Spalding County GaArchives Obituaries.....Benjamin F. Lawson 1889 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynn Cunningham lcunnin1@bellsouth.net February 27, 2003, 7:00 pm The Griffin Daily News. Griffin, Georgia, Thursday Morning, May 2, 1889 Resolution on the Death of Comrade B.F. Lawson Griffin, Ga., April 30, 1887 [1889?] At a regular meeting of the Spalding Greys, held Tuesday night, the following resolutions were passed. Whereas, in view of the loss we have sustained by the death of our friend and comrade, Benjamin F. Lawson, and the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to him: therefore be it Resolved, That is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was, in every way worthy of our respect and regard. Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased in their bereavement and commend them for consolation to Him who is merciful to all. Resolved, That a copy [of] these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and also, a copy is furnished to the News and Sun. (Transcribed 2/9/03 Lynn Cunningham) Additional Comments: Note: 1880 Census Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254165 National Archives Film T9-0165 Page 367B Julia A. LAWSON, Self, F, W, W, 58, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: NC, Mo: VA Julia M. LAWSON, Dau, F, S, W, 23, GA, Occ: Dress Maker, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Annie M. LAWSON, Dau, F, S, W, 20, GA, Occ: Dress Maker, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Alice C. LAWSON, Dau, F, S, W, 17, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William J. LAWSON, Son, M, S, W, 16, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Benjamin F. LAWSON, Son, M, S, W, 14, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary FERRELL, Sister, F, S, W, 60, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb