This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lawrence book Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DAw.2ACIB/1715.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Karen,Thank you. I did buy a book in 1997.I will give you a brief summary of what it has.The Lawrences in America 1850-1898 c1998 by Halberts1)first americans,immigration,2)American Migration 3)How to search for your Ancestors,Research Source Checklist,Research Log,Pedigree Chart,Family History Questionnaire,Individual Worksheet,Family Group Record,Your Family Tree-2pg.Surname Registers,National Libraries. 4) Early American Census Records-soundex,Lawrence Population,Early American Lawrence census records1850-1885 6pgs.only. 5)Finding Lawrence place names in America, 6) The 1997 Lawrence U.S. Directory-176 pages and a bibliography.I believe it was about $35.00.Daniel