Surry County, North Carolina | Lawson Surname DNA Project

Surry County was formed from Rowan County in 1771. See North Carolina Counties 1700-1790 and North Carolina County Development.

Lawsons Named	Date	County in North Carolina	Documentation
William	1751	Granville	Granville County, NC Tax List. The following is the tithable (tax) list for residents on the Dan River in 1751 from the NC State Archives. The Dan River flows through today's Stokes and Rockingham Counties, NC. It also enters Caswell County, NC. It flows into the southern part of Pittsylvania and ends in Halifax Counties, VA where it flows into the Roanoke (Staunton) River. Lawson, Wm; 1 white poll Granville County in 1751 contained all the area west of Edgecombe (in 1751) along the border of Virginia. See History of County Formations in North Carolina 1664-1965.
Jonas	1772	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1772. Lawsin, Jonas; 1 white poll There were two identical copies of this tax list and the second one differs in that it has the name as James Lawson, but I believe it should be Jonas. See Counties 1700-1790 N.C. and County Development.
Mormon & Jonas	1774	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Capt. Charles McAnally’s District. Titsworth, Isaac and son, Isaac and Mormon Lawson; 3 white polls Lawson, Jonas; 1 white poll
John, Anna, Randolph, Betsey, John, Joshua, Lydia, Patsey, Runels, William, Staples & Melinda	28 Jan 1775	Surry Stokes	The following information is from John Lawson’s application for a pension, filed 16 April 1833 in Morgan County, Tennessee: That he was born in Bedford County, Virginia and was 78 years old when giving information. (Born about 1755-56 if information is correct.) Lived in Cumberland County, North Carolina but could not remember the dates because of his age and loss of memory. While living in Cumberland County he enter the service, in the fall or early part of winter, as a substitute (as a private) for David Lawson. His officers were Capt. Charles Gholston, Lt. Smith, Col. Butler and General Linelton [sic, Lillington] at Elizabeth Town, march from Elizabeth Town to Wilmington, was at Wilmington for two months, then marched to Columbia, stayed about 15 days, then marched to Raft Swamps for a battle there and then marched to Guilford and station there until the battle fought by General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis (the battle at Guilford Court House took place 15 March 1781). Then marched to Hillsboro for that battle, then to Cross Creek where he was station for about 2 months. Marched to Elizabeth Town and then after Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown (19 October 1781) he was march to Salem where he was discharged after serving 11 months. Discharge papers where consumed by fire in his father’s house that burnt. Stated that after the war he had lived in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. On 24 December 1838, Morgan County, TN – Anna stated she was 81 year old (born about 1757) and that their marriage took place on the 4th Sunday in January, the precise day of the month not remembered and about 6 years before the Battle of Guilford in North Carolina. She indicated she had John, Betsey and Joshua Lawson before said battle. That she believed the marriage took place in 1775. Married by Parson Newman at the house of John Heart in the edge of Stokes County, North Carolina. That she was his wife until he died 4 January 1838 and had not remarried. (Note: - Stokes County, NC was form from Surry County in 1789, so their marriage must have been in Surry County and in a part that became Stokes County later on.) Melinda Lawson, age 41 year, a daughter of John and Anna, appeared before the Morgan County Clerk, on the same day, and stated the above was true. She also stated her parents had 11 additional children, making a total of 14 (only 10 were listed in the documents). In another application, filed 20 February 1840 in Morgan County, Tennessee, Anna states the following: That she was the wife of John Lawson and married him in 1775. That John's brother, Randolph Lawson, was two year younger than John. That she was a cousin to John and Randolph Lawson and that her maiden name was Lawson. Listed their children as Betsey, John, Joshua, Lydia, Patsey, Runels, William, Staples and Melinda. Indicated Melinda was about 44 years old and the oldest, Betsey, was 64 or 63 years old. That they had 3 or 4 children before the close of the Revolutionary War. There were two documents with information from Randolph Lawson. In one, dated 20 February 1840, Randolph gave information to a Robert A. Daleney and stated that he was the brother of John Lawson, a resident of Clinton County, KY, that he was the next child after his brother John and that he was not quite two years younger than John. The next document was dated 21 May 1840 states he was present at his brother’s marriage to Anna on the edge of Stokes County, the 4th Saturday of January 1775 and the rights of matrimony was solemnized by a parson whose name was Newman.. In an amended document dated 19 April 1844 much of the above was restated but in this document it indicated that they were married January 1782? In another document dated 21 February 1845 they tried to correct this date but apparently the damage was done and it looks like Anna never got a pension.
