This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAWRENCE, ELMER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wQB.2ACE/1110 Message Board Post: 17?, March 6. Lawrence, Jonathan and Sarah, of Fairfield Township, Cumberland Co. Wards. Son and daughter of Nathan Lawrence, of said place, deceased. Petition of Hosea Lawrence states that said Wards are under 14 and have personal estate, which should have care. Said Hosea is a near kinsman. Guardian - Hosea Lawrence. Fellowbondsman - Jonathan Lawrence; both of said place. Witness - Ruth Elmer. Lib. 22, p. 63. Source: NJ Colonial Documents, Calendar of Wills - 1771 - 1780; p. 299.