E-MAIL ADDRESS
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(1st part) JAEL421 (2nd part) @yahoo.com
LAWRENCE surname DNA project
This is really cool, and is helping to verify the paper trail of research into descendants of Edward Larrance of Northumberland and Fauquier Cos. Virginia. Check it out:
http://lawrence-ons.org/DNA.html
http://lawrence-ons.org/edward2.html
RESEARCH UPDATE
I spent most of '05-'06 researching full time (40+ hrs/wk) on LAWRENCE/LARRANCE descendants. I scaled back my hours in '07-'08 while still doing a lot of research. (Ancestry.com has been a tremendous resource!)
As of Nov. 2008, I completed a person by person review of everyone in my files. I am still doing some research, but am trying to scale back. Family, church, and citizen responsibilties have begun to necessitate more of my time. Also, I need to educate myself on how would be the best way to compile all my information into a book/cd to publish. I have never attempted anything on this scale, and I have almost 80,000 people in my database, with lots of notes and photos, so it will be a challenge to put it all together in a manageable format. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO SHARE UPDATES FOR YOUR FAMILY, YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED!
In Memoriam
My only sibling, my sister Linda, succumbed to breast cancer 21 Sept. 2001 in Texas. I will miss her all the days of my life.
Larrance/Lawrence
EDWARD (c1690-1700 - 1786) & SARAH LARRANCE (LAWRENCE)of Northumberland Co. Virginia, and later Prince William & Fauquier counties, Virginia, had 4 sons: John, Edward, Richard & Peter.
I am researching descendants of these 4 sons, trying to bring as many lines as possible down to the present. (I've also done a little work on Edw. & Sarah's 4 daughters.) I posted some 6-7 generations of the family in a Worldconnect file at Rootsweb. I haven't updated the Worldconnect file in several years since I've been so busy researching, but here's the link:
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=larrance&id=I0001
If you think you connect to my Lawrence/Larrance family, please write me!
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Other surnames on my paternal (grandfather's) side, besides LAWRENCE and LARRANCE, are: YOW, RICHARDSON, MACON, CAPEL, COVINGTON, NEEDHAM, BALDWIN, BOWDOIN (BOWDOWN)- all from Randolph, Moore and Richmond Cos. NC. I have some information on all of them,in varying amounts. I am not, however, doing research on these lines right now.
My paternal grandmother's lineage includes these surnames: WHATLEY, HOLLOWAY, HUNTER, BULLOCK, SINQUEFIELD, EDRINGTON, MAY, DEAN, LOVELESS, LOWREY, KIRKLAND, STILL. My grandmother's parents were from Edgefield County, SC, but many of her ancestors went to SC from NC.
On my maternal side, all my mother's family comes from Tyrrell Co. NC, where they have lived for some 300 years. Surnames on this side include: SWAIN, DAVENPORT, LIVERMAN, ETHERIDGE, GODWIN, COHOON, BRICKHOUSE, RHODES, BATEMAN, HATFIELD, SPRUILL, GILES.
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- Silver cup (137 KB)
This silver cup is known to have been in the possession of John Larrance (1725-1800), and has been passed down through the generations. A cousin in Indiana has the cup now. See the related story under the section with "related files."
- Thomas Wilburn Lawrence, 1857-1928 (75 KB)
This is my great-grandfather Lawrence. He lived in Randolph Co. NC and married Alice P. Yow (see her photo). He was a son of Rev. John Lawrence & Annie Covington (see their photos).
- Alice Priscella Yow (Mrs. T.W. Lawrence) 1862-1922 (91 KB)
This is my great-grandmother Lawrence. She lived in Randolph Co. NC and married Thomas Wilburn Lawrence (see his photo). She was a daughter of E. Spinks Yow and Mary Richardson (see her photo).
- Edward Larrance sells slave Cate, age 10, 1750 VA (102 KB)
I found this at the courthouse in Prince William Co. VA. 23 Jan 1750 Edward Larrance (Lawrance, Laurance) sold a 10 year old slave girl, Cate, to Jno. Combs. John Larrance (Lawrance) was one of the witnesses. I believe this was probably Edward's son, John.
- Time Capsule Marker (107 KB)
In September 2000, the NC Lawrence family reunion buried a time capsule in the cemetery where John Larrance (1725-1800) is buried. This is the bronze marker marking the spot. It was made by CR Bronzeworks of Lindon, Utah.
- Enoch Whatley, 1868-1943 (109 KB)
This is my great-grandfather Whatley. He was born in Edgefield Co. SC, but lived most of his adult life in Randolph Co. NC. He married M. Ellen May (see her photo). He was a son of Perry Andrew Whatley (see his photo), and Frances Bullock.
- Edward Larrance - Public Claims Certificate 1780/1 (93 KB)
Thanks to Sue Maggart for sharing this find with me back in 1991! Edward Larrance supplied beef for the Revolutionary Army. Found in Fauquier Co. VA Will Book 2, page 82. Public Service Claims Certificates, #252-1 and 252-2, issued to Edward Larrance 28 Nov 1780 and 16 Sep 1781.
- Jacob Nelson Lawrence 1866-1907 (from Bibb Co AL) (3 KB)
Jacob died in Winn Co. LA. He was son of John Edward Lawrence and grandson of Nelson Lawrence & Jenney Edwards. Great grandparents were Edward & Nancy Priest Lawrence AND Isaac & Nancy Ann Lawrence Edwards. Photo courtesy of great- grandaughter, Jeanne Connor Bates
- Mary "Ellen" May (Mrs. Enoch Whatley), 1878-1959 (139 KB)
This is my great-grandmother Whatley. She was born in Edgefield Co. SC, but came to Randolph Co. NC after her marriage to Enoch Whatley (see his photo). She was a daughter of Albert Dean May and Frances Ann Lowrey (see their photos).
- Tombstone- John Larrance, 1725-1800 Randolph Co NC (96 KB)
This tombstone is located on property that was the Larrance homestead, in the southeastern corner of Randolph Co., NC. The tombstone is a literal stone, with the letters carved in it. (Larrance didn't fit all the way, and the remaining letters are on the back of the stone). The cemetery area used to be in a wooded area, but is now a cow pasture. Descendants fenced in the cemetery several years ago. I have another picture posted on my homepage which gives an even better view of the stone, so be sure to look at it too.
- Charlie William Swain, 1855-1935 (52 KB)
This is my great-grandfather Swain. He lived in Tyrrell Co. NC and was married to Indiana Bateman (see her photo).
- Will- page 1. John LARRANCE, 1800 Randolph Co. NC (126 KB)
The original of this will may be found at the NC State Archives in Raleigh, NC.
- Raleigh Capus YOW (1870-1914), Greensboro, NC (84 KB)
Raleigh C. Yow was a brother of my great-grandmother, Alice Yow Lawrence. Raleigh's 1st wife, Hattie Asbill, died in Oct 1902 and this photo was probably taken not too long after. His children are (left-right): Trissie (b. 1896), Alfred (b.Apr 1901), Elbert C. (b. 1899) and Vernon (b. 1897). The family lived in Greensboro,Guilford,NC. Raleigh remarried in 1906 to Lou Cassie Williams and had 4 more children.
- Indiana Bateman (Mrs. C.W. Swain), 1853-1923 (50 KB)
This is my great-grandmother Swain. She lived in Tyrrell Co. NC and was married to Charlie Wm. Swain (see his photo). She was a daughter of Nicodemus Bateman (see his photo) and Lovie Elizabeth Hatfield.
- Will- page 2. John LARRANCE, 1800 Randolph Co. NC (34 KB)
This is the 2nd (and last) page of John Larrance's will, which was dated 27 Sep 1800 and written in Randolph Co. NC. John died in October 1800.
- Noah Noble Larrance (1834-1893), Illinois (111 KB)
Noah N. Larrance was a son of Jonathan Larrance & Elizabeth Swafford. (See photo of Noah's brother, Americus Vespucci Larrance for a list of their Larrance ancestry.) Noah lived in Mercer Co. Illinois. This photo shows Noah in his Civil War uniform. He was mustered into service in June 1861 and mustered out with his regiment in June 1864. This photo was sent to me by Lora Larrance and her husband Bob, who is a great grandson of Noah. Thanks for sharing!
- Rev. Jesse Lawrence (7 KB)
This is my 4th great-grandfather, who lived in Randolph Co. NC. I count it as quite a coup to have gotten this photo. No one in NC had a picture, but in 1983 when I was tracking down Jesse's son, Wm., who moved to Union Co. Georgia, I visited the courthouse there and got data on Wm's family. Turns out one of his grandaughters had just given her pictures to an antiques dealer, but she got them back and gave them to me! Special thanks to Willie "Mae" Lawrence Lewis!
- Rev. John Stanford Lawrence, 1833-1899 (202 KB)
This is my great-great grandfather Lawrence. He was a minister in the Christian Church and lived in Randolph County, NC. He was married to Annie Covington (see her photo).