Jerusia or Jurusha & John	25 Jun 1776	Surry	Revolutionary Pension application of Jerusia Hooker wife of William Hooker W10119 State of North Carolina, County of Stokes Pursuant to an order of the County Court at June Term 1838 – On this 20th day of June 1838 at the residence of Jerusia Hooker in the County aforesaid she the said Jerusia Hooker appeared before me Charles Banner a Justice of the peace & one of the County Court [judges], who being first sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the 4th of July 1836, That she is 77 years of age the 8th of January 1838, and that she is the widow of William Hooker who was a private Soldier in the Army of the United States, and served as he informed her under the following named Officers, first he was drafted in the month of August 1776 and marched from Surry County North Carolina under the command of Captain Richard Goode in Col. Williams' [Joseph Williams] Regiment of Militia against the Cherokee tribe of Indians & returned to her on Christmas day 1776, being gone a few days over four months; The next Tour he went as a private Volunteer under a Captain Meredith she believes to the best of her knowledge he told her that they were marched from old Richmond in Surry Courthouse in the fall of the year 1778 to Salisbury & from there said he was put under the Command of Captain Smith & marched into South Carolina & was in the Battle at a place called Briar Creek where he said he had to swim a River to make his Escape from the British. She does not know the names of the other officers in this Campaign, only that of Meredith & Smith. She remembers her husband returned home when her Brother John Lawson & she was planning a patch of corn she believes in the first of May 1779 he being gone six months at least. The next Service he went on horseback under Captain Jo Cloud [Joseph Cloud] who was then a Neighbor of ours on Dan River Surry County NC in the Summertime the year after he returned from the South which must be in 1780, & they went after the Tories towards the Big Yadkin [River] and while he was gone he said that Joseph Winston Commanded as Major & he was in a Battle at King Mountain [sic, King's Mountain] where he they killed & took prisoners all the Tories where he had his horse shot & crippled so that he left him on the Battle ground, and marched guarding the prisoners to the old Moravian Town in Surry County NC & from that place he returned home, & [he] said [he] had a discharge for three months on this route. The next Service Shortly after he returned home he enlisted himself as a Regular Soldier and she understood for During the War she don't know the names of the officers he went under: But thinks his Captain's name was Lewis & said he was in the Battle of Guilford & a Battle at Camden and the Battle where Cornwallis gave up to General Washington in this service he was gone at least one year. She does not know of any proof that can be had as respects the last service But thinks the other Services she can prove; She has no Documentary Evidence but she is certain that her husband was gone in the Service of the United States at least two years & one month for which she claims a pension, or so much thereof as she prove by other Testimony. She further declares that she was married to the said William Hooker on the 25th day of June 1776 by the Reverend William Stephens and that her husband the aforesaid William Poker died on the 12th day of May 1826 in the County of Stokes North Carolina, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed. Signed Jerusia [her X mark] Hooker Sworn to & subscribed the day and year first above written before me. S/ C. Banner, JP S/ And the said Jerusia Hooker further declares that she had nine children born of her body (to wit) David Hooker born the 26th of September 1777, William now dead, born the 18th of September 1782, John now dead, born 28th August 1784, Mary, dead was born 27th of September 1786, Martha, dead born 10th June 1788, Sarah, dead, was born the 15th May 1790 , Alfred now living was born 18th July 1792 & Lemuel now dead, was born forth November 1796, all being dead but David & Alfred. Signed Jerusia [her X mark] Hooker Sworn & subscribed the day above written. S/ C. Banner, JP S/
Jonas & John	15 Sep 1778	Surry - Stokes	Surry County, N. C. – Land Entries, 1778 – 1781 Grant #725. Jonas Lawson enters 400 acres of land in Surry Co., on both sides of the North Fork of Snow Creek adjoining William Boyd including my improvement – 15 September 1778. (Warrant granted by R. L.) Surry County, NC, Land Grants, Packet 1007. Found on front of packet and inside: - No.: 1007 County: Surry Name: James Jonas Lawson Acres: 400 Grant No.: 999 Issued: 9 Aug 1787 Warrant No.: _________ Entry No.: 725 Entered: 11 Nov 1783 Book No.: 65 Page No.: 271 Location: On the north fork of Snow Creek First document found inside: - State of North Carolina No. 725 Joseph Winston appointed by the Court of Surry County, to take charge of the Land Office Books. To the Surveyor of said County, Greeting: You are hereby required as soon as may be, to lay off and survey for Jonas Lawson a tract or parcel of land containing four hundred acres in the County aforesaid. on both sides of the north fork of Snow Creek, adjoining William Boyd, including his improvements. Observing the Act of