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...the fifth son of Deacon Samuel Lawrence, a respectable farmer, who did good service as a soldier during the Revolutionary... (Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1792)
...the fifth son of Deacon Samuel Lawrence, a respectable farmer, who did good service as a soldier during the Revolutionary... (Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1792)
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... Samuel Lawrence, son of Captain Amos Lawrence, was a young man at the commencement of... (Middlesex county, London, United Kingdom - 1775)
... Samuel Lawrence, son of Captain Amos Lawrence, was a young man at the commencement of... (Middlesex county, London, United Kingdom - 1775)
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...by his fellow-citizens. The ancestor, John Lawrence, one of the early Puritan emigrants, settled at Water-town in 1635, and removed... (Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1635)
...by his fellow-citizens. The ancestor, John Lawrence, one of the early Puritan emigrants, settled at Water-town in 1635, and removed... (Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1635)
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...was of great antiquity, Sir Robert Lawrence having been knighted by Richard Cceur de Lion, in 1191, for his bravery... (Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1792)
...was of great antiquity, Sir Robert Lawrence having been knighted by Richard Cceur de Lion, in 1191, for his bravery... (Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1792)
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...in Groton, and in which Amos Lawrence largely participated, is among the most agreeable incidents in their history. This institution... (Groton, United States - 1792)
...in Groton, and in which Amos Lawrence largely participated, is among the most agreeable incidents in their history. This institution... (Groton, United States - 1792)
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...eldest brother Yerj suddenly. Mr. Luther Lawrence, after studying at Harvard College, had selected the law for... (Harvard, United States - 1839)
...eldest brother Yerj suddenly. Mr. Luther Lawrence, after studying at Harvard College, had selected the law for... (Harvard, United States - 1839)
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...the founders w Tas Deacon Samuel Lawrence, who was one of the fifteen original trustees when the Legislature granted an... (America, United States - 1792)
...the founders w Tas Deacon Samuel Lawrence, who was one of the fifteen original trustees when the Legislature granted an... (America, United States - 1792)
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...this eulogy, is the late William Lawrence, who, in common with his brothers, Amos and Abbott, was a noble specimen... (Groton, United States - 1783)
...this eulogy, is the late William Lawrence, who, in common with his brothers, Amos and Abbott, was a noble specimen... (Groton, United States - 1783)
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...child of Samuel and Susan Parker Lawrence, some account of whom may be interesting, as indicating the source of the... (Groton, United States - 1783)
...child of Samuel and Susan Parker Lawrence, some account of whom may be interesting, as indicating the source of the... (Groton, United States - 1783)
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...the New England Lawrences was John Lawrence, of Great St.-Albans, Hertfordshire, who came to this country in 1635, and settled... (Groton, United States - 1635)
...the New England Lawrences was John Lawrence, of Great St.-Albans, Hertfordshire, who came to this country in 1635, and settled... (Groton, United States - 1635)
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...Suffolk at the time of John Lawrence's birth. The exact date of his arrival in America is not known, but... (America, United States - 1786)
...Suffolk at the time of John Lawrence's birth. The exact date of his arrival in America is not known, but... (America, United States - 1786)
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... Samuel Lawrence was the fifth generation in descent from the above-mentioned John Lawrence. He was... (Groton, United States - 1754)
... Samuel Lawrence was the fifth generation in descent from the above-mentioned John Lawrence. He was... (Groton, United States - 1754)
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...in descent from the above-mentioned John Lawrence. He was born in Groton, April 24, 1754, and was, therefore, in his... (Groton, United States - 1754)
...in descent from the above-mentioned John Lawrence. He was born in Groton, April 24, 1754, and was, therefore, in his... (Groton, United States - 1754)
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...the month of April, 1821, Mr. Lawrence made a sec ond marriage. The lady was Mrs. Nancy Ellis, widow of... (Claremont, N. H., New Hampshire, United States - 1821)
...the month of April, 1821, Mr. Lawrence made a sec ond marriage. The lady was Mrs. Nancy Ellis, widow of... (Claremont, N. H., New Hampshire, United States - 1821)
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...various useful purposes. When Mr. William Lawrence died, in 1848, it was found that he had bequeathed to the Academy... (United States - 1848)
...various useful purposes. When Mr. William Lawrence died, in 1848, it was found that he had bequeathed to the Academy... (United States - 1848)
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...In September, 1851, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence made a tour in Ireland, of which he gives an interesting account in... (Ireland, Ireland - 1851)
...In September, 1851, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence made a tour in Ireland, of which he gives an interesting account in... (Ireland, Ireland - 1851)
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...Christian religion,-are alike indications of Mr. Lawrence's practical wisdom, his sound judgment, and his comprehensive charity. A special meeting of... (Groton, United States - 1845)
