LAWRENCE: A Diary and Reminiscences Portraying the Life and Times of William Van Duzer Lawrence. 1922William Van Duzer Lawrence A Diary and Reminiscences Portraying the Life and Times of the author, William Van Duzer Lawrence. He recalls seeing his paternal grandfather on several occassions as a child, Captain Thomas Lawrence, at the time in Geneva, New York. He recalls his physical features and personality. As well, he recalls visiting his maternal grandfather, William Van Duzer, a well to do farmer in New York. He had come from Orange Cty, NY where