Assembly in such case made & provided, for running out lands, two just & fair plats with this Warrant you are to transmit to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given under my hand at office the 11th day of November 1783. Signed: - J. Winston Second document found inside packet: - Contained a document with a drawing of the survey and the following description: - State of North Carolina, Surry County – Sept. 6th 1784 By a scale of 200 poles to an inch. Chain carriers were David Ship and John Lawson. The above plan represents a Survey made for Jonas Lawson in Surry County on the North fork of Snow Creek beginning on a White Oak in William Boyd’s line, running west two hundred poles to a White Oak. North three hundred and twenty poles crossing said Creek to a Black Jack. East two hundred poles to a post Oak, south three hundred and twenty poles to the beginning containing four hundred acres of land. Signed: - Joseph Cloud, DS Robert Lanier S. Stokes County, N. C. Record of Deeds, Book 1, 1787 – 1793, page 230, the same Grant above is reentered as Grant 999 and issued 9 August 1787. State of N. Carolina – No. 999. To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting, Know ye that we for and in consideration of the Sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted pays into our Treasury by Jonas Lawson, have given and granted and by these presents so give and grant unto the said Jonas Lawson a tract of land containing four hundred acres lying and being in the late County of Surry (now Stokes County) on the North fork of Snow Creek, beginning on a with oak in William Boyd’s line, running west two hundred poles to a white oak, north three hundred & twenty crossing said Creek to a black Jack, east two hundred poles to a post oak, south three hundred & twenty poles to the beginning. As by the Plat hereunto annexed doth appear, together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining. To hold to the said Jonas Lawson, his heirs and assigns forever, yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said Jonas Lawson shall cause this grant to be registered in the Register’s Office of our said County of Surry (now Stokes) within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect. In testimony wherefore we have caused our letters to be made patent & our great seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Richard Caswell Esquire our Governor Captain General and Commander in Chief at Kingston the Ninth Day of August in the XIIth year of our Independence, AD 1787. By his Excellent Com., J. Glasgow Secretary Signed R. C. Caswell
John	5 Oct 1778	Surry - Stokes	Surry County, N. C. – Land Entries, 1778 – 1781, Grant #813. John Lawson enters 200 acres of land in Surry Co., on both sides of Little Peters Creek including my claim for complement - 5 October 1778. (Warrant granted to R. L.) Surry County, NC, Land Grants, Packet 2664. The following was found on the front of packet; however, nothing was found inside the packet: - No.: 1053 County: Surry Name: John Lawson Acres: 200 Grant No.: 1071 Issued: 18 May 1789 Warrant No.: _______ Entry No.: _________ Entered: ___________ Book No.: 70 Page No.: 54 Location: On Little Peter’s Creek Stokes County, N. C. Record of Deeds, Book 1, 1787 – 1793, page 124, the same Grant is reentered as Grant 1071 and the name is John Lawson. State of North Carolina, No. 1071- To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting, Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John Lawson, have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Lawson a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in our County of Stoke (late Surry) on Little Peters Creek, Beginning on a pine in the north side of the said creek, runs west thirty nine chains and two and a half links to a Red Oak, in James Gains’ line, south fifty one chains and twenty five links crossing said creek to a White Oak, east thirty nine chains and two and a half links, to a post, north fifty one chains and twenty five links crossing the said creek to the Beginning as by the Plat hereunto annexed doth appear, together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining. To hold to the said John Lawson, his heirs and assigns forever yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said John Lawson shall cause this grant to be registered in the Register’s office of our said County of Surry (now Stokes) within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect. In testimony wherefore have caused these our letters to be made patent and our great seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Samuel Johnston Esquire our Governor Captain General and Commander in Chief at Edenton the 18th day of May in the XIII year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-Nine. Recorded by his Excellent Command W. William D Sec. Signed Sam Johnston
David & William	5 Oct 1778	Surry	Surry County, N. C. – Land Entries, 1778 – 1781 Grant 814. David Lawson enters 100 acres of land in Surry Co., beginning on the county line on a branch of Hides (Hixes?) Fork running down said branch including an improvement made by Charles Prewit whereon William Lawson now lives, joining lines with Hannah Jones and William McCoy, running agreeable to Act of Assembly – 5 October 1778. (Entry withdrew and money refunded.)
