Person:Sarah Lawson (9)

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Sarah Elizabeth Lawson
b.Oct 1861 Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
d.13 May 1940 Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 11 Jun 1850
  1. Joseph Lawson
  2. Sarah Elizabeth Lawson1861 - 1940
  3. Willis Lawson
  4. George Lawson
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Griffith (add)
  • W.  Sarah Elizabeth Lawson1861 - 1940
m. Bef 1886
  1. Elisabeth Griffith1886 -
Spouse and Children
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m. 1 May 1897
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Facts and Events
Name Sarah Elizabeth Lawson
Alt Name Elizabeth Lawson
Alt Name[9] Esther _____
Gender Female
Birth[1][2][3] Oct 1861 Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
Marriage Bef 1886 to Griffith (add)
Marriage 1 May 1897 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United Statesto Rev Benjamin Evans Diggs
Death[3] 13 May 1940 Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
References
  1. ↑ [1], in United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132).

    in the household of David and Elizabeth Lawson (both born in Kentucky):
    Sarah E Lawson, age 9, born in Illinois

  2. ↑ [2], in United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9).

    in the household of David and Lizzie Lawson (both born in Kentucky):
    Sadie Lawson, age 19, born in Illinois

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Elizabeth Diggs, in Illinois, United States. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947.

    born Oct 1861 in Macomb, Ill
    died 13 May 1940 in Macomb, McDonough, Illinois
    parents: David Lawson and Elizabeth Walker
    spouse: B. E. Diggs

  4.   Calhoun, Texas, in United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623).

    Benjamin E Diggs, born May 1861 in Alabama
    Esther L Diggs, born Oct 1861 in Illinois, both parents born in Kentucky
    Elisabeth Griffith, born Dec 1886 in China, father born in California, mother born in Illinois

    This appears to be the same person. Elisabeth Griffith is likely her daughter from a previous marriage, and given that she was born in China, Esther and her first husband may have been missionaries. Her second husband, Benjamin Evans Diggs, was a Reverend according to his gravestone. The strong church connection and her time in China could explain her use of the name Esther (with the L being the initial of her maiden name, as was common practice).

  5.   Benicia, Solano, California, in United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624).

    Probably her: Esther L Diggs, age 49, born in Illinois

  6.   Bakersfield, Kern, California, in United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625).

    Probably her: Esther L Diggs, age 58, born in Illinois

  7.   Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, in United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626).

    Probably her: Esther Diggs, age 69, born in Illinois

  8.   Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, in United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627).

    Sarah Diggs, age 79, born in Illinois, widowed

  9. ↑ She is probably the same woman who called herself Esther in the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses.
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