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Ralph Jordan Lawrence 1884 – 1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 November 1884

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 11 May 1943

Death Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Walter Lawrence

Mother: Amanda Birkmire

Spouse(s): Ella Wise

Children(s): Bertha Lawrence, Dortha Lawrence, Ralph Lawrence

Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr was born in 1884 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Walter Shaw Lawrence and Amanda K Birkmire. In 1899, Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr married Ella May Wise, and had children including Bertha Lawrence, Dortha Lawrence, Ralph Jordan Lawrence. Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr passed away in 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr was born in 1884 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Walter Shaw Lawrence and Amanda K Birkmire.
  • In 1899, Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr married Ella May Wise, and had children including Bertha Lawrence, Dortha Lawrence, Ralph Jordan Lawrence.
  • Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr passed away in 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Lawrence
1867 – 1941
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WL
Amanda Birkmire
1868 – 1927
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AB

Spouses(s)

Ella Wise
1884 – 1972
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
EW

Children(s)

Bertha Lawrence
1910 – 1989
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BL
Dortha Lawrence
1911 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DL
Ralph Lawrence
1915 – 1987
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ralph Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Lawrence
1884 – 1943
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Walter Shaw Lawrence
1867 – 1941
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Amanda (K) Birkmire
1868 – 1927
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Jordan Lawrence
1820 – 1872
Philadelphia, PA
Margaret Weir
1825 – 1895
Scotland
John (Harvey) Birkmire
1835 – 1904
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mary (Ann Shronk) Birkmire
1836 – 1892
East Falls, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jordan Lawrence
1800 – 1867
Wife Ukn
Bezaleel Weir
1758 – 1825
Elizabeth Harris
1805 – 1864
Samuel Birkmire
1808 – 1892
Elizabeth Fee
1812 – 1895
William Shronk
1813 – 1888
Elizabeth Rhoads
1817 – 1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Weir
1721 – 1774
Agnes Russell
1728 – 1781

Ralph Lawrence's Descendants

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Ralph (Jordan) Lawrence (25 November 1884 – 11 May 1943) m. Ella (May) Wise (5 November 1884 – Sep 1972)
  1. 1. Bertha Lawrence (17 Sep 1910 – 18 Dec 1989)
  2. 2. Dortha Lawrence (abt 1911 – )
  3. 3. Ralph (Jordan) Lawrence (27 Aug 1915 – 8 Dec 1987) m. Margaret (Ellen) Cocroft (19 Aug 1920 – 15 Dec 1986)
    1. 1. Suzanne Lawrence (4 Dec 1955 – ) m. Frederick Mobly (15 Apr 1942 – 08 18 2006)
      1. 1. Alberta Mobly (abt 1954 – )
      2. 2. Lauren Mobly
      3. 3. Tracy Mobly
      4. 4. Glynnis Mobly
      5. 5. Elzania Mobly
      6. 6. Shanna Mobly
    2. 2. David (C.) Lawrence

Ralph Lawrence's Timeline

14 Records

1884
25 Nov 1884
Birth of Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1884
25 November 1884
Birth of Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
1899
Age 15
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
17 Sep 1910
Age 26
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1918
1918
Age 34
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Roxborough Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 56
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr was employed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 56
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1943
30 Apr 1943
Age 59
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr resided here in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
11 May 1943
Age 59
Death of Ralph Jordan Lawrence Sr in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1884
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 51-404
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 042151-044600
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1617; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 522
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1169
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia; Roll: 1907617; Draft Board: 14
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0457
    [8] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1909, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 356; Certificate Number: 181421
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 November 1884
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0457

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1910
    Event Place: Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia; Roll: 1907617; Draft Board: 14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Roxborough Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1617; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 522

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1169

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 51-404

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 51-404

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1943
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1943
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 042151-044600
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 13 May 1943; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.66701645,0.85015684,0.6908698&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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