Jonas	21 November 1778	Surry	Surry County, NC, Land Grants, Packet 562. On front of packet and found inside: - No. 562 County: Surry Name: William Boyd Acres: 425 Grant No.: 561 Issued: 13 October 1783 Warrant No.: __________ Entry No.: 588 Entered: 21 November 1778 Book No.: 53 Page No.: 97 Location: On Snow Creek. First document inside: - State of North Carolina… No. 588 Joseph Winston, Entry-Office of Claims for Lands in the County of Surry, to the Surveyor of said County, Greeting: - You are hereby required as soon as may be, to lay off and survey for William Boyd. a tract or parcel of land containing one four hundred & twenty-five acres, lying in the County aforesaid. On both sides of Snow Creek, beginning at Ralph Shelton and Jonas Lawson including my improvements. It was dated 21 November 1778 Second document inside: - It was the drawing and description of the survey. It showed that his land included Snow Creek running south to north across it and the land also included Mountain Branch where it ran into Snow Creek. The Chain Carriers were Jonas Lawson and William Boyd Jr. Joseph Cloud was the surveyor and it was dated 2 July 1779.
Jonas	21 Dec 1778	Surry	Surry County, N. C. – Land Entries, 1778 – 1781 Grant #1090. William Shelton enters 200 acres of land in Surry Co., on the waters of Snow Creek adjoining Jonas Lawson above on the said waters - 21 December 1778.
Jonas	1 Jan 1779	Surry	Surry County, N. C. – Land Entries, 1778 – 1781 Grant #1229. Joseph Williams enters 100 acres of land in Surry Co. on Snow Creek adjoining Jonas Lawson including the Limestone Quarry on said claim for quantity – 1 January 1779.
David, William & John	1 Apr 1779	Surry	Surry County, NC, Land Grants, Packet 330. Found on front of packet and inside: - No.: 330 County: Surry Name: David Lawson Acres: 100 Grant No.: 329 Issued: 3 Apr 1780 Warrant No.: _________ Entry No.: 1027 Entered: 1 April 1779 Book No.: 41 Page No.: 57 Location: On a branch of Hixe’s Fork beg. on the Virginia Line State of North Carolina No. 1027 Joseph Winston, Entry-Office of Claims for Lands in the County of Surry, To the Surveyor of said County, Greeting: You are hereby required as soon as may be, to lay off and survey for David Lawson a tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres lying in the County aforesaid, beginning on the Virginia Line, running down a branch of Hixe’s Fork on both sides, including improvement made by William Lawson, now my property Observing the Directions of the Act of Assembly, in such case made and provided, for running out lands. Two just & fair Plans of such Survey, with a proper Certificate annexed for each, you are to transmit, with this Warrant, to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given under my hand at office the 11th day of April Anno Dom. 1779. Signed: - Jos. Winston Esq. Second document found inside packet: - Contained on the document was a drawing of the survey and the following description: - State of North Carolina, Surry County – May 15th 1779 Chain carriers were Stephen Field and John Lawson. By a scale of 100 poles to an inch. The above plan represents a Survey of one hundred acres of land in Surry County made for David Lawson on a branch of Hixe’s fork, beginning on the Virginia Line on a white oak running south twenty-five chains crossing said branch to a white oak, thence east forty chains to a red oak, thence north twenty-five chains to a post on the Virginia Line, thence west forty chains to the beginning. Signed: - Joseph Cloud, DS Reentered in Surry County, North Carolina Grant Book B, page 90, dated 3 April 1780. State of North Carolina. To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting, Know ye that we for and in consideration of the Sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted pays into our Treasury by David Lawson, have given and granted and by these Presents so give and grant unto the said David Lawson a tract of land containing one hundred acres lying and being in our County of Surry on a branch of Hixe’s Fork Beginning at the Virginia Line on a W. Oak running South twenty five chains crossing S. Branch to a W. Oak, thence East Forty Chains to a R. Oak, thence North twenty five chains to a Post in the Virginia Line, then West forty chains to the Beginning as by the Plat hereunto annexed doth appear, together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining. To hold to the said David Lawson, his heirs and assigns for such yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said David Lawson shall cause this grant to be registered in the Register’s office of our said County of Surry within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect. In testimony wherefore have caused our great seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Richard Caswell our Governor Captain General and Commander in Chief at Kingston the Third Day of April in the fourth year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty. Recorded in the Secretary’s Office by J. Glasgon Secretary Signed R. C. Caswell