...Christian religion,-are alike indications of Mr. Lawrence's practical wisdom, his sound judgment, and his comprehensive charity. A special meeting of... (Groton, United States - 1845)
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...during the same year, Mr. Amos Lawrence purchased the residence of the late James Brazer, Esq., adjoining the academy lot,... (United States - 1846)
...during the same year, Mr. Amos Lawrence purchased the residence of the late James Brazer, Esq., adjoining the academy lot,... (United States - 1846)
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...with him, that to Mr. Lawrence, more than to any other individual, is due the successful accomplishment of the... (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States - 1840)
...with him, that to Mr. Lawrence, more than to any other individual, is due the successful accomplishment of the... (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States - 1840)
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...Susanna Parker Lawrence was born in Groton, where her father, William Parker, cultivated a farm, now... (Groton, United States - 1777)
...Susanna Parker Lawrence was born in Groton, where her father, William Parker, cultivated a farm, now... (Groton, United States - 1777)
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...food and clothing to Ireland. Mr. Lawrence took a deep interest in this benevolent enterprise, and not only gave largel}7... (South, United States - 1846)
...food and clothing to Ireland. Mr. Lawrence took a deep interest in this benevolent enterprise, and not only gave largel}7... (South, United States - 1846)
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...pieces by a cannon-ball. Mr. Samuel Lawrence was struck on one of his arms by a spent grape-shot, which inflicted... (Bunker, United States - 1775)
...pieces by a cannon-ball. Mr. Samuel Lawrence was struck on one of his arms by a spent grape-shot, which inflicted... (Bunker, United States - 1775)
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...& Stone. In this connection, Mr. Lawrence continued in active business, principally the domestic commission business, for the manufacture and... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1826)
...& Stone. In this connection, Mr. Lawrence continued in active business, principally the domestic commission business, for the manufacture and... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1826)
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...of his sons, in 1830, Mr. Lawrence said: " Our old neighbor, the sea-serpent, was more than usually accommodating the... (Hampton, United States - 1830)
...of his sons, in 1830, Mr. Lawrence said: " Our old neighbor, the sea-serpent, was more than usually accommodating the... (Hampton, United States - 1830)
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...happen, and the acquaintance between Mr. Lawrence and Miss Richards was not renewed, and then accidentally, until 1807. Writing to... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1807)
...happen, and the acquaintance between Mr. Lawrence and Miss Richards was not renewed, and then accidentally, until 1807. Writing to... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1807)
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...which have been immensely increased, Mr. Lawrence's donations to colleges and other institutions will exist, and continue to accomplish the... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1842)
...which have been immensely increased, Mr. Lawrence's donations to colleges and other institutions will exist, and continue to accomplish the... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1842)
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...lived ever in his memory. Mr. Lawrence was so seriously affected by his loss, that he fell into a desponding... (Mount Vernon, United States - 1819)
...lived ever in his memory. Mr. Lawrence was so seriously affected by his loss, that he fell into a desponding... (Mount Vernon, United States - 1819)
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...In the year 1839 Mr. Lawrence had the misfortune to lose his eldest brother Yerj suddenly. Mr. Luther Lawrence,... (Harvard, United States - 1839)
...In the year 1839 Mr. Lawrence had the misfortune to lose his eldest brother Yerj suddenly. Mr. Luther Lawrence,... (Harvard, United States - 1839)
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... Mr. Lawrence's service in Mr. Brazer's establishment terminated on the 22d of April, 1807, on... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1807)
... Mr. Lawrence's service in Mr. Brazer's establishment terminated on the 22d of April, 1807, on... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1807)
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...wheel-pit, causing almost instant death." Mr. Lawrence felt this misfortune deeply, though he summoned religion to his aid, and not... (Groton, United States - 1821)
...wheel-pit, causing almost instant death." Mr. Lawrence felt this misfortune deeply, though he summoned religion to his aid, and not... (Groton, United States - 1821)
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... Mr. Lawrence was always ready and foremost in supporting measures which promised benefit to the... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1847)
... Mr. Lawrence was always ready and foremost in supporting measures which promised benefit to the... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1847)
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...knew her well - Dr. William R. Lawrence, one of her grandsons-bears evidence to her moral worth and intellectual superiority,... (United States - 1827)
...knew her well - Dr. William R. Lawrence, one of her grandsons-bears evidence to her moral worth and intellectual superiority,... (United States - 1827)
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...hesitation, he accepted, and, with Mrs. Lawrence, embarked for England in September, 1849. It is difficult to find greater contrasts... (Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom - 1849)
...hesitation, he accepted, and, with Mrs. Lawrence, embarked for England in September, 1849. It is difficult to find greater contrasts... (Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom - 1849)
