Family History - George E. Combes
Key: | 1. | “+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation. |
| 2. | “born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown. |
This family history features George E. Combes and 30 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.
First Generation
1.
George E. Combes,
1 born ____ in Canada (parents not determined). George married
Eliza Thomas (born ____ in Canada, parents not determined).
Second Generation
2.
Birdena Pearl Combes2 (
George1), born 20 February 1890 in Richmond, Quebec, Canada;
1, 2, 3 died 6 May 1946 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.
2 Birdena married, 30 June 1909 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont,
Aylmer R. Lawson7 (born 17 September 1887 in Laprairie, Quebec, Canada, the son of
William Lawson and
Maria Robina Brown;
1, 3, 4, 5 Aylmer died 9 April 1951 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont
6).
| 3 | i. | Norman Aylmer Lawson, born 13 June 1910 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont.3, 8 |
| 4 | ii. | Walter Curtis Lawson, born ca. 1912 in Vermont.3 |
+ | 5 | iii. | Pearl Birdena Lawson, born 7 September 1914 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont; died 20 January 2011 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont. Married Cecil Winiford Norway. |
| 6 | iv. | Cecil Emanuel Lawson, born ca. 1918 in Vermont.3 |
| 7 | v. | Leland William Lawson, born ca. 1920 in Vermont.3 |
+ | 8 | vi. | Donald Warren Lawson, born 15 January 1921 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont; died 1 August 1992. Married Anne Virginia Norway (born Virginia Anne Dobbs). |
- Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954; Birdena Pearl Combes Lawson, died: 6 May 1946 in City of Newport, Vermont; born: 20 February 1890 in Richmond, Quebec, Canada; father: George Combes, born in Canada; mother: Eliza Thomas, born in Canada.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Orleans County, Coventry Town, Enumeration District 10-8, Sheet No 6A, family of Aylmer E. Lawson (42, Canada, farmer, general farm, first married age 21); wife Birdina P. Lawson (40, Canada, first married age 18); son Norman A. Lawson (19, Vermont, farm laborer); son Walter C. Lawson (18, Vermont, farm laborer); daughter Pearl B. Lawson (15, Vermont); son Cecil E. Lawson (12, Vermont); son Leland W. Lawson (10, Vermont); son Donald W. Lawson (9, Vermont); lodger Roy E. Hancock (23, Vermont, farm laborer).
- Draft Registration Card, World War I, Aylmer Lawson, No. 31; born: 17 September 1887 in Laprairie, Que., Canada; farmer; naturalized citizen; married, wife and three children.
- Draft Registration Card, World War II, Aylmer Lawson, Serial No. 255; born: 17 September 1887 in Canada; person who will always know your address: Birdina Lawson.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Aylmer Lawson, died: 9 April 1951 in Coventry, Orleans [County], Vermont; born: 17 September; father: William Lawson; mother: Robina Brown.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954; Aylmer Lawson, age 21, born in Canada, farmer; father: Wm Lawson, born in Canada; mother: Maria Brown, born in Canada; and Berdina Pearl Combes, age 19, born in Canada; father: Geo. E. Combes, born in Canada; mother: Eliza Thomas, born in Canada; married on 30 June 1909 in Coventry, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Norman Aylmer Lawson, born: 13 June 1910 in Coventry, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Aylmer Lawson; mother: Berdena Combes.
Third Generation
5.
Pearl Birdena Lawson3 (
Birdena,2 George1), born 7 September 1914 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont;
1, 2, 3 died 20 January 2011 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont.
1 Pearl married, 12 September 1932 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont,
Cecil Winiford Norway1, 9 (born 26 March 1906 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, the son of
William Orville Norway and
Jessie Harriet Morrison;
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Cecil died 13 August 1988 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont
1, 8). Pearl is buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Orleans County, Vermont.
1
8.
Donald Warren Lawson3 (
Birdena,2 George1), born 15 January 1921 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont;
2, 12, 13 died 1 August 1992.
12 Donald married, 30 July 1941 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont,
Anne Virginia Norway (born Virginia Anne Dobbs)12, 13 (born 30 March 1921 in New York, New York, the daughter of
Clarence Wiley Dobbs and
Helen K. Morrison;
3, 7, 12, 13, 14 Anne died 1 November 2007 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont
12, 14, 15).
