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Death by Own Action Ends Divorce Suit in Court
William F. Lawrence killed himself with poison prompting the divorce case against Kate K. Lawrence to be moved to the Highest Court. They wed February 7 1921 and separated March 10 1921 amid desertion claims. Mrs Lawrence, formerly Miss Kate White of Barretow, resides in Venice with her mother. The source notes a Virginia family background and that the deceased came from a prominent line.
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William F. Lawrence
Kate K. Lawrence
Summerfield
Virginia
Lawrence
Venice