Smith, Catherine DeWitt

Smith, Catherine DeWitt

Female Abt 1805 - 1884  (~ 79 years)

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  • Name Smith, Catherine DeWitt  [1
    Born Abt 1805  New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Residence 16 May 1879  Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Will 16 May 1879  Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence 23 Sep 1884  Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Died 23 Sep 1884  Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5
    Probate 9 Dec 1884  Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried New York City Marble Cemetery, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Person ID I54972  Sackett
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2023 

    Father Smith, Dr. Gilbert,   d. Unknown 
    Children
    +1. Smith, Catherine DeWitt,   b. Abt 1805, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Sep 1884, Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 79 years)
     
    Family ID F21037  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lawrence, James Van Horne,   b. New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Mar 1860 
    Married 18 Jul 1838  New York City, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Children 
    +1. Lawrence, James Van Horne Jr.,   b. 24 Jun 1839, New York City, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jul 1915, Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     2. Lawrence, Cornelia Beach,   d. Unknown
     3. Lawrence, Gilbert Smith,   d. Unknown
    Last Modified 1 Aug 2023 
    Family ID F21036  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt 1805 - New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Jul 1838 - New York City, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Lawrence, James Van Horne Jr. - 24 Jun 1839 - New York City, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 16 May 1879 - Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsWill - 16 May 1879 - Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 23 Sep 1884 - Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Sep 1884 - Astoria, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 9 Dec 1884 - Queens Borough, New York City, Queens County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - New York City Marble Cemetery, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2196] Historical genealogy of the Lawrence family : from their first landing in this country, 1635 to the present date, July 4th, 1858, Thomas Lawrence, (E. O. Jenkins), 92 (Reliability: 2), 11 Aug 2019.
      4 William Lawrence, the fifth son of the said John
      Lawrence and Patience Sacket, was for many years a
      magistrate of Queens County, and filled the station with usefulness. On the capture of Long Island in 1776, part of his house at Newton [Newtown] was the headquarters of the British General Robertson, and himself and family were subjected to many of the exactions and vexations which others, who had rebel predelections, experienced from the invaders. He died in his sixty-fifth year ; he was twice married, first, Ann Brinckerhoff, and by her had issue :
      . . .
      5 Sixth, William, married Margaret Van Horn, had
      issue :

      6 James Y. H., married, first, Emily, daughter of
      John Kane, secondly, ___ Smith, daughter of Dr. Gilbert Smith.

      . . .

      Researched by Ted Smith

    2. [S904] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast, 1704-1930, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 2), 31 May 2023.
      Name Catherine DeWitt Smith
      Birth Year abt 1804
      Event Death
      Spouse James V H Larence
      Death Date 23 Sep 1884
      Death Place Astoria, LI
      Age at Death 80
      Newspaper New York Evening Post
      Publication Date 23 Sep 1884
      Publication Place New York, USA
      Call Number 83432

      "Astoria LI Tues 23d Catherine DeWitt Smith wid late James V H Lawrence 80y"

      Researched by Ted Smith

    3. [S2291] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, 1862-1948, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 31 Jul 2023.
      Name James V H Lawrence
      Gender Male
      Race White
      Marital Status Married
      Age 76
      Birth Date 24 Jun 1839
      Birth Place New York City
      Residence Street Address 52 Nardell St Acloria
      Residence Place New York
      Years in US Life
      Death Date 17 Jul 1915
      Death Street Address 52 Wardell St Astoria NY
      Death Place New York City, Queens, New York, USA
      Cause of Death Chronic Myocarditis & Arkus Scleroses Sudden Death
      Burial Date 20 Jul 1915
      Burial Place Huntington Rural Cemetery Huntington L I
      Occupation Retired Broker
      Father's Birth Place New York
      Mother's Birth Place New York
      Father James V H Lawrence
      Mother Catherine Dewitt Lawrence
      Executor Mrs Jas A Lawrence
      Executor Relationship Wife
      Certificate Number 2810

