co., Mount Airy, NC Buried: May 12, 1981 - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Elsie Virginia Emerson (1910-1990) Marr: Nov 25, 1928 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
3 M Robert Jay Lawrence
Born: Aug 20, 1904 - NC Died: Feb 1, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Hallie V. Norman (1911-2000) Marr: Abt 1929
4 M George Lee Lawrence
Born: May 19, 1907 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 27, 1982 - NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Lillian Holder (1912-2006) Marr: Abt 1929
5 M Edward Fox Lawrence
Born: Mar 22, 1910 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 1978 - NC Buried: Oct 24, 1978 - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Edith Mae Smith ( - ) Marr: Mar 31, 1934 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
6 F Roberta Faye Lawrence
Born: Nov 14, 1911 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1981 - Surry County Nursing Center, Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Feb 8, 1981 - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Lonnie Omar Jackson (1909-1969) Marr: Mar 6, 1935 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
7 M Wiley Sheldon Lawrence
Born: Dec 26, 1913 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 20, 1984 Buried: - Mt. Carmel Presby. Ch. Cem., Steeles Tavern, VASpouse: Blanche Elizabeth Harris (1906-1994) Marr: Bet Apr 12, 1940 and Apr 22, 1950
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Robert Jay Lawrence and Hallie V. Norman
Husband Robert Jay Lawrence
Born: Aug 20, 1904 - NC Died: Feb 1, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: Robert Franklin Lawrence (1875-1961) Mother: Rhoda Salena Simpson (1873-1961)
Marriage: Abt 1929
Wife Hallie V. Norman
Born: Oct 24, 1911 - NC Died: Mar 22, 2000 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Children
1 F Mary F. Lawrence
Born: Aug 24, 1935 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 28, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
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Robert Michael Lawrence and Robin Dee Agee
Husband Robert Michael Lawrence
AKA: Mike Born: Jul 26, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 8, 2019 Buried: - Cremated
Father: Robert Darling Lawrence (1926-1997) Mother: Olive Lucille Clement (1924-2000)
Marriage: Jul 1, 1977 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Robin Dee Agee
Born: Jun 18, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Robin Dee Agee):
He 21, she 18. Both single, and born Va. S/o Robert Darling Lawrence & Olive Lucille Clement; D/o Thomas Marvin Agee & Ruth Janet Crisley. Marr. Jul. 1, 1977, Henry Co., Va., by E.J. Barbour, Jr., Min.
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Robert Randolph Lawrence and Annie Mae Overton
Husband Robert Randolph Lawrence
Born: Oct 20, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 2020 - Centra Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: James Lawrence (1898-1954) Mother: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970)
Marriage: Jun 27, 1964 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Mae Overton
Born: Sep 4, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 2007 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Robert Herman Overton (1918-2000) Mother: Doris Mildred Pruitt (1920-1990)
Children
1 F Patsy Ann Lawrence
Born: Jan 11, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 2010 Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VASpouse: Randall Leon Hodges (1968- )
Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Overton):
Both single. He worked for Klopman Mills. Marr. by J.H. Oakes, Min.
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Rev., Robert Talmage Lawrence and Doris Geneva Martin
Husband Rev., Robert Talmage Lawrence
Born: Mar 27, 1917 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965) Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)
Marriage: Nov 24, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Doris Geneva Martin
Born: Nov 30, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 9, 1956 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
Children
1 F Peggy Louise Lawrence
Born: Sep 7, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 2020 Buried: - Edwards-Upchurch Cem., Lamsburg, VASpouse: Wayne Eugene Upchurch (1937-2007) Marr: Sep 19, 1957 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NCSpouse: Woodrow Wilson Butler (1944-2017) Marr: May 13, 2017 - Paris, Edgar Co., IL
2 M George Michael Lawrence
Born: Oct 12, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 21, 2025 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jul 24, 2025 - Martin Family Cem., Stoneville, NCSpouse: Carol June Turner (1957-2023) Marr: Feb 21, 1981 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Doris Geneva Martin):
He 21, she 17. 1st marr. He born Franklin Co., Va.; she Rockingham Co., NC. He did textile work. S/o George Calvin Lawrence & Nannie Lucy Davis; D/o Bud David Martin & Emma Jane Smith. Marr. Nov. 24, 1938, Martinsville, Va., by T.P. Elliott, Min.
