Roscoe R Lawrence

1904 - 1985  (80 years)

• Name	Roscoe R Lawrence
  Born	5 Apr 1904	Holton, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	1 Jan 1985	Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Buried	3 Jan 1985	Underwood Cemetery, Williamstown, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Person ID	I5262	Rossville
  Last Modified	27 Dec 2019

  
  

  Father	Jeremiah V Lawrence,   b. 7 Sep 1854, Hartzville, Bartholomew County, Indiana ,   d. 6 Oct 1933, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Anna C Gibeson Lawrence,   b. 1867,   d. 1932  (Age 65 years)
  Married	21 Dec 1899
  Family ID	F4813	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ruby McConnell Lawrence
  Married	4 Mar 1933	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. James Reese Lawrence,   b. 26 Jan 1936   2. Kathryn Lawrence Watson,   b. 21 Nov 1938
  Documents		Marriage- McConnell, Ruby-Lawrence, Roscoe McConnell-Lawrence The marriage of Miss Ruby McConnell, only daughter, of Mrs. Emma McConnell, and Mr. Roscoe Lawrence was quietly solemnized Saturday morning at 11:30 at the home of the bride. Rev. G.G. Horne, of Topeka, performed the ceremony, in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends. Before the ceremony, Miss Grace Sanders sang "I Love You Truly," accompanied at the piano by Miss Kathleen Pelfrey. The bride wore a wedding gown of blue crepe, made on princess lines with puff sleeves and grey accessories and carried a lovely bouquet of roses. Miss Grace Sanders acted as bridesmaid and wore a frock or rose crepe and carried a large bouquet of sweet peas. Mr. Warner Rogers was the best man. Immediately following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Rev. and Mrs. G.G. Horne, of Topeka; J.D. Lawrence; Miss Lois Lawrence, Miss Grace Sanders, Miss Kathleen Pelfrey, Mr. Warner Rogers, Mrs. Emma McConnell, John and James McConnell. Mrs. Lawrence was a graduate with the class of 1930, from Rossville High school, and was active in all school and church activities. Mr. Lawrence is a young farmer and has grown to manhood in this community. The bride and groom left after dinner for a short wedding trip to Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence will be at home on a farm 4 1/2 miles northeast of Rossville. [From Mar 1933]
  		Anniversary- Lawrence, Roscoe and Ruby Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Lawrence will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. March 6 in the fellowship hall of the Perry Christian Church. Hosts will be their children, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lawrence, Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watson, Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They were married March 4, 1933 in Rossville.
  Last Modified	12 Dec 2017 10:09:04
  Family ID	F2669	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 5 Apr 1904 - Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Died - 1 Jan 1985 - Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Lawrence, Roscoe 1 Roscoe R. Lawrence WILLIAMSTOWN - Roscoe R. Lawrence, 80, Williamstown, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at a Winchester hospital. Mr. Lawrence was a retired farmer. He also worked for Senne Con-struction Co. in Topeka and was a custodian and bus driver for Williamstown Grade School for 19 years before he retired in 1974. He was born April 5, 1904, at Holton, the son of Jerimiah and Anna Gibeson Lawrence. He lived in Rossville and Topeka before he moved to Williamstown in 1951. Mr. Lawrence was a member and deacon of Perry Christian Church. He also was a member of the Underwood Cemetery Board many years. He was married to Ruby McConnell March 4, 1933, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Watson, 4415 N.W. Mission, Topeka; a son, Jim Lawrence, Williamstown; a sister, Mrs. Esther Wolf, Carbondale; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Perry Christian Church. Burial will be in Underwood Cemetery, Williamstown. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 9 p.m. today at Hampton-Barrett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. Memorial contributions may be made to Perry Christian Church.
  		Obituary- Lawrence, Roscoe 2 ROSCOE R. LAWRENCE Roscoe R. Lawrence, 80, Williamstown, died Tuesday, January 1,1985, at a Winchester hospital. Mr. Lawrence was a retired farmer. He also worked for Senne Construction Co. in Topeka and was a custodian and bus driver for Williamstown Grade School for 19 years before he retired in 1974. He was born April 5, 1904, at Holton, the son of Jerimiah and Anna Gibeson Lawrence. He lived in Rossville and Topeka before he moved to Williamstown in 1951. Mr. Lawrence was a member and deacon of Perry Christian Church. He also was a member of the Underwood Cemetery Board many years. He was married to Ruby McConnell March 4, 1933, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Watson, 4415 N.W. Mission, Topeka; a son, Jim Lawrence, Williamstown; a sister, Mrs. Esther Wolf, Carbondale; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Perry Christian Church. Burial was in Underwood Cemetery, Williamstown. Hampton-Barrett Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Perry Christian Church.