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Ralph Jordan Lawrence 1915 – 1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1915

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 8 Dec 1987

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Ralph Lawrence

Mother: Ella Wise

Spouse(s): Margaret Cocroft

Children(s): Suzanne Lawrence, David Lawrence

In 1915, Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Ralph Jordan Lawrence and Ella May Wise. In 1920, Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr married Margaret Ellen Cocroft, and had children including Suzanne Lawrence, David C. Lawrence. Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr passed away in 1987 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Ralph Jordan Lawrence and Ella May Wise.
  • In 1920, Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr married Margaret Ellen Cocroft, and had children including Suzanne Lawrence, David C. Lawrence.
  • Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr passed away in 1987 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ralph Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Lawrence
1915 – 1987
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Ralph Jordan Lawrence
1884 – 1943
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Ella (May) Wise
1884 – 1972
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Walter (Shaw) Lawrence
1867 – 1941
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Amanda (K) Birkmire
1868 – 1927
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jordan Lawrence
1820 – 1872
Margaret Weir
1825 – 1895
John Birkmire
1835 – 1904
Mary Birkmire
1836 – 1892
2nd-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

Ralph Lawrence's Descendants

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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

11 Records

1915
27 Aug 1915
Birth of Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 25
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr was employed
None
1940
1940
Age 25
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
1946
Age 31
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr was married in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1950
5 May 1950
Age 35
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1987
8 Dec 1987
Age 72
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1987
8 Dec 1987
Age 72
Death of Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1993
1993
Age 78
Ralph Jordan Lawrence Jr resided here in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1915
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Mexico to U.S., 1895-1964, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Airplanes Arriving at Brownsville, Texas, January 1943-September 1964; NAI: 2843448; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1
    [2] Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4846
    [3] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1438
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 51-404
    [6] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 162-01-5899; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1617; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 522
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1169
    [10] Alaska, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Manifests, 1906-1963, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes and Vessels Arriving at Anchorage, AK.; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85
    [11] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1916
    Event Place: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4846

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, 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 5
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1438
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 51-404

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1946
    Event Place: Brownsville, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Mexico to U.S., 1895-1964, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Airplanes Arriving at Brownsville, Texas, January 1943-September 1964; NAI: 2843448; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1949
    Event Place: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
    Record Source: Alaska, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Manifests, 1906-1963, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes and Vessels Arriving at Anchorage, AK.; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 May 1950
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1987
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Philadelphia Daily News; Publication Date: 10 Dec 1987; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.60136193,0.7925

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland
    Record Source: Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4846

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1987
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 162-01-5899; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Philadelphia Daily News; Publication Date: 10 Dec 1987; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.60136193,0.7925

    Genealogy Event 16
    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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