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Walter Shaw Lawrence 1867 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1867

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 20 Apr 1941

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Jordan Lawrence

Mother: Margaret Weir

Spouse(s): Amanda Birkmire

Children(s): Ralph Lawrence, John Lawernce

In 1867, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to Jordan Lawrence and Margaret Weir. In 1870, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided in Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pe. In 1880, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr married Amanda K Birkmire, and had children including Ralph Jordan Lawrence, John Birkmire Lawernce. Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr passed away in 1941 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to Jordan Lawrence and Margaret Weir.
  • In 1870, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided in Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pe.
  • In 1880, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr married Amanda K Birkmire, and had children including Ralph Jordan Lawrence, John Birkmire Lawernce.
  • Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr passed away in 1941 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jordan Lawrence
1820 – 1872
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Margaret Weir
1825 – 1895
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Amanda Birkmire
1868 – 1927
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Ralph Lawrence
1884 – 1943
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Lawernce
1890 – 1961
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Walter Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
Walter Lawrence
1867 – 1941
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
Jordan Lawrence
1820 – 1872
Philadelphia, PA
Margaret Weir
1825 – 1895
Scotland
Grandparents
Jordan Lawrence
1800 – 1867
New Jersey, USA
Wife (direct) Ukn
Bezaleel Weir
1758 – 1825
Scotland
Elizabeth Harris
1805 – 1864
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Weir
1721 – 1774
Agnes Russell
1728 – 1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Weir
1695 – 1746
Jean Good?
1695 – 1765
Joseph Slayton
Milley Slayton

Walter Lawrence's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Shaw) Lawrence (17 Feb 1867 – 20 Apr 1941) m. Amanda (K) Birkmire (Mar 1868 – April 1927)
  1. 1. 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
  2. 2. John (Birkmire) Lawernce (2 Apr 1890 – 22 Jan 1961) m. Edith (Wister) Gillingham (25 October 1887 – December 8, 1966)
    1. 1. John (Willing) Lawrence (10 December 1920 – 26 Nov 1991) m. Mary (Christopovich) Christy (About 1923 – 2011)

Walter Lawrence's Timeline

10 Records

1867
17 Feb 1867
Birth of Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 3
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr was employed
None
1910
1910
Age 43
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
20 Apr 1941
Age 74
Death of Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
23 Apr 1941
Age 74
Burial of Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1867
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 630
    [2] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030651-033500
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 042151-044600
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1617; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 503
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0593
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 Dist 69 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1436; Page: 162A; Family History Library Film: 552935
    [9] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1409; Page: 360A; Family History Library Film: 552908
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0457
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1395; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0398; FHL microfilm: 1375408
    [12] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 Dist 69 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1436; Page: 162A; Family History Library Film: 552935
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1409; Page: 360A; Family History Library Film: 552908

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1395; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0398; FHL microfilm: 1375408

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 13B; Enumeration District: 503

    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: 3B; Enumeration District: 0593

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1941
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030651-033500
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1941
    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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