Jefferson Franklin "Frank" Lawler

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Texas, Taylor, Abilene, ED 7
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by Mrs. Chlor E. Fenell
ED 221-7. SD 8, Sheet 14A Stamped 76
1220 North Third
290-351
Lawler, Bethenia J Head O $15,000 F W 60 Wd Tx Tn Tn None
1222 North Third
291-352
Lawler, J. Frank Head R $40 M W 36 M 33 Tx Tx Tx Operator D
ry Cleaning Plant
Lawler, Yvonne Wife F W 31 M 28 Tx La Tx
Lawler, James E Son M W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

James married Bethenia J. Alexander about 1888 in Tennessee. Bethenia (daughter of James Franklin Alexander and Elizabeth Minor McLemore) was born in Dec 1870 in Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1900 US Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 3
Enumerated 4 June 1900
SD 4, ED 150, Sheet 3B
53-56
Alexander, Jim Jr Head W M Sept 1868 31 M3 Tn Tn Tn Physici
an
Alexander, Madge Wife W F Oct 1876 23 M 3 0/0 Ark Miss Tenn
Alexander, Jim Sr Father W M Oct 1833 66 Wd Tn NC NC Physician
Ward, Jim Uncle W M Sept 1851 69 S Miss Tn Tn Physician
Sharp, Ella Servant B F Mar 1873 27 Wd 2/1 Tx NC NC Servant
Sharp, John Son B M July 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx At School
55-59
Lawler, James Head W M Feb 1853 47 M 12 Tn NC Tn Real Estate Trade
Lawler, Bethenia Wife W F Dec 1870 29 M 12 2/2 Tn Tn Tn
Lawler, Minor Dtr W F Nov 1888 14 S Tn Tn Tn At School
Lawler, Frank Son W M Nov 1893 6 S Tx Tn Tn

1910 Census
Not Located

1920 Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene City, Justice Precint 1
Enumerated 7, 13 January 1920 by Mrs. Burkle Wheeler
SD 17, ED 259 Sheet 6B
406 106 130
Lawler, James A Head M W 66 M Tn Tn Tn None
Lawler, Bethenia J Wife F W 50 M Tn Tn Tn None
Lawler, Jefferson F Son M W 26 S Tx Tn Tn Commericial Traveler Arating Agency
Ness, Grace Boarder F W 22 S Tx Tn Tn Stenographer Wholesale Agency

1930 Census
Texas, Taylor, Abilene, ED 7
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by Mrs. Chlor E. Fenell
ED 221-7. SD 8, Sheet 14A Stamped 76
1220 North Third
290-351
Lawler, Bethenia J Head O $15,000 F W 60 Wd Tx Tn Tn None
1222 North Third
291-352
Lawler, J. Frank Head R $40 M W 36 M 33 Tx Tx Tx Operator Dry Cleaning Plant
Lawler, Yvonne Wife F W 31 M 28 Tx La Tx
Lawler, James E Son M W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Notes:

JAMES FRANKLIN ALEXANDER, now enjoying in well earned case an honorable retirement from labor at his pleasant home in Abilene, was born in Maury county, Tennessee, October 31, 1833. His father, James Minor Alexander, removed from Camden, South Carolina, to Tennessee in the year 1810. His mother was Margaret Carter prior to her marriage into the Alexander family. Having arrived at years of maturity James M. Alexander married a Miss Aiken, also a native of South Carolina, whose father removed to Tennessee about the same time the Alexander family was established there. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Alexander became the parents of six children, two sons and four daughters, of whom James Franklin is the only one now living. He was reared on the farm up to the time of his father's death in 1857, after which he went to Spring Hill, Tennessee, and there engaged in the dry goods business with which he was connected for three years. At that time the country was involved in the throes of the Civil war and Mr. Alexander espoused the cause of the south, offering his services in its defense, enlisting on the 21st of May, 1861, as a member of Company F, Third Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, the company being known as Brown's rifles, for the regiment was commanded by Colonel John C. Brown. He was afterward promoted to the rank of general and commanded a division. Dr. Alexander was with his command and brigade up to the time they left Bowling Green, Kentucky, and there he was detached on special duty for service in the pay master's and quartermaster's department. He remained with the army throughout the war and was with General Joe Johnston's command at the time of the surrender at Greenville, North Carolina.After being paroled he returned to Nashville, where he arrived on the 21st of May, 1865, just exactly four years from the time of his enlistment. The next important event in his life was his marriage, which was celebrated on the 28th of September, 1865, at which time Miss Elizabeth McLemore became his wife. She is a native of Maury county, Tennessee, and a daughter of Jefferson McLemore, of a representative family of that section of the country. Unto them have been born three children: James M., who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume; Bethenia J.; and R. Sydney McLemore Alexander [Note: Unable to verify through census records], also a practicing physician at Abilene. The wife and mother departed this life in August, 1891. Following his marriage Mr. Alexander turned his attention to farming near Spring Hill, where he remained until 1890. At that time he sold his farm and removed to Abilene, Texas, where he engaged in the drug business, having purchased the stock of P. H. Carter. This store he conducted for eight years with good success and then sold out to L. H. Bradfield, since which time he has lived retired save for the supervision of his invested interests, for he owns considerable property in this part of the state. He is a member of Abilene lodge, No. 562, B. P. O. E., and is a man of genuine worth, enjoying in high measure the esteem and confidence of those with whom he has been associated.

B. B. Paddock, History and Biographical Record of North and West Texas (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906), Vol. II, pp. 417-418.

