Wm. Lawrence

An old soldier’s funeral was that of Wm Lawrence held at his late home at the corner of Grove and Eight streets at 10 o’clock this morning and it was very largely attended.  The deceased was well known in DeKalb and vicinity where he has lived for years.  He took a part in the war of the rebellion and in
recognition of the services for his country, the G A R and W R C attended the funeral, the former organization having charge of the services at the grave. 

Mr. Lawrence died March 12, 1900 as the result of an attack of pneumonia.  He leaves a wife and four children all of whom were at the funeral today, one son Wm. Lawrence and wife coming from Dixon and the others all living in this vicinity.  Rev. A. T. Horn preached the sermon and the interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

The DeKalb Chronicle, March 14, 1900
Amy Ricker