Lawrence Lore
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Phil Benefiel
Lawrence County News July 17, 1952 Benefiel Recipient of National Recognition “When Philip B. Benefiel of Lawrenceville was elected...
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Lawrence Lore
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Attention: Ruark's
William F Ruark has been reported as the son of John C and Mary Smith Ruark born about 1815. While the Native Americans had vacated the...
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Lawrence Lore
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Divorces and Photographs
Because the 1890 census was destroyed in a fire, genealogists often have trouble trying to figure out what happened to their families...
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Lawrence Lore
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Here an Obit; There an Obit
Since John King had been such a help to this writer on the Mayo Craig biography, I asked him to dip into the Lukin gene pool again and...
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Lawrence Lore
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Who's My Daddy?
When I woke up this morning, I found the following email from John King in response to Monday's blog. "Last night's blog challenged me to...
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Lawrence Lore
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Soldier Drowns in River
CRAIG, Mayo 1892?– 1914 Co M 14th US Infantry Little is known about Mayo Craig's early life. His parents are unknown, although his...
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Lawrence Lore
Aug 16, 20231 min read
The Seed Sisters' Shoes (Say that Fast)
These adorable patent leather and velvet shoes with tiny brass buttons and silk tassels belonged to the Seed sisters, Bessie and Mary...
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Lawrence Lore
Jul 19, 20231 min read
"a regular detective"
After nearly ten years of dedicated service to Golden Rule, switchboard operator Betty Mieure retired in 1983. Betty’s first job...
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Lawrence Lore
Jul 17, 20231 min read
New Personnel Manager
In 1983 Dottie Hennessy was named new Personnel Manager for Golden Rule’s Home Office in Lawrenceville. Working with Cathy Rooney, a...
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Lawrence Lore
Jul 14, 20231 min read
Resetting E. Bell's Stone
After the stone of Elizabeth A. Bell at Bell Cemetery in Lukin Township, was reset and cleaned the inscription could be read. The...
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