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Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

bobmclaren1 — 2012-03-08 04:04:59Z

Stella,

The Y-DNA test will not really tell you if you are Scottish or not. What it will tell you is who is related that have already tested. Since Laurence is a Clan surname, I recommend that you test in the Clan MacLaren Surname DNA Project. You can join the Lawrence Surname DNA Project as an additional project at no extra cost once you place the order. To join us, go to
http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=T20437
and place the order. The test I recommend is the 67-marker test.

Yours aye,

Bob McLaren
Genealogist, Clan MacLaren Society (based in Scotland)
Chairman, Genealogy Committee, Clan MacLaren Society of North America
Administrator, Clan MacLaren Surname DNA Project (Worldwide)

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

Smviolano — 2012-03-08 00:51:18Z

Thank you! Now I have more leads!

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

Smviolano — 2012-03-08 00:49:56Z

Hello Bob,

I am going to have my father take the DNA test. I took one but it did not show paternal DNA. Thank you so much! If we come back Scottish I will contact you right away!

Stella

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

Smviolano — 2012-03-08 00:47:54Z

Oh thank you! That last one is her! I appreciate it!

Stella

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

bobmclaren1 — 2012-03-07 21:58:30Z

I see that you are of Scottish descent. Have you considered doing a DNA test? DNA testing is proving to be a great tool in our genealogical research. Lawrence/Laurence is one of Clan MacLarens surnames and we have some in our DNA project (which is at Family Tree DNA). If you would like to learn more, or have questions about the testing or cost, please contact me a bobmclaren@earthlink.net.

Yours aye,

Bob McLaren
Genealogist, Clan MacLaren Society (based in Scotland)
Chairman, Genealogy Committee, Clan MacLaren Society of North America
Administrator, Clan MacLaren Surname DNA Project (Worlwide)

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

r_laurence — 2012-03-07 17:16:21Z

1885 Terriotial Census

Have a look at this one it as Frank & Anna with 8 children

Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
about Frank Lorence
Name: Frank Lorence
Census Date: 1 May 1885
County: Le Sueur
Locality: Montgomery
Birth Location: Bohemia
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Race: White
Roll: MNSC_32

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

r_laurence — 2012-03-07 16:55:22Z

Hi just found this one & there is a Frank & Anna with Children Frank occupation Farmer I think this may be the Right one, sorry for any inconvenience

1870 United States Federal Census
about Anna Lorenz
Name: Anna Lorenz
Age in 1870: 23
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Bohemia
Home in 1870: Lanesburgh, Le Sueur, Minnesota
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Oral
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Anna Lorenz 23

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

r_laurence — 2012-03-07 16:41:48Z

On this census 1870 Frank is married so Annie could be Anna Frank's mother should be Anna but is Annie as well if you look at the original Census also does not give as Daughter,

1870 United States Federal Census
about Frank Lawrence
Name: Frank Lawrence
Age in 1870: 25
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Bohemia
Home in 1870: Putnam, Linn, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Cedar Rapids
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Josef Witorkey 57
Anne Witorkey 57
Frank Lawrence 50
Annie Lawrence 45
Annie Lawrence 26
Frank Lawrence 25
Josef Lawrence 22
Jno Lawrence 20
Mary Lawrence 15
Wm Lawrence 13
Emma Lawrence 10
Rosa Lawrence 8

Re: Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

r_laurence — 2012-03-07 16:15:49Z

Hi Do not think we are related my Laurence are from Scotland but found this

Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950
about Frank Lorance
Name: Frank Lorance
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1870
Marriage Place: New Prague, Scott, Minnesota
Spouse's Name: Anna Firstowa
Spouse Gender: Female
Event Type: Marriage
FHL Film Number: 1320256

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Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950
about Frank Lorance
Name: Frank Lorance
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1870
Marriage Place: Le Sueur, Minnesota
Spouse's Name: Anna Firstowa
Spouse Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 1320256

Christina Laurence (Walstead) Minnesota

Smviolano — 2012-03-07 15:46:29Z

Father Frank Lorence- Born in Bohemia
Mother Anna Lorence- Born in Bohemia

Many siblings, Mary, Theresia, Julia, Frank etc are on my tree.

I am trying to find out more about the mother Anna- hopefully her maiden name so I can continue research. I know Frank listed himself as a widow in 1895.

Christina was my grandmothers maternal mother.She died tragically young when my Grandmother was an infant.

Due to the malicious nature of her spouse, Oscar, all records of her were deliberately removed from our family. We wish to correct this and return her to her rightful place in our history.

Thank you for any help you can offer. My family tree is visible if you think you are a match or wish to know more.

