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Stephen Lawson 1855–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1855

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia

Death Date: 15 Nov 1875

Death Location: Carter County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Lawson

Mother: Martha Davis

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The story of Stephen Lawson began in 1855 in Scott County, Virginia. In 1860, Stephen Lawson resided in Scott County, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Stephen Lawson resided in Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, USA. Stephen Lawson passed away in 1875 in Carter County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Stephen Lawson began in 1855 in Scott County, Virginia.
  • In 1860, Stephen Lawson resided in Scott County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Stephen Lawson resided in Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, USA.
  • Stephen Lawson passed away in 1875 in Carter County, Kentucky, USA.

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Stephen Lawson's Ancestors

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Stephen Lawson
1855–1875
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia
Parents
William Lawson
1820–1907
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Melvina (Patsy)) Davis
1828–1870
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jerry Lawson
1798–1870
Russell County, Virginia
Catherine Lawson
1799–1884
Pennsylvania, USA
Jesse (Davis) Sr.
1785–1870
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
Dorcas Wheatley
1786–1839
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Lawson
1764–1852
Nancy Baker
1768–
George Sheriff
1770–1845
Susannah (Snavely)
1775–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William I
1731–1826
Rebecca Banks
–1826
George *
1729–1793
Eve disputed
1748–1776

Stephen Lawson's Timeline

4 Records

1855
1855
Birth of Stephen Lawson in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 5
Stephen Lawson resided here in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Stephen Lawson resided here in Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, USA
1875
15 Nov 1875
Age 20
Death of Stephen Lawson in Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Carter County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky; Image: 187307
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 331; Image: 343; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 331; Image: 343; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky; Image: 187307

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1875
    Event Place: Carter County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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