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Remarkable Lawrence dies at 89 after Civil War service
James Washington Lawrence, born September 7 1882 near Clemson College, died at age 89 6 months 29 days after a long life on the old plantation. He served in the Civil War, aided reconstruction, and was a lifelong Methodist. He deeded land for a church and left a large family, including seven children, twenty six grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral services were led by Rev. W. S. Goodwin with Dr. L. G. Clayton assisting.
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Henge
Dalock
James Weshington
Lawrence
Clemson College
Lawrence Jone
Meowe
Pickens
Pickens County
Texas
Emily Adeline Russell
David Russell
Anderson County
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Jno
J. R. Falls
Do Lamecy
Palmetto
Law- Tens
Mississippi
Methodist Church
Marchapel Cemetery
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W. S. Goodwin
L. G. Clayton