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Walter Samuel Lawson 1893–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1893

Birth Location: Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1965

Death Location: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Lawson

Mother: Lucy Hendricks

Spouse(s): Ellen King

Children(s): Leonard Lawson, Gladys Lawson, Ruby Lawson

The story of Walter Samuel Lawson began in 1893 in Fayette County, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Walter Samuel Lawson resided in Glades, Madison, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Walter Samuel Lawson resided in North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas, USA. Walter Samuel Lawson married Ellen Ella King, and had children including Gladys Mae Lawson, Leonard Harold Lawson, Ruby Lawson, Thelma Jean Lawson. Walter Samuel Lawson passed away in 1965 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Samuel Lawson began in 1893 in Fayette County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Samuel Lawson resided in Glades, Madison, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Samuel Lawson resided in North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Samuel Lawson married Ellen Ella King, and had children including Gladys Mae Lawson, Leonard Harold Lawson, Ruby Lawson, Thelma Jean Lawson.
  • Walter Samuel Lawson passed away in 1965 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Lawson
1867–1923
Birth Location: Kentucky
JL
Lucy Hendricks
1873–1957
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Ellen King
1895–1968
Birth Location: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
EK

Children(s)

Leonard Lawson
1919–2008
Birth Location: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
LL
Gladys Lawson
1921–1943
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
GL
Ruby Lawson
1926–1968
Birth Location: Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
RL

Walter Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Lawson
1893–1965
Birth Place: Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James W. Lawson
1867–1923
Kentucky
Lucy Hendricks
1873–1957
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Lawson's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Samuel) Lawson (8 Mar 1893–17 May 1965) m. Ellen ("Ella") King (20 Dec 1895–6 June 1968)
  1. 1. Leonard (Harold) Lawson 1919–2008 m. Dorothy (Caroline) Kelly 1926–2021 m. Christine (Mildred) Eason 1925–2008
    1. 1. Donald (Leon) Lawson 1943–2019
  2. 2. Gladys (Mae) Lawson 1921–1943
  3. 3. Ruby Lawson 1926–1968

Walter Lawson's Timeline

11 Records

1893
8 Mar 1893
Birth of Walter Samuel Lawson in Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Glades, Madison, Kentucky, USA
Glades, Madison, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas, USA
North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 27
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Lexington Ward 4, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Lexington Ward 4, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in District 7, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
District 7, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Fayette, Kentucky
Fayette, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
1964
1964
Age 71
Walter Samuel Lawson resided here in Fayette
Fayette
1965
17 May 1965
Age 72
Death of Walter Samuel Lawson in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1893
    Event Place: Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1303; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 34-51
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-09-1849; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lexington Ward 4, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 112
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 204.0; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Fayette; Roll: 1653502
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glades, Madison, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas; Roll: T624_43; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374056
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Glades, Madison, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glades, Madison, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas; Roll: T624_43; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374056

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Fayette; Roll: 1653502

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lexington Ward 4, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lexington Ward 4, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 112

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 204.0; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fayette, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1303; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 34-51

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1303; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 34-51

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: Fayette
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1965
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-09-1849; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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