    4. [S1176] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 31 Jul 2023.
      Last Will and Testament of Catherine DeWitt Lawrence
      Probate Date 8 Dec 1885
      Probate Location Queens County, New York, USA
      Filed in court by James V. H. Lawrence, executor
      Catharine Dewott Lawrence

      James Van Horne Lawrence, Son and executor, "who resides at Astoria, Long Island City, New York"
      Gilbert Smith Lawrence, Son and executor, "who resides at No. 304 Putnum Avenue, Brooklyn, New York"
      Cornelia Beach Lawrence, Daughter and executor, "who resides at Astoria, Long Island City, New York"

      At the time of her death, Catherine was a resident of Long Island City, Queens County, and she died there on 23 Sept 1885.

      All children are of full age and sound mind; no other children nor children of deceases children

      Her will was dated 16 May 1879 in the presence of Henry C. Johnson and Russell Wight (witnesses who appeared in court)

      Will content
      Catherine resided in Astoria Long island at the time of the will

      1. Left her bookcases and books to her son, James Van Horne Lawrence.
      2. Left her household furniture, wearing apparel, silverware, and all personal property to her daughter, Cornelia Beach Lawrence.
      3. Left all of her real estate in Trains Meadow near Long Island to Dennistonn Wood, Henry Duncan Wood, Chalmers Wood and Van Horne Lourena Wood, sons of William and the late Marharet Wood, share and share alike.
      4. All the rest of the estate is left to her son Gilbert Smith Lawrence and her daughter Cornelia Beach Lawrence, share and share alike

      Signing witnesses were Henry C. Johnson and Russell Wight, both of Astoia Long Island

      Researched by Ted Smith

    5. [S1176] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 31 Jul 2023.
      Last Will and Testament of Catherine DeWitt Lawrence
      Probate Date 8 Dec 1884
      Probate Location Queens County, New York, USA
      Filed in court by James V. H. Lawrence, executor
      Catharine Dewott Lawrence

      James Van Horne Lawrence, Son and executor, "who resides at Astoria, Long Island City, New York"
      Gilbert Smith Lawrence, Son and executor, "who resides at No. 304 Putnum Avenue, Brooklyn, New York"
      Cornelia Beach Lawrence, Daughter and executor, "who resides at Astoria, Long Island City, New York"

      At the time of her death, Catherine was a resident of Long Island City, Queens County, and she died there on 23 Sept 1884.

      All children are of full age and sound mind; no other children nor children of deceases children

      Her will was dated 16 May 1879 in the presence of Henry C. Johnson and Russell Wight (witnesses who appeared in court)

      Will content
      Catherine resided in Astoria Long island at the time of the will

      1. Left her bookcases and books to her son, James Van Horne Lawrence.
      2. Left her household furniture, wearing apparel, silverware, and all personal property to her daughter, Cornelia Beach Lawrence.
      3. Left all of her real estate in Trains Meadow near Long Island to Dennistonn Wood, Henry Duncan Wood, Chalmers Wood and Van Horne Lourena Wood, sons of William and the late Marharet Wood, share and share alike.
      4. All the rest of the estate is left to her son Gilbert Smith Lawrence and her daughter Cornelia Beach Lawrence, share and share alike

      Signing witnesses were Henry C. Johnson and Russell Wight, both of Astoia Long Island

      Researched by Ted Smith

    6. [S543] Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com) (Reliability: 2), 31 Jul 2023.
      Memorial ID 78205711
      https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78205711

      Catharine DeWitt Smith Lawrence

      Birth
      unknown
      Death
      Sep 1884
      Burial
      New York City Marble Cemetery
      Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA

      Plot
      Vault 209

      Researched by Ted Smith

    7. [S1756] U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 31 Jul 2023.
      Name Catherine D W Smith
      Gender Female
      Record Type Marriage
      Marriage Date 18 Jul 1838
      Marriage Place New York City, All Boroughs, New York, USA
      Spouse James V H Laurence

      Researched by Ted Smith


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