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Robert Young Lawrence and Thelma Rachel Roberson
Husband Robert Young Lawrence
Born: Apr 2, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 2019 Buried: Mar 14, 2019 - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967) Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)
Marriage: Jul 25, 1951 - Richmond, VA
Wife Thelma Rachel Roberson
Born: Dec 23, 1933 - Henderson, Vance Co., NC Died: Sep 16, 2014 Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Thelma Rachel Roberson):
2d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by D.L. Potts, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. They 1st marr, Jul. 25 1951, Richmond, Va., div. (date unknown), and remarried each other Jun. 18, 1972, Nottoway Co., Va., and div. again Mar. 2, 1976. Neither remarried someone else after their 1st div.
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Robert Young Lawrence and Marie Ellen Wright
Husband Robert Young Lawrence
Born: Apr 2, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 2019 Buried: Mar 14, 2019 - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967) Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)
Marriage: Dec 4, 1976 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Marie Ellen Wright
Born: Feb 1, 1944 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Humphrey Gornto Wade - Sep 3, 1966 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Marie Ellen Wright):
His 3d marr., her 2d; he prev. div., she a wid. Marr. by D.L. Potts, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Humphrey Gornto Wade):
Both single. He an appliance salesman & she a nurse. Marr. by E.W. Callaway, Min.
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John James Wallace and Rosa Bell Lawrence
Husband John James Wallace
Born: Apr 2, 1869 - VA Died: Mar 29, 1945 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Dec 19, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Rosa Bell Lawrence
Born: Jan 11, 1879 - VA Died: May 17, 1937 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Peter Franklin Lawrence (1847- ) Mother: Mary Jane Fuller (1844- )
Children
1 M Willie Russell Wallace
Born: Feb 16, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 6, 1963 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Flora Angeline Stowe (1897-1972) Marr: Abt 1915-1916
2 M George Washington Wallace
Born: Jun 28, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1978 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Katie Bell Blanks (1902-1986) Marr: Jan 27, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Grace L. Wallace
Born: 1902 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Ethel Belle Wallace
Born: Aug 13, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 12, 2011 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA Buried: Aug 15, 2011 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Charlie Carroll Adkins, Sr. (1901-1939) Marr: Dec 20, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Lewis Thomas Mator (1894-1967) Marr: Aft Dec 25, 1939
5 M John James Wallace, Jr.
Born: 1915 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Linwood Lawrence Wallace
Born: Feb 2, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 25, 1992 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Annie Louise Walthall (1931- ) Marr: Dec 11, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Lena Frances Jordan (1918-2002) Marr: Nov 19, 1960 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Mary G. Wallace
Born: Apr 1, 1920 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1993 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Felix Joel Tucker, Jr. (1918-1942) Marr: Oct 15, 1936 - Independence, VASpouse: Henry Swanson Wilson (1916-2006) Marr: Nov 30, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Rosa Bell Lawrence):
Roy Justice Lawrence and Edna Joyce Myers
Husband Roy Justice Lawrence
Born: Oct 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 2021 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 10, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Major Lawrence (1905-1944) Mother: Lottie Clay Holley (1906-1945)
Marriage: May 28, 1954
Wife Edna Joyce Myers
Born: Mar 13, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 8, 2013 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: May 10, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Judson Myers (1892-1970) Mother: Earlie Mae Gross (1896-1983)
Children
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Roy Lorran Lawrence and Jerene E. Reeves
Husband Roy Lorran Lawrence
Born: Nov 17, 1925 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Mar 28, 2007 - Lake Park Nurs. & Rehab. Ctr., Indian Trail, NC Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: John Lawrence (1903-1989) Mother: Mallie Mae Carrico (1903-1990)
Marriage: 1945
Wife Jerene E. Reeves
AKA: Jerry Born: Jul 9, 1926 - Little Rock, AR Died: May 23, 2002 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: May 26, 2002 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Children
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James Leon Wingfield and Ruth Ann Lawrence
Husband James Leon Wingfield
Born: Mar 17, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 10, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jul 14, 2008 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ivan James Wingfield (1907- ) Mother: Mattie Florence Shaw (1906- )
Marriage: Apr 28, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruth Ann Lawrence
Born: Jun 14, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 13, 2024 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 19, 2024 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963) Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Ann Lawrence):
He 23, she 19. 1st marr. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. He a dispatcher for Virginia Cab. & she worked for Woolworth's. S/o Ivan James Wingfield & Mattie Shaw; D/o Homer Talmadge Lawrence & Cordie Jones. Marr. Apr. 28, 1953 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Curtis Romey Sawyers and Ruth M. Lawrence
Husband Curtis Romey Sawyers
Born: May 2, 1919 - Ararat, Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 23, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NCMarriage: Mar 6, 1945 - York Co., SC
Wife Ruth M. Lawrence
Born: Sep 14, 1919 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 12, 2006 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Sep 15, 2006 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: Wilson Fulton Lawrence (1880-1937) Mother: Sarah Etta Smith (1877-1965)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth M. Lawrence):
Mar. 6, 1943 was the date of their orig. marr. license; typically couples going this distance for marriage, not at a resort, were married the same day, as verified on their orig. marr. cert. The record filers for Latter Day Saints mistakenly filed in under NC records, but both the orig. marr. license, and orig. marr. cert. clearly state York Co., SC as license place, and marriage place.
