Josias Lawrence

M, b. 29 January 1809, d. June 1897
  • Josias Lawrence was baptized on 29 January 1809 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Simon Lawrence and Fanny Sweet.
  • At the age of 22 years, 2 months and 6 days, Josias Lawrence married Honour Elswood on 4 April 1831 in Merriott, Somerset. He was a lime burner/labourer.
  • Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Josias was a 30 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Honor, 30, and children Samuel 8, Thomas 5,Josias 3, Sarah 7 months.

  • Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Tinker's Lodge, Merriott, Somerset. Josias was a 41 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Honor 41, and chhildren Samuel, 18, a blacksmith; Thomas 16, an ag labourer; Josias 14, an ag labourer, Sarah 11; Elizabeth 8; and James 5. All were born in Merriott.

  • Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Great Field, Crewkerne, Somerset. Josias was a 62 year old labourer living with his wife Honor, 62, both born Merriott; and son James, 19 (born Crewkerne which is incorrect.)

  • Josias Lawrence appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Great Fields, West Crewkerne, Somerset. Josias wias a widowed 85 year old ag labourer, living with his son Josias, 53, an ag labourer; Josias's wife Maria 51; and their children George 25 a sail cloth canvas weaver; John 20, a sail clothe canvas weaver; Bessy 17, a domestic servant; Charles 15 a sailclth factory worker; and Thomas 14 an agricultural labourer. All were born in Merriott.
  • Josias Lawrence died in June 1897 at age 88.
  • Josias was buried on 24 June 1897 in Merriott, Somerset. His burial record shows he was 94, not 88.

Children of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood

Josias Lawrence

M, b. 24 June 1838
  • Josias Lawrence was baptized on 24 June 1838 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Josias Lawrence was living in the household of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Josias was a 30 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Honor, 30, and children Samuel 8, Thomas 5,Josias 3, Sarah 7 months.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Josias Lawrence was living in the household of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood in Tinker's Lodge, Merriott, Somerset. Josias was a 41 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Honor 41, and chhildren Samuel, 18, a blacksmith; Thomas 16, an ag labourer; Josias 14, an ag labourer, Sarah 11; Elizabeth 8; and James 5. All were born in Merriott.

  • At the age of 24 years, 7 months and 7 days, Josias Lawrence married Maria Hutchings, daughter of John Hutchings and Mary Unknown, on 31 January 1863 in Merriott, Somerset. Josias was a 24 year old bachelor, a labourer, son of Josias Lawrence also a labourer. Maria was a 23 years old spinster, daughter of John Hutchings, a labourer. Witnesses were Louisa Sweet and Samuel Lawrence.
  • Josias Lawrence and Maria Hutchings appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Josiah was a 32 year old labourer, living iwth his wife Maria 30 and children James 7, George 5, Elizabeth 2 and John 3 months. All born Merriott.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Josias Lawrence was living in the household of Josias Lawrence in Great Fields, West Crewkerne, Somerset. Josias wias a widowed 85 year old ag labourer, living with his son Josias, 53, an ag labourer; Josias's wife Maria 51; and their children George 25 a sail cloth canvas weaver; John 20, a sail clothe canvas weaver; Bessy 17, a domestic servant; Charles 15 a sailclth factory worker; and Thomas 14 an agricultural labourer. All were born in Merriott.

Children of Josias Lawrence and Maria Hutchings

Katherine Lawrence

F, b. 30 March 1746

Lois Albina Lawrence

F, b. 13 October 1909, d. 1958

Luke Lawrence

M, b. 8 March 1793
  • Luke Lawrence was baptized on 8 March 1793 in Merriott, Somerset. He was the son of John and Ann Lawrence - there were two families living in Merriott at the time of Lukes birth John Lawrence and Ann Webb, and John Lawrence and Ann Geep.
  • At the age of 17 years, 8 months and 5 days, Luke Lawrence married Mary Osborne, daughter of Joseph Osborne and Elizabeth Douch, on 13 November 1810 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Luke was buried on 19 August 1823 in Merriott, Somerset.

Children of Luke Lawrence and Mary Osborne

Luke Lawrence

M, b. 9 May 1812
  • Luke Lawrence was baptized on 9 May 1812 in Merriott, Merriott.
  • He was the son of Luke Lawrence and Mary Osborne.
  • Luke Lawrence was a labourer/tranter.

Child of Luke Lawrence

Maria Lawrence

F, b. 10 October 1762, d. December 1795
  • Maria Lawrence was baptized on 10 October 1762 in Merriott, Somerset. She was the daughter of Thomas Lawrence and Jane Young.
  • At the age of 22 years, 6 months and 29 days, Maria Lawrence married James Pattemore, son of William Pattemore and Elizabeth Stone, on 9 May 1785 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Maria Lawrence died in December 1795 at age 33.
  • Maria was buried on 6 December 1795 in Merriott, Somerset.

Children of Maria Lawrence and James Pattemore

Martha Lawrence

F, b. 1 June 1748

Mary Lawrence

F, b. circa 1745

Children of Mary Lawrence and John Hooper

Mary Lawrence

F, b. circa 1840
  • Mary Lawrence was born circa 1840.

Child of Mary Lawrence

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 1 June 1806, d. June 1841
  • Mary Lawrence was baptized on 1 June 1806 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of George Lawrence and Susannah Rowsell.
  • At the age of 18 years, 4 months and 24 days, Mary Lawrence married Joseph Osborne, son of William Osborne and Elizabeth Cleal, on 25 October 1824 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Mary Lawrence appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Mary was 45 years old, independant, living with her sons Josepgh 10 and Samuel 8.

  • Mary Lawrence died in June 1841.
  • Mary was buried on 6 June 1843 in Merriott, Somerset. The burial record shows she was 41 years old.

