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- "A Bible in the possession of Walter. A. Hamilton. G., (Boston Transcript, Aug. 22, 1906), contains a record of the children of William Lawrence, alike in all dates to the one here printed,
except that Daniel is given as born Aug. 20, 1752; Richard took up land in Little York, now Toronto; Elisha was born Apr. 10, 1764; Jacob was born March 18, 1767; William Lawrence was born March 24, 1752, & was shot in the Revolution."
Note: Last known location of the Bible was by Walter Hamilton (Richard Lawrence's grandson) in Michigan.
. 1776 5th mo. 6 day - Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting: To also appears at next Meeting, that Danl. Lawrence has been engaged in Military services. Nathan Tilton & Edm. Williams are appointed to treat with him for his office & make report to next Meeting. (also Jeremiah Borden for Military Services.) [p.360, film p194].
Disowned by Quakers:
. 1776 5 mo. 6 - The Friends appointed report they treated with Danl. Lawrence as direct. And as he seemed desirous of having time to consider of it, its reported to to the next Meeting under their care.
. 1776 Jul 8 - Whereas Daniel Lawrence who has a Birth Right among the people called Quakers, has so far deviated from our religion passing often as to be concern in Military Services & at the treated with in a brotherly manner by his friends, still continues in the practice, therefor, therefore for the honor of Truth, Reputation of our Society disowners him from being a member thereof, Signed under order of our Meeting held in Shrewsbury Cath of 7 month 1776, by J Hartshorne, Clerk. Obadiah Tilton appointed to leave him with a copy of this Meeting inform him of his right to appeal this report next Meeting.
[p362-3/p195].
. 1776 Aug 5 - Obadiah Tilton reports her served Daniel Lawrence with a copy of this disownment & informed him of his right to an appeal which he declines. [p364/p 196.]
. 1778 March Tax List: Daniel Lawrence, Monmouth, Middletown Twp.
. Daniel Lawrence's name appears as a member of the Continental Army from Monmouth Co., NJ. According to this he served in Capt. Henry Waddell's Company, First Regiment.
. Daniel Lawrence of Middletown, was a Militia Volunteer prior to the First General Militia Muster of 1776. This also claims he was arrested for Disaffection in January 1777.
. Lists Daniel Lawrence as a member of Capt. Waddell's Company. Daniel Lawrence's name appears on a list of Monmouth residents taken from pension records. p139.
Verify identity:
. 1783 Daniel Lawrence, Return of Property assigned Loyalists; owner of property, Queen's County
Ref: British Headquarters Papers, Carleton Papers or American Manuscripts, Microfilm M366, MG23 BA, Item No 31644. Archives of Canada.
. Roster of the People of Revolutionary Monmouth Co., by Michael S Ahlberg, P 164 says that Daniel Lawrence of Middletown, was a Militia Volunteer prior to the First General Militia Muster in June of 1776. This also claims he was arrested for disaffection in January of 1777. [i.e. a Tory, sympathies for the British.]
. Daniel is reported as dead in the Revolutionary War.
. Daniel Lawrence, Continental Army from Monmouth Co., NJ
Capt. Waddell's Company, First Regiment.
Ref: Vol 1, p 127.
. Monmouth Pension, Daniel Lawrence, Identity verification.
. Daniel s not named in his father's will (William Lawrence,) dated February 23, 1795.
- Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - - [2, 3, 4]
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