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William Henry Lawrence 1890 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1890

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 25 Aug 1946

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Lawrence

Mother: Sophia Lawrence

Spouse(s): Helen Warren

Children(s): Jean Lawrence, Jean Lawrence

In 1890, William Henry Lawrence entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to William Henry Lawrence and Sophia E Lawrence. William Henry Lawrence married Helen W Warren, and had children including Jean E Lawrence, Jean E Lawrence. William Henry Lawrence passed away in 1946 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, William Henry Lawrence entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to William Henry Lawrence and Sophia E Lawrence.
  • William Henry Lawrence married Helen W Warren, and had children including Jean E Lawrence, Jean E Lawrence.
  • William Henry Lawrence passed away in 1946 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lawrence
1854 – 1931
Birth Location: Scotland
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Sophia Lawrence
1863 – 1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Helen Warren
1896 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Jean Lawrence
1925 –
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Jean Lawrence
1925 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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William Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
William Lawrence
1890 – 1946
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
William Henry Lawrence
1854 – 1931
Scotland
Sophia (E) Lawrence
1863 – 1940
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Jordan Lawrence
1820 – 1872
Philadelphia, PA
Margaret Weir
1825 – 1895
Scotland
John Fernan
France
Catherine Fragran
France
Great-Grandparents
Jordan Lawrence
1800 – 1867
Wife Ukn
Bezaleel Weir
1758 – 1825
Elizabeth Harris
1805 – 1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Weir
1721 – 1774
Agnes Russell
1728 – 1781

William Lawrence's Descendants

1.
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William (Henry) Lawrence (11 Jun 1890 – 25 Aug 1946) m. Helen (W) Warren (abt 1896 – )
  1. 1. Jean (E) Lawrence (1925 – )
  2. 2. Jean (E) Lawrence (abt 1925 – )

William Lawrence's Timeline

14 Records

1890
11 Jun 1890
Birth of William Henry Lawrence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1890
11 Jun 1890
Birth of William Henry Lawrence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1890
11 Jun 1890
Birth of William Henry Lawrence in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1891
1 Mar 1891
Age 1
William Henry Lawrence was baptized in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
William Henry Lawrence resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
William Henry Lawrence resided here in Baker St Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baker St Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
William Henry Lawrence resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
William Henry Lawrence resided here in 4117 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4117 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
William Henry Lawrence resided here in 4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
William Henry Lawrence was employed in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
William Henry Lawrence resided here in 4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
William Henry Lawrence resided here in 4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
25 Aug 1946
Age 56
Death of William Henry Lawrence in 4116 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4116 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
25 Aug 1946
Age 56
Death of William Henry Lawrence in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51-407
    [3] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 224
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1617; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 506
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2103; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0604; FHL microfilm: 2341837
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia; Roll: 1907617; Draft Board: 14
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0457; FHL microfilm: 1241463
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1395; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0378; FHL microfilm: 1375408
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 072751-075300

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 224

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 9; Enumeration District: 0457; FHL microfilm: 1241463

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Baker St Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1395; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0378; 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: 2A; Enumeration District: 506

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: 4117 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2103; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0604; FHL microfilm: 2341837

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: 4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51-407

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03699; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51-407

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: 4119 Houghton St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 4404 Dexter St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia; Roll: 1907617; Draft Board: 14

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1946
    Event Place: 4116 Houghton St Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 072751-075300

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1946
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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