David	1779-1782	Surry	In David Lawson’s Revolutionary Pension application file on the 28 October 1843 and filed again 28 February 1845 in Campbell County, Tennessee he indicated that he was a resident of the county and his aged in 1845 was eighty-six years and that he entered the service in the North Carolina Militia in the War of the Revolution at Guilford Court House in the State of North Carolina in the year 1780 under Captain Johnson and was in the battle of Cowpens in this campaign he served six months. After the battle at the Cowpens he volunteered and went to the headwaters of the River Holston to defend the western frontier and was under Captain Campbell for six months. After his discharge from Capt. Campbell he was retained as an Indian spy under the command of Col. Dickison and Captain Lewis. He was upwards of eight months in this service and encountered a great many hardships. Elizabeth Lawson aged 79 years filed as a widow of a Revolutionary Pensioner in Scott County, Tennessee on 22 September 1852 and stated that David Lawson, deceased, who was a revolutionary soldier in the State of North Carolina was her husband and that he died on the first day of March 1852 and that they were married on the 18 day of October 1794 while a residents of Hawkins County, TN. Affidavit in Scott County Tennessee 1851 by David Lawson, states he was born 1765 in Amherst County Virginia now age 86 states he is well acquainted with Mary Martin, resident of Claiborne Co. and also since infancy known her husband Capt. Salathiel Martin. That he, this affiant was in service himself and remembers seeing Capt. Martin while in service, 1779. (Strange that this affiant could never establish proof of his own service, yet he recollects seeing Capt. Salathiel Martin mustered into service 1779-1778-1781-1781-1782- as he was living in the same neighborhood.) That he was a head taller than any other man in the army; that after the close of the war Capt. married Mary, now applicant for pension about year 1784. Affiant emigrated from North Carolina to East Tennessee 1793, at which time Salathiel and Mary Martin were living together and had children 8 or 10 years of age. Capt. Salathiel Martin indicated in his application claim W. 1044 that he was a resident of Surry County, North Carolina when he entered the service. He obtained a grant for 150 acres of land in Surry County, NC, Grant No. 413 and it was issued 24 October 1782. It was located on both sides of Grassey Creek, Surry County, NC. Therefore, if David Lawson was in the same neighborhood in 1779, then he must have been living in Surry County, NC or maybe in Patrick County, VA on the state line?
Jonas	1779	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1779. Lawson, Jonas; 400 acres, value of land £200.
Jonas, John, Morman, John & William	1780	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1780 Capt. Cloud’s District. Losson, Jonas; 400 acres, 3 horses, 6 cattle, total amount £610. Hall, Randel; 100 acres, 1 horse, 3 cattle, total amount £130. Losson, John; 100 acres, total amount £50. Losson, Morman; 200 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle, total amount £264. Losson, John; 100 acres, 1 horse, 7 cattle, total amount £170. Losson, Wm.; nothing entered.
Mormon, Elva, Jonas, Peter, Mormon & Phoebe	7 Oct 1782	Stokes (Surry)	Mormon Lawson filed his application for a Revolutionary Pension in Hawkins County, Tennessee 25 February 1834 and then had to amend it 24 April and 11 August 1834. He stated in these applications that while a resident of Henry County, Virginia, he enlisted a number of times, starting in 1777 or 1778, each term of service being 3-6 months, and would be marched towards the Blue Ridge mountains where they set up stations at Flower Gap, Old Stone and Ausborn’s Mill, the last being the lowest station next to the Dan River. From these stations they would chase and at times capture the Tories, deserters and Indians. He served under the same officers in all the campaigns. The militia officers were Colonel James Lyon, Captain Elivus [Eliphaz] Shelton and Lieutenant David Rogers. He further states, that he moved from Henry County into Stokes County in the State of North Carolina where he was living when he was called upon to volunteer for the purpose of going against the Tories at Kings Mountain [7 October 1780], he served under Capt. Meridy [Meredith], and as they were marching in the direction of Kings Mountain and had gone as far as the Shallow Ford of the Yadkin River, they met their fellow soldiers on their march from the Battle of Kings Mountain. His group ended up guarding prisoners. In his application he indicated he was born January 1751 in Bedford County, Virginia and had lived in Henry County, VA; Stokes County, NC; Lee County, VA and Hawkins County, Tennessee. [Note; Bedford did not become a County until 1753.] In a supporting deposition George Rogers, a citizen of Hawkins County, age 64 years, indicated that his father David Rogers had lived in Henry County and that he had known Mormon Lawson since he was a small boy and saw his father, Lt. David Rogers and Mormon frequently leave Henry County in pursuit of the Tories. Mormon was allowed a pension on his application 25 February 1834 and the documents indicated he died 16 September 1842 in Hancock County, Tennessee. Mormon’s widow, Elva Lawson, was allowed a pension on 2 July 1855 while a resident of Hancock County, TN, at which time she stated she was aged eighty-five years, but in 1857 she stated she was eighty-two years. She also stated the name of three of their children, Peter Lawson, Mormon Lawson and Phoebe Lawson. In 1855 a Jonas Lawson, no relationship stated, who was living in Hawkins County, TN, age fifty-five years gave a supporting deposition that Elva, whose maiden name was Collins, was Mormon’s wife. Indicated he remembers them living together since he was a child and gave a date of 1810, but that he knew nothing about when they were married, except that Elva was Mormon’s second wife and had married after his first wife died. No name was given for Mormon’s first wife.
