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Jonas Lawson 1758–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1758

Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 13 Dec 1816

Death Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Lawson

Mother: Mary Graham

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Sarah Lawson

In 1758, Jonas Lawson entered the world in Henry County, Virginia, USA, born to William Lawson And Mary Graham. In 1790, Jonas Lawson resided in Stokes, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, Jonas Lawson resided in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina. Jonas Lawson married Mildred, and had children including Sarah Lawson, William Lawson. Jonas Lawson passed away in 1816 in Stokes County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1758, Jonas Lawson entered the world in Henry County, Virginia, USA, born to William Lawson And Mary Graham.
  • In 1790, Jonas Lawson resided in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Jonas Lawson resided in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina.
  • Jonas Lawson married Mildred, and had children including Sarah Lawson, William Lawson.
  • Jonas Lawson passed away in 1816 in Stokes County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lawson
1732–1780
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
WL
Mary Graham
1737–1790
Birth Location: East Witton, Birks, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Lawson
1790–1845
Birth Location: Wake, North Carolina, United States
SL

Jonas Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Jonas Lawson
1758–1816
Birth Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Lawson
1732–1780
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Mary Graham
1737–1790
East Witton, Birks, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Robert Graham
1711–1757
East Witton, North Yorkshire
Margaret Lampton
1707–1764
Pickhill, North Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonas Lawson's Descendants

1.
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Jonas Lawson (1758–13 Dec 1816)
  1. 1. Sarah Lawson 1790–1845 m. Alvin (Thomas) King 1787–1862
    1. 1. John King 1816–1858 m. Arabella Horn 1819–1860
      1. 1. John (Wesley) King 1858–1937
      2. 2. William (Presley) King 1842–1905 m. Louisa (A) Horn 1848–1923
        1. 1. Grover (Henry) King 1888–1967 m. Nancy (Jane) Morris 1888–1989
        2. 2. Albert (Walter) King 1881–1948 m. Julia (Eva) Townsend 1891–1910
        3. 3. Maggie (H) King 1877–
        4. 4. Farny King 1883–
        5. 5. William (Alonzo) King 1877–1965 m. Emma (Elizabeth) Lewis 1886–1973
        6. 6. Fannie King 1882–
        7. 7. John (Ebra) King 1891–1984 m. Jennie (Elizabeth) Bunch 1895–1973
      3. 3. Alexander (Hamilton) King 1849–1938 m. Cassandra (Phildee "Dee") Dillon 1854–1937
        1. 1. Maggie (Belle) King 1880–1964
        2. 2. Zula (Missouri Tennessee) King 1881–1973
        3. 3. Thomas (Riley) King 1883–1934
        4. 4. Veroni King 1885–
        5. 5. Willie (Mae) King 1887–1973
        6. 6. Eula (Jane) King 1891–1981
        7. 7. James (Homer) King 1893–1970 m. Iva (Vera) Swindle 1892–
      4. 4. James (Thomas) King 1838–1908 m. Cynthia (Caroline) Suggs 1847–1918
        1. 1. Roena King 1866–1914 m. William (N) Cannon 1863–1900
        2. 2. Lou (Ellen) King 1867–1910
        3. 3. Samuel (E) King 1869–1942
        4. 4. Victoria King 1872–1930
        5. 5. Martin (Hughes) King 1876–1931 m. Fannie (Ethel) Miller 1890–
        6. 6. Lee (Roy) King 1878–1905 m. Leanor (Ann) Christy 1882–1972 m. Martha (Rita) Wade 1880–1899
        7. 7. Arthur (Melon "Mel") King 1881–1961 m. Lula (Mae) Moore 1888–
        8. 8. Garvin (Presley) King 1883–1905 m. Alice Parks 1883–
        9. 9. Ollie (Mae) King 1885–1953
        10. 10. Elmer (O) King 1888–1963 m. Josie M 1893–
        11. 11. Ocus King 1874–1875
        12. 12. Joanna King 1865–1868
        13. 13. Joyce (M.) King 1893–
        14. 14. Louellen King 1867–1910
      5. 5. Irvin (Calvin) King 1840–1869 m. Exie (Evaline 'Evelyn') Sugg 1846–1920
        1. 1. Lewis (Monroe) King 1867–1933 m. Lou (Emma) Sugg 1872–1935 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Forbess 1856–1889
        2. 2. William (S) King 1869–1880
      6. 6. Tennessee (Bell Jane "Tempy") King 1843–1917 m. Joel (Mark) Sugg 1844–1931
        1. 1. Jasper (Nathan) Sugg 1880–1959
        2. 2. Josie (Belle) Sugg 1869–1943
        3. 3. Mary (E.) Sugg 1868–
        4. 4. John (W.) Sugg 1873–
        5. 5. Henry (W.) Sugg 1875–
      7. 7. John (Walter) King 1844–1880 m. Nancy (Ellen) Sugg 1851–
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) King 1869–1941 m. Asa (Anderson) Weaver 1868–1945
      8. 8. Elizabeth King 1846–
      9. 9. Mary (E) King 1848–1884
      10. 10. Rebecca (Jane "Becky") King 1853–1897
      11. 11. Andrew (J) King 1855–
      12. 12. Dorothea King 1856–
    2. 2. Inf (Daughter) King 1822–1822
    3. 3. William (Presley) King 1824–1864
    4. 4. Thomas King 1829–1880
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) King 1832–1901
    6. 6. Duncan King 1835–1896
    7. 7. John King 1838–
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Betsy) King 1848–1902
    9. 9. Leonidas King 1853–

Jonas Lawson's Timeline

5 Records

1758
1758
Birth of Jonas Lawson in Henry County, Virginia, USA
Henry County, Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Age 32
Jonas Lawson resided here in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 42
Jonas Lawson resided here in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 52
Jonas Lawson resided here in Peters Creek, Surry, North Carolina, United States
Peters Creek, Surry, North Carolina, United States
1816
13 Dec 1816
Age 58
Death of Jonas Lawson in Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Stokes County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Stokes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 541; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 580; Image: 587; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Peters Creek, Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Peters Creek, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 556; Image: 00238; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1816
    Event Place: Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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