Dora Lee Lasbury

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• FindaGrave ID: 17679554

Dora married Merle Laurence Crow on Yes, date unknown. Merle was born on 29 May 1927 in Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Jan 2012 in Williamston, Ingham, Michigan, USA; was buried in Dewitt, Clinton, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Michael Wayne Crow
2. Daniel Allen Crow
3. Sharon Elaine Crow
4. Donald Edwin Crow was born on 18 Dec 1960; died on 31 May 1965; was buried in Creve Coeur, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

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• FindaGrave ID: 17679533

Thomas married Florence Carrie Young on 18 Feb 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Florence was born on 11 Oct 1898 in Ellsinore, Carter, Missouri, USA; died on 17 Mar 1986 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton, Michigan, USA; was buried in Creve Coeur, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 17679542

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• FindaGrave ID: 17679429
• Residence: 7 Apr 1861, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK; : 2y; Address:
  Shenley Hill, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
• Emigration: 1865, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
• Immigration: 1865, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA

Thomas married Catherine Beatrice Freeman on 16 Oct 1882 in Bowling Green, Pike, Missouri, USA. Catherine (daughter of Charles Freeman and Eliza Emms Read) was born on 3 Oct 1864 in St. George Hanover Square, London, England, UK; died on 22 Nov 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried on 25 Nov 1947 in Creve Coeur, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 17679443

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• FindaGrave ID: 18995965
• Baptism: 4 Jul 1832, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; Address:
  St. Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Residence: 1841, Fulham, Middlesex, England, UK
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; Butcher
• Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK; : 18y; Address:
  12 Terrace, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
• Occupation: 7 Apr 1861, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK; Butcher
• Residence: 7 Apr 1861, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK; : 28y; Address:
  Shenley Hill, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
• Emigration: 1865, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
• Immigration: 1865, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA

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Pupil at boarding school

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DEATH OF MR. THOMAS LASBURY, Snr.

Mr. Thomas Lasbury, Sr. in whose memory this article appears, was born in Kensington, England, June 8, 1832. At the time of his death he had nearly attained the age of score-four years. May 18, 1858, while yet in England, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Wall White. Seven years later this noble couple emigrated to America.

Coming to Pike County, Mr. Lasbury was a successful man in Griggsville, and in Pittsfield for many years. Those who knew him speak in the highest terms of his business integrity. He was a good and true citizen. Since retiring from business, Mr. Lasbury has lived in the west part of Griggsville.

Up till the death of his wife, in December 1909, the Lasbury home was a model of quiet happy home life. In his home, Mr. Lasbury was best known. There his quiet manliness made the hearthstone a cheerful place. Since the death of his wife Mr. Lasbury lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway. While he has not been a well man for sometime, Mr. Lasbury was a cheerful, contented man. He was not a selfish man, but in a noble sense he spent most of his life tending strictly to his own business. If all were like him peace and harmony would generally prevail.

Thursday March 2 he appeared to feel as well as usual. He made his usual trip to town and talked in congenial and social ways to many of his dear friends. He returned to his home about 5:00P.M. and gave Mrs. Rodway a bottle of medicine from Dr. Watson, and delivered a message sent by the Dr. to her. He then inquired about the health of Mrs. Ezra Doane and family, from whom Mrs. Rodway had received a letter. He expressed his pleasure in knowing that they were well. Then there was a short struggle for breath, a bowing of the head and in less than a minute he yielded his spirit to God who gave it. Thus suddenly passed away a faithful citizen, a true man and a kind friend. It was the way he wanted to go. In him we see what the quiet service to the Episcopal Church will do to mold substantial character and a life that wears well to the end.

To mourn the loss of this good man are four children, Thomas Lasbury of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Emma McConnell of Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway and Mr. M.M. Lasbury of Griggsville. There are also nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, Sunday afternoon 2:30P.M., Rev. G.E. Young officiating. Interment Griggsville Cemetery. A good man has gone to rest.

Pallbearers were Thomas Lasbury, M.M. Lasbury, C.H. McConnell, J.W. Stead, C.P. Hatch and John Lasbury, Jr.

Inscription: Son of Benjamin Lasbury and Mary Turnbull, husband of Emma Wall White

Thomas married Emma E. White on 18 May 1858 in Camden, Middlesex, England, UK. Emma (daughter of William Richard White and Mary Willis) was born on 30 Apr 1828 in Whetstone, London, England, UK; died on 5 Dec 1909 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; was buried in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Emma E. Wall White
• FindaGrave ID: 18995971
• Residence: 7 Apr 1861, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK; : 32y; Address:
  Shenley Hill, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
• Emigration: 1865, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
• Immigration: 1865, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA

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A GOOD WOMAN PASSES TO HER REWARD, RESIDED HERE FORTY-FOUR YEARS

Emma Wall White Lasbury was born at Whetstone, near London, England, April 30, 1828. After a long life, characterized by sunshine, happiness, and good cheer, she passed into the Paradise of God, on Sunday, December 5, 1909, at 1:30A.M.

