Individual Details

William Lawrence

(1725 - 1766)

The Lawrence clan claims descent from Sir Robert Lawrence of1191. Sir Lawrence fought in the battle of Acre and lived in Ashton Hall. The first Lawrence of record in Granville Co. NC was William Lawrence. He received a grant of land from the Earl of Granville in 1756 for 605 acres in what is now Granville county. William born in Lancaster Co. VA. Married Deborah in 1756. Will dated 1765.

Events

Birth1725Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Marriage7 Jun 1756Granville, North Carolina, United States - Deborah Turner 'Lawrence'
Death1766Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Families

SpouseDeborah Turner 'Lawrence' (1735 - 1792)
ChildWilliam Turner Lawrence (1757 - 1840)
ChildAbraham Lawrence (1759 - 1838)
ChildJohn Lawrence (1761 - 1834)
ChildJames Lawrence (1763 - )
ChildMary Lawrence 'Hayes' (1765 - )
FatherJohn Lawrence (1684 - 1730)