+ | 11 | i. | Judith Dawn Lawson, born 3 August 1942 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont. Married William Osborn Fisk. |
| 12 | ii. | Virginia Jessie ‘Ginger’ Lawson, born 29 October 1945 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont.12, 16 |
+ | 13 | iii. | Roger Aylmer Lawson, born 2 March 1947 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont. Married Elaine Full. |
+ | 14 | iv. | Deborah June Lawson, born 14 September 1948 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Married David William Sisco. |
+ | 15 | v. | Kristina Sue ‘Tina’ Lawson, born 24 July 1955 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Married Vernon Ralph Clifford. |
- Find a Grave (website). Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Orleans County, Vermont, Pearl L. Lawson Norway, born: 7 September 1914 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont; died: 20 January 2011 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont [from record, which provides biographical and vital details and the names of her late husband, two children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Orleans County, Coventry Town, Enumeration District 10-8, Sheet No 6A, family of Aylmer E. Lawson (42, Canada, farmer, general farm, first married age 21); wife Birdina P. Lawson (40, Canada, first married age 18); son Norman A. Lawson (19, Vermont, farm laborer); son Walter C. Lawson (18, Vermont, farm laborer); daughter Pearl B. Lawson (15, Vermont); son Cecil E. Lawson (12, Vermont); son Leland W. Lawson (10, Vermont); son Donald W. Lawson (9, Vermont); lodger Roy E. Hancock (23, Vermont, farm laborer).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Vermont, Orleans County, Newport Town, Enumeration District 10-31, Sheet No. 4A, family of William Norway (61, Vermont, farmer, farm); wife Jessie Norway (62, Canada); son Lynne Norway (36, Vermont, farm laborer, farm); son Cecil Norway (34, Vermont, farm laborer, farm); daughter-in-law Pearl Norway (26, Vermont); niece Anne Norway (19, New York, assistant, office); granddaughter Patricia Norway (6, Vermont); grandson Robert Norway (1, Vermont).
- Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Cecil Winiford Norway, born: 26 March 1906 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; male; father: William O. Norway; mother: Jessie Harriet Morrison.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Vermont, Orleans County, Newport Town, Enumeration District 169, Sheet No. 5A, family of William O. Norway (31, Vermont, farmer, home farm); wife of 7 years Jessie H. Norway (32, Vermont [sic], 4 children, 4 living); son Lynn L. Norway (6, Vermont); daughter [sic] Cecil W. Norway (4, Vermont); daughter Audrey F. Norway (2, Vermont); son Edwin M. Norway (7/12 [?], Vermont); servant Daisy J. Brown (16, Vermont, servant, private family).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Vermont, Orleans County, Newport Town, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 12B, family of William Norway (41, Vermont, farmer, general farm); wife Jessie Norway (41, Canada); son Lyndon Norway (16, Vermont); daughter [sic] Cecil Norway (14, Vermont); son [sic] Audrey Norway (12, Vermont).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Orleans County, Newport Town, Enumeration District 10-26, Sheet No. 9B, family of William Norway (51, Vermont, farmer, dairy farm, first married age 23); wife Jessie Norway (51, Canada, first married age 24); son Lynne Norway (26, Vermont, farm laborer); son Cecil Norway (24, Vermont, farm laborer); daughter Audrey Norway (22, Vermont, teacher, public school); daughter [sic, actually niece] Virginia A. Norway (9, New York).
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Clarence W. Norway, died: 13 August 1988 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: William O. Norway; mother: Jessie Morrison; wife: Pearl Lawson.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Cecil W. Norway and Pearl B. Lawson, married on 12 September 1932 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont.
- Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Robert Lynne Norway, born: 16 December 1938 in Newport, Vermont; father: Cecil Winfield Norway, age 32 in Newport Center, Vermont; mother: Pearl Berdena Lawson, age 24, Coventry, Vermont.
- Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Patricia Janice Norway, born: 17 February 1934 in Newport, Vermont; father: Cecil Winfield Norway, age 28, born in Newport Ctr., Vermont; mother: Pearl Birdena Lawson, age 19, born in Coventry, Vermont.
- Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954; Groom: Donald W. Lawson, age 20, born in Coventry, Vermont; father: Aylmer Lawson, born in Canada; mother: Berdina Combs, born in Canada; Bride: Anne Virginia Norway, age 20, born in New York City, New York; father: William Norway, born in Canada; mother: Jessie Morrison, born in U.S.A.; married on 30 July 1941 in Coventry, Vermont.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Anne N. Lawson, no. 009-05-7087; died: 1 November 2007; born: 30 March 1921; last place of residence: West Hartford, Windsor [County], Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Anne Norway Lawson, died: 1 November 2007 in Burlington, Chittenden [County], Vermont; father: Clarence Dobbs; mother: Helen Morrison.
- Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Virginia Jessie Lawson, born: 29 October 1945 in Coventry, Vermont; father: Donald Warren Lawson, age 24, born in Coventry, Vermont; mother: Anne Virginia Norway, age 24, born in New York City, New York.
Fourth Generation
11.
Judith Dawn Lawson4 (
Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 3 August 1942 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont.
1, 2 Judith married, 10 June 1961 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont,
William Osborn Fisk1, 2 (born 27 March 1934 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont, the son of
Earl Willson Fisk and
Amy Owen2, 3).
13.
Roger Aylmer Lawson4 (
Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 2 March 1947 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont.
1, 5 Roger married, 14 June 1969 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont,
Elaine Full1, 6 (born 3 February 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of
William A. Full and
Arlene Lockwood6).
14.
Deborah June Lawson4 (
Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 14 September 1948 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.
1, 8 Deborah married, 7 August 1971 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont,
David William Sisco1, 9 (born 4 December 1946 in Kentucky, the son of
David W. Sisco and
Vesta Martin9).
15.
Kristina Sue ‘Tina’ Lawson4 (
Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 24 July 1955 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.
1, 12 Tina married, 16 August 1975 in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont,
Vernon Ralph Clifford1, 13 (born 6 June 1953 in Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, the son of
Carlos Clifford and
Mary Longley13).
| 23 | i. | Amber Anne Clifford, born 20 March 1977 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.1, 14, 15 |
| 24 | ii. | Nathan Carlos Clifford, born 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; twin.1, 16 |
+ | 25 | iii. | Shane Donald Clifford, born 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. Married Emma Lillian Waldo. |
| 26 | iv. | Oak Vernon Clifford, born 25 October 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont;1, 17 died 25 January 2004 in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York.17 |
- Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, William Osborn Fisk, age 27, born in Barton, Vermont; father: Earl W. Fisk, born in Barton, Vermont; mother: Amy Owen, born in Barton Vermont; and Judith Dawn Lawson, age 18, born in Newport, Vermont; father: Donald Lawson, born in Coventry, Vermont; mother: Anne Norway, born in New York, N.Y.; married on 10 June 1961 in Coventry, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. William Osborn Fisk, born: 27 March 1934 in Barton, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Earl Willson Fisk; mother: Amy Owen.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Todd William Fisk, born: 2 March 1967 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: William Osborn Fisk; mother: Judith Dawn Lawson.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Roger Aylmer Lawson, born: 2 March 1944 in Coventry, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Donald Warren Lawson; mother: Anne Virginia Norway.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Roger Aylmer Lawson, born: 2 March 1947 in Vermont; father: Donald W. Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Virginia Norway, born in New York; and Elaine Full, born: 3 February 1948 in Massachusetts; father: William A. Full, born in Massachusetts; mother: Arlene Lockwood, born in Massachusetts; married on 14 June 1969 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Jesse William Lawson, born: 1 September 1978 in Burlington, Vermont; father: Roger Aylmer Lawson, age 31, born in Coventry, Vermont; mother: Elaine Full, age 30, born in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Deborah June Lawson, born: 14 September 1948 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Donald W. Lawson; mother: Anne V. Norway.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, David William Sisco, born: 4 December 1946 in Kentucky; father: David W. Sisco, born in Vermont; mother: Vesta Martin, born in Georgia; and Deborah June Lawson, born: 14 September 1948 in Vermont; father: Donald W. Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Anne Norway, born in New York; married on 7 August 1971 in Woodstock, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Daniel Warren Sisco, born: 10 March 1979 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; father: David William Cisco, age 32, born in Fort Knox, Kentucky; mother: Deborah June Lawson, age 30, born in Newport, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Jennifer Anne Sisco, born: 15 September 1982 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; father: David William Sisco, born in Fort Knox, Kentucky; mother: Deborah June Lawson, born in Newport, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Kristina Sue Lawson, born: 24 July 1955 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont; father: Donald Warren Lawson, age 34, born in Newport, Vermont; mother: Anne Virginia Norway, age 34, born in New York City, New York.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Vernon Ralph Clifford, born: 6 June 1953 in New Hampshire; father: Carlos Clifford, born in Vermont; mother: Mary Longley, born in Vermont; and Kristina Sue Lawson, born: 24 July 1955 in Vermont; father: Donald Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Anne Norway, born in New York; married on 16 August 1975 in Bethel, Windsor [County].
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Amber Anne Clifford, born 20 March 1977 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Vernon Ralph Clifford, age 23, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire; mother: Kristina Sue Lawson, age 21, born in Newport, Vermont.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Nathan Carlos Clifford, born: 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; twin, first born; father: Vernon Ralph Clifford, age 26, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire; mother: Kristina Sue Lawson, age 24, born in Newport, Vermont.