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Alfred Amos Wiseman and Ruth Virginia Lawrence
Husband Alfred Amos Wiseman
Born: Feb 28, 1917 - Yadkin Co., NC Died: Aug 10, 2003 - NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NCMarriage: Sep 2, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
Wife Ruth Virginia Lawrence
Born: Jun 12, 1920 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 14, 2003 - NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Children
1 F Virginia Anne Wiseman
Born: Oct 19, 1943 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Dec 7, 2016 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Virginia Lawrence):
Both single. He a laborer. Marr. by C.A. Brabston, Min.
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Thomas W. Pinkard and Sally R. Lawrence
Husband Thomas W. Pinkard
Born: Jul 1844 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Benjamin F. Pinkard (1809- ) Mother: Julia F. Hurd (1825- )
Marriage: Jun 27, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sally R. Lawrence
Born: 1855 - VA Died: 1890 Buried:
Father: Darling Lawrence (1821-1888) Mother: Susannah Fuller (1835-Abt 1905)
Children
1 F Julia Ann Pinkard
Born: May 30, 1878 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 1941 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Wiley Tazwell Brooks Dickinson (1858-1933) Marr: Nov 25, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M Benjamin Darling Pinkard, Sr.
Born: Apr 9, 1880 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 5, 1958 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jul 6, 1958 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nannie Bell Jones (1886-1905) Marr: Nov 16, 1904 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Oriene Victoria Jamison (1897-1982) Marr: 1915-1916
3 F Iva Susan Pinkard
AKA: Sue Born: Sep 1882 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Samuel J. Gauldin (1882- ) Marr: Nov 6, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
4 M John Pinkard
Born: Nov 1884 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M Thomas J. Pinkard
Born: Jul 1886 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Sally R. Lawrence):
Samuel Clay Lawrence and Norma Jean Allison
Husband Samuel Clay Lawrence
Born: Jun 21, 1932 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Bef May 13, 2021 Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Jun 16, 1959 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC
Wife Norma Jean Allison
Born: Abt 1941 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Norma Jean Allison):
He 26, she 18. S/o Arthur J. & Mildred Lawrence; D/o George B. & Gray Allison. Marr. Jun. 16, 1959, Sparta, NC, by W.P. Combs, Min.
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Samuel Clay Lawrence and Mary Charlotte Edmonds
Husband Samuel Clay Lawrence
Born: Jun 21, 1932 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Bef May 13, 2021 Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Feb 12, 1977 - Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA
Wife Mary Charlotte Edmonds
Born: Oct 28, 1939 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Charlotte Edmonds):
He 44, she 37. 2d marr., prev. div. He born NC; she Va. S/o Arthur Jackson Lawrence & Mildred Ruth Hall; D/o Garnett Hubert Edmonds & Ishmeal Edith Lawson. Marr. Feb. 12, 1977, Pulaski, Va., by (unreadable), Min.
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Samuel Coleman Lawrence, Jr. and Sharon Delena Owings
Husband Samuel Coleman Lawrence, Jr.
Born: Sep 12, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 2016 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Coleman Lawrence, Sr. (1899-1970) Mother: Ora Della Durham (1893-1980)
Marriage: Feb 6, 1955 - Kannapolis, NC
Wife Sharon Delena Owings
Born: Oct 6, 1932 - China Grove, Rowan Co., NC Died: Aug 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 31, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sharon Delena Owings):
Samuel Jesse Lawrence and Nancy Moss
Husband Samuel Jesse Lawrence
Born: Apr 9, 1854 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 19, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence (1825-1895) Mother: Nancy Bouldin Cobler (1827-1900)
Marriage: Jan 14, 1875 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Nancy Moss
Born: Feb 1859 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried: - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC
Children
1 F Anna V. Lawrence
AKA: Annie Born: Nov 1875 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Drewry Holt (1871- ) Marr: Oct 14, 1894 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
2 F Nora Alice Lawrence
Born: Sep 1877 - NC Died: Sep 30, 1957 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Buried:Spouse: James Matthew Bondurant (1875-1963) Marr: Jul 14, 1895 - NC
3 F Mary Lilla Lawrence
AKA: Liller Born: Dec 26, 1880 - NC Died: Mar 9, 1970 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Mar 11, 1970 - Pilgrims Rest Cem., Guilford Co., NCSpouse: William Powell Simmons (1879-1915) Marr: Dec 26, 1901 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
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Samuel Leland Lawrence, Sr. and Bertha Lee Sigmon
Husband Samuel Leland Lawrence, Sr.
