YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Opal Mercedes Lawson 1904–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Aug 1904

Birth Location: Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,

Death Date: 7 Jul 1984

Death Location: Gilroy, Santa Clara, California, United States of America,

Father: Washington Lawson

Mother: Hattie Hiatt

Spouse(s): John Molise

Children(s):

In 1904, Opal Mercedes Lawson entered the world in Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,, born to Washington Mercer Lawson And Hattie Belva Hiatt. In 1910, Opal Mercedes Lawson resided in Anderson, Mendocino, California. Opal Mercedes Lawson married John Arthur Molise. Opal Mercedes Lawson passed away in 1984 in Gilroy, Santa Clara, California, United States of America,.

Find more search results for Opal Lawson
OL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1904, Opal Mercedes Lawson entered the world in Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,, born to Washington Mercer Lawson And Hattie Belva Hiatt.
  • In 1910, Opal Mercedes Lawson resided in Anderson, Mendocino, California.
  • Opal Mercedes Lawson married John Arthur Molise.
  • Opal Mercedes Lawson passed away in 1984 in Gilroy, Santa Clara, California, United States of America,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Opal Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Opal Lawson
1904–1984
Birth Place: Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,
Parents
Washington Mercer Lawson
1879–1960
Modoc co CA
Hattie (Belva) Hiatt
1884–1969
Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,
Grandparents
Samuel (Houston) Lawson
1833–1913
Wayne, Tennessee, United States
Martha (Hannah) Ingram
1842–1916
Edger, Illinois, United States
Elijah (Monroe) Hiatt
1831–1909
Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth Ledford
1847–1926
Montgomery, Missouri, United States,
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Hiatt
1801–1865
Mary Hill
1809–1898
William Ledford
1810–1883
Mary Ray
1816–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Hiatt
1776–1856
Elizabeth Simpson
1797–1837
Samuel Hill
1787–1839
Rebecca Bolen
1788–1884
John Ledford
1783–1853
Elizabeth Ralls
1782–1861

Opal Lawson's Timeline

3 Records

1904
7 Aug 1904
Birth of Opal Mercedes Lawson in Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,
Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,
1910
1910
Age 6
Opal Mercedes Lawson resided here in Anderson, Mendocino, California
Anderson, Mendocino, California
1984
7 Jul 1984
Age 80
Death of Opal Mercedes Lawson in Gilroy, Santa Clara, California, United States of America,
Gilroy, Santa Clara, California, United States of America,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1904
    Event Place: Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 568-28-1093; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson, Mendocino, California; Roll: T624_88; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 660.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Anderson, Mendocino, California
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson, Mendocino, California; Roll: T624_88; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 660.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1984
    Event Place: Gilroy, Santa Clara, California, United States of America,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 568-28-1093; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] California Death Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE