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Franklin Lawson 1903–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1903

Birth Location: Rowan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 1 Apr 1952

Death Location: Wise County, Virginia

Father: Robert Lawson

Mother: Mary Addington

Spouse(s): Edith Salyers

Children(s): Robert Lawson

Franklin Lawson was born in 1903 in Rowan County, Kentucky, the child of Robert T Lawson And Mary Jane Addington. In 1910, Franklin Lawson resided in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky. In 1910, Franklin Lawson resided in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA. Franklin Lawson married Edith Salyers, and had children including Robert Virgil Lawson. Franklin Lawson passed away in 1952 in Wise County, Virginia.

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Biography

  • Franklin Lawson was born in 1903 in Rowan County, Kentucky, the child of Robert T Lawson And Mary Jane Addington.
  • In 1910, Franklin Lawson resided in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Franklin Lawson resided in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA.
  • Franklin Lawson married Edith Salyers, and had children including Robert Virgil Lawson.
  • Franklin Lawson passed away in 1952 in Wise County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Lawson
1867–1931
Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Addington
1860–1950
Birth Location: Coeburn, Wise, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Edith Salyers
1923–2010
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia
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Children(s)

Robert Lawson
1944–2020
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
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Franklin Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Lawson
1903–1952
Birth Place: Rowan County, Kentucky
Parents
Robert T. Lawson
1867–1931
Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Jane) Addington
1860–1950
Coeburn, Wise, Virginia
Grandparents
William Lawson
1820–1907
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Melvina (Patsy)) Davis
1828–1870
Scott County, Virginia, USA
George (Hopkins) Addington
1842–1919
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (B.) Dingus
1840–1906
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jerry Lawson
1798–1870
Catherine Lawson
1799–1884
Jesse Sr.
1785–1870
Dorcas Wheatley
1786–1839
Andrew Sr.
1815–1890
Sarah Hutchinson
1818–1897
George *
1811–1875
Margaret *
1814–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lawson
1764–1852
Nancy Baker
1768–
George Sheriff
1770–1845
Susannah (Snavely)
1775–1855
Tandy Welch
1793–1864
Margaret Addington
1797–1882
Peter Hutchinson
1790–1865
Elizabeth Mason
1798–1860
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
Charles *
1777–1882
Anna *
1784–1828

Franklin Lawson's Descendants

1.
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Franklin Lawson (11 Jul 1903–1 Apr 1952) m. Edith Salyers (2 Sep 1923–13 May 2010)
  1. 1. Robert (Virgil) Lawson 1944–2020 m. Nancy (Carol) Fields 1947–2015

Franklin Lawson's Timeline

11 Records

1903
11 Jul 1903
Birth of Franklin Lawson in Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 7
Franklin Lawson resided here in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky
Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 7
Franklin Lawson resided here in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Franklin Lawson resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia
Lipps, Wise, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 17
Franklin Lawson resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Franklin Lawson resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia
Lipps, Wise, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 27
Franklin Lawson resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Franklin Lawson resided here in Rural, Wise, Virginia
Rural, Wise, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 37
Franklin Lawson resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 39
Franklin Lawson resided here in Coeburn, Wise, Virginia, USA
Coeburn, Wise, Virginia, USA
1952
1 Apr 1952
Age 49
Death of Franklin Lawson in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Rowan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 439
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 98-16
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 43A; Enumeration District: 173; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2464; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 950.0.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 43A; Enumeration District: 173; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2464; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 950.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 98-16

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 98-16

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Coeburn, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 439

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
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