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Murray Eugene Lawson

Birth	:	21 Oct 1917 Vinland, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	3 May 1989 Vinland, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Vinland Cemetery, Vinland, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8485985, -95.1763992
Description	:	Murray Lawson was the first of three sons born to Wesley and Crilla (McQueen) Lawson. He grew up in the Stony Point community southwest of Vinland and attended Stony Point Grade School. When Murray was seven years old, his father died. So, at a young age, Murray went to live with neighbors Jess & Dora Deay to help work their farm. He graduated from Vinland Rural High School in 1937. Before the declaration of World War II, Murray joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Vestal in the South Pacific. His ship was at Pearl Harbor when... Read More	Murray Lawson was the first of three sons born to Wesley and Crilla (McQueen) Lawson. He grew up in the Stony Point community southwest of Vinland and attended Stony Point Grade School. When Murray was seven years old, his father died. So, at a young age, Murray went to live with neighbors Jess & Dora Deay to help work their farm. He graduated from Vinland Rural High School in 1937. Before the declaration of World War II, Murray joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Vestal in the South Pacific. His ship was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. At the war's end, Murray returned to Douglas County and married Rose Nichols on September 23, 1945. He joined the Douglas County sheriff's department and was one of three deputies who patrolled the county. In 1948, Murray and Rose became partners with Perry and Sadie Stevens on their dairy farm at Vinland. They later purchased the farm and moved into the home where they spent the rest of their married lives together. Murray drove a school bus for the Vinland schools for many years. He died of skin cancer at the age of 71.

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Where is Murray Eugene Lawson's memorial?
Murray Eugene Lawson's memorial is located at: Vinland Cemetery, Vinland, Douglas County, USA.
When did Murray Eugene Lawson death?
Murray Eugene Lawson death on 3 May 1989 in Vinland, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Murray Eugene Lawson's memorial?
Latitude: 38.8485985
Longitude: -95.1763992

Family Members:

Parent

Wesley Eugene “Wes” Lawson

(1888 - 1923)

Crilla Belle McQueen Lawson Snow

(1894 - 1970)

Spouse

Rose Eugenia Nichols Lawson

(1919 - 2017)

Siblings

Jerry Edward Snow

(1935 - 1943)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Stony Point Cemetery
Vinland, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8249512, -95.2107391

2. Dow Cemetery
Vinland, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8186620, -95.2143000

3. Brumbaugh Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8319200, -95.2330100

4. Breeze Family Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8472800, -95.2480400

5. Blue Mound Cemetery
Lawrence, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9046600, -95.1865400

6. Ulrich Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8395740, -95.2531810

7. Clearfield Cemetery
Clearfield, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8260002, -95.0930023

8. County Poor Farm Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9119400, -95.2214600

9. Richland Cemetery
Lawrence, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8768997, -95.2630997

10. Kennedy Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9112900, -95.2269200

11. Marshall Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9040800, -95.2446700

12. Deay Cemetery
Eudora, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8546486, -95.0749435

13. Oakwood Cemetery
Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7694016, -95.1825027

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8535995, -95.2794037

15. Prairie City Cemetery
Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7689018, -95.2050018

16. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7687988, -95.2049713

17. Miller Family Cemetery
Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7688751, -95.2146683

18. Baldwin City Cemetery
Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7612953, -95.1862869

19. Cemetery Beni Israel
Eudora, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9280128, -95.1122208

20. Dutton Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8989800, -95.2790600

21. Black Jack Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7660400, -95.1159400

22. Franklin Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9437523, -95.1869431

23. Haskell Cemetery
Lawrence, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9353790, -95.2284241

24. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9437900, -95.1919600