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- Sophronia daughter Harriet West (23 Sep 1817-30 Dec xx) & Geo. Arksey. (5 Apr 1809 - 6 Aug 1897) both buried Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, cement pillar.
. 1860 Apr 1 - Letters remaining in Richmond Hill Post Office: Mrs. James Lawrence.
. 1879 Apr 10 Birth Pry - A large number of ladies & gentlemen enjoyed a very pleasant evening on Saturday last, at a part held at the residence of James Lawrence, Esq. JP, in commutation of the birthday of his father-in-law, Geo Arskey, Esq.
Ref: York Herald Newspaper.
. 1889 Jun 6, Richmond Hill, Miss Arksey of Toronto, is making a visit with her sister, Mrs J Lawrence.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper.
. 1895 Sep 26 A Pleasure Party,The reside of Mr Mrs Jas. M Lawrence was a scene of gaiety last Sat. evening, when bet. 20 & 30 ladies & gentlemen arrived from Toronto in a handsome tallyho, down by 4 horses, Noticeable among the guest where:
Mr Ms G B Smith & Miss Smith; Miss Minnie Arksey, Mr Mrs A G F Lawrence, Mr Mrs E A Trow & Dr Trow, Dr Grant, Mr Mrs Horston, Mr W A Hutchinson, Mr G Baker, Mr Hodge, Mr. Middleton of Sarnia.
Shortly after arriving the party were summoned to the spacious dining room where a tempting repast was spread & it is needless to say after the long drive, amp justice was done. The party was joined by a few ladies & gentlemen from this place when a most enjoyable evening was spent together. The part from Toronto was chaperoned by Mrs G B Smith; Mr Smith who is most popular with young people as well as old, assisted in making it exceedingly pleasant for all concerned. The super being over, besides promenading on the law & outside the grounds, dining in the drawing room was nudged in at intervals during the evening & despite the extremely hot night, was greatly enjoyed. The music was unusually excellent, the guests having brought with them an accomplished pianist & Mr Hutchinson contributed several sons which added much to the interesting event. The merry part started homeward about 11 pm, after warmest expressions of appreciation for the hospitality extended by the host & hostess. Before starting, the time honored custom of singing "Good Night Ladies" was duly observed, when the Scotman mounted and the tally-ho horn was sounded, after which the other guests dispersed, thereby bringing to a close a most pleasant & unique part, which will long be remember by those who were present.
Ref: The Liberal newspaper, Richmond Hill.
. 1898 Nov 4. - Mrs. C. Hanmer of Newmarket is making a visit with Mr. & Mrs. J M Lawrence. Richmond Hill Liberal Newspaper.
Ref: Reprinted in the Newmarket Era Newspaper. - - -
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