Jonas, John, Patmon, Moorman & Randal Hall	1782	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1782 Capt. Hickman’s District. Lawson, Jonas; 300 acres, Snow Creek, 1 white poll, 3 horses and mules, 3 cattle, total value £95. Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1782 Capt. Gain’s District. Hall, Randal; 100 acres, value £32, 1 white poll, 1 horse or mule, 4 cattle, value of stock £16, total value £48. Lawson, John; 100 acres, value £25, 1 white poll, 1 horse or mule, 4 cattle, value of stock £10, total value £35. Lawson, Patmon; 1 white poll, 1 horse, value of stock £24, total value £24. Lawson, Moorman; 200 acres, value £50, 1 white poll, no livestock, total value £50.
Randolph	After 1782	Stokes (Surry)	Randolph Lawson applied for a pension on an application executed 28 April 1835 while he was living in Johnson County, Illinois, stated his age was 82 years and born in Cumberland County, NC in the fall or winter of 1752 [Cumberland County was formed from Bladen County in 1754]. That he entered the service for 3 months in the summer of 1780 in Cumberland County, North Carolina where he was raised. Named his officers as Capt. Cox and Col. Knowles and was at the Battle of Camden as a guard of the baggage. Volunteered again in January or February 1781 and mention a Capt. Duck and was at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, but being young was again on detached duty as a guard of the baggage. Each time he was discharged, he returned to Cumberland County, NC. After the war he moved Cumberland County to Patrick County, VA, thence to Montgomery County, VA, thence to Campbell County, TN and thence to Johnson County, IL. The claim was rejected, as he did not furnish sufficient proof of six months military service as required by the Act of 7 June 1832. He made two further amended applications while living in Clinton County, Kentucky, 27 June 1838, and again 18 May 1842, and the depositions, for his conveniences, were taken in Fentress County, Tennessee, since he was living on the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. Stated his age in 1838 was 84 years and in 1842 was 90 years. Mentioned he moved to Illinois with his children, but gave no names and after being there a while became sickly and decided to move back to Tennessee but on his way he decided to settle in Clinton County, KY immediately on the Fentress County, TN line about sixty miles from the settlement in Campbell County, TN that he had lived in. He named other officers, a Capt. Gholston and Capt. Gordin but believe the second one was an officer his father had served a tour of service with but did not give the name of his father. Also indicated he had a brother, John Lawson, who lived in Morgan County that served with him but that his brother was now dead. Again mention that after the war he removed from Cumberland County, NC to Stokes County, NC, afterwards to Henry County, VA, thence to Montgomery County, VA, thence to East Tennessee – Hawkins County, there had his house burned and all his papers destroyed, thence to Campbell County, TN, stayed there upwards of twenty years, left there in the fall season of 1832 for Illinois. The age of Randolph is in question in that he stated in his depositions that he was assigned as a guard of the baggage because of his age, which implies he was very young, maybe a teenager or very earlier twenties? If he was born in the fall or winter of 1752, then in 1780 he would have been 27 or 28 years old, which is not that young for a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In documents filed in Fentress County, Tennessee, 21 May 1840, in support of Ann Lawson, his brother John’s wife, he stated he was two years younger than his brother who was born about 1755. This would make his birth date 1757. It is not unusual for people of this period to inflate their age for a number of reasons, one that they just did not know how old they were. See Counties 1700-1790 N.C. and County Development
John B E., David, Patmon & John W. E.	1783	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1783 Capt. Gain’s District. Lawson, John B. E.; 100 acres, 2 horses or mules, 3 cattle, value of Land £15, value of stock £10. Lawson, David; 4 horses, 4 cattle, value of stock £24 Lawson, Patmon; 2 horses, two cattle, value of stock £12. Lawson, John W. E.; 1 horse, value of stock £5. Hall, Randall; 100 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle, value of land £16, value of stock £10.