Miss Emma Wall White was united in marriage with Mr. Thomas Lasbury, May 18, 1858. After spending seven and one half years of their married life in England, Mr. and Mrs. Lasbury came to the United States of America, December 1865. For 44 years they made their home in Griggsville, Illinois. Mrs. Lasbury enjoyed the very best of health until July 1909, when she was stricken with the disease which never loosened grip until she had passed beyond the bounds of mortal ailments. Kind and faithful friends and her beloved physician did all within human power to alleviate her sufferings. During these trying months she was exceedingly patient and always, endeavoring to speak words of kindness to cheer the hearts of anxious friends. Mrs. Lasbury was a devoted communicant member of St. James Church, Griggsville, Ill. She found her prayer book a source of great comfort and consolation, even to the end of the journey she prized the leaves of the well worn comforter, when too weak to hold the entire book. Because of age the book was in leaves and she used the book as long as she could see.

Mrs. Lasbury was best known in her home. She quietly but truly lived her religion there. It is a thing of beauty and a joy forever to exemplify true character in the home. In this respect, Mrs. Lasbury will bear the closest scrutiny. In her death a loving couple have been separated, but it is only for a little while. The fidelity of that noble husband and wife is an example in this age that is worthy of limitation. May the strong arm of the Lord be around the living husband and may the sweet remembrance of true love comfort him. Such home life has large meaning in this world. May the Church of Christ be instrumental in building up and sending forth many persons with good strong pure lives. People of good character are held in everlasting remembrance. To such person death is but a sleep as Christ has taken away the sting of death and the power of the grave. In death the Christian simply chooses the ties to the things of this world, and opens them to nobler--and inexperencable and full of delight. The grass becomes a place of sweet rest for peacemakers in the sight of the Lord in the death of a saint. The wife, mother, grandmother and friend has passed on but, the memory of her best practical virtues live and will still live. She fell asleep in the faith of Christ and the body of the blessed resurrection.

To mourn the loss very deeply, Mrs. Lasbury leaves a beloved husband, four children, Thomas Lasbury Jr. of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. C.H. McConnell of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. M.H. Rodway, and Mrs. M.M. Lasbury of Griggsville, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Eggar and Miss White of Wimbledon, England. Dear Friends fix your hopes in the Christ she loved and trusted.

The funeral services were held in the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.H. Rodway, Griggsville, Tuesday, December 7, 1909, 2 P.M. The Rev. George E. Young, rector of St. James Church, Griggsville, Ill. read the comforting burial service of the church. The remains were interred in Griggsville cemetery to await the resurrection morn. May she rest in peace.

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Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lasbury celebrated t fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last Saturday by inviting a number of their relatives and friends in to partake of a fine supper.

An informal reception was held during the day, and many friends called to extend congratulations to this worthy couple, who have been respected residents of this place for over forty years, and are held in the highest regard by all who know them. Their marriage took place in St. George Chapel, London, fifty years ago.

Mr. Lasbury came to America and Griggsville in 1865, landing at Quebec the day Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Mrs. Lasbury and the children landed here on Christmas day the following year.

Mr. and Mrs. Lasbury are the parents of seven children, one of whom died in England, and two since coming to this country. Of the four remaining children, three were present with them on their anniversary, Mrs. M.H. Rodway, M.M. Lasbury of this city and Mrs. C.H. McConnell of Peoria. Another son, Thos. lives in St. Louis.

Contributed by Colin Murphy

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• FindaGrave ID: 20005985

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CHARLES FREEMAN, SR., born England son of John FREEMAN and Elizabeth BAILEY; husband of Eliza Emms READ and father of Catherine Beatrice Freeman Lasbury, Charles Edward and Matthew Woodside Freeman

SAN DIEGO UNION NEWSPAPER:

FREEMAN -- Charles Freeman, a native of England, aged 83 years. announcement later by the J. D. Smith funeral Home, 1752 Fourth St. -11 Aug 1929, Pg. 6

FREEMAN -- Charles, father of Charles Freeman Jr., and Mrs Thomas Lasbury, St. Louis, MO and Matthew Freeman, Wood River ILL.; a native of England; aged 83 years. funeral from J. D. Smith Funeral Home, 1752 Fourth St. at 2 p.m. today. Interment in Greenwood Memorial Park - 15 Aug 1929, Pg. 17

Charles married Eliza Emms Read on Yes, date unknown. Eliza (daughter of William Emms Read and Mary Ann Cozens) was born on 6 Sep 1844 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK; died on 20 Dec 1908 in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA; was buried in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave ID: 18996908