Husband of Elina (Gesaman) Lawrence
JOHN P. LAWRENCE, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is a son of Philip and Katherine (Hartz) Lawrence, natives of Prussia, who were emigrants to America in 1844, and soon after settled in Lawrence Township, where they have since resided; they have two children -- Jacob, a resident of Wayne County; and John P., the subject of this sketch. He was born in Germany, but, since the coming of his father to Lawrence Township, has been a resident there, with the exception of one year. Mr. Lawrence has been engaged in farming all his life, at which he engages his whole attention; he has 111 acres of improved land, situated in the western portion of the township; adjoining Wayne County; he has always taken a leading hand in educational affairs; was Clerk of the Board of Education in the township; and has also been Township Trustee, serving at the present time his third term. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Elina Gesaman, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Reichard) Gesaman, who were pioneer settlers of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have a family of eight children -- Emma G., Cassie E., Charles G., Jacob G., Ida E., Orrin F., Landreth C. and Aldin. They are members of the U. B. Church of Lawrence Townships.
Source: History of Stark County - Lawrence Township
JOHN P. LAWRENCE, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is a son of Philip and Katherine (Hartz) Lawrence, natives of Prussia, who were emigrants to America in 1844, and soon after settled in Lawrence Township, where they have since resided; they have two children -- Jacob, a resident of Wayne County; and John P., the subject of this sketch. He was born in Germany, but, since the coming of his father to Lawrence Township, has been a resident there, with the exception of one year. Mr. Lawrence has been engaged in farming all his life, at which he engages his whole attention; he has 111 acres of improved land, situated in the western portion of the township; adjoining Wayne County; he has always taken a leading hand in educational affairs; was Clerk of the Board of Education in the township; and has also been Township Trustee, serving at the present time his third term. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Elina Gesaman, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Reichard) Gesaman, who were pioneer settlers of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have a family of eight children -- Emma G., Cassie E., Charles G., Jacob G., Ida E., Orrin F., Landreth C. and Aldin. They are members of the U. B. Church of Lawrence Townships.
Source: History of Stark County - Lawrence Township
Husband of Elina (Gesaman) Lawrence
JOHN P. LAWRENCE, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is a son of Philip and Katherine (Hartz) Lawrence, natives of Prussia, who were emigrants to America in 1844, and soon after settled in Lawrence Township, where they have since resided; they have two children -- Jacob, a resident of Wayne County; and John P., the subject of this sketch. He was born in Germany, but, since the coming of his father to Lawrence Township, has been a resident there, with the exception of one year. Mr. Lawrence has been engaged in farming all his life, at which he engages his whole attention; he has 111 acres of improved land, situated in the western portion of the township; adjoining Wayne County; he has always taken a leading hand in educational affairs; was Clerk of the Board of Education in the township; and has also been Township Trustee, serving at the present time his third term. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Elina Gesaman, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Reichard) Gesaman, who were pioneer settlers of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have a family of eight children -- Emma G., Cassie E., Charles G., Jacob G., Ida E., Orrin F., Landreth C. and Aldin. They are members of the U. B. Church of Lawrence Townships.
Source: History of Stark County - Lawrence Township
JOHN P. LAWRENCE, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is a son of Philip and Katherine (Hartz) Lawrence, natives of Prussia, who were emigrants to America in 1844, and soon after settled in Lawrence Township, where they have since resided; they have two children -- Jacob, a resident of Wayne County; and John P., the subject of this sketch. He was born in Germany, but, since the coming of his father to Lawrence Township, has been a resident there, with the exception of one year. Mr. Lawrence has been engaged in farming all his life, at which he engages his whole attention; he has 111 acres of improved land, situated in the western portion of the township; adjoining Wayne County; he has always taken a leading hand in educational affairs; was Clerk of the Board of Education in the township; and has also been Township Trustee, serving at the present time his third term. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Elina Gesaman, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Reichard) Gesaman, who were pioneer settlers of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have a family of eight children -- Emma G., Cassie E., Charles G., Jacob G., Ida E., Orrin F., Landreth C. and Aldin. They are members of the U. B. Church of Lawrence Townships.
Source: History of Stark County - Lawrence Township
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