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Ruby McConnell Lawrence

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  • 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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1922, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years) 
    Mother Emma Cottle McConnell Waller,   b. 5 Dec 1887, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1984, Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 24 Jul 1909  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Emma's obituary says they were married at Rossville.
    Documents
    Marriage- Cottle, Emma-McConnell, John
    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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1985, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 4 Mar 1933  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. James Reese Lawrence,   b. 26 Jan 1936
     2. Kathryn Lawrence Watson,   b. 21 Nov 1938
    Documents
    Marriage- McConnell, Ruby-Lawrence, Roscoe
    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
    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