Born: Mar 4, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 12, 1972 - Stark Co., OH Buried:
Father: Peter Franklin Lawrence (1847- ) Mother: Josephine Huff (1866- )
Marriage: Dec 24, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Bertha Lee Sigmon
Born: Abt 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Samuel Leland Lawrence, Jr.
Born: Apr 18, 1928 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 1998 Buried:
2 M Edward Franklin Lawrence
Born: May 28, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 28, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: May 29, 1938 - Carter-Boles-Tudor Cem., Critz, VA
Notes: Marriage (Bertha Lee Sigmon):
He 22, she 17. He worked in a furniture factory. S/o Peter & Josephine Lawrence; D/o E.J. & Martha Sigmon. Marr. by W.J. Roberts.
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Charles Franklin Martin and Sarah Lawrence
Husband Charles Franklin Martin
Born: Oct 5, 1806 - Cumberland, VA Died: Sep 7, 1884 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wright-Martin Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: Parson, Orson Martin (1775-1859) Mother: Elizabeth Sadler (1778-1845)
Marriage: May 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Lawrence
AKA: Sallie Born: 1822 - VA Died: Abt 1850 - VA Buried:
Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862) Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)
Children
1 M Joseph Taylor Martin
Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1923 - Humansville, Polk Co., MO Buried:Spouse: Cassandra Harrison Martin (1841-1924) Marr: Nov 26, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Samuel Henry Martin
AKA: Bugg Born: Oct 24, 1848 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Fam. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Sallie Marshall Stultz (1856-1933) Marr: Mar 4, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Nancy Jane Martin
AKA: Nannie Born: Mar 1850 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Jonathan Lafayette Motley (1849-Bef 1900) Marr: Oct 13, 1868 - Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Lawrence):
Marr. notes for her parents, verifies that Bond Date, on this record, is also the Marr. Date for this couple.
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Shelby Jean Lawrence
Husband
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Shelby Jean Lawrence
Born: Jan 18, 1939 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 15, 2014 Buried: Nov 18, 2014 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
Father: James Legwin Lawrence (1910-1964) Mother: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997)
Children
1 M Keith Edward Nance
Born: Jun 28, 1958 Died: Dec 4, 2017 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Lawrence):
In the 1950 census, taken May 10, she's 11, and single. Her son Keith Edward Nance was born Jun. 18, 1958; since he bears the Nance surname, then Shelby was most likely married to a Nance.
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John Lewis Pugh and Shelby Jean Lawrence
Husband John Lewis Pugh
Born: Oct 7, 1934 - WV Died: Apr 15, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Shelby Jean Lawrence
Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Virgil Henry Lawrence (1910-1996) Mother: Josepy Ocie Robertson (1910-1997)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Lawrence):
Henry Green Austin and Shelby Jean Lawrence
Husband Henry Green Austin
Born: May 4, 1940 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 24, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Shelby Jean Lawrence
Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Virgil Henry Lawrence (1910-1996) Mother: Josepy Ocie Robertson (1910-1997)
Other Spouse: John Lewis Pugh (1934-2005) - Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Lawrence):
His 4th marr., & her 2d (both prev. div.). Marr. by J.H. Alcovy, Sr., Min.
Notes: Marriage (John Lewis Pugh):
Thomas Cruise Lawrence and Mary Lou Eads
Husband Thomas Cruise Lawrence
AKA: Tommy Born: Feb 25, 1936 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: May 13, 2021 Buried: May 22, 2021 - Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Draper, VA
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Oct 1, 1955 - Pulaski Co., VA
Wife Mary Lou Eads
Born: Abt 1933 - Pulaski Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lou Eads):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy. Marr. by S.B. Hoyt, Min.
