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Harry Sheldon Lawton 1908–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Mar 1908

Birth Location: near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA

Death Date: 02 Sep 1976

Death Location: Jefferson Cem, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA

Father: William LAWTON

Mother: Emma SHELDON

Spouse(s): Dorothy Shaw, Veronica Kesting, Vivian Jackson

Children(s): William Lawton, Donald Lawton, Janice Lawton

The story of Harry Sheldon Lawton began in 1908 in near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA. In 1910, Harry Sheldon Lawton resided in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Harry Sheldon Lawton resided in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA. Harry Sheldon Lawton married Dorothy Francene Shaw, Veronica Kesting, Vivian Jackson, and had children including Donald Sheldon Don Lawton, Janice Irene Lawton, Robert Ernest Bob Lawton, William Frank Bill Lawton. Harry Sheldon Lawton passed away in 1976 in Jefferson Cem, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry Sheldon Lawton began in 1908 in near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA.
  • In 1910, Harry Sheldon Lawton resided in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Harry Sheldon Lawton resided in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA.
  • Harry Sheldon Lawton married Dorothy Francene Shaw, Veronica Kesting, Vivian Jackson, and had children including Donald Sheldon Don Lawton, Janice Irene Lawton, Robert Ernest Bob Lawton, William Frank Bill Lawton.
  • Harry Sheldon Lawton passed away in 1976 in Jefferson Cem, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William LAWTON
1859–1928
Birth Location: near Phoenix, Oswego Co, NY
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Emma SHELDON
1877–1969
Birth Location: Maple Park, Kane Co, IL
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Shaw
1906–1950
Birth Location: Emerson, Mills County, Iowa, United States of America
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Veronica Kesting
1925–
Birth Location: –
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Vivian Jackson
1911–
Birth Location: Jackson Twp, Greene, Iowa
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Children(s)

William Lawton
1933–2019
Birth Location: near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA
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Donald Lawton
1937–2021
Birth Location: near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA
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Janice Lawton
1942–2007
Birth Location: Greene Co Hosp, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA
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Harry Lawton's Ancestors

Self
Harry Lawton
1908–1976
Birth Place: near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA
Parents
William Harvey LAWTON
1859–1928
near Phoenix, Oswego Co, NY
Emma (Cecelia) SHELDON
1877–1969
Maple Park, Kane Co, IL
Grandparents
Peter LAWTON
1826–1891
Hutton, Cranswick, (Yorkshire), England
Elizabeth Ash
1833–1905
Onandago, New York, United States
Newton (Brewer) SHELDON
1836–1915
Savannah, NY
Emma (M) LIBBY
1848–1877
Maine
Great-Grandparents
Philip Loten
1800–1832
Harriet SCREETON
1797–1839
John Eash
1803–1868
Mary AVERY
1802–1896
Silas Jr.
1810–1850
Abigail SMITH
1812–1876
William LIBBY
1809–1889
Eliza MALLETT
1813–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip LOTEN
1765–1844
Ann FISHER
1765–1831
Ambrose ASH
1772–1829
Joan BLACKFORD
1767–1833
Silas Sr
1773–1868
Elizabeth MORLEY
1783–1820
John SMITH
1779–1863
Abigail BREWER
1782–1849
William MALLETT
1780–1855
Ann Avery
1787–1863

Harry Lawton's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Sheldon) Lawton (02 Mar 1908–02 Sep 1976) m. Dorothy (Francene) Shaw (16 January 1906–08 Jun 1950) m. Veronica Kesting (abt 1925–) m. Vivian Jackson (29 Oct 1911–)
  1. 1. William (Frank "Bill") Lawton 1933–2019
  2. 2. Donald (Sheldon "Don") Lawton 1937–2021
  3. 3. Janice (Irene) Lawton 1942–2007

Harry Lawton's Timeline

10 Records

1908
02 Mar 1908
Birth of Harry Sheldon Lawton in near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA
near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA
1910
1910
Age 2
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 17
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here in Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here in Rural, Greene, Iowa
Rural, Greene, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 32
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here in Jackson Township, Jackson, Greene, Iowa, USA
Jackson Township, Jackson, Greene, Iowa, USA
1942
abt 1942
Age 34
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here
None
1955
1955
Age 47
Harry Sheldon Lawton resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1976
29 Aug 1976
Age 68
Death of Harry Sheldon Lawton in LaMesa, CA
LaMesa, CA
1976
02 Sep 1976
Age 68
Burial of Harry Sheldon Lawton in Jefferson Cem, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA
Jefferson Cem, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1908
    Event Place: near Cooper, Franklin Twp, Greene Co, IA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Greene, Iowa; Roll: T624_403; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374416

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Greene, Iowa; Roll: T624_403; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374416

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Greene, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Franklin, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Greene, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Greene, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01162; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Bayard, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bayard News - 6 Feb 1936 - Page 8, Bridge Party- Helen& Shorty, Harry & Dorothy

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jackson Township, Jackson, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Greene, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01162; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1942
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 May 1953
    Record Source: Isabelle’s Journal 1953, "Harry in a car wreck last nite. Hurt pretty bad. Whole chest crushed. went down this afternoon to see him.:

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 289

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1976
    Event Place: LaMesa, CA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1976
    Event Place: Jefferson Cem, Jefferson, Greene Co, IA
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