Almeda Lawrence

October 4, 1818 - March 20, 1891

Almeda (nee Benedict) Lawrence was the wife of Jesse Lawrence.  Both were pioneers of York Township and came to Clark County from Plymouth Township, Sheboygan County, circa 1875.  Jesse and Almeda Lawrence were the parents of Horace Lawrence, Zelina Rowe, Sarah Lindsley and Irvin Lawrence, all whom are buried in York Center Cemetery.  Almeda was also the aunt of Adonijah Benedict, another pioneer of York Township and a Civil War veteran.[cemeteries/footer_gif.html]