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William Lawson 1799–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1799

Birth Location: Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 9 October 1869

Death Location: Snowflake, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William II

Mother: Nancy Baker

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Allen, Catherine Lane, Lucy Carter

Children(s): Rebecca Lawson, Joshua Lawson, Louisa Lawson, Sarah Lawson, Martha Lawson, James Lawson, Henry Lawson, Nathaniel Lawson, John Lawson, Sarah Lawson, Robert Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Mary Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Alba Lawson, Hiram Lawson, Abby Lawson, Jane Lawson, Rode Mccelland, Joseph Lawson, William Lawson

In 1799, William Lawson entered the world in Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States, born to William Lawson Ii And Nancy Baker. In 1830, William Lawson resided in Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1840, William Lawson resided in Scott, Virginia, United States. William Lawson married Catherine Lane, Elizabeth Allen, Lucy Carter, and had children including Abby Lawson, Alba Lawson, Elizabeth C Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Henry Paul Lawson, Hiram Thomas Lawson, James Everett Lawson, Jane Gincey Lawson, John S C Johnny Q Lawson, Joseph Lawson, Joshua Spears Lawson, Louisa Edith Leone Lawson, Martha C Lawson, Mary Ann Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Nathaniel Lawson, Rebecca Lawson, Robert R Lawson, Rode Mccelland, Sarah Lawson, Sarah Sophia Lawson, William Henry Blacksmith Bill Lawson. William Lawson passed away in 1869 in Snowflake, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1799, William Lawson entered the world in Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States, born to William Lawson Ii And Nancy Baker.
  • In 1830, William Lawson resided in Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, William Lawson resided in Scott, Virginia, United States.
  • William Lawson married Catherine Lane, Elizabeth Allen, Lucy Carter, and had children including Abby Lawson, Alba Lawson, Elizabeth C Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson, Henry Paul Lawson, Hiram Thomas Lawson, James Everett Lawson, Jane Gincey Lawson, John S C Johnny Q Lawson, Joseph Lawson, Joshua Spears Lawson, Louisa Edith Leone Lawson, Martha C Lawson, Mary Ann Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Nathaniel Lawson, Rebecca Lawson, Robert R Lawson, Rode Mccelland, Sarah Lawson, Sarah Sophia Lawson, William Henry Blacksmith Bill Lawson.
  • William Lawson passed away in 1869 in Snowflake, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William II
1764–1852
Birth Location: Christianburg, Montgomery, Virginia
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Nancy Baker
1765–1845
Birth Location: Christianburg, Montgomery, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Allen
1800–1865
Birth Location: Scott, Wythe, Virginia, USA
EA
Catherine Lane
1836–1922
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia
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Lucy Carter
1798–1826
Birth Location: Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, United States
LC

Children(s)

Rebecca Lawson
1836–1925
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, United States
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Joshua Lawson
1853–1922
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
JL
Louisa Lawson
1835–1924
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Lawson
1837–1909
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
SL
Martha Lawson
1843–1935
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
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James Lawson
1849–1918
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
JL
Henry Lawson
1841–1911
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
HL
Nathaniel Lawson
1847–1853
Birth Location: , Scott, Virginia, USA
NL
John Lawson
1845–1913
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
JL
Sarah Lawson
1853–1854
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
SL
Robert Lawson
1851–1912
Birth Location: Big Moccasin, Scott, Virginia, USA
RL
Elizabeth Lawson
1834–1858
Birth Location: Copper Ridge, Scott, Virginia, USA
EL
Nancy Lawson
1831–1924
Birth Location: , Scott, Virginia, USA
NL
Mary Lawson
1829–1888
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
ML
Elizabeth Lawson
1840–1909
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia
EL
Alba Lawson
1866–
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia
AL
Hiram Lawson
1868–1944
Birth Location: Taylor, Scott, Virginia
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Abby Lawson
1866–1930
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia
AL
Jane Lawson
1824–1878
Birth Location: Big Moccasin Creek, Scott County, Virginia
JL
Rode Mccelland
1823–1908
Birth Location: Big Mocassin Creek, Scott County, Virginia
RM
Joseph Lawson
1825–1845
Birth Location: Big Moccasin, Scott, Virginia, USA
JL
William Lawson
1825–1899
Birth Location: Big Moccasin Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA
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William Lawson's Ancestors

Self
William Lawson
1799–1869
Birth Place: Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Lawson II
1764–1852
Christianburg, Montgomery, Virginia
Nancy Baker
1765–1845
Christianburg, Montgomery, Virginia
Grandparents
William (Nathan) Lawson
1731–1826
Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Rebecca Lawson
1735–1827
Ludenberg, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Lawson
1705–1746
Rebecca Travis
1709–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Lawson's Descendants