ALICE LAURENCE

SusanGalloway141 — 2012-01-15 14:26:29Z

I am the great grand daughter of Alice Laurence born in Spofforth, Yorkshire on 10.1.1852 married to William Greaves of Whixley,Yorkshire born on 29.8.1855 and having 8 children. If anyone is researching this family I can be contacted on Susan.Galloway@btinternet.com

Re: William Laurence

carmenb956 — 2011-10-16 05:13:43Z

Hello. I realize this is quite a few years after your message concerning Sara Laurence and Israel Rondeau was posted, but I would be very interested in receiving or hearing of any information you may have on them as they were my great great-gradparents too. I a little old to start taking an interest in my genealogy but I would like to have this information for my children and grandchildren. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. I was raised in Morinville and knew nothing of my great or great great grandparents. I was told in later years that my great-grandmother, Emilia-Delina Rondeau, was a "half-breed" "Blackfoot" which is impossible because she and her parents were born in Quebec. I saw on one site that Sara was Iroqouis but haven't been able to find any evidence in her lineage to prove this.. I have seen the picture of Sara on Ancestry.com and she appears to be native. Unfortunately my grandmother never talked about her heritage, and all I ever heard from my mother were, for the most part, falsehoods. I hope this get to you.

Re: William Laurence

kl_cust — 2011-09-21 02:11:08Z

Sarah Laurence Rondeau was my great-great grandmother. She was charged with practicing medicine without a licence. It eventually went to the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories (as Alberta was not a province yet). I have a copy of the court papers. You may find it by researching Rex v. Rondeau as reported in the Law Reports of the NWT. It was reported in the 1903 edition of Canadian Criminal cases.
As well, she lost three of her children (within two weeks) during the great flu. My mother tells me stories of her riding off during snow storms to tend to ill people.
She was also known for her large garden.

Re: William Laurence

jr_pelland — 2011-08-26 23:22:28Z

I would love to see the picture. I know the musée de Morinville Museum has a display of her.

Re: William Laurence

jr_pelland — 2011-08-26 23:15:42Z

Sara was born 10 Aoril 1856 in St-Jean-de-Matha QCm daughter of Nicolas Laurence and Appoline Gervais. I am interested in her descendants.

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

allenlaurence — 2011-06-24 19:43:46Z

Many Thanks Stevie

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

stevieatstrath — 2011-06-18 19:57:02Z

this is off the 'St George' Doncaster burial records ....
LAURANCE George 30 Sep 1787
LAURANCE William waterman 25 Jan 1796 87 old age
LAURENCE Ann sp 12 Oct 1805 57 decline
LAURENCE Eliza 5 Jan 1854 2 St Sepulchre Gate
LAURENCE Mary da Edward 25 Oct 1746
LAURENCE Robert so George(plumber) 2 Feb 1847 9m St Sepulchre Gate
LAURENCE Sarah wi George(plumber) 3 Aug 1847 40 St Sepulchre Gate
LAURENCE William machine maker 26 Jan 1843 81 Frenchgate d:24 Jan
LAURENCE William so William 10 Jan 1761
LAURENCE William il Joseph Tine & Ann Laurenc 3 Oct 1782
and more (different spelling)
LAWRANCE ? (Mrs) wd 10 Apr 1664
LAWRANCE Ann wi Samuel(stationer) 30 Jan 1821 27
LAWRANCE MARGARET wd 14 May 1567 al:Esburne
LAWRANCE Mary da William(machine-Maker) 24 Oct 1830 30
LAWRENCE George so George(plumber) 12 May 1839 2 St George Gated:9 May
LAWRENCE Martha da George(plumber) 2 Feb 1840 5 St Sepulchregad:30 Jan
LAWRENCE Martha wi William 1 Feb 1829 64
LAWRENCE Mary wi George(plumber&glazier) 10 Apr 1828 23
LAWRENCE Thomas so William 13 Jun 1744
LAWRENCE Thomas so William 9 Aug 1757

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

allenlaurence — 2011-06-18 07:56:16Z

Hi,
I have a number of LAURENCE relatives in Doncaster area going back to 1841

LAURENCE William H Jr - Vietnam Wall section 7W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-07 15:19:41Z

LAURENCE William H Jr - Vietnam Wall section 7W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,676 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Isaac-Benjamin Laurence m Lavinia Reynolds

AlexGraywolfe — 2011-04-26 08:44:47Z

Who has the family bible??? Family records. I am at a dead end here. I also dont live in Texas anymore. I would love to know more information about this family line.

I have Levinia Runnels......which is correct.

Re: Laurence spelling -u/w?

AlexGraywolfe — 2011-04-26 08:17:39Z

My Husbands family is Lawrence, origonally Laurence. But it was used in the new country. And it slowly transfered to the newer generations.