Children of Mary Lawrence and Joseph Osborne

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 1730, d. 10 May 1730
  • Mary Lawrence was born in 1730.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Lawrence and Joan Stower.
  • Mary Lawrence died on 10 May 1730.
  • Mary was buried on 10 July 1730 in Merriott, Somerset.

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 25 December 1824
  • Mary Lawrence was baptized on 25 December 1824.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Lawrence and Susanna Doutch.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Mary Lawrence was living in the household of Thomas Lawrence and Susanna Doutch in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Thomas was a 40 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Susanna 45, and children William 20, Mary 15, John 14, Samuel 11 and George 6.

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 25 October 1852
  • Mary Lawrence was baptized on 25 October 1852 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of John Lawrence and Anstice Lawrence.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Lawrence was living in the household of John Lawrence and Anstice Lawrence in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. John was a 33 year old ag labourer living with his wife Anstice 32, a glover and their children Mary 8; Samuel 4; George 1 and a border Anne Green, 21. All were born in Merriott.

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 5 March 1727, d. 5 January 1728
  • Mary Lawrence was baptized on 5 March 1727 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Lawrence and Mary Hooper.
  • Mary Lawrence died on 5 January 1728 in Merriott, Somerset.

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 4 July 1731

Mary Lawrence

F, b. 9 May 1826
  • Mary Lawrence was baptized on 9 May 1826 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Enos Lawrence and Ann Daw.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Mary Lawrence was living in the household of Enos Lawrence and Ann Daw in Sherrimore Hill, Merriott, Somerset. Enos was a 50 year old labourer, living with his wife Ann 45, and their children Mary 15; George 10; Susan 3. Also living with them were Will Lawrence 25 and Hanna Lawrence 20, and Jemima Parker 20.

  • At the age of 23 years, 7 months and 13 days, Mary Lawrence married Robert Wills on 22 December 1849 in Merriott, Somerset. Robert was the 26 year old son of John Wills, both labourers of Sheerrimore Hill. Mary was the 25 year old daughter of Enos Lawrence a labourer of Sherrimore Hill. She was a factory worker. Witnesses to the marriage were Robert Gibb and George Lawrence.

Mary Ann Lawrence

F, b. 1870
  • Mary Ann Lawrence was born in 1870 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 26 years, Mary Ann Lawrence married Joseph Farr, son of William Farr and Louisa Osborne, on 23 September 1896 in Merriott, Somerset. Joseph was a market gardener aged 23, son of William Farr (deceased). Mary Ann was a 23year old of Merriott, father not given.
  • Mary Ann Lawrence and Joseph Farr appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Boozer Pit, Merriott, Somerset. Joseph was a 31 year old horse carter, living with his wife Mary 30 and daughter Eliza 6, Lilly 4 and Ethel 5 months. All born Merriott.

Children of Mary Ann Lawrence and Joseph Farr

Mary Ann Lawrence

F, b. 11 December 1860
  • Mary Ann Lawrence was baptized on 11 December 1860 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Lawrence and Hannah Lacy.

Naomi Lawrence

F, b. 21 May 1798
  • Naomi Lawrence was baptized on 21 May 1798 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of George Lawrence and Susannah Rowsell.
  • At the age of 26 years, 1 month and 15 days, Naomi Lawrence married Robert Thurstone on 6 July 1824 in Merriott, Somerset.

Oliver Lawrence

M, b. 24 May 1857

Phoebe Lawrence

F, b. 1796, d. 21 February 1843
  • Phoebe Lawrence was born in 1796.
  • At the age of 30 years, Phoebe Lawrence married Samuel Pattemore, son of John Pattemore and Hannah Wills, on 2 January 1826 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Phoebe Lawrence and Samuel Pattemore appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Town's End, Merriott, Somerset. Samuel and Phoebe both 40, lived with their children Hannah 15, Joseph 15, Edward 10, Sarah 9, Ann 8, Mary 6, John 3 months.

  • Phoebe was buried on 21 February 1843 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Phoebe Lawrence died on 21 February 1843.

Children of Phoebe Lawrence and Samuel Pattemore

Phyllis Mabel Lawrence

F, b. 27 September 1905, d. 5 August 1966

Prudence Lawrence

F, b. 20 January 1765, d. 5 January 1807
  • Prudence Lawrence was baptized on 20 January 1765 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of John Lawrence and Joan Lawrence.
  • At the age of 24 years, 7 months and 3 days, Prudence Lawrence married Abraham Osborne, son of George Osborne and Sarah Slade, on 23 August 1789 in Merriott, Somerset. Abraham's surname was spelt Osband.
  • Prudence Lawrence died on 5 January 1807 at age 41.
  • Prudence was buried on 6 January 1807 in Merriott.

Children of Prudence Lawrence and Abraham Osborne

Robert Lawrence

M

Child of Robert Lawrence and Elizabeth Osborne

Robert Lawrence

M, b. 17 March 1751, d. July 1769
  • Robert Lawrence was baptized on 17 March 1751 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Lawrence and Prudence Unknown.
  • Robert Lawrence died in July 1769 at age 18.
  • Robert was buried on 24 July 1769 in Merriott, Somerset.

Robert Lawrence

M, b. 6 April 1706

Robert Lawrence

M, b. 16 May 1701

Robert Lawrence

M, b. 25 April 1866
  • Robert Lawrence was baptized on 25 April 1866 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Henry Lawrence and Hannah Lacy.

Robert Lawrence

M, b. circa 1730, d. 1730
  • Robert Lawrence was born circa 1730.
  • Robert Lawrence died in 1730.
  • He was the son of Robert Lawrence and Joan Stower.
  • Robert was buried on 19 April 1730 in Merriott, Somerset.