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...and of one dollar," &c. Mr. Lawrence requested the trustees to have all the buildings and fences on the estate... (Groton, United States - 1846)
...and of one dollar," &c. Mr. Lawrence requested the trustees to have all the buildings and fences on the estate... (Groton, United States - 1846)
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...the extraordinary liberality of Mr. William Lawrence toward the Academy. On. the, 6th of April, 1844., that gentleman addressed a... (United States - 1844)
...the extraordinary liberality of Mr. William Lawrence toward the Academy. On. the, 6th of April, 1844., that gentleman addressed a... (United States - 1844)
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...Of "schooling," Mr. Lawrence can not be said to have. had much, seeing that he entered upon... (Groton, United States - 1819)
...Of "schooling," Mr. Lawrence can not be said to have. had much, seeing that he entered upon... (Groton, United States - 1819)
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...In 1825 Mr. Lawrence was chosen one of the building committee of the board of directors for... (Charlestown, United States - 1825)
...In 1825 Mr. Lawrence was chosen one of the building committee of the board of directors for... (Charlestown, United States - 1825)
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...bank was chartered in 1818. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Board of Directors, from its organization up to... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1818)
...bank was chartered in 1818. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Board of Directors, from its organization up to... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1818)
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...Speaking of Messrs. William and Amos Lawrence, as the benefactors of Groton Academy, he says: There was a singular difference... (United States - 1854)
...Speaking of Messrs. William and Amos Lawrence, as the benefactors of Groton Academy, he says: There was a singular difference... (United States - 1854)
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...from active business, in 1842, Mr. Lawrence turned with fresh relish to agricultural pursuits, and the old homestead and the... (Groton, United States - 1842)
...from active business, in 1842, Mr. Lawrence turned with fresh relish to agricultural pursuits, and the old homestead and the... (Groton, United States - 1842)
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...In 1838 and 1839, Mr. Amos Lawrence made liberal donations of books and philosophical apparatus, and, in 1842, he placed... (United States - 1842)
...In 1838 and 1839, Mr. Amos Lawrence made liberal donations of books and philosophical apparatus, and, in 1842, he placed... (United States - 1842)
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...from England in 1630, when Mr. Lawrence was on the verge of completing his majority. That company is described by... (Wissett, United States - 1630)
...from England in 1630, when Mr. Lawrence was on the verge of completing his majority. That company is described by... (Wissett, United States - 1630)
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...inferred, from these extracts, that Mr. Lawrence was either indifferent to politics, or that he did not have distinct opinions... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1852)
...inferred, from these extracts, that Mr. Lawrence was either indifferent to politics, or that he did not have distinct opinions... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1852)
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...position and early education made Mr. Lawrence a merchant, and caused him to be so prominently connected with business for... (United States - 1851)
...position and early education made Mr. Lawrence a merchant, and caused him to be so prominently connected with business for... (United States - 1851)
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...the 8th of October, 1808, Mr. Lawrence was joined by one of his younger brothers, destined to rise to great... (United States - 1808)
...the 8th of October, 1808, Mr. Lawrence was joined by one of his younger brothers, destined to rise to great... (United States - 1808)
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...was a happy one, and Mrs. Lawrence was worthy of her husband. Dr. Lawrence, in a note to his excellent... (Amherst, United States - 1821)
...was a happy one, and Mrs. Lawrence was worthy of her husband. Dr. Lawrence, in a note to his excellent... (Amherst, United States - 1821)
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...in the gravity with which Mr. Lawrence speaks of his seniority at two-and-twenty-the very heyday of youth-were it not evident... (America, United States - 1808)
...in the gravity with which Mr. Lawrence speaks of his seniority at two-and-twenty-the very heyday of youth-were it not evident... (America, United States - 1808)
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...he believes the continuation of Mr. Lawrence's life, after he became a confirmed invalid, was, under Providence, in a great... (Amherst, United States - 1821)
...he believes the continuation of Mr. Lawrence's life, after he became a confirmed invalid, was, under Providence, in a great... (Amherst, United States - 1821)
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...kept by single entry, and Mr. Lawrence daily examined every entry to detect errors. He was dissatisfied with this loose... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1809)
...kept by single entry, and Mr. Lawrence daily examined every entry to detect errors. He was dissatisfied with this loose... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1809)
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...fairly put to them. What Mr. Lawrence himself thought on the subject will appear from the following extract from his... (United States - 1849)
...fairly put to them. What Mr. Lawrence himself thought on the subject will appear from the following extract from his... (United States - 1849)
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