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Samuel S. Lawrence 1830–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1830

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 18 May 1896

Death Location: Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Pleasant Lawson

Mother: Rebecca Lawson

Spouse(s): Mrs. Prentiss

Children(s): Bessie Duling, Martha Lawson, Andrew Lawson, Pleasant Lawson, Rebecca Lawson, Woodford Lawson, Florence Lawson

In 1830, Samuel S. Lawrence entered the world in Tennessee, born to Pleasant Lawson And Rebecca Lawson. In 1860, Samuel S. Lawrence resided in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA. In 1863, Samuel S. Lawrence resided in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, United States. Samuel S. Lawrence married Mrs Eliza Prentiss, and had children including Andrew Lawson, Bessie Duling, Florence Lawson, Martha Lawson, Pleasant Lawson, Rebecca Lawson, Woodford Lawson. Samuel S. Lawrence passed away in 1896 in Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Samuel S. Lawrence entered the world in Tennessee, born to Pleasant Lawson And Rebecca Lawson.
  • In 1860, Samuel S. Lawrence resided in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1863, Samuel S. Lawrence resided in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, United States.
  • Samuel S. Lawrence married Mrs Eliza Prentiss, and had children including Andrew Lawson, Bessie Duling, Florence Lawson, Martha Lawson, Pleasant Lawson, Rebecca Lawson, Woodford Lawson.
  • Samuel S. Lawrence passed away in 1896 in Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pleasant Lawson
1791–1875
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
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Rebecca Lawson
1800–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Mrs. Prentiss
1800–1866
Birth Location: Boston
MP

Children(s)

Bessie Duling
1892–1910
Birth Location: Ohio
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Martha Lawson
1868–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Andrew Lawson
1878–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Pleasant Lawson
1859–
Birth Location: Indiana
PL
Rebecca Lawson
1876–
Birth Location: Indiana
RL
Woodford Lawson
1864–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Florence Lawson
1874–
Birth Location: Indiana
FL

Samuel Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Lawrence
1830–1896
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Pleasant Lawson
1791–1875
South Carolina, United States of America
Rebecca Lawson
1800–1880
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Lawrence's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (S.) Lawrence (abt 1830–18 May 1896) m. Mrs. (Eliza) Prentiss (abt 1800–17 Apr 1866)
  1. 1. Bessie Duling 1892–1910 m. Norris Duling 1892–1942
    1. 1. Geraldine Duling 1917–1996 m. Thomas Evans 1904–1957 m. Willie Smith 1934–1979 m. Howard Gosey 1911–1978
      1. 1. Phyllis Toy 1940–2000
      2. 2. Marvin (M) Smith –1968
      3. 3. Elaine (Bessie) Duling 1931–1997
      4. 4. Barbara (Hall) Smith 1939–2018
      5. 5. Gerard Smith –1987
    2. 2. Iona Duling 1904– m. Howard Davis 1903–
      1. 1. Gerald Davis 1926–1993
    3. 3. Jeannette (Duling) Seabrooks 1916–2006
    4. 4. Isabella Duling 1921–1961
    5. 5. Vincent (B.) Duling 1923–1973 m. Olivia (L.) Duling 1924–1990
    6. 6. Lauren (S) Duling 1931–1997 m. Helen Duling 1929–2006
    7. 7. Kenneth Duling 1929–1970
    8. 8. Laura Duling 1909–1932
  2. 2. Martha Lawson 1868–
  3. 3. Andrew Lawson 1878–
  4. 4. Pleasant Lawson 1859–
  5. 5. Rebecca Lawson 1876–
  6. 6. Woodford Lawson 1864–
  7. 7. Florence Lawson 1874–

Samuel Lawrence's Timeline

6 Records

1830
abt 1830
Birth of Samuel S. Lawrence in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 30
Samuel S. Lawrence resided here in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 33
Samuel S. Lawrence resided here in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, United States
Posey, Harrison, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 40
Samuel S. Lawrence resided here in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Samuel S. Lawrence resided here in Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
1896
18 May 1896
Age 66
Death of Samuel S. Lawrence in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1830
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana; Roll: M593_321; Page: 179B; Family History Library Film: 545820
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana; Page: 370; Family History Library Film: 803264
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 334B; Enumeration District: 099
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana; Page: 370; Family History Library Film: 803264

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana; Roll: M593_321; Page: 179B; Family History Library Film: 545820

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Posey, Harrison, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 334B; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1896
    Event Place: Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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