Ruby McConnell Lawrence

• Name	Ruby McConnell Lawrence
  Gender	Female
  Person ID	I12446	Rossville
  Last Modified	5 Feb 2021

  
  

  Father	John R McConnell,   b. 10 May 1880, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 27 Jun 1922, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 42 years)
  Mother	Emma Cottle McConnell Waller,   b. 5 Dec 1887, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky ,   d. 11 Nov 1984, Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas  (Age 96 years)
  Married	24 Jul 1909	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  	Emma's obituary says they were married at Rossville.
  Documents		Marriage- Cottle, Emma-McConnell, John Cottle-McConnell Miss Emma Cottle and Mr. John McConnell were united in the holy bonds of wedlock last Saturday by the Probate Judge in his office at Topeka. They returned on the evening train and stopped off at Kingsville and went direct to the home prepared by the groom on the Ensign farm. They are both well known young people, who have the best wishes of many friends for their success and happiness. Miss Cottle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Cottle and has been employed for some time past as clerk in the Vorhies grocery.
  Family ID	F2764	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Roscoe R Lawrence,   b. 5 Apr 1904, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 1 Jan 1985, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  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