James Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• James Lawrence was born on 11 July 1852 in Crewkerne.
• He was the son of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood.
• James Lawrence was baptized on 5 September 1852 in Merriott, Somerset.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, James Lawrence was living in the household of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood 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.)
  
  
• At the age of 20 years, 4 months and 6 days, James Lawrence married Ellen Eason on 17 November 1872 in Merriott, Somerset. James was a 21 year old Bachelor of Merriott, and engine driver, son of Josias, a labourer. Ellen was a 22 year old spinster, daughter of Eliza Eason (no father). Witnesses were Robert Sweet and Sarah Lawrence.
  

James Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• James Lawrence was baptized on 10 July 1864 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Josias Lawrence and Maria Hutchings.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, James Lawrence was living in the household of Josias Lawrence and Maria Hutchings 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.
  
  

James Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• James Lawrence was born in 1846.
• He was the son of Josias Lawrence and Honour Elswood.
• James Lawrence was baptized on 3 March 1846 in Merriott, Somerset.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, James 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.
  
  
• James Lawrence died on 19 September 1851.
• James was buried on 19 September 1851 in Crewkerne, Somerset. He was 6 years old.

Jane Lawrence

• Jane Lawrence was baptized on 19 April 1811 in Merriott, Somerset. Base born.
• She was the daughter of Sarah Lawrence.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Jane Lawrence was living in the household of Charles Hooper and Eliza Lawrence in Broadway, Merriott. Charles snr is shown as a 40 year old field labourer living with his 40 year old wife Eliza and their four children:- Emma, 10 works at the factory; Samuel 8; Chalres 4; and John 3; and living with them is Jane Lawrence (not related), unmarried 45 and living on Parish relief. All the household was born in Merriott.
  
  
• At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Jane Lawrence was living in the household of Mary Unknown in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Mary was a 57 year married washer woman, living with her daughter Maria, 20, a factory worker, and Emma 18, also a factory worker. Jane Lawrence, 53, a spinster , pauper and Louisa Sweet 19, a sail cloth factory worker also boarded with the family.
  
  

Jane Lawrence

• Jane Lawrence was born circa 1730.
• Jane Lawrence married Michael Pattemore, son of Michael Pattemore and Ann Patten, on 13 January 1766 in Merriott, Somerset.

Joan Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Joan Lawrence was baptized on 21 January 1733 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• She was the daughter of John Lawrence and Prudence Unknown.
• At the age of 31 years, 3 months and 2 days, Joan Lawrence married John Lawrence, son of Samuel Lawrence and Mary Hooper, on 23 April 1764 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• Joan Lawrence died on 12 July 1772 at age 39.
• Joan was buried on 12 July 1772 in Merriott, Somerset.

Joan Lawrence

• Joan Lawrence was born circa 1740.

Joan Lawrence

• Joan Lawrence was baptized on 29 December 1728 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Robert Lawrence and Joan Stower.

Joane Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Joane Lawrence was baptized on 25 August 1739 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Lawrence and Mary Hooper.

Joanna Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Joanna Lawrence was baptized on 7 April 1803 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Simon Lawrence and Fanny Sweet.
• Joanna Lawrence died in January 1808 at age 4.
• Joanna was buried on 23 January 1808 in Merriott, Somerset.

John Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• John Lawrence was baptized on 12 February 1860 in Merriott, Somerset. His mother was a single woman.
• He was the son of Mary Lawrence.
• At the age of 25 years, 10 months and 13 days, John Lawrence married Emma Hooper, daughter of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason, on 25 December 1885 in Merriott, Somerset. The Marriage record shows Emma Hooper 21, spinster, living Broadway, father Charles Hooper, a market gardener, witness Mary Hooper. John Lawrence,24, bachelor, living Broadway, a market gardener, illegitimate, witness William Hooper.
  

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was born in 1875 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Frederick Lawrence and Catherine Plant.

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was born on 15 April 1696 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Thomas Lawrence and Margaret Hallett.
• John Lawrence married Prudence Unknown circa 1730.

John Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• John Lawrence was baptized on 31 March 1729 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• He was the son of Samuel Lawrence and Mary Hooper.
• At the age of 35 years and 22 days, John Lawrence married Joan Lawrence, daughter of John Lawrence and Prudence Unknown, on 23 April 1764 in Merriott, Somerset, England.

