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George Adelbert Lawton 1861–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 September 1861

Birth Location: New York, United States of America

Death Date: 5 Jun 1933

Death Location: San Benito, Cameron Co, TX

Father: Peter LAWTON

Mother: Elizabeth Ash

Spouse(s): Abigail Sheldon

Children(s): Grace Lawton, Mildred Lawton, Peter Lawton, Mabel Lawton, Blanche Lawton, Ruth Lawton, Elizabeth Lawton

In 1861, George Adelbert Lawton entered the world in New York, United States of America, born to Peter Lawton And Elizabeth Ash. In 1870, George Adelbert Lawton resided in Jefferson, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA. In 1890, George Adelbert Lawton established residence. George Adelbert Lawton married Abigail Abbie Eliza Sheldon, and had children including Blanche Lawton, Elizabeth Dora Bessie Lawton, Grace Bertha Lawton, Mabel Lawton, Mildred Gail Lawton, Peter Newton Lawton, Ruth Lawton. George Adelbert Lawton passed away in 1933 in San Benito, Cameron Co, TX.

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Biography

  • In 1861, George Adelbert Lawton entered the world in New York, United States of America, born to Peter Lawton And Elizabeth Ash.
  • In 1870, George Adelbert Lawton resided in Jefferson, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1890, George Adelbert Lawton established residence.
  • George Adelbert Lawton married Abigail Abbie Eliza Sheldon, and had children including Blanche Lawton, Elizabeth Dora Bessie Lawton, Grace Bertha Lawton, Mabel Lawton, Mildred Gail Lawton, Peter Newton Lawton, Ruth Lawton.
  • George Adelbert Lawton passed away in 1933 in San Benito, Cameron Co, TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Lawton's Ancestors

Self
George Lawton
1861–1933
Birth Place: New York, United States of America
Parents
Peter LAWTON
1826–1891
Hutton, Cranswick, (Yorkshire), England
Elizabeth Ash
1833–1905
Onandago, New York, United States
Grandparents
Philip Loten
1800–1832
England
Harriet SCREETON
1797–1839
Skirlaugh Yorkshire, Eng
John Eash
1803–1868
England
Mary AVERY
1802–1896
See Notes, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Philip LOTEN
1765–1844
Ann FISHER
1765–1831
Ambrose ASH
1772–1829
Joan BLACKFORD
1767–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Lotey
1726–1793
Jennet ANDREW
1721–
Elizabeth Anderson
1739–1841

George Lawton's Descendants

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George (Adelbert) Lawton (18 September 1861–5 Jun 1933) m. Abigail ("Abbie" Eliza) Sheldon (17 Jan 1867–2 Nov 1949)
  1. 1. Grace (Bertha) Lawton 1898–1900
  2. 2. Mildred ("Gail") Lawton 1906–1928
  3. 3. Peter (Newton) Lawton 1890–1967 m. "Trula" (Luella Pearl) Wright 1892–1988
    1. 1. Lois (DeVee) Lawton 1915–1980 m. Carroll (Paterson) Sissell 1910–1998
    2. 2. George (Wright) Lawton 1918– m. Lois (Bernadine) Goode 1925–2019
      1. 1. George (Albert) Lawton 1946–1992
  4. 4. Mabel Lawton 1892–1972 m. Jacob ("Jake") Sabus 1892–1949
    1. 1. Catherine (Elaine) Sabus 1920–1973
    2. 2. John (Vincent (Adopted)) Sabus 1925–1946
  5. 5. Blanche Lawton 1896–1939 m. Rollin (Minturn) Kuebler 1895–1978
    1. 1. Verba (Nadine) Kuebler 1918– m. John (William) Mackenzie 1916– m. Frank Hill –1982
    2. 2. Rollin (Merle "Ron") Kuebler 1922–
  6. 6. Ruth Lawton 1908–1973 m. Rube Gwynn 1896–1963
    1. 1. Ruby (Abigail) Gwynn 1939–1940
    2. 2. Leonard (Lawton) Gwynn 1935–1935
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Dora "Bessie") Lawton 1894–1999 m. Fred (Henry) Meyer 1890–1914 m. Marcus (Ray) Kinne 1904–1967
    1. 1. Robert (Edwards) Meyer 1925– m. Louise Smith 1925–1986

George Lawton's Timeline

7 Records

1861
18 September 1861
Birth of George Adelbert Lawton in New York, United States of America
New York, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 9
George Adelbert Lawton resided here in Jefferson, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA
1890
abt 1890
Age 29
George Adelbert Lawton resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 49
George Adelbert Lawton resided here in Jackson, Greene, Iowa, USA
Jackson, Greene, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
George Adelbert Lawton resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
George Adelbert Lawton resided here in Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas, USA
1933
5 Jun 1933
Age 72
Death of George Adelbert Lawton in Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 September 1861
    Event Place: New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jefferson, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Greene, Iowa; Roll: M593_393; Page: 13A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1890
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Greene, Iowa; Roll: T624_403; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374416

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas; Roll: T625_1784; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342038

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1933
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Benito, Cameron Co, TX

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