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George Washington Lawrence

Birth	:	3 Sep 1832 Wayne County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1916 Union Township, Whitley County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Clear Lake, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.7456017, -96.6772003
Plot	:	Masonic
Description	:	GEORGE W. LAWRENCE, an agriculturist of Union township, residing on section 30, descended from one of the old families of Pennsylvania. His grandparents. Christian and Magdaline (Epley) Lawrence, were both natives of the Keystone State and of German descent. In 1822 they removed westward and cast their lot with the early settlers of Wayne county, Ohio, locating upon a wild tract of land, where they made their permanent home. Peter Lawrence came over in the ship Lydia, James Allen, commander, September 27, 1740. He was the father of John Philip Lawrence, John Valentine Lawrence and John Lawrence, who came over... Read More	GEORGE W. LAWRENCE, an agriculturist of Union township, residing on section 30, descended from one of the old families of Pennsylvania. His grandparents. Christian and Magdaline (Epley) Lawrence, were both natives of the Keystone State and of German descent. In 1822 they removed westward and cast their lot with the early settlers of Wayne county, Ohio, locating upon a wild tract of land, where they made their permanent home. Peter Lawrence came over in the ship Lydia, James Allen, commander, September 27, 1740. He was the father of John Philip Lawrence, John Valentine Lawrence and John Lawrence, who came over on the ship Edinburg, James Russell, master, September 5, 1748. Hantz Peter Lawrence arrived at Philadelphia October 13, 1747. Peter Lawrence, who came over on the Edinburg, was also the father of Peter Lawrence, who was born after their arrival in the New World, in September, 1747, in Greene township, Lancaster county, Penn., and is the grandfather of Christian Lawrence. Christian Lawrence is the grandfather of our subject. The father of our subject, John A. Lawrence, was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, in January, 180, and on arriving at years of maturity married Sarah Rouch, who was born near Hagerstown, Maryland, in 1807, a daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Rouch. The father was born in Pennsylvania, and the mother in Maryland, and both were of German lineage. They became residents of Wayne county, Ohio, in 1819, their home being a farm which Mr. Rouch developed from the wild land. The parents of our subject were reared in Wayne county. The father received but limited school privileges, yet he managed to obtain a fair English education and possessed a large fund of common sense. In Wayne county he cleared and improved a farm, and upon his father's death he purchased the old homestead, which belonged to the latter and on which he still resides, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. His wife died on the 5th of February, 1889. In their family were eleven children who grew to mature years, while ten of the number are still living. All are married and have families of their own, and three of the sons, - John F., Henry H. and Dr. Isaiah, - were soldiers in the Civil war. The father was a member of the German Lutheran Church in early life, and was one of the founders of the English Lutheran Church at Wooster, Ohio, serving as an official in the same for many years. He is now, however, a member of the German Reformed Church, to which his wife also belonged. The cause of education found him a devoted advocate, and he took a deep interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community. He is recognized as a valued citizen, and was twice elected to the office of County Surveyor. George W. Lawrence was the eldest son and second child of the family. He was born in Wayne county, Ohio, September 3, 1832, and was reared there until after he had attained his majority. His school privileges were meager, but he managed to obtain a good education by study at home, and reading and observation have made him a well informed man. In the fall of 1853 Mr. Lawrence purchased his farm in Whitley county, and then returned to Ohio, where in 1854 he was united in marriage with Miss Eva Ann Mowrey, a native of Wayne county, Ohio, and a daughter of Michael and Nancy (Rouch) Mowrey, who were natives of the Keystone State. She was born August i, 1830, and her grandfather was Michael Mowrey. In 1855 Mr. Lawrence brought his bride to his Indiana farm and they began their domestic life in a rough log house, which in 1867 was replaced by a substantial residence. Good barns and other necessary outbuildings have been erected, and about the place is an air of thrift. To his original possessions he has added from time to time until he now owns 871 acres of valuable land, all of which is under cultivation. He rents a large portion of this, but is still actively engaged in business for himself. In connection with general farming he is engaged in fruit-growing, and raises considerable stock, making a specialty of Oxford sheep, Durham, Holstein and Jersey cattle, Poland-China hogs and a good grade of horses. He carefully superintends his business, and his efficient management, his perseverance and industry have made him eminently successful. To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have been born three children, â€" Michael E., John C. and Harvey S. The last named is now a student in Wittenberg Seminary, of Spring- field, Ohio. The parents are faithful members and active workers in the Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Lawrence has served as Elder, and in the Sunday-school he has taken a very important part. Socially, he is connected with the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in the blue lodge, chapter, council and commandery of Columbia City, and the Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is a trustee of the chapter, and is connected with the Grange of Spring Run. The cause of education finds him an able supporter; he built the schoolhouse of his neighborhood, and for a number of years has efficiently served as School Director. He votes with the Democracy, and has been honored with a number of local offices, having served as Justice of the Peace for twelve years, as County Commissioner for seven years, and during that entire time was president of the board. It was while he held that office that the present court-house at Columbia City was erected. The success of his life is the reward of his own efforts, and overcoming the obstacles and difficulties in his path he has worked his way steadily upward until he has become one of the substantial citizens of the county in which he has now made his home for the long period of forty consecutive years. Memorial Record of Northeastern Indiana. Published 1896 by Lewis Publishing Company in Chicago.

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George Washington Lawrence's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Clear Lake, Deuel County, USA.
When did George Washington Lawrence death?
George Washington Lawrence death on 24 Feb 1916 in Union Township, Whitley County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 44.7456017
Longitude: -96.6772003

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Eva Ann Mowrey Lawrence

(1830 - 1919)

Siblings

Mary Ann Mowrey

(1830 - 1896)

Malinda Lawrence Rouch

(1834 - 1874)

(1840 - 1920)

(1841 - 1924)

(1845 - 1930)

(1849 - 1915)

Children

Michael Eldon Lawrence

(1855 - 1940)

John C. Lawrence

(1858 - 1941)

George W. Lawrence Jr.

(1860 - 1864)

Stephen Albert Lawrence

(1862 - 1864)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeview Cemetery
Clear Lake, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7456017, -96.6772003

2. Rose Family Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6741982, -96.7517014

3. Highland Cemetery
Brandt, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6591988, -96.6474991

4. Tabor Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7468987, -96.8230972

5. Havana Lutheran Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7771590, -96.8423800

6. Swedish Cemetery
Astoria, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8499985, -96.7727966

7. Hidewood Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6597610, -96.8049050

8. East Highland Lutheran
Brandt, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6749992, -96.5250015

9. Evergreen Presbyterian Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7747002, -96.8657990

10. Bemis Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8333015, -96.8343964

11. Christian Reformed Cemetery
Bemis, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757000, -96.8751000

12. Toronto Cemetery
Toronto, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5806007, -96.6639023

13. Grandview Cemetery
Gary, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8064003, -96.4606018

14. Calvary Cemetery
Gary, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8058014, -96.4589005

15. Goodwin Cemetery
Goodwin, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8792000, -96.8242035

16. Blom Prairie Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5732994, -96.7027969

17. Wood Lake Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6166992, -96.4993973

18. Hamlin Reformed Cemetery
Castlewood, Hamlin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6895200, -96.9262200

19. Leganger Cemetery
Toronto, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5588989, -96.6427994

20. Mikkelson Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5581017, -96.7027969

21. Larson Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9347000, -96.7893982

22. Bethany Cemetery
Astoria, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5606003, -96.5366974

23. Bethlehem Cemetery
Astoria, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5682983, -96.5008011

24. Dempster Cemetery
Dempster, Hamlin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6303800, -96.9417400