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was baptized on 17 February 1739 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• He was the son of John Lawrence and Prudence Unknown.

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was born circa 1630.
• He was the son of Thomas Lawrence.
• John Lawrence married Joan Langdon, daughter of John Langdon, on 16 September 1656 in Merriott, Somerset.

John Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• John Lawrence was baptized on 2 August 1795 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Simon Lawrence and Fanny Sweet.
• At the age of 26 years, 1 month and 29 days, John Lawrence married Mary Daw, daughter of Joseph Daw and Sarah Paul, on 1 October 1821 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• John Lawrence appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Church Street, Merriott, Somerset. John was a 45 year old born Merriott.
  
  
• He and Mary Daw appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Higher Street, Merriott, Somerset. John was a 59 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Mary born 1797, son Henry 16 Ag labourer, and daughters Elizabeth 22, Harriet 19; all born Merriott.
  
  
• John Lawrence and Mary Daw appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Merriott, Somerset. Mary was 66, and John 63 both born Merriott.
  
  

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was baptized on 27 May 1792 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of George Lawrence and Susannah Rowsell.
• John Lawrence died in 1792.
• John was buried on 11 September 1792 in Merriott, Somerset.

John Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• John Lawrence was baptized on 14 May 1871 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Josias Lawrence and Maria Hutchings.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John Lawrence was living in the household of Josias Lawrence and Maria Hutchings 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, John 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.
  
  

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was baptized on 24 August 1828.
• He was the son of Thomas Lawrence and Susanna Doutch.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, John 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.
  
  
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, John Lawrence was living in the household of Thomas Lawrence and Susanna Doutch in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Thomas was a 50 year old labourer, living with his wife Susanna 54, and children John 23, a labourer; Samuel 20 a labourer; and George 16, a labourer.
  
  
• At the age of 24 years and 13 days, John Lawrence married Anstice Lawrence on 6 September 1852 in Merriott, Somerset. John was a 23 year old bachelor labourer of Broadway, father Thomas Lawrence, also a labourer. Anstice was a 21 year old spinster glover sewer of Broadway, daughter of William Lawrence, a lime burner. Witness to the marriage were John Hams and Honor Harper.
  
• John Lawrence and Anstice Lawrence appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 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.
  
  
• John Lawrence and Anstice Lawrence appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. John was the 43 year old head, a farm servant living with his wife Anstice 43, and children, William 16, a factory labourer; Samuel 13 a farmers bory; Ann 8; Emma 6; George 2; his mother Susannah 77, a widow. All were born in Merriott.
  
  

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was baptized on 2 July 1797 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of George Lawrence and Susannah Rowsell.

John Lawrence

• John Lawrence was born circa 1810.
• John Lawrence married Agnes Lawrence on 6 March 1832 in Merriott, Somerset.

Joseph Lawrence

• Joseph Lawrence was baptized on 26 May 1811 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• He was the son of George Lawrence and Susannah Rowsell.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Joseph Lawrence was living in the household of Susannah Rowsell and George Lawrence in Boozer, Merriott, Somerset. George was an 80 year old labourer, living with his wife Susan 75, and son Joseph 30, a labourer.
  
  

Joseph Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Joseph Lawrence was baptized on 10 October 1736 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Samuel Lawrence and Mary Hooper.
• At the age of 24 years, 5 months and 14 days, Joseph Lawrence married Grace Paul on 24 March 1761 in Merriott, Somerset.

Josias Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Josias Lawrence was baptized on 24 August 1806 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Simon Lawrence and Fanny Sweet.
• Josias Lawrence died in February 1808 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 1.
• Josias was buried on 14 February 1808 in Somerset, England.

Josias Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• 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.

Josias Lawrence

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• 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.
  
  

Katherine Lawrence

• Katherine Lawrence was baptized on 30 March 1746 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Henry Lawrence and Joan/Jane Whittle.

Lois Albina Lawrence

• Lois Albina Lawrence was born on 13 October 1909 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of George (Herbert) Lawrence and Edith Mary Smith.
• At the age of 20 years, Lois Albina Lawrence married Bertrum Leopold Abrahams in 1930 in Queensland.
• Lois Albina Lawrence died in 1958 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Luke Lawrence

• 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.