- Emma YOW (1866-1955) & Tommy Graham (1862-1941) (45 KB)
Emma Yow Graham was a sister of my great- grandmother, Alice Yow Lawrence. This photo was probably taken the end of 1899 or beginning of 1900. In this family photo are, from left to right are (with approximate ages): Wister (9), Charley (3 1/2), Tommy (37), Leslie(12), Emma (33), Ella Craven Cooper (18--niece--dau. of Sarepta Yow Craven), Lee (7 mo), Mary (5). The Graham family lived in Montgomery Co. NC.
- Annie Covington (Mrs. John S. Lawrence), 1833-1897 (50 KB)
This is my great-great grandmother Lawrence. Originally from Richmond County, NC, she lived in Randolph Co. NC after her marriage to Rev. John S. Lawrence (see his photo).
- Jefferson & Lizzie (Lawrence - 1859-1938) Auman (273 KB)
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lawrence Auman was a daughter of Rev. John Stanford & Annie Covington Lawrence (see their photos) and a sister of my great-grandpa Lawrence. Lizzie and her husband Jefferson lived in Randolph Co. NC. Thanks to Bob Carter (husband of Lizzie & Jefferson's great grandaughter, Diana Auman Carter) for sharing this photo.
- Mystery Fellow--desc. of Jonathan Lawrence ?? (93 KB)
Jonathan Lawrence (1781 NC -1833 AL) was a son of John Larrance (1725-1800). About 1825 Jonathan moved from Randolph Co. NC to Bibb Co. AL, where he lived until his death. Some of his descendants moved on westward into Mississippi, LA and on into Texas. This photo comes from cousin Edna Spencer of MS. Speculation was that this is Jonathan, but I'm told photography wasn't really developed until after his death. This man must have been a relative, nonetheless, and he is said to have visited the family (in Alabama or Mississippi?) several times.
- Helen (Lawrence) Lowdermilk 1861-1932 (74 KB)
Helen Lawrence was a dau. of Rev. John Stanford & Annie Covington Lawrence (see their photos), and a sister of my great-grandpa Lawrence. Helen married Henry Clay Lowdermilk and they left NC. She worked as a teacher on the Ponca Indian reservation in Oklahoma territory. Helen died in Wilcox,,AZ.
- Lawrence Reunion, Randolph Co. NC 23 Sep 2007 (886 KB)
This is most of the group (sans those taking photos!) at the church where we met on Sunday. We had cousins from Texas, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, and of course NC!
- Will (pg 1 of 3)-Edward Larrance 1783 ,Fauquier,VA (79 KB)
Page 1 of 3. Edward Larrance wrote his will 1783 in Fauquier Co. VA. It was probated in 1786. All the wills from the older will books have been typed, so when I visited the Fauquier Courthouse in 1988 you could no longer get copies of the handwritten entries. This one comes from cousin Marion Nelson Lawrence's book on the genealogy of the Lawrence and allied families.
- Lawrence Reunion, 9/22/07 NC - at the Cemetery (498 KB)
We made trips to the family cemetery (where John Larrance 1725-1800 is buried) both Sat. and Sun. This is the group that went on Sat. (except for our faithful picture takers!)
- Will (pg 2 of 3)-Edward Larrance 1783 ,Fauquier,VA (87 KB)
This is the 2nd of 3 pages of the 1783 will for Edward Larrance, Fauquier Co. VA. It was probated in 1786.
- Mary Ellen Richardson (Mrs. E. S. Yow), 1825-1896 (197 KB)
This is my great-great grandmother Yow. She lived in Randolph Co. NC and was married to Enoch "Spinks" Yow, but I don't have a picture of him.
- Perry Andrew Whatley, 1818-1895 (113 KB)
This is my great-great grandfather Whatley. He lived in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was married twice: 1st to Mary Ann Still and 2nd to my great-great grandmother, Frances Bullock.
- John "Hiram" May, 1802-1884 (178 KB)
This is my great-great-great grandfather, Hiram May. He was likely born in NC, but he lived most of his life and died in Edgefield Co., South Carolina.
- John Isley Lawrence (1863-1940) & his family (166 KB)
John I. Lawrence was a son of Rev. John S. & Annie Covington Lawrence (see their photos) and a brother of my great-grandpa. "Uncle Johnny" married Marion Hieronymous and they lived in Mineral Wells,,TX. Johnny later lived in Dallas and Austin, TX as well. They had 3 children to survive: Walter (1895-1941), Robert (1903-1969) and Mildred (1907-1959).