Do you have some names. My husband seems to be related to most of them lawrences, laurences in that area.

Re: Laurence spelling -u/w?

clementanthonyl — 2011-02-26 21:37:43Z

there really no reason for the change. it was just a misundderstanding. I asked on cousin why he used W instead of U, and he said "It was the American spelling!" I checked several documents especially a baptismal record of the daughter of my great grand father. and he signed it with a U.
CLEMENT ANTHONY LAURENCE

Re: Laurence spelling -u/w?

Nlaurance — 2011-02-20 23:49:48Z

Most of us French Laurences trace our roots back to Noel Laurence, arrived in Quebec about 1650. He and all the other French settlers of that time were from western France, Normandy, Brittany, etc. After the French and Indian wars of 1730, no new French came to North America until the 19th century. If your great grandfather was born in Menton, he was one of those arriving in the 19th century.

French has no "w" in the language. Therefore, Laurence is always spelled without the w in French. However, there are many descendants of Noel Laurence in Montana and in western Canada who spell their name as "Larance", dropping both the u and the w.

Laurence is a very old name in Europe; there are versions of it in every European country. For example, Larson in Sweden, MacLaurin in Scotland. They may all be related.

Neal Laurance

Re: Laurence spelling -u/w?

spike0069 — 2011-02-20 22:55:45Z

Hi -

My research indicates that the surname started out as Laurence and then changed to Lawrence in some parts of the US. My branch of the family came from France (Menton sounds familiar, definitely Normandy, 1650s) and emigrated to the Quebec area. It is possible that the French started as L'Orange or some variant. Anyhow, my ancestors did not change the spelling and stuck with the French sounding Laurence upon moving to Montana.

Email me at leslie.hill9@verizon.net if you'd like to share trees, etc.

Cheers,
Leslie

Re: Laurence spelling -u/w?

clementanthonyl — 2011-02-20 21:40:55Z

My name is Clement anthony laurence. spelt with 'u' some of our family spell it with a'w' claiming that is the way our ancesters spelt it. I found that nt great grand father sprlt it with a 'u'.I found his signatur on his daughter's baptismal recrd. also my grandfather spelt with a'u' but his sons woulden't listten to him. My great grand father was born in Menton, Monaco,Franxe. I believe his father's name was Andrew. If anyone has traced their laurence back to him or have any information about the Laurenes in France, I would lov tohear from them.

Henrietta Laurence born 1811 in Epsom Surrey England

smurray3061 — 2011-01-01 20:20:59Z

Henrietta Laurence (daughter of Lewis Laurence and Leah Hallett) was born Jun 1811 in Epsom Surrey England Married Thomas Bennett.
Any relations out there?

LAURENCE - Canadian, Northumberland >IRE

pjrgen613 — 2010-10-17 20:02:18Z

Looking for inf. on Jane LAURENCE RICHARDSON b. IRE ca 1780 inf. Appears on the 1861 C in Percy, Northumberland Co., Ontario. m. Thomas Richardson ca 1834.

LAURENCE Joe R - Vietnam Wall section 42W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-10-15 12:42:08Z

LAURENCE Joe R - Vietnam Wall section 42W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 217,209 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Laurence spelling -u/w?

annpayne421 — 2010-08-04 04:47:06Z

Bonnie, I have some info on Laurence fam. I was married to L.E.the 4th (Buddy,who is now dead) and have one daughter. My info says that they came from NYC, and I. Moses Laurence of NYC was the oldest known ancestor. I have the family bible from Elgin but someone tore out the birth, marriage, and death records. Do you know who has them? LE 3rd's wife told me the family came from Italy. I feel like they probably came from the Netherlands because (1) most New Yorkers at that time were from Hollard; and (2) the Dutch people are usually very tall. My ex and his 2 brothers were all between 6'1" and 6'4" tall which is a Dutch characteristic. Unfortunately, all my research is in storage as we are leaving for another country in a few days. However, I would love to hear from you. Ann Payne,at annpayne42@gmail.com.

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

allenlaurence — 2010-07-23 17:01:27Z

At present I have no susannah in my tree

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

stevieatstrath — 2010-07-10 13:58:36Z

I have a Susannah Laurence that married a William Stephenson in 1779. William was a coachmaker in Doncaster

Re: November/December 2009 DNA testing at FamilyTreeDNA

wclaurence — 2010-06-25 21:46:47Z

Presently, there is a June sale running intil the 25th at Family Tree DNA. Fellows, it is a good time to take advantage.