From "Confederate Military History" page 481: "J.P. Durden . . . Company A, Forty-fifth regiment Alabama infantry . . . In the fight at Spring Hill, just before the Battle of Franklin, while driving the enemy from their breastworks, his left leg was shattered by a shot, the wound resulting in amputation. He remained at Spring Hill five months, as a prisoner, after the Confederate retreat, and was most kindly cared for at the home of Miss Lizzie M. McLemore and her brother."

(Courtesy of Mark Freeman)

(Research):Census Information

1870 Census
Tennessee, Maury County, 22nd Civil District, Columbia Township
July 1870
Page 55, Stamped 645
356-369
Alexander, Joseph F 36 M W Farmer $4000 $2000 Tenn
Alexander, Eliza M 31 F W Housekeeper Tenn
Alexander, James M 2 M W At Home Tenn
Alexander, Benjamin T 7/12 M W At Home Tenn Born Nov
Peters, Eliza A 9 F W At Home Tenn
Aldridge, Kate 9 F W At Home Tenn
McLemore, Leamul P 25 M W At Home $--- $6000 Tenn

1900 US Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 3
Enumerated 4 June 1900
SD 4, ED 150, Sheet 3B
53-56
Alexander, Jim Jr Head W M Sept 1868 31 M3 Tn Tn Tn Physician
Alexander, Madge Wife W F Oct 1876 23 M 3 0/0 Ark Miss Tenn
Alexander, Jim Sr Father W M Oct 1833 66 Wd Tn NC NC Physician
Ward, Jim Uncle W M Sept 1851 69 S Miss Tn Tn Physician
Sharp, Ella Servant B F Mar 1873 27 Wd 2/1 Tx NC NC Servant
Sharp, John Son B M July 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx At School

1910 Census
Texas, Taylor County, Abilene Ward 4, District 267
Enumerated 9 May 1910
SD 16, ED 267 Sheet 21B
J.F. Alexander, age 76, born in Tennessee, Widowed
was a roomer in the home of M.A. Langley. His occupation was shown as "Own Income" and his parents were both listed as born in South Carolina.

James married Elizabeth Minor McLemore on 28 Sep 1865 in Maury County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Atkins Jefferson McLemore and Bethenia Smith Dabney) was born about 1838 in Williamson County, Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 1891 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mark Freeman has the following information posted on his website relating to Atkins Jefferson McLemore:

Williamson County Court Records have numerous entries for land and property transactions for A.J. McLemore. Misc. records Williamson county vol.4: 14 Nov 1823 "Atkins J. McLemore sells to William Dabney for the sum of $1000 a tract of land on the waters of West Harpeth . . ." One dated 1 Jan 1847 reads: "Rec'd of A.J. McLemore three hundred and seventy five dollars in full payment for a certain negro girl name Louisa, said negro we warrant sound body and mind, slave for life, and the right and title of said negro we warrant and defend against the lawful claims of all others this 23rd Dec 1846"

Misc records Williamson county vol 5: "Jesse Taylor, planter, charged with cutting Atkins McLemore, blacksmith, across the abdomen with intent to kill" 17 May 1823

From "Tennessee Tidbits 1778 - 1914, Vol. I" page 256 "McLemore - 14 July 1828 a report was made by Atkins J. McLemore as guardian of John D. McLemore, Polly M. McLemore, Robt. W. McLemore, and Peggy S. McLemore, minor orphans. (Wll TN, Co Ct Min, 10/55)" These would be his half brothers and sisters from his father Robert's marriage to Margaret S. Dabney.

From "The Maury Genealogist" by Jill K. Garrett May 1972 page 57 "State vs J.W. Cheairs, merchant, William Beauford, yeoman, Adkins J. McLemore, yeoman, Anderson McLemore, yeoman, Henry P. Pointer, yeoman, Thomas Pointer, yeoman, riot route and unlawful assembly true bill. On 5 June 1845 in Spring Hill they assaulted Robert C. Giddins". Will on file in Williamson County Will Book 9 page 303 dated Aug 1849.

Atkins married Bethenia Smith Dabney on 7 Sep 1821 in Williamson County, Tennessee. Bethenia was born on 25 Apr 1803 in North Carolina; died on 24 Jul 1857 in Thompson Station, Williamson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane A. "Xan" Alexander emailed, in November 2011, that Bethenia Dabney was a daughter of John Dabney and Peggy Smith, and sister to the Margaret "Peggy" Dabney who became Atkins stepmother in 1812. Betty Pritchett notes that "Bethenia's father Captain John Dabney was a Revolutionary War soldier."

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Census Information:

1850 Federal Census
Tennessee, Williamson County, ED 11
9th September 1850 D. Cameron
Stamped 264
331-331
Bethenia S. McLemore 44 F $4000 N. Carolina
Andrew McLemore 27 M Farmer Tennessee
John McLemore 18 M Farmer Tennessee
Syddney McLemore 14 M Student Tennessee
Bethena McLemore 14 F Tennessee
Elizabeth McLemore 12 F Tennessee
Lemuel McLemore 9 M Tennessee
William McLemore 20 M Student

Notes:

Married:
Marriages of Williamson County, Tennessee 1804 - 1850, complied by Edythe Rucker Whitley, page 133:
"McLemore, Atkins J. to Bethenia Dabney, Sept. 7, 1821 BM: J. N. Charten.

(Courtesy of Jane A. "Xan" Alexander)

In the book "Sketch of the Dabneys of Virginia : with some of their family records" (Chicago: S. D. Childs, 1888, 206 pages), it is noted on p. 180, Record No. 120 supplied by Dr. William Wall Dabney, that "Atkins Jefferson McLemore and Bethinia Dabney, ninth child of John Dabney and Margaret Smith (were married)."

(Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore)