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Minerva Lawson 1814–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1814

Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 29 Jun 1871

Death Location: Washington, Arkansas, United States

Father: Anthony Lawson

Mother: Catharine Hoss

Spouse(s): Samuel Cook, Samuel Cook

Children(s): Alpha Cook, Alpha Cook

The story of Minerva Lawson began in 1814 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Minerva Lawson resided in Prairie, Washington, Arkansas. In 1860, Minerva Lawson resided in Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States. Minerva Lawson married Samuel Cook, and had children including Alpha Catherine Cook. Minerva Lawson passed away in 1871 in Washington, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Minerva Lawson began in 1814 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Minerva Lawson resided in Prairie, Washington, Arkansas.
  • In 1860, Minerva Lawson resided in Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States.
  • Minerva Lawson married Samuel Cook, and had children including Alpha Catherine Cook.
  • Minerva Lawson passed away in 1871 in Washington, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Lawson
1788–1854
Birth Location: Northern, Ireland
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Catharine Hoss
1790–1871
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
CH

Spouses(s)

Samuel Cook
1810–1889
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, United States
SC
Samuel Cook
1810–1889
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, United States
SC

Children(s)

Alpha Cook
1840–1926
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
AC
Alpha Cook
1840–1926
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
AC

Minerva Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Minerva Lawson
1814–1871
Birth Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Anthony Samuel Lawson
1788–1854
Northern, Ireland
Catharine Hoss
1790–1871
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Minerva Lawson's Descendants

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Minerva Lawson (10 Jun 1814–29 Jun 1871) m. Samuel Cook (31 Mar 1810–26 Jun 1889) m. Samuel Cook (31 Mar 1810–26 Jun 1889)
  1. 1. Alpha (Catherine) Cook 1840–1926
  2. 2. Alpha (Catherine) Cook 1840–1926

Minerva Lawson's Timeline

6 Records

1814
10 Jun 1814
Birth of Minerva Lawson in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 36
Minerva Lawson resided here in Prairie, Washington, Arkansas
Prairie, Washington, Arkansas
1860
1860
Age 46
Minerva Lawson resided here in Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States
1865
5 May 1865
Age 51
Minerva Lawson resided here in Mound City, Linn, Kansas
Mound City, Linn, Kansas
1870
1870
Age 56
Minerva Lawson resided here in Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States
1871
29 Jun 1871
Age 57
Death of Minerva Lawson in Washington, Arkansas, United States
Washington, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1814
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 159A; Image: 312; Family History Library Film: 545565
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 539; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 803052
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M432_31; Page: 390A; Image: 188

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M432_31; Page: 390A; Image: 188

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 539; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 803052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 May 1865
    Event Place: Mound City, Linn, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 159A; Image: 312; Family History Library Film: 545565

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rays Mill, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 159A; Image: 312; Family History Library Film: 545565

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1871
    Event Place: Washington, Arkansas, United States
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