T.A. Lawler, born at Green Bank, Ontario on June 23, 1878, came to the United States in 1885. For a number of years, he lived in Ramsey and Towner Counties. He married Margaret McRae at Devils Lake on November 15, 1904, who was born in Ramsey County on September 1, 1883.
The Lawlers operated a bakery in Carrington from 1936 to 1941. Later Mr. Lawler was employed part‑time at the bakery until his retirement.
The Lawlers had seven children: Joseph, William, John, Robert, Leo, Ann and Peggy.
Mrs. Lawler died July 21, 1955, and Mr. Lawler on November 13, 1956. They are buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 30B