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Thomas Henry Lawrence and Hattie B. Moore
Husband Thomas Henry Lawrence
Born: Jun 15, 1866 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 18, 1949 - Angier, Harnett Co., NC Buried: Nov 19, 1949 - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC
Father: William Robert Lawrence (Abt 1841- ) Mother: Emily F. Griffin (1842-1917)
Marriage: Nov 20, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Hattie B. Moore
Born: Aug 20, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1940 Buried: - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hattie B. Moore):
Thomas Jefferson Lawrence and Ella Viola Lewis
Husband Thomas Jefferson Lawrence
AKA: Jeff Born: May 8, 1881 - SC Died: Jun 30, 1939 - Drexel, Burke Co., NC Buried: Jul 2, 1939 - New Prospect Bapt. Ch. Cem., New Prospect, SCMarriage: Nov 3, 1917 - Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC
Wife Ella Viola Lewis
Born: Mar 28, 1897 - VA Died: May 9, 1945 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: William R. Lewis (1865- ) Mother: Mary D. Lewis (Bet 1872/1874- )
Children
1 F Naomi Lawrence
Born: Sep 30, 1920 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 1, 2002 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Feb 4, 2002 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Nelson Lee Odell (1912-1971) Marr: Abt 1939
2 F Maude E. Lawrence
Born: Jan 11, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 5, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 6, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Ella Viola Lewis):
Unknown Lawrence
Husband Unknown Lawrence
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M John Lawrence
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Beheathland Smith ( - ) Marr: Sep 2, 1788 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M William Lawrence
Born: 1760 - Halifax or Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.) Died: Bef May 8, 1826 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Henry Co., VASpouse: Rachel Fuller (1764-Bef 1833) Marr: May 5, 1785 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Vernon Edward Lawrence and Verlie White Martin
Husband Vernon Edward Lawrence
Born: Jun 19, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 30, 2000 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jun 1, 2000 - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Bee Lawrence (1904-1968) Mother: Louise Adkins (1910-1990)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Verlie White Martin
Born: Apr 26, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 29, 1975 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: William Lawton Martin (1901-1980) Mother: Laura Estelle Eanes (1900-1935)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Verlie White Martin):
He 21, she 18. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Bee Lawrence & Louise Adkins; D/o Wm. L. Martin & Laura Eanes. Marr. Dec. 24, 1946, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
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Vernon Edward Lawrence and Shirley Marie Adkins
Husband Vernon Edward Lawrence
Born: Jun 19, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 30, 2000 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jun 1, 2000 - Lawrence-Adkins Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Bee Lawrence (1904-1968) Mother: Louise Adkins (1910-1990)
Marriage: Jun 3, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Shirley Marie Adkins
Born: Nov 18, 1936 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirley Marie Adkins):
He 49, she 39. 2d marr., & both wid. S/o Bee Lawrence & Louise Adkins; D/o William Adkins & Martha Doyle. Marr. Jun. 3, 1976, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by E.S. Riley, Min.
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Virgil Henry Lawrence and Josepy Ocie Robertson
Husband Virgil Henry Lawrence
Born: Oct 6, 1910 - VA Died: Jun 5, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965) Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)
Marriage: 1937
Wife Josepy Ocie Robertson
Born: Oct 1, 1910 - VA Died: Jun 22, 1997 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Shelby Jean Lawrence
Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: John Lewis Pugh (1934-2005) Marr: Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC
2 F Colene Anne Lawrence
AKA: Annie Born: Oct 22, 1941 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 13, 2014 - Collinsville, VA Buried: Jul 15, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lynwood Ike Fackler (1932-2020) Marr: 1954-1955
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James Senter and Virginia Bell Lawrence
Husband James Senter
Born: 1875 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 27, 1927 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
Wife Virginia Bell Lawrence
AKA: Jennie Born: Apr 1882 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: James Nicholas Lawrence (1856-1925) Mother: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)
Children
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Wade Boyles Lawrence and Mary Eloise Whitesell
Husband Wade Boyles Lawrence
Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC Died: May 2, 2020 Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Marriage: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Mary Eloise Whitesell
Born: Feb 6, 1925 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Apr 18, 2019 - Randolph Health, Asheboro, NC Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Eloise Whitesell):
Jul. 14, 1943 is the date of their marriage license. Typically, traveling a long distance, they married the same day as the license was issued, but it could be a day or two later.
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Wayne Lawrence and Lavonne Bonnie Taylor
Husband Wayne Lawrence
Born: Jun 19, 1933 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 16, 2015 Buried: Jul 19, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: James Lawrence (1898-1954) Mother: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970)
Marriage: Oct 31, 1980
Wife Lavonne Bonnie Taylor
Born: Cir 1935 Died: Buried:
Children
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