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     Charles James Lawson is the son of Jerel Charles Lawson and Susan Ann Vrzal.

     Jerel Charles Lawson married Susan Ann Vrzal, daughter of Harry Stephen Vrzal and Irene P. Fehlandt, on 13 October 1973 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹

     Jill Lawson married Michael Baarstad. Jill Lawson is the daughter of Robert James Lawson and Linda Marie Noel.

     Michael Noel Lawson is the son of Robert James Lawson and Linda Marie Noel. Michael Noel Lawson married Wendi Jo Haarsager on 28 July 1990 at Ransom Co., North Dakota.

     Robert James Lawson was born on 23 July 1939 at Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He graduated circa 1957 at Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.² He married Linda Marie Noel, daughter of Donald Allen Noel and Trassia Mary Mackenroth, on 3 June 1967 at Pennington Co., Minnesota.² Robert James Lawson died on 8 October 2007 at Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota, at age 68.^1,2

Robert J. Lawson

Robert J. Lawson, 68, West Fargo, ND died Monday, October 8, 2007 in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Robert J. Lawson was born on July 23, 1939 in Thief River Falls, MN to the parents of Reuben and Aurelia (Giefer) Lawson. He attended school grades 1-6 at District 29 (Country School), grades 7-8 at St. Bernard's Parochial School and graduated from Lincoln High School all of Thief River Falls, MN. He enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps February 17, 1957 to February 16, 1960 and was stationed at Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA. Following his honorable discharge, he owned and operated a small restaurant in Thief River Falls.

Robert married Linda Noel on June 3, 1967 in St. Paul, MN. They made their home in Fargo, ND where he worked for Singer. In 1971, they moved to Enderlin, ND where he began his 25 year career as a breakman conductor with Soo Line Railroad (NKA CP Rail) and retired in 1995. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing, wood working and spending priceless moments with his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife, Linda, West Fargo; son, Michael (Wendi) Lawson, Fargo; two daughters, Tess Lawson, Edina, MN and Jill (Michael) Baarstad, Nome, ND; beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Hunter, Noah, Gunnar and Sydney; sisters, MaryAnn Chwiakowski and Lucy Knoll both of Stephen, MN, Judy (Lynn) Egenes, Detroit Lakes, MN and Cathy Allen, Juneau, AK and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Alyce Bergdahl and special friends, Floyd and Pahoo.

Visitation: Wednesday from 5 to 7 with a prayer service at 7 in the West Funeral Home Chapel, West Fargo.

Funeral: Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Fargo.

West Fargo Pioneer (West Fargo, North Dakota) 10Oct2007 Page 7.²


He was cremated. He was buried at Enderlin City Cemetery, Enderlin, Ransom Co., North Dakota.¹

     Tess Lawson is the daughter of Robert James Lawson and Linda Marie Noel.

     Wilson Terah Lawson M.D. was born on 3 September 1849 at Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio.¹ He married Margaret Knox Lytle, daughter of Reynolds Knox Lytle and Mary Sprague, on 28 September 1910 at Indiana. Wilson Terah Lawson M.D. died on 14 December 1946 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 97.¹ He was buried at Danville East Cemetery, Danville, Hendricks Co., Indiana.¹

     George W. Layman married Mary Arbuckle, daughter of Robert C. Arbuckle and Lethe Ann Harn.

     SOURCE: Gary C. Harn letter 24 July 1995. Leo Theodore Leader was born on 5 May 1908 at Steelton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Esther Genivine Scheller, daughter of Charles Frederick Scheller and Delma Ruth Harn. Leo Theodore Leader died in November 1976 at Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland.¹

     Leo William Leader was born in 1931 at Maryland. He was the son of Leo Theodore Leader and Esther Genivine Scheller. Leo William Leader died in 1989 at Maryland.

     Elizabeth Leahy is the daughter of Timothy Leahy and Anne (?) Elizabeth Leahy married Spencer (?)

     June Davis Leahy is the daughter of Peter Davis Leahy and Kirsten Elizabeth Gray.

     Peter Davis Leahy is the son of Timothy Leahy and Anne (?) Peter Davis Leahy and Kirsten Elizabeth Gray were engaged on 13 February 2017. Peter Davis Leahy married Kirsten Elizabeth Gray, daughter of Stephen Arthur Gray and Linda Marie Harn, on 9 September 2017 at Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

     Rose Leahy is the daughter of Peter Davis Leahy and Kirsten Elizabeth Gray.

     Timothy Leahy married Anne (?)

     SOURCE: Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14. W.D. Meda Leamons married Elizabeth McClintic, daughter of Aaron McClintic and Susannah Aver, on 6 September 1903.¹

     Elizabeth C. Leatherwood was born on 6 November 1813 at Maryland.¹ She married Grafton Douty, son of James Douty and Corrilla Harn, on 4 April 1833.^2,3 Elizabeth C. Leatherwood died on 6 December 1895 at Ohio at age 82.^2,3,1 She was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.¹

     John Leathorn was born in April 1854 at Canada. He married Viola Pettit in 1895; 1900 census lists Viola married 5-years.¹ John Leathorn died after 1933 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan.

     Velma Leathorn was born on 7 May 1899 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of John Leathorn and Viola Pettit.¹ Velma Leathorn married William Herman Gardner on 27 July 1915 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan. Velma Leathorn and William Herman Gardner were divorced on 23 October 1923 at Michigan. Velma Leathorn married Floyd Dutcher Harris on 15 February 1929 at Roseville, Macomb Co., Michigan. Velma Leathorn died on 6 November 1971 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 72.

     William Leathorn was born in May 1858 at Canada. He married Lena Luella Fellows, daughter of Adin Fellows and Viola Pettit, on 13 May 1897 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan. William Leathorn died on 5 December 1916 at Ontario, Canada, at age 58.

     Helen Leavitt was born on 21 January 1842 at Newton Falls, Trumbull Co., Ohio.² She married William John Featherstone.¹ Helen Leavitt died on 14 April 1932 at age 90.² She was buried at Hope Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.²

     David Lee was born circa 1818 at Virginia. He married Sarah Harn, daughter of Perry G. Harn and Eva Strohm.

     David Lee married Carrie Lynn McMackin, daughter of Harold Edward McMackin and Betty William Struck, on 21 September 1985 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.

     David Bowen Lee was born circa 1855 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of David Lee and Sarah Harn.

     Edith Florence Lee was born on 30 July 1905 at Alberta, Canada.¹ She married Delmar Wilfred Young, son of William Reuben Young and Eva Della Bothell, on 7 August 1926. Edith Florence Lee died on 4 July 1999 at Bow, Skagit Co., Washington, at age 93.¹ She was buried at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Lee was born circa 1844 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of David Lee and Sarah Harn.

     Jacob Lee was born circa 1845 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of David Lee and Sarah Harn.

     Keith Lee married Jeri Lyn Reinhardt, daughter of Dr. Jules Lawrence Reinhardt and Marilyn Graystock Dartt.¹

     Leona Lee married Paul Joseph Fink Sr. on 25 October 1980 at Northfield, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹

     Newton Lee was born circa 1850 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of David Lee and Sarah Harn.