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Jacob Lawson 1761–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1761

Birth Location: Bedford, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 5 Sep 1833

Death Location: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

Father: Bartholomew Lawson

Mother: Susannah Simpkins

Spouse(s): Mary Dodson

Children(s): Nancy Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Matilda Lawson, Bartholomew Lawson, Lewis Lawson, Lazarus Lawson, Samuel Lawson, Russell Lawson, Anna Lawson, Tennessee Lawson, Nelson Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Lazaras Lawson

The story of Jacob Lawson began in 1761 in Bedford, Virginia, USA. In 1830, Jacob Lawson resided in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States. In 1833, Jacob Lawson resided in Tennessee;Tennessee. Jacob Lawson married Mary Polly Dodson, and had children including Anna Lawson, Bartholomew Lawson, Elizabeth Betsy Lawson, Lazaras Lawson, Lazarus Lawson, Lewis Lawson, Matilda Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Nelson Lawson, Russell Lawson, Samuel Reynolds Lawson, Tennessee Lawson. Jacob Lawson passed away in 1833 in Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Lawson began in 1761 in Bedford, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, Jacob Lawson resided in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1833, Jacob Lawson resided in Tennessee;Tennessee.
  • Jacob Lawson married Mary Polly Dodson, and had children including Anna Lawson, Bartholomew Lawson, Elizabeth Betsy Lawson, Lazaras Lawson, Lazarus Lawson, Lewis Lawson, Matilda Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Nelson Lawson, Russell Lawson, Samuel Reynolds Lawson, Tennessee Lawson.
  • Jacob Lawson passed away in 1833 in Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Lawson
1761–1833
Birth Place: Bedford, Virginia, USA
Parents
Bartholomew Lawson
1727–1782
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Susannah Simpkins
1733–1765
Henry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
David Lawson
1710–1803
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Anne Harvey
1715–1699
Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Lawson's Descendants

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Jacob Lawson (1761–5 Sep 1833) m. Mary (Polly) Dodson (May 1765–10 Jul 1844)
  1. 1. Nancy Lawson 1785–1850 m. James (Murrell) Sr 1784–1862
    1. 1. William Murrell 1803–1846 m. Malvina ("Vina") Cobb 1805–1828 m. Malvina Cobb 1802–1828 m. Francis (Caroline) Cobb 1804–1878 m. Malvina Cobb 1802–1828
      1. 1. William (L.) Murrell 1844–1920
      2. 2. Mary Murrell 1824–
      3. 3. Mitchell Murrell 1828–1904
      4. 4. Charlotte Murrell 1829–
      5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Murrell 1832–
      6. 6. Lucinda Murrell 1834–
      7. 7. Franklin (Marion) Murrell 1837–1890
      8. 8. Louisa (Ann) Murrell 1842–1924
      9. 9. James (Madison) Murrell 1846–1928
      10. 10. Pleasant (George) Murrell 1822–1892 m. Susan Trent 1823–1854
        1. 1. James (Madison) Murrell 1844–1920 m. Amanda (Jane) LAWSON 1846–1925 m. Martha Cobb 1840–
        2. 2. Harvey (G) Murrell 1846–1924
        3. 3. Amanda (Jane) Murrell 1848–1926
        4. 4. Madua Murrell 1843–
        5. 5. Alfred Murrell 1854–1917 m. Sallie Murrell 1871– m. Elizabeth Murel 1843– m. Tennessee Anderson 1871–1935
        6. 6. William (Harvey) Murrell 1850–1895
        7. 7. Joseph (Joel) Murrell 1852–1923
        8. 8. Simpson (P) Murrell 1856–1936
        9. 9. Alice Murrell 1866–
        10. 10. Mary (J.) Murrell 1847–
    2. 2. Thomas (C.) Murrell 1807–1888
    3. 3. James (Murrell) Jr 1809–
    4. 4. Lucinda (Salina) Murrell 1812–1880
    5. 5. Emeline Merrill 1819–1881
    6. 6. John (Alfred) Murrell 1822–1865
    7. 7. Aytchera ("Hu") Murrell 1832–1910
    8. 8. Jeptha Murrell 1832–1885
    9. 9. Samuel Murrell 1842–
    10. 10. Jasper Murrell 1844–
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Betsy) Lawson 1785–1850
  3. 3. Matilda Lawson 1789–1847
  4. 4. Bartholomew Lawson 1790–
  5. 5. Lewis Lawson 1792–1859
  6. 6. Lazarus Lawson 1794–1863
  7. 7. Samuel (Reynolds) Lawson 1797–
  8. 8. Russell Lawson 1798–1896
  9. 9. Anna Lawson 1800–1850
  10. 10. Tennessee Lawson 1802–
  11. 11. Nelson Lawson 1806–
  12. 12. Nancy Lawson 1810–1850
  13. 13. Nancy Lawson 1785–1850
  14. 14. Lazaras Lawson 1793–1830

Jacob Lawson's Timeline

4 Records

1761
1761
Birth of Jacob Lawson in Bedford, Virginia, USA
Bedford, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 69
Jacob Lawson resided here in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
1833
1833;1845
Age 72
Jacob Lawson resided here in Tennessee;Tennessee
Tennessee;Tennessee
1833
5 Sep 1833
Age 72
Death of Jacob Lawson in Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1761
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833;1845
    Event Place: Tennessee;Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1833
    Event Place: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

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