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William Lawson (26 May 1799–9 October 1869) m. Elizabeth Allen (1800 or 1811 or 1812–1865) m. Catherine Lane (14 January 1836–18 March 1922) m. Lucy Carter (1798–1826)
  1. 1. Rebecca Lawson 1836–1925 m. Allison (C.) Pendleton 1832–1914
    1. 1. Hiram (K) Pendleton 1860–1938 m. Barbarie Pendleton 1878–1959
      1. 1. Wade (O) Pendleton 1895–1954 m. Viola Pendleton 1898–1985
        1. 1. Whynamo Pendleton 1916–1978 m. Will Hutchins 1915–1974
        2. 2. Alvie Pendleton 1918–1944 m. Vivian (E) Kerley 1925–1980
        3. 3. J (C) Pendleton 1920–1997 m. Billie (Louise Hunt) Owens 1926– m. Wanda (L.) Tomlinson 1923–1987 m. Elaine (B) Pendleton 1923–2003 m. Joann Pendleton 1935–2016
      2. 2. Fred Pendleton 1897–1971 m. Bertha (May) Shuffield 1907–1991
        1. 1. Elvis (Ray) Pendleton 1927–1953
      3. 3. Johnny Pendleton 1899–1899
      4. 4. Cordie Pendleton 1904–1997 m. Stanley (George) Davis 1907–1991
      5. 5. Gladdis Pendleton 1910–1986 m. Earl Thurman 1912–1957
        1. 1. Loyd (Terrell Thurman) Sr 1931–1992 m. Glenda (Jay) Williams 1943–1990
        2. 2. Troy (Gene) Thurman 1938–1996
      6. 6. Pearl Pendleton 1907–1999 m. Perry (Monroe) Carey 1903–1974
        1. 1. Truett (Monroe) Carey 1925–
      7. 7. Lee Pendleton 1900–1985 m. Pauline (A) Pindleton 1906–1983 m. Eva (V) White 1907–1929
        1. 1. Clara (Nell) Pendleton 1944–2016
        2. 2. Vernon (Earl) Pendleton 1926–1995 m. Mary (Carolyn) Kimball 1931–1998
        3. 3. Donald (G) Pendleton 1939–2014
      8. 8. Ruby Pendleton 1912–1912
      9. 9. Clark (J) Pendleton 1903–1994 m. Delma (Jewel) Currier 1908–2001
        1. 1. Velva (J) Pendleton 1943–2020
        2. 2. Barbara (Jo) Zea 1938–1995
        3. 3. Gerald (Eugene) Pendleton 1931–1931
        4. 4. Jerry (Don) Pendleton 1945–2006
        5. 5. Nelda Fulcher 1951–2000
      10. 10. Homer (B.) Pendleton 1914–1992 m. Dandy Pendleton 1916–2002
        1. 1. Homer (B Pendleton) Junior 1937–2010 m. Frankie (Deloyce) Bridges 1940–
      11. 11. Mamie (Pen) Barton 1910–1990 m. Allie (J) Snead 1894–
    2. 2. Patton (Monroe) Pendleton 1864–1957 m. Nora (E) Wallace 1874–1946
      1. 1. Rozella Pendleton 1897–1956 m. Eugene (O.) Harrell 1888–1947
        1. 1. Eugene (P) Harrell 1914–1984
        2. 2. Wilma Harrell 1917–2014
        3. 3. Juanita Harrell 1919–1961 m. Richard (Warren) Goss 1917–1985
        4. 4. E (O) Harrell 1920–1967
    3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Pendleton 1856–1891 m. Robert (Alexander Morrow) Woody 1852–1936
      1. 1. Riley (Hampton Woody) Senior 1886–1955 m. Fannie (May) Sargent 1888–1964
        1. 1. Erno Woody 1907–1999
        2. 2. Ruth (Marie) Bell 1919–2006
        3. 3. Ada (Mae) Woody-Cude 1910–1981
        4. 4. Max (L) Woody 1913–1983
        5. 5. Riley (Hampton Woody) Junior 1916–
        6. 6. Doris (Dell) Woody 1922–1936
    4. 4. Rhoda (Melissa Pendleton) Lockhart 1877–1958
    5. 5. Harve (A) Pendleton 1870–1942 m. Junie (A) Pendleton 1875–1955
      1. 1. Raymond Pendleton 1896–1970 m. Anna (Belle) Pendleton 1902–1948 m. Hattie (Mae Blakely) Webb 1891–
        1. 1. Roy (Eldridge) Pendleton 1920–1993
        2. 2. Avanell Pendleton 1922–
        3. 3. Lois Pendleton 1924–
      2. 2. John (E) Pendleton 1899–1962 m. Lucy (Ellen) Pendleton 1906–1997
        1. 1. James (Earl) Pendleton 1933–1987
      3. 3. Susie Pendleton 1903–1986
      4. 4. Dellie (O) Pendleton 1909–1951
      5. 5. Ila (C) Pendleton 1911–1985 m. Finis (Pete) Herring 1911–1976
      6. 6. Violene Stanton 1914–2003 m. Kenneth (R) Stanton 1909–1961
      7. 7. H (I) Pendleton 1918–2003
      8. 8. J (D) Pendleton 1921–1931
      9. 9. Hubert Pendleton 1901–1979 m. Susie (P) Pendleton 1902–1971
        1. 1. Donald (Thomas "Don") Pendleton 1933–2012
        2. 2. Louise (A.) Pendleton 1926–2004
        3. 3. Faynell Pendleton 1932–2007
      10. 10. Buster (Willie "john") Pendleton 1907–1970 m. Annie (Juanita) Wallace 1914–1991
