Lawrence - Coleraine, Londonderry

[aghadowey]

If the information isn't in South African archives then try National Archives, Kew-
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

Might also be worth contacting person who found the reference to see if they can clarify it.

[bnl]

I will try National Archives, Kew- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

The person who gave me the information only has it from the book I mentioned.

[aghadowey]

The person who gave me the information only has it from the book I mentioned.

Would think there should be some sort of explanation in the book as to the listings (probably at the before the information is listed).

[Historylass]

Hello I feel that the family you are looking for are the Lawrences of Bannfield. Bannfield was a large house which was where Tescos is today in Coleraine. It fronted both the Fairhill and Blindgate Street. The Lawrences was merchants. They were emigration merchants and had several ships which went to the US and they had flourmills (Bann Steam Mills) across the road from their home These were destroyed by fire in 1876. . Members of this family went all over the world. They were related to Lawrence of Arabia and he visited Bannfield on at least one occasion. Other members were involved in Education, etc in Northern India. Information about this family appears in Mullin, T.H. "Coleraine in Georgian Times" and also in "Coleraine in Modern Times" There is also a chapter in "The History of St,Patricks" by Henry. Birth notices etc appear in the DVD "The Londonderry Sentinel 1829-1869" published by the Coleraine Family History Society. I think members of this family were educated at Foyle College in Londonderry. I hope this helps.

[Historylass]

I looked up "Dictionary of Ulster Biography" by Kate Newman There on page 134 is the following. "Lawrence , Alexander 1764-1835vAlexander \lawrence was born in Coleraine County Londonderry.  He served in the 19th and 77th regiments.  He returned after 15 years service in India having risen to the rank of Colonel. He had 4 sons three of whom served with distinction in India. ir George Alexander Lawrence 1804-1884.  Sir Henry Lawrence 1806-1857  Lord John Lawrence 1811-1879   

[Historylass]

I realise that this Alexander is too early but I still think he is the same family

[bnl]

Hi Historylass,

Thanks very much for your information. I will follow up on the Lawrence's of Bannfield and see if I can find anything that fits. In regard to Alexander Lawrence who served in India, do you know the name of his fourth son? Also, anything on the children of George Alexander, Henry and John?

[Historylass]

I'll look them up and get back to you.

[joemc]

Sir Henry Lawrence:

http://www.ulsterhistory.co.uk/lawrence.html

also

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Montgomery_Lawrence

Regards

Joe