David	7 Feb 1783	Surry	Surry County, North Carolina - Record of Deeds, Book B, page 204, dated 7 February 1783, David Lawson to Ado. Harbour a Deed. This Indenture made the seventh day of February and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eight three between David Lawson and Adonijah Harbour both of the County of Surry and state of North Carolina, witnesseth that David Lawson for and in consideration of the sum of forty pounds specie to him in hand paid the receipt to hereof is hereby fully acknowledged hath bargain and sell, set over and deliver unto Adonijah Harbour a tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres, lying and being in the county and state aforesaid on a Branch of Hixes Fork, Beginning on a white oak tree in the Virginia Line, running south twenty five chains, crossing said branch to a white oak, thence east forty chains to a red oak, thence north twenty five chains to a post in the Virginia Line, thence west forty chains to the Beginning and I the said David Lawson do give, grant, bargain and sell the foresaid land with its appurtenance and all rights privileges thereunto appertaining or belonging to the aforesaid Adonijah Harbour, his heirs and assigns, and that they shall and may forever thereafter peaceably possess, occupy and enjoy the aforesaid land and premises and I the said David Lawson do by these present warrant and forever defend the aforesaid land and premises, to the aforesaid Adonijah Harbour his heirs and assign and from all and every person or persons–whatsoever lying and lawful claim thereunto and from myself my heirs forever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set his hand & seal the day & date first above written. Signed David his X mark Lawson His seal Signed, sealed & delivered in the presence of us, Joseph Cloud, Mary Cloud and James Gains Jurat Surry County February session 1783. The execution of the within deed was proved by the oath of James Gain ______ the subscribing witness thereto is ordered to be registered. Test. Jo Williams CC. Recorded in February Court 1783.
John, Jonas, David, John, John W.E. & Patmun	1784	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1784 Capt. Hickman’s District. Lawson, John; 1 white poll Lawson, Jonas; 400 acres, 1 white poll Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1784 Capt. Gain’s District. Lawson, David; 1 white poll Lawson, John; 100 acres on Peters Creek, 1 white poll Lawson, John W.E.; 1 white poll Losson, Patmun; 1 white poll
John, Jonas, David, John & Patmon	1785	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1785 Capt. Hickman’s District. Lawson, John; 1 white poll Lawson, Jonas; 400 acres, 1 white poll Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1785 Capt. Gain’s District. Lawson, David; 200 acres, 1 white poll, 2 black polls Lawson, John; 200 acres, 1 white poll Lawson, Patmon; 1 white poll
Jonas, John, Patmon & William	1786	Surry	Enumerated in the 1786 state census for Surry County, N. C. has the following Lawsons: - Capt. Hickman’s District Jonas Lawson, in his household are 1 male 21-60 years, 3 males under 21 or over 60 years, 2 females. Capt. Gain’s District John Lawson, in his household are 1 male 21-60 years, 4 males under 21 or over 60 years, 1 female. Patman Lawson, in his household are 1 male 21-60 years, 1 male under 21 or over 60 years and 1 female. William Lawson, in his household are 1 male 21-60 years, 1 male under 21 or over 60 years and 3 females.
Jonas, David, John B.E. & Patmon	1786	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1786 Capt. Hickman’s District. Lawson, Jonas; 400 acres, 1 white poll Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1786 Capt. Gain’s District. Lawson, David; 1 white poll Losson, John B.E.; 200 acres, 1 white poll Lason, Patmon; 1 white poll
William	27 Oct 1786	Surry	Surry County, N. C. Abstracts of Land Entries 1784 – 85. Will Book 2, Grant #279. William Lawson – Gaines District, Surry County (now Stokes Co. NC) warrant issued 27 Oct. 1786, Alexander Burge enters 200 acres on Snow Creek, border: Lawson on north side of his land. Page 19, Abstracts of Land Entry’s Surry County, NC 1784-85 by Dr. A. B. Pruitt.
