Lawrence Washington (1854–1920)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1854 in Mount Vernon Virginia
- Died
- 1920 in D.C.
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lawrence Washington born? 1854 in Mount Vernon Virginia.
When did Lawrence Washington die? 1920 in D.C..
Life story
Lawrence Washington (1854–1920) was born in 1854 in Mount Vernon Virginia, and died in 1920 in D.C., at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Lawrence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lawrence's life.
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The world Lawrence lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 60 — World War I began
1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Lawrence Washington
When was Lawrence Washington born?
Lawrence Washington was born in 1854 in Mount Vernon Virginia.
Where was Lawrence Washington born?
Lawrence Washington was born in Mount Vernon Virginia.
When did Lawrence Washington die?
Lawrence Washington died in 1920 in D.C..
Where did Lawrence Washington die?
Lawrence Washington died in D.C..
How old was Lawrence Washington at the time of death?
Lawrence Washington was about 66 years old.
Where is Lawrence Washington buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lawrence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lawrence Washington was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Lawrence was born.
Who was president when Lawrence Washington died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Lawrence died.
What major events happened during Lawrence Washington's lifetime?
During Lawrence's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lawrence Washington?
Federal censuses taken during Lawrence's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Lawrence Washington are on AncestryData?
2 people named Lawrence Washington are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Birth
1854
Mount Vernon Virginia
Death
1920
D.C.
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