James Reese Lawrence

1936 -

• Name	James Reese Lawrence
  Born	26 Jan 1936
  Gender	Male
  Person ID	I12447	Rossville
  Last Modified	27 Feb 2017

  
  

  Father	Roscoe R Lawrence,   b. 5 Apr 1904, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 1 Jan 1985, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Ruby McConnell Lawrence
  Married	4 Mar 1933	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		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 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.
  Family ID	F2669	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Birth- Lawrence, James Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Lawrence announce the birth of a son, Sunday, January 26th, to whom they have given the name James Reese. Mrs. Lawrence was formerly Miss Ruby McConnell.