John Jr.	1 May 1787	Surry	Surry County, NC, Land Grants, Packet 1056. On front of packet and found inside: - No. 1056 County: Surry Name: John Lawson Acres: 150 Grant No.: 1074 Issued: 18 May 1789 Warrant No.: __________ Entry No.: 1820 Entered: 1 May 1784 Book No.: 70 Page No.: 56 Location: Beg. on a chestnut tree Electius Musick’s South West Corner. First document inside: - State of North Carolina… No. 1820 Joseph Winston appointed by the Court of Surry County to take charge of the Land Office Books. To the Surveyor of said County, Greeting: - You are hereby required as soon as may be, to lay off and survey for John Lawson Junr. a tract or parcel of land containing one hundred & fifty acres in the County aforesaid. Adjoining William Nelson on the south and Electius Musick’s survey on the west. Note: Nelson and Musick’s land were located on Snow Creek in today’s Stokes County, NC Observing the Act of Assembly, in such case made and provided, for running out lands. Two just & fair plans with this Warrant you are to transmit to the Secretary’s Office without delay given under my hand this First day of May 1787. Signed: - J. Winston Esq. Second document inside: - Contained a document with a drawing of the survey and the following description: - State North Carolina, Surry County, October 7th, 1787 By a scale of twenty-five chain to an inch. Chain Carriers: - John Shelton and William Nelson The above plan represents a Survey made for John Lawson in Surry County, beginning on Chestnut tree Electius Musick’s south west corner running south twenty-nine chain to a sourwood tree, thence west fifty-one chain and seventy-two links to a black gum. Thence north twenty-nine chain to a Spanish oak in William Nelson’s line thence east fifty-one chain and seventy-two links to the beginning, containing one hundred and fifty acres. Signed: - Joseph Cloud DS This Grant was reentered in Stokes County, N. C. Record of Deeds, Book 1, page 124, 1787 – 1793, Grant 1074 and the name is John Lawson. No. 1074 North Carolina - To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting, Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted, paid into our Treasury by John Lawson, have given and granted and by these Presents do give and grant unto the said John Lawson a tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres lying and being in our County of Stoke (late Surry) Beginning on a Chestnut tree, Electius Musick’s, southwest corner and runs south twenty-nine chains to a Sour Wood tree, then west fifty-one chains and seventy-two links to a black gum, north twenty-nine chains to a Spanish Oak, in William Nelson’s line, then east fifty-one chains and seventy-two links to the beginning as by the Plat hereunto annexed doth appear, together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining. To hold to the said John Lawson, his heirs and assigns forever yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said John Lawson shall cause this grant to be registered in the Register’s Office of our said County of Surry (now Stokes) within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect. In testimony wherefore have caused these our letters to be made patent and our great seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Samuel Johnston Esquire our Governor Captain General and Commander in Chief at Edenton the 18th day of May in the XIII year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-Nine. By his Excellent Command W. William D Sec. Signed Sam Johnston
Moses	15 Nov 1788	Surry	In the Surry County, N. C. deed records, Moses Lawson sold land to George Lash, 15 November 1788 and 2 July 1790.
Moses, Elizabeth, John, Elizabeth, Joshua, Levina, Jesse, John, Fanny, Sally, Peggy, Heneritta, James, Moses & Nancy	6 Dec 1788	Surry / Stokes	Moses Lawson served in the War of the Revolution as follows: - three months tour starting July 1780 and was in the Battle of Kings Mountain [7 Oct. 1780] in Captain Joseph Cloud’s company and a tour of six months under a Capt. [Henry] Smith or Capt. Meredith to South Carolina and was in a battle at a place called Brier River or Creek in the south [Battle of Briar Creek, GA, 3 March 1779] and other tours ranging after Tories. In the pension papers filed 24 August 1840 for Moses’ wife, Elizabeth, it indicated she was 75 years old in October next. She declared that her maiden name was Bradley and she married Moses Lawson on 10 November 1789 in Caswell County, NC by Rev’d. Moore and at the time they were residences of Halifax County, VA. States Moses died 26 October 1813. To support Elizabeth's claim, Elizabeth Lawson, age 76 years, stated Moses was her brother-in-law and the brother of her husband John Lawson and that John was at the wedding of Moses and Elizabeth. Application indicates they had 11 children, first of which was Joshua Lawson born in September 1790 in Surry County (which changed to Stokes County), next was Levina, about two years between births, then Jesse, John, Fanny, Sally, Peggy, Heneritta, James, