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Raymond Leroy Lawson 1914–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 June 1914

Birth Location: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 28 September 1965

Death Location: Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Alonzo Lawson

Mother: Mae Lawson

Spouse(s): None None

Children(s): Lynn Lawson, Rheta Lawson, Dorothy Lawson

In 1914, Raymond Leroy Lawson entered the world in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Alonzo Lawson And Mae Lawson. In 1925, Raymond Leroy Lawson resided in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Raymond Leroy Lawson resided in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA. Raymond Leroy Lawson had children including Dorothy Mae Lawson, Leonard M Lawson, Lynn Irving Lawson, Rheta Raye Lawson. Raymond Leroy Lawson passed away in 1965 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Raymond Leroy Lawson entered the world in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Alonzo Lawson And Mae Lawson.
  • In 1925, Raymond Leroy Lawson resided in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Raymond Leroy Lawson resided in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA.
  • Raymond Leroy Lawson had children including Dorothy Mae Lawson, Leonard M Lawson, Lynn Irving Lawson, Rheta Raye Lawson.
  • Raymond Leroy Lawson passed away in 1965 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alonzo Lawson
1893–1957
Birth Location: Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America
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Mae Lawson
1894–1970
Birth Location: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

None None
1915–1981
Birth Location: Iowa

Children(s)

Lynn Lawson
1937–1973
Birth Location: Martin, Minnesota
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Rheta Lawson
1938–2010
Birth Location: Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
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Dorothy Lawson
1939–1985
Birth Location: St Francis B, Iowa
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Raymond Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Raymond Lawson
1914–1965
Birth Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Alonzo Lawson
1893–1957
Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America
Mae Lawson
1894–1970
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
Grandparents
Riley (G.) Lawson
1856–1947
Davis Co., Iowa
Susan (Ann) Breckenridge
1866–1935
Davis County, Iowa, United States of America
Milton Huddleston
1849–1925
Leroy, Illinois, United States
Louisa (A) Allender
1856–1947
, Henry, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Lawson
1825–1873
Rachel HILL
1834–1919
Smith Breckenridge
1832–1910
Mastha Stonestreet
1841–1896
Greenbury Huddleston
1818–1896
Sally Merrifield
1819–1887
George Allender
1827–1906
Elizabeth Baker
1828–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lawson
1793–1874
Mary Lawson
1797–1879
John Hill
1789–1887
Rachel Hurst
1802–1860
James Breckenridge
1801–1872
Elizabeth Chambers
1806–1854
Henry Huddleston
1769–1826
James Merrifield
1774–1862
Hannah Haines
1780–1837
John Allender
1789–1866
Naomi Allender
1792–1888

Raymond Lawson's Descendants

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Raymond (Leroy) Lawson (20 June 1914–28 September 1965) m. (abt 1915–January 1981)
  1. 1. Lynn (Irving) Lawson 1937–1973 m. Bernita (A) Scarbrough 1943–2021
  2. 2. Rheta (Raye) Lawson 1938–2010
  3. 3. Dorothy (Mae) Lawson 1939–1985 m. John Sorensen 1936–

Raymond Lawson's Timeline

9 Records

1914
20 June 1914
Birth of Raymond Leroy Lawson in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 11
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
1934
1934
Age 20
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here in Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa
Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here in Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
1942
abt 1942
Age 28
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here
None
1956
Abt 1956
Age 42
Raymond Leroy Lawson resided here in Waterloo
Waterloo
1965
28 September 1965
Age 51
Death of Raymond Leroy Lawson in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 June 1914
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 289
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1139; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 7-52
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 470-10-3238; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: 642; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 941.0; FHL microfilm: 2340377
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Globe-Gazette; Publication Date: 5 Sep 1956; Publication Place: Mason City, Iowa, USA; ,0.5096206,0.2574994,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: 642; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 941.0; FHL microfilm: 2340377

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1139; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 7-52

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Orange, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1139; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 7-52

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1956
    Event Place: Waterloo
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Globe-Gazette; Publication Date: 5 Sep 1956; Publication Place: Mason City, Iowa, USA; ,0.5096206,0.2574994,0

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waterloo
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier; Publication Date: 29 Sep 1965; Publication Place: Waterloo, Iowa, USA; ,0.75292397,0.75081265,0.8400981&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 289

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 September 1965
    Event Place: Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 470-10-3238; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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