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William P Lawrence

Birth	:	8 Nov 1834 Morgan County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 1911 Mount Etna, Adams County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Springston Cemetery, Lincoln, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-43.6404360, 172.4509420
Description	:	W. P. Lawrence, of Carl township, died at his home Monday, October 2, 1911, being aged 76 years, 10 months and 24 days. The funeral was held today at the First Baptist church in Washington township, conducted by Rev. A. K. Lewis, and interment was made in the Baptist cemetery nearby. W. P. Lawrence was born in Morgan County, Ohio, November 8, 1834. He was a soldier in the civil war, enlisting October 15, 1862, in Muskingum County, Ohio, in company C 122nd Ohio volunteer infantry. He was honorably discharged June 26, 1865. In 1867 he came from Ohio to Adams... Read More	W. P. Lawrence, of Carl township, died at his home Monday, October 2, 1911, being aged 76 years, 10 months and 24 days. The funeral was held today at the First Baptist church in Washington township, conducted by Rev. A. K. Lewis, and interment was made in the Baptist cemetery nearby. W. P. Lawrence was born in Morgan County, Ohio, November 8, 1834. He was a soldier in the civil war, enlisting October 15, 1862, in Muskingum County, Ohio, in company C 122nd Ohio volunteer infantry. He was honorably discharged June 26, 1865. In 1867 he came from Ohio to Adams County, Iowa, and has lived here ever since, with the exception of three years spent in Nebraska. On February 12,1868, he was married to Miss Louisa Homan, daughter of Lewis W. Homan, who survives him. To this union four children were born. Mrs. Myrta Wimmer, deceased, wife of Morton M. Wimmer, of Loveiand, Colo. Mrs. Wimmer died October 18, 1897, leaving a little daughter, Ethel, who has since made her home with her Grandpa Lawrence. Also Mrs. Vira Madison, Miss Mary and Miss Tempy Lawrence, who reside at home. Mr. Lawrence is of a family of thirteen children, the only one now living being a sister, Mrs, Emily A. Swords, of Altoona, Pa. He has four grandchildren, Ethel Wimmer; Millie, Heathie and Gladys Madison. Mr. Lawrence was a devoted father, a kind and loving husband and a good neighbor. He has been a faithful member of, the Baptist church for 36 years. He endured his sickness, which caused him much suffering, without a murmur or complaint and quietly passed peacefully over the river of death into the haven of rest. Adams County Free Press, October 4, 1911, page 10

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William P Lawrence's memorial is located at: Springston Cemetery, Lincoln, Selwyn District, New Zealand.
When did William P Lawrence death?
William P Lawrence death on 2 Oct 1911 in Mount Etna, Adams County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: -43.6404360
Longitude: 172.4509420

Family Members:

Spouse

Louisa Homan Lawrence

(1843 - 1924)

Children

Vira Lawrence Madison

(1872 - 1947)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Springston Cemetery
Lincoln, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6404360, 172.4509420

2. St Mary's Churchyard
Springston, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6446560, 172.4263590

3. Lincoln Cemetery
Lincoln, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6311790, 172.4862570

4. Prebbleton Cemetery
Prebbleton, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5887200, 172.5053500

5. Shands Road Cemetery
Prebbleton, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5792540, 172.4888630

6. All Saint's Churchyard
Prebbleton, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5781040, 172.5131430

7. Weedons Cemetery
Weedons, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5670010, 172.4015870

8. St Saviours Churchyard
Templeton, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5501420, 172.4714620

9. St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery
Halswell, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5794830, 172.5686440

10. Mount Magdala Cemetery
Halswell, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5622700, 172.5672600

11. St Luke's Anglican Churchyard
Brookside, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6903100, 172.3029000

12. St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
West Melton, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5261700, 172.3701800

13. Yaldhurst Cemetery
Yaldhurst, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5109640, 172.4765980

14. Church of the Epiphany Churchyard
Teddington, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.7016200, 172.6182200

15. Brookside Cemetery
Brookside, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6751800, 172.2683700

16. St Peter's Anglican Churchyard
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5317570, 172.5701330

17. St Cuthbert's Cemetery
Governors Bay, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6326900, 172.6458000

18. Avonhead Memorial Cemetery
Avonhead, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5095390, 172.5503920

19. Sydenham Cemetery
Sydenham, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5582330, 172.6254900

20. St Peters Churchyard
Teddington, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6719000, 172.6590100

21. Addington Cemetery
Addington, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5434880, 172.6235790

22. Halkett Presbyterian Churchyard
Halkett, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5011000, 172.3220900

23. Waimairi Cemetery
Burnside, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4997760, 172.5773860

24. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Christchurch, Christchurch City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5384250, 172.6458880