- Albert Dean May, 1837-1901 (172 KB)
This is my great-great grandfather May. He lived in Edgefield Co., South Carolina. He married twice: 1st to Mattie (Stevens) Herrin, and 2nd to my great-great grandmother, Frances Ann (Lowrey) Ouzts (see her photo).
- Walter Phalti Lawrence, Sr. (1867-1926) (40 KB)
Walter Lawrence was a son of Rev. John S. & Annie Covington Lawrence (see their photos) and a brother of my great-grandpa. Walter was a professor of English at Elon College (in Elon College,,NC) many years. He received an MA from Yale University and also studied at Oxford in England. He was a prominent layman in the Southern Christian Convention and had been President of the NC and Virginia Christian Conference and treasurer of the Mission Board of the NC Conference. He was married to Mary Annie Graham and had two children, Mary Graham (Lawrence) Mackintosh, and Walter "Phalti" Lawrence, Jr.
- Will (pg 3 of 3)-Edward Larrance 1783 ,Fauquier,VA (68 KB)
This is the 3rd and last of 3 pages of the 1783 will for Edward Larrance, Fauquier Co. VA. It was probated in 1786.
- Frances Ann Lowrey (Mrs. Albert May),1843-1894 (81 KB)
This is my great-great grandmother, Fannie Lowrey. She lived in Edgefield Co., SC, and was married twice: 1st to Caleb Pinkney Ouzts, and 2nd to my great-great grandfather, Albert Dean May (see his photo).
- Oscar Dewitt Lawrence (1871-1946) (262 KB)
Oscar was a son of Rev. John S. & Annie Covington Lawrence (see their photos) and a brother of my great-grandpa. He lived in Seagrove, NC (Randolph Co.) and was very active in the Seagrove Christian Church. Oscar married twice--his first wife died very young-- and had six children, but only four survived. None of his children had any children, however, so Oscar has no living descendants.
- Jonathan Tucker(1847-1923) & "Rinda" Haltom Tucker (41 KB)
Jonathan Tucker was a son of Jessie Tucker & Zilpha Nichols and a grandson of Nathaniel & Martha Lawrence Tucker. He was a great-grandson of John Larrance (1725-1800). This photo is courtesy of Scott Tucker, a descendant of Jonathan's brother, Gilbert Tucker.
- Nicodemus Bateman, 1822-1916 (97 KB)
This is my great-great grandfather Bateman. He was generally called "Grandpa Nixie." He lived in Tyrrell County, North Carolina and was married to Lovie Elizabeth Hatfield.
- Annie Lee (Lawrence) Beck (1879-1959) & "Bud" Beck (86 KB)
Annie was the youngest child of Rev. John S. & Annie Covington Lawrence (see their photos), and a sister of my great-grandpa. She married James Brock "Bud" Beck and they had 6 children.
- Richard Thomas Latham (1846-1925)& wife Mildred (22 KB)
Richard Latham was born in Mississippi, a son of Emanuel Latham & Sarah (Sally) Lawrence, and a grandson of Jonathan Lawrence & Elizabeth Edwards from Bibb Co. Alabama. He married Mildred Jane Gibson (1854-1900) in 1873 in Grenada Co. MS, where they both are now buried. Photo is courtesy of great-grandaughter, Fran Bearden. (Fran has her own business, selling floral creations she's done. Check out the related links section to find the homepage for her business.)
- William B. Liverman, 1829-1890 (52 KB)
This is my great-great grandfather Liverman. He lived in Tyrrell Co., NC and was married to Sarah Ann Etheridge (see her photo). My mom thinks he may have had some Indian (Native American) ancestry. He certainly was a big looking man!
- Fred & Susie Davenport Swain - my grandparents (103 KB)
Fred & Susie are my maternal grandparents and they lived in Virginia Beach, VA, but were both born and reared in Tyrrell Co. NC. Fred was an avid gardener, and Susie was quite talented with hand work (tatting, crochet, etc.). She made really good cookies too! My grandfather studied in Detroit, and worked as a mechanic for Perry Buick in VA. They were super sweet people. Fred died when I was in high school, but Susie lived to see all of my children (who called her GG).
- John Larrance (1725-1800) tombstone (best view) (61 KB)
This is a 2nd view of the tombstone and shows the writing going on the side. This terrific shot was taken by Fred Lawrence at the 2002 Lawrence reunion in Randolph County, NC.
- Sarah Ann Etheridge (Mrs. W.B. Liverman),1838-1902 (129 KB)
This is my great-great grandmother Liverman. She was married to William B. Liverman (see his photo) and lived in Tyrrell Co. NC.
