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Nancy (Carr) Lawhon (1822 - 1896)

Nancy Lawhon formerly Carr
Born in St. Martins Parish, Louisiana, United States of Americamap
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married 20 Feb 1840 in Jefferson County, Republic of Texasmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 74 in Lee County, Texas, United States of Americamap
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Biography

Nancy, born February 4, 1822, is the daughter of William Carr and Nancy Ann Lee Carr. She married David E. Lawhon on February 20, 1840 in Jefferson County, Republic of Texas.[1]

Around 1839 the family settled in Jefferson County, where David went into ranching. The family moved to Bastrop County around 1860 and later to Williamson County.[2]

They had 10 children: [3]

  • Martha Orinda born September 10, 1841 married James Anderson Standifer.
  • John Carr born September 11, 1843 married Judith Ellen Gardner. Find A Grave: Memorial #64872155
  • William Joseph born March 4, 1845 married Rhoda Caroline Gardner Weeks.
  • Caroline M. born January 28, 1847
  • David Burrell born November 7, 1848 married Lucy Helen Gardner. Find A Grave: Memorial #64862031
  • Nancy Elizabeth born November 26, 1850 married James Madison Gardner. Find A Grave: Memorial #64872558
  • Hugh Levi born January 13, 1853 married Annie Evelyn Roberts. Find A Grave: Memorial #29616978
  • James Wesley born January 23, 1855. Find A Grave: Memorial #64872450
  • Martin H. born May 2, 1857
  • Mary Alzena born February 4, 1863 married William Ashley Ward.

The 1850 United States Census locates the family in Jefferson County, Texas. Children listed are: Martha, John C., William J., Caroline M. and David B.[4]

The 1860 United States Census incorrectly lists the name as Laughon locates the family in Precinct 1, Orange, Texas. Additional children listed are: Nancy E., Hugh L. and James W.[5]

David died on February 14, 1884 - Find A Grave: Memorial #11804190 retrieved August 24, 2021. Nancy died on July 23, 1896 - Find A Grave: Memorial #9068912 retrieved August 24, 2021. Both are buried in the Gardner-Lawhon Cemetery in Williamson County, Texas. See Cemetery Note.

Research Notes

Gardner-Lawhon Cemetery: This cemetery is reported in various sources as being located in two different counties, near more than one old town and by several names. Gardner-Lawhon Cemetery is the appropriate name. It is located Williamson County just inside the Williamson and Lee County line. The land was donated by Marmaduke Gardner for the use of the Gardner and Lawhon families.

The cemetery is located inside the Down Home Ranch located at 20250 FM 619, northeast of Elgin, Texas. Visitors are welcome but must request entrance at the gate.

Sources

  1. FamilySearch - David E. Lawhon – Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977
  2. Texas State Historical Assoc. - David E. Lawhon
  3. Awbrey-Lawhon-Gardner Family Histories. A descendant of these three families put together a history of the families. This included extensive original research and many hours of interviews with several family members who had first or second-hand information.
  4. FamilySearch – David E. Lawhon, United States Census, 1850
  5. FamilySearch – David Laughon, United States Census, 1860




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