Laura Lena Hickok1,2

b. 21 December 1870, d. 5 August 1909
FatherCharles H. Hickok1 b. 23 May 1823, d. 23 Jan 1897
MotherMartha Emeline Denton1 b. 14 Feb 1834, d. 29 Jan 1904
Birth21 Dec 1870 Laura Lena Hickok was probably born in Virginia on 21 Dec 1870 (based on her headstone and census entries) although a transcribed copy of an old birth register reports the year as 1871 (and her name as Laura L.).1,3,4,5 
Marriage4 May 1891 She married William Campbell Larimer, son of William G. Larimer and Judith Garrett, on 4 May 1891 in Washington County, Virginia.6 
Cens-190015 Jun 1900  At the turn of the century William (who appears to have preferred either his middle name or just "W.C.") and Lena were enumerated farming land in the Abingdon District of Washington County. A son, 5 year old Ollie, and a daughter, 2 year old Martha V., were also recorded.4 
  Lena gave birth to her third child a few weeks after the census taker's visit. The baby, named for her mother, lived less than a month.

Over the next 7 years Lena gave birth to 4 more children, 2 daughters and 2 sons. Daughter Maggie, born in the summer of 1904, also died in infancy. 
Death5 Aug 1909 Laura died on 5 Aug 1909 at age 38.3 
Burial She was buried at Hickok Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

Family

William Campbell Larimer b. 16 Feb 1856, d. 5 Feb 1940
Children
Last Edited5 Feb 2011

Citations

  1. [S156] Charles H. Hikok household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, p. 13A (p. 31 stamped), dwelling 115, family 115. Nov. 2010. Household includes: Charles H. Hikok, 56, house carpenter, b. VA/VA/VA; Martha E., 43, wife, b. TN/TN/TN; Mary F., dau, 13; Wm M., son, 11; Lina, dau, 9; Nancy K., dau, 7; Charles H., son, 5; all b. VA/VA/TN Fannie E., dau, 19, deaf or dumb, b. VA/VA/VA.
  2. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 67. Laura L. Hickok, b. 21 Dec. 1871to Charles H. & Martha E. Hickok in Abingdon township.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 260. Stone reported to read: Lena Larmer, w/o W.C. Larmer, 21 Dec. 1870-5 Aug. 1909.
  4. [S634] W. Campbell Larimer household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 106, sheet 7A (p. 41 stamped), dwelling 129, family 132, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2010. Household includes: W. Campbell Larimer, 44, b. Feb. 1856, marr 8 yrs, b. VA/VA/VA, farmer; Lena, 29, b. Dec. 1870, marr 8 yrs, mother of 2 children, both are living, b. VA/VA/TN; Ollie Lea, son, 5, b. Nov. 1894; Martha V., dau, 2, b. Jul 1897; Corrie Bowman, maid, 16, b. Jan. 1894 VA.
  5. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 67. Laura L. Hickok, b. 21 Dec. 1871 to Charles H. & Martha E. Hickok in Abingdon township.
  6. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 65. W.C. Larimer, 29, s/o Wm G. & Lulie [Judith] Larimer, farmer and Lena Hickok, 21, d/o Charles H. & M.E. Hickok, 4 May 1891.
  7. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 260. Stone reported to read: Lena May Larmer, d/o W.C. & Lena Larmer, 24 Jul to20 Aug 1900.
  8. [S237] Cambler [sic] Larmer [sic] household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 125, sheet 13A (p. 182 stamped), dwelling 231, family 233, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2010. Household includes: Cambler [sic] Larmer [sic], 52, wid, b. VA/VA/VA, farmer; Ollie, son, 14; Vergie, dau, 12; Lulu, dau, 9; Freddy K., son, 7; Chester, son, 3; all b. VA.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 260. Stone reported to read: Maggie Alice Larmer, d/o W.C. & Lena Larmer, 4 Jun to 22 Sept 1904.