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Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence 1914–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 NOV 1914

Birth Location: TX

Death Date: 28 October 1999

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America

Father: Samuel Lawrence

Mother: Fannie Burkes

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The story of Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence began in 1914 in TX. In 1930, Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence resided in Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA. In 1940, Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence resided in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA. Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence passed away in 1999 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence began in 1914 in TX.
  • In 1930, Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence resided in Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1940, Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence resided in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA.
  • Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence passed away in 1999 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Virgil Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
Virgil Lawrence
1914–1999
Birth Place: TX
Parents
Samuel Thomas Lawrence
1860–1935
Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States
Fannie (Virginia Elizabeth) Burkes
1872–1929
Texas, United States
Grandparents
Asa (Byrd) Lawrence
1866–1935
Hempstead Co., Arkansas, USA
Pauline Hirams
1824–1900
Texas
Joseph (M) Burkes
1827–1878
Illinois, USA
Mary (Jane Jeffreys) Burks
1825–1915
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Asa Lawrence
1790–1866
Ann Davis
1790–
Samuel Sr.
1801–1860
Louise Thomas
1815–1870
Nathan Burks
1805–1840
Ruth Martin
1802–1856
William Jeffreys
1797–1879
Malinda Borden
1801–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rowland Lawrence
1763–1812
Mahala Worchester
1764–1790
Warren Davis
1765–1868
Mary Kincheloe
1765–
James Thomas
1798–
Sarah
1800–1894
John Jeffreys
1764–1846
Jincy Edwyn
1770–1798
Christopher Borden
1760–1840
Sarah Blizzard
1770–1840

Virgil Lawrence's Timeline

4 Records

1914
12 NOV 1914
Birth of Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence in TX
TX
1930
1930
Age 16
Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence resided here in Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence resided here in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
1999
28 October 1999
Age 85
Death of Virgil O "Vat" Lawrence in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America
Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 NOV 1914
    Event Place: TX
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 303.0; FHL microfilm: 2342067
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., World War II 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: 868
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-16-6330; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [7] U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels and Airplanes Departing from New York, New York, 07011948-12311956; NAI Number: 3335533; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and N
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 303.0; FHL microfilm: 2342067

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II 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: 868

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1956
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels and Airplanes Departing from New York, New York, 07011948-12311956; NAI Number: 3335533; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and N

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Texas
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 October 1999
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-16-6330; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] Texas Death Index
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

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