Brief Life History of Herbert John
When Herbert John Lawson was born on 26 April 1867, in Genoa Township, Livingston, Michigan, United States, his father, John Wilbur Lawson, was 28 and his mother, Adelaide H Barnard, was 20. He married Myrtie Belle Walker on 8 March 1893. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He lived in Michigan, United States in 1870. He died on 2 April 1955, at the age of 87, and was buried in Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
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- Herb J Lauson, "United States Census, 1920"
- Herbert J. Lawson, "Michigan, Births, 1867-1902"
- Herbert J. Lawson, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
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1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
Name Meaning
Scottish and northern English: patronymic ‘son of Lawrence’; see Law 1. It is also found in Ireland since the 17th century.
Americanized form of Swedish Larsson and Danish, Norwegian or North German Larsen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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