LAURENCE Jane D 1919-1983

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-05 22:16:48Z

LAURENCE Jane D 1919-1983

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 214,557 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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laurence family in Haris County, Texas

marine55rick — 2010-03-04 05:27:12Z

I am looking for family of the following:

Albert Beauregard Laurence ca.1905-1977 in San Jacinto, TX
Alan Beauregard Laurence 1929- d. 1998 in Harris County
George C. (Curence?) Laurence 1896 d. 1978 in Harris County
Mollie Gertrude Laurence d. 1980 in Harris County.

Also need to know location of burial, correct birth/death dates, obit info and tombstone photos if anyone wants to help.

Thanks!
Rick Lawrence - Tulsa, OK

death/burial record for Elisha R. Laurence

ebutler01 — 2010-01-06 22:24:54Z

Need record proof of death of Elisha R. Laurence who died in Stockton, San Jaoquin county, CA on 24 May 1899. Thank you, betsybutler@cox.net

Edward Laurence Sr. of Fauquier Co Va

olclarke — 2009-12-07 02:48:18Z

Need parents & siblings for Edward b abt 1720. Also need his wife's name & her parents & siblings. Have the following children for him:
Edward Jr. b abt 1740. Need his wife's naem & her parents & siblings. His dau Elizabeth b abt 1760 marr John Thomas Barbee 28 Apr 1783. He was the son of Andrew Barbee Sr. & Jane Lacey Delaney. Need children for John & Elizabeth.
John b abt 1740 ( no info )
Richard b abt 1740 ( no info )
Peter b abt 1740 ( no info )
4 dau's b abt 1740 ( no names & no info ) Any help appreciated.
Ollie

Elisha Randolph Laurence b. 19 Sep 1837, Morgan co., AL

ebutler01 — 2009-12-01 21:21:39Z

need proof of marriage of Elisha to Sarah Elizabeth Williford, b. ca 1838 In Blount, AL. He died 16 Dec 1916 in Stockton, San Joaquin, CA. Sarah Elizabeth d. 24 May 1899 in Lonoke, AR. this information is needed for DAR membership. Thank you for any assistance. Betsy Butler betsybutler@cox.net.

November/December 2009 DNA testing at FamilyTreeDNA

wclaurence — 2009-11-04 02:17:21Z

Laurence males,

I am writing to you today to alert you to the new DNA sale that FamilyTreeDNA is having. The promotion has begun, and will end on Dec. 31, 2009

Elisha Laurence m. Sarah Elizabeth Williford

ebutler01 — 2009-09-18 21:33:03Z

Need information that Elisha Laurence and Sarah Elizabeth Williford are the parents of Martha Jean Laurence who married Thomas Ashment. Information is needed for DAR membership. Thank you! betsybutler@cox.net

Martha Jean Laurence m. Thomas Ashment

ebutler01 — 2009-09-18 21:30:19Z

We need proof of the marriage of Martha Jean Laurence to Thomas Ashment 1879 in Utah. Martha Jean was m. 1863 in Blount, AL. Thomas was b. 1854 in Somerset, England. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Proof needed for DAR membership. Thank you! betsybutler@cox.net

Laurence in Regina Canada

r_laurence — 2009-09-16 13:05:12Z

Hi all looking for Alfred Laurence came to Regina 1912 joined the army in 1915 1st world war came back to Regina 1918 after the war married had 3 children their Alfred Harry & a daughter that I do not no the name of All help much appreciated

LAURENCE Madiline L 1918-1955

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-09 22:51:35Z

LAURENCE Madiline L 1918-1955

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LAURENCE Judy Ann 1924-1983

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-09 22:51:24Z

LAURENCE Judy Ann 1924-1983

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,349 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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LAURENCE John L 1916-1999

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-09 22:51:15Z

LAURENCE John L 1916-1999

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,349 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

LAURENCE Wm Randall 1901-1964

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 02:32:47Z

LAURENCE Wm Randall 1901-1964

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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LAURENCE Ila Mae KEY 1903-1970

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 02:32:36Z

LAURENCE Ila Mae KEY 1903-1970

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

allenlaurence — 2009-04-28 10:20:21Z

probably not a link my ancesters are from st sepulchre street

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

LucindaGathercole — 2009-03-23 19:03:40Z

Hello,
My maternal grandmother was Annie Kathleen Laurence - my Laurences were from Beckett Road. Is there any connection with your branch?

Re: Laurence in Doncaster

allenlaurence — 2009-02-11 02:27:33Z

Hi Marilyn,
Most of my family are from the Doncaster area dating back to 1801 at present

Re: Orson Harrison Laurence

wclaurence — 2008-12-14 01:39:31Z

Has a male Laurence from this line had their DNA tested. Their is a Laurence surname group in the FamilyTreeDNA project, and two Lawrence members have tested who descend from Joab Lawrence of Morgan Co., Alabama.

There is a DNA testing sale through the end of December, and the saving are significant.

http://lawrence-ons.org/DNA.html