Merl Irvin Lawson |
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Born: Dec 26, 1874 Loc: PA Died: May 17, 1949 Loc. Corry, Erie Co, PA Bur: East Clymer Cemetery, Clymer, NY |
Father: George N. Lawson Mother: Adaline Darling |
Spouse: Edith | |
Children: George/Vida/Merl Watson/May | |
World War I Draft Registration Cards: Name: Merl Irvin Lawson City: Corry, Erie Co. PA County: Erie State: Pennsylvania Birth Date: 26 Dec 1874 |
1880 Census: Columbus Twp. Warren Co. PA 1910 Census: Spring Creek, Warren Co. PA 1920 Census: Corry, Erie Co. PA 1930 Census: Corry, Erie Co. PA |
Will Have Shower For Fire Victims Monday evening at the United Brethren Church a miscellaneous Shower will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Merle Lawson, who lost practically all of their belongings in the recent fire that destroyed the Gray property on North Center street. The shower will be held during both afternoon and evening and all who can share articles of clothing, cooking utensils, bedding, pieces of furniture or gifts of money are invited to participate in this worthy event. Gifts of any kind which could be of service will be greatly appreciated by those friends who are arranging the event. Corry Newspaper - Oct. 21, 1916 |
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Lawsons Celebrate 45th Anniversary Today |
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Obituary: Corryite's Body Found In Home Merl I. Lawson Succumbs To Heart Attack - Believed to Have Been Dead Three Days Dead for at least three days, the body of Merl I. Lawson of 640 East Main street was found in the residence at 9 o'clock last night, after relatives had been unable to locate him and notified city police. Officers upon entering the dwelling found the deceased's body slumped on the davenport. Deputy Coroner Charles P. Keating investigated and issued a certificate of death due to natural causes. Mr. Lawson had been in ill health for several months. Born December 26, 1874 at Sample Flats, he had lived his entire life in Corry and the vicinity. Since the death of his wife, Edith, on April 9, 1947, he had lived alone. He is survived by three daughters; Miss Gladys Harmon, Washington D.C.; Mrs. Vida Bently, Erie; Mrs. May Jordan, Albion; three sons; James Harmon, Conneaut, O.; George Lawson, Norristown; and Merl W. Lawson of Albion; four brothers; Charles and Milo of Celeron, Thad of Warren and Grant of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. William Dyckes of Corry, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Findley Lake, and Mrs. Lois Donnell of Erie, and a number of grandchildren. The body is at the Davison Funeral Home where friends may call and attend the service at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial will follow in the Clymer Cemetery. Corry Newspaper - May 21, 1950 |
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East Clymer Cemetery Transcription: LAWSON Merle I. 12/26/1874 d 5/17/1949 "Always Faithful" |
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