Florence Lawrence died at the age of 52 in Beverly Hills, California, from suspected suicide by ingesting ant poison and cough syrup. This marked the tragic end of a pioneering actress's life, who struggled with declining health, career setbacks, and personal difficulties in her later years.

Florence Lawrence was hired by the Edison Manufacturing Company to play Daniel Boone's daughter in the film 'Daniel Boone; or, Pioneer Days in America'. This marks an early milestone in her film career.

George Bridgwood, Florence Lawrence's father, died from accidental coal gas poisoning at his home in Hamilton. This event significantly impacted the Lawrence family, leading her mother, Lotta Lawrence, to move the family to Buffalo, New York, and enroll Florence in school for the first time.

Florence Annie Bridgwood, later known as Florence Lawrence, was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This marks the beginning of the life of a pioneering figure in early cinema, often referred to as the 'first movie star'.