        1. 1. Kathryn (Jean) Pendleton 1935–1936
        2. 2. Linda (Russell) Pendleton 1943–1981
      11. 11. Della (Viola) Pendleton 1893–1895
    6. 6. Henry Pendleton 1867–
  2. 2. Joshua (Spears) Lawson 1853–1922
  3. 3. Louisa (Edith Leone) Lawson 1835–1924
  4. 4. Sarah Lawson 1837–1909
  5. 5. Martha (C) Lawson 1843–1935
  6. 6. James (Everett) Lawson 1849–1918
  7. 7. Henry (Paul) Lawson 1841–1911 m. Elizabeth (Lee) Stanley 1840–1912 m. Elizabeth Starnes 1843–1864
    1. 1. William (H) Lawson 1870–1958
    2. 2. Lucinda (J) Lawson 1869–1947
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Lawson 1878–1959
    4. 4. Rufus (A.) Lawson 1873–1960
    5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Lawson 1877–1915
    6. 6. Sarah (O. D.) Lawson 1868–
    7. 7. John (W.) Lawson 1863–
    8. 8. Nancy (J.) Lawson 1870–
    9. 9. Melvina Lawson 1876–
    10. 10. Dulcena Lawson 1878–
  8. 8. Nathaniel Lawson 1847–1853
  9. 9. John (S C "Johnny Q") Lawson 1845–1913
  10. 10. Sarah (Sophia) Lawson 1853–1854
  11. 11. Robert (R.) Lawson 1851–1912
  12. 12. Elizabeth (C) Lawson 1834–1858
  13. 13. Nancy Lawson 1831–1924
  14. 14. Mary (Ann) Lawson 1829–1888
  15. 15. Elizabeth Lawson 1840–1909
  16. 16. Alba Lawson 1866–
  17. 17. Hiram (Thomas) Lawson 1868–1944
  18. 18. Abby Lawson 1866–1930
  19. 19. Jane (Gincey) Lawson 1824–1878 m. William (Harvey) Enix 1821–1901
    1. 1. Sarah (Catherine) Enix 1848–1931 m. George (Washington) Frazier 1843–1918
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Frazier 1871–1947 m. Joseph (Kelly) Skeens 1861–1943
        1. 1. Charles (Wesley) Skanes 1896–1949 m. Fern (Austin) Elston 1901–1978
  20. 20. Rode Mccelland 1823–1908 m. William (Alexander) McClellan 1823–1873
    1. 1. Miles (W.) Mccelland 1858–1916
    2. 2. Marcus (D L F "Mark") McClellan 1850–1920
    3. 3. Lucy (Stowers) Mcclellan 1854–1915
    4. 4. Mary (A.) Mccelland 1852–1923
    5. 5. William Mccelland 1862–1896
    6. 6. Daniel (H) Mcclellan 1856–1910
  21. 21. Joseph Lawson 1825–1845
  22. 22. William (Henry "Blacksmith Bill") Lawson 1825–1899

William Lawson's Timeline

6 Records

1799
26 May 1799
Birth of William Lawson in Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 31
William Lawson resided here in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 41
William Lawson resided here in Scott, Virginia, United States
Scott, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 51
William Lawson resided here in Western District, Scott, Virginia
Western District, Scott, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 61
William Lawson resided here in Scott, Virginia, United States
Scott, Virginia, United States
1869
9 October 1869
Age 70
Death of William Lawson in Manville, Scott, Virginia, United States
Manville, Scott, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1799
    Event Place: Big Moccasin Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 415; Image: 429; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 20.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MSL
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 17.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MSL
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 432A; Image: 432
    [6] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1869
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 200; Page: 18; Family History Library Film: 0029679

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: 578; Page: 289; Image: 594; Family History Library Film: 0029692

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 432A; Image: 432

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 415; Image: 429; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 October 1869
    Event Place: Manville, Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1869
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Snowflake, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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