John D Lawerence (1830

I am looking for information on John D .Lawrence(1830-????). He was born either in North Carolina or Alabama, and lived in Minor Hill, Giles County,( This is in southern TN across the Alabama border) TN. He was married to Edie D(Howell) Lawrence (1835TN-1900TX). John died and his wife left for Texas with her daughter and son in law.Thank you for your help.