WILLIAM B. LAWLEY , deceased, was born in Tennessee, June 24, 1811, son of Stephen and Abigail Lawley, natives of Virginia. They moved to Tennessee, where they lived till 1828, then came to this county, locating in Springfield, and the next year moved to Ball township, where they resided until their death. The mother died January 6, 1853, and the father December 28, 1861. William B. received his education in Tennessee, and at eight years of age his father moved with him to this place. December 25, 1831, he married Amy, daughter of Davis and Mary Meredith, who were born, respectively, October 8, 1810, and September 12, 1838. They had three children, two of whom are now living, David W. and Mary E. The deceased was Stephen T. November 28, 1839, he was married the second time, to Sarah M. Duncan, who was born in North Carolina, September 18, 1821, and came to this county in 1829. Of their nine children, seven are now living, namely: Ruth J., now Mrs. L. Sallanger; Elijah D., James P., Amanda E., now Mrs. Dr. J. B. Mathew; Sarah M., now Mrs. W. J. Knotts; Leonard W. and Prudence A. Nancy A. and Francis J. are deceased. March 24, 1877, Mr. L. died, and his widow now resides on the homestead, which consists of one hundred and nine acres. Mr. L. was a Republican.