Miami Union Troy
Thursday July 21, 1904
Joe Lawrence, one of our oldest and best know citizens died Sunday, July 17, aged 83 years, five months and fourteen
days. He leaves his companion of over half a century married life,
five children and numerous grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral was held Tuesday from the Christian church, conducted by
Rev. Enos Pemberton, assisted by Rev. Deyo. Interment was at
Pleasant Hill cemetery, his grandsons acting as pall bearers.
Miami Union, Troy
Thursday July 28, 1904
Joseph Lawrence was born near Mount Rock, Adams county, Pa., Feb. 5, 1821. He came to Ohio when eighteen years of age, and spent most of his life in this state. He was united in marriage to Maria Shaffer in 1848. To them were born eight children, five of whom survive - four daughters and one son.
Mr. Lawrence was a good friend, and to know "Uncle Joe," as he was called, was to esteem him. He was an excellent citizen, devoted husband and indulgent father. He was converted to the Christian religion last winter and in his last hours spoke of being perfectly satisfied with his spiritual condition.
After a lingering illness he died July 17, aged 83 years, five months and fifteen days. Besides his aged widow, five children, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild mourn his death. Of his father's family of fifteen children, only one sister survives. She lives in Pennsylvania. Notice of the funeral, held July 19, was in last week's Union.
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