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Family HistoryFamily History - Lawrence S. Cramer


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 Lawrence S. Cramer and five of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Lawrence S. Cramer,1 born 15 July 1891 in Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, the son of Charles A. Cramer and Helen M. Coleman;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 21 May 1963 in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont.2 Lawrence married, 22 July 1915 in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, New York, Frances M. Peck1 (born 27 June 1891 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of William G. Peck and Mary C. Medbury;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Frances died 27 September 1970 in Granville, Washington County, New York9). Lawrence and Frances are buried in Woodlands Cemetery, Cambridge, Washington County, New York.2, 9

Children of Lawrence S. Cramer and Frances M. Peck:

 2i. Virginia E. Cramer, born ca. April 1917 in Alabama.3, 4
 3ii. Donald S. Cramer, born ca. April 1919 in New York.3, 4, 5
 4iii. Robert H. Cramer, born ca. 1921 in New York.4, 5
 5iv. Phyllis M. Cramer, born ca. 1924 in Alabama.4, 5
 6v. Charles W. Cramer, born ca. 1927 in Alabama.4, 5

  1. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Lawrence S. Cramer, 24, son of Chas. A. Cramer and Helen M. Coleman; and Frances M. Peck, 24, daughter of Wm. G. Peck and Mary C. Medbury; married on 22 July 1915 in Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York.
  2. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008, available at familysearch.org, Laurence Cramer, born: 15 July 1891 in Fort Ann, N.Y.; died: 21 May 1963 in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont; father: Charles H. Cramer; mother: Helen Coleman; wife: Frances M. Peck; burial place: Woodland Cemetery, Cambridge, N.Y.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Washington County, Kingsbury, E.D. 224, Sheet 6B, family of Charles A. Cramer, 61, New York, farmer; wife Helen C. Cramer, 60, New York; son Laurence Cramer, 28, New York, principal of high school; daughter-in-law Frances Cramer, 28, New York; granddaughter Virginia E. Cramer, 2 8/12, Alabama; grandson Donald S. Cramer, 8/12, New York.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Franklin County, Malone, E.D. 17-37, Sheet No. 2B, family of Lawrence S. Cramer, 38, New York, teacher, science; wife of 23 years Frances M. Cramer, 38, New York, organist, church; daughter Virginia E. Cramer, 12, Alabama; son Donald S. Cramer, 10, New York; Robert H. Cramer, 9, New York; daughter Philis M. Cramer, 6, Alabama; son Charles W. Cramer, 3, Alabama.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Washington County, Fort Ann, E.D. 58-12, Sheet No. 2A, family of Laurence S. Cramer, 48, New York, teacher, public school; wife Frances Cramer, 48, New York; son Donald Cramer, 20, New York; son Robert Cramer, 19, New York, woodworker; daughter Phyllis Cramer, 16. Alabama; son Charles Cramer, 13, Alabama.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 2A, family of William G. Peck (47, NY, Jun, 1852, tailor merchant), wife of 22 years Mary C. Peck (46, NY, Mar 1854, 1 child, 1 living), daughter Frances M. Peck (8, NY, Jun 1891).
  7. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 3, family of Wm. G. Peck (age obscured, tailor), wife Harriet Peck (44), daughter Francis Peck (13) [this is William’s daughter from a previous marriage]
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 1A, family of Harriet E. Peck (54, NY, widow, 0 children), and step-daughter Frances M. Peck (18, NY).
  9. Obituary, Bennington Banner, Bennington, Vermont, 28 September 1971, Frances P. Cramer, died 27 September 1971 in Granville, NY, born 27 June 1891 in New Berlin, N.Y. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouse, children, and place of interment.