- Jordan and Frances (Parker) Ham and children (116 KB)
Fanny Parker (born c1848 AL), married Jordan Ham (b. c1844) in Bibb Co. AL 1866. They later moved to Texas, then to Oklahoma (Indian Territory). Their 3 youngest children are with them in the photo: Lee, Luther & Minnie. Fanny's parents were Enoch Parker & Scintha Lawrence of Bibb Co. AL. Scintha (Cynthia) was a daughter of Jonathan Lawrence (1781-1833) and his 2nd wife Caty Cassady. Photo shared by descendant, Revis Leonard.
- Charles Henry Davenport, 1849-1920 (100 KB)
This is my great-grandfather Davenport. He lived in Tyrrell Co. NC and was married to Anna May Liverman (see her photo).
- Moses Luna Larrance (1818-1896), Vermilion Co. IL (88 KB)
Moses Luna/Lund Larrance was a son of John Larrance & Ruth Mills, who went to Vermilion Co. IL from Jefferson Co. TN. They were Quakers. John was a son of Richard Larrance, who was a son of John Larrance (1725-1800) of Randolph Co. NC. Thanks to Gayle Larrance Spesard & cousin Dave for this picture!
Moses was married to Nancy Mendenhall in 1838 (see her photo).
- Thomas & Jane Malone Lawrence, Bibb Co. AL (13 KB)
Thomas Lawrence (1813-1886) & Jennie Malone (1836-1913) were married 1856 in Bibb Co. AL. Thomas was a son of Jonathan Lawrence (1781-1833) and his 1st wife, Elizabeth Edwards. Thomas & Jennie had two sons (see photo of Thomas with the 2 boys). Photo shared by descendants in Mississippi.
- Anna May Liverman (Mrs. C.H. Davenport), 1866-1923 (127 KB)
This is my great-grandmother Davenport. She lived in Tyrrell Co. NC and was married to Charles Henry Davenport (see his photo). She was a daughter of William B. Liverman & Sarah Ann Etheridge (see their photos).
- Nancy Mendenhall Larrance (w/o Moses) 1816-1901 (91 KB)
Nancy Mendenhall married Moses Luna/Lund Larrance in 1838 in Vermilion Co. IL. (see his photo) They were Quakers. Nancy was born in Ohio, a daughter of Aaron Mendenhall and Lydia Anderson. Thanks to Gayle Spesard & cousin Dave for sharing this photo!
- Thomas Lawrence with sons, Walter (left) & Frank (21 KB)
Thomas Lawrence was a son of Jonathan & Elizabeth Edwards Lawrence. Thomas and wife, Jennie Malone Lawrence (md. 1856 Bibb Co. AL--See photo of them) had two sons: Walter in 1861 and Frank in 1858. Frank moved to Grenada Co. Mississippi and married a cousin. He still has a number of descendants in MS, from whom this photo was shared.
- William Marley Lawrence (1812-1903) NC & GA (86 KB)
William was a son of Jesse Lawrence (see his photo) and his 2nd wife, Ruth (Mathews) Marley. William was born & reared in Randolph Co. NC and married there, but was granted a divorce in the 1840's. After that he (and his son) moved to Union Co. GA, and later remarried. He had a son & a daughter by each wife. His elder daughter, Elizabeth, stayed behind with her Lawrence grandparents, but in later years went to live with her father's second family. It was she who carried the pictures of her father & grandfather. I was fortunate to receive this photo, along with that of Jesse Lawrence, from Willie "Mae" Lawrence Lewis of Blairsville,,GA.
- Jonathan Larrance (1805-1887), Jefferson Co. Tenn. (82 KB)
Jonathan was a son of Richard & Jane Hammond Larrance, and a grandson of John Larrance (1725-1800). Richard & Jane moved from NC to Jefferson Co. TN about 1809 (so I think Jonathan was born in NC). Jonathan still has a number of descendants in Tennessee. This line uses the spelling Larrance. Thanks to Felix Line & Marvel Fielden for sharing pictures from this branch.
- Americus Vespuci Larrance 1842-1917, Mercer Co. IL (30 KB)
A. V. Larrance was a son of Jonathan Larrance & Elizabeth Swafford, who moved from Henry Co. IN to Mercer Co. IL. Jonathan was a son of Peter Larrance (1774-1855 Randolph Co. NC to Henry Co. IN) and his 1st wife, Abigail Haydock. Peter was a son of John Larrance (1725-1800).
Joy Norton, a descendant, found this picture in the library in Mercer Co. IL and shared it with me. Thanks Joy!
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