- Obituary, The Herald of Randolph, Randolph, Vermont (website: www.ourherald.com), 29 January 2004, Oak Vernon Clifford, died 25 January 2004 in Plattsburgh, New York; born: 25 October 1983 in Randolph, Vermont. The article provides biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, and other relatives.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
16.
Tracy Dawn Fisk5 (
Judith,4 Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 16 March 1964 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.
1 Tracy married, first, 9 October 1988 in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont,
Phillip M. Metayer2 (born 16 July 1964 in Vermont, the son of
Ernest Metayer and
Emily Carroll2). Tracy married, second, 3 March 2003 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont,
Shawn Michael Gallo3 (born 4 September 1955 in New York, the son of
William L. Gallo and
Lillian S. Halloran3).
17.
Kelli Ann Fisk5 (
Judith,4 Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 25 August 1965 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont.
4, 5 Kelli married, 21 July 1990 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont,
Edward John Raibick5 (born 3 August 1962 in New Jersey, parents not determined
5).
19.
James Arthur Lawson5 (
Roger,4 Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 27 December 1973 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.
7, 8 James married, 16 August 1997 in Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont,
Tracy Lynn Titchner9 (born 20 January 1972 in New York, the daughter of
John Charles Titchner and
Sandra Kay Newton9).
| 29 | i. | Kira Elaine Lawson, born 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; twin.10 |
| 30 | ii. | Amelia Sandra Lawson, born 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; twin.11 |
25.
Shane Donald Clifford5 (
Kristina ‘Tina’,4 Donald,3 Birdena,2 George1), born 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.
8, 12 Shane married, 10 July 2004 in Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont,
Emma Lillian Waldo13 (born ____, parents not determined).
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Tracy Dawn Fisk, born: 16 March 1964 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: William Osborn Fisk; mother: Judith Dawn Lawson.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Phillip M. Metayer, born: 16 July 1964 in Vermont; father: Ernest Metayer, born in Vermont; mother: Emily Carroll, born in New York; and Tracy D. Fisk, born: 16 March 1964 in Vermont; father: William Fisk, born in Vermont; mother: Judy Lawson, born in Vermont; married on 9 October 1988 in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Shawn Michael Gallo, born: 4 September 1955 in New York; father: William L. Gallo, born in New York; mother: Lillian S. Halloran, born in New York; and Tracy Dawn Fisk, born: 16 March 1964 in Vermont; father: William O. Fisk, born in Vermont; mother: Judith D. Lawson, born in Vermont; married on 3 March 2003 in Montpelier, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Erik William Raibick, born 4 June 1995 in Colchester, Vermont; father: Edward John Raibick, born 3 August 1962 in New Jersey; mother: Kelli Ann Raibick, maiden name: Fisk, born 25 August 1965 in Colchester, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954; Edward John Raibick, born 3 August 1962 in New Jersey, mother: Joann Raibick; and Kelli Ann Fisk, born 25 August 1965 in Vermont, father: William O. Fisk; mother: Judith D. Lawson; married on 21 July 1990 in Burlington, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Michael Edward Raibick, born: 7 July 1992 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Edward John Raibick; mother: Kelli Ann Raibick.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. James Arthur Lawson, born: 27 December 1973 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Roger Aylmer Lawson, age 26, born in Vermont; mother: Elaine Full, age 25, born in Massachusetts.
- Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, James Arthur Lawson, born: 27 December 1973 in Vermont; father: Roger Aylmer Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Elaine Full, born in Massachusetts; and Tracy Lynn Titchner, born: 20 January 1972 in New York; father: John Charles Titchner, born in Pennsylvania; mother: Sandra Kay Newton, born in New York; married on 16 August 1997 in Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Kira Elaine Lawson, born: 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden [County], Vermont; father: James Titchner Lawson; mother: Tracy Lawson Titchner [sic, the parents’ middle names are erroneous].
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Amelia Sandra Lawson, born: 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden [County], Vermont; father: James Titchner Lawson; mother: Tracy Lawson Titchner [sic, the parents’ middle names are erroneous].
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Shane Donald Clifford, born: 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; twin, second born; father: Vernon Ralph Clifford, age 26, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire; mother: Kristina Sue Lawson, age 24, born in Newport, Vermont.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Shane Donald Clifford, born 26 January 1980; father: Vernon; mother: Kristina; and Emma Lillian Waldo; married on 10 July 2004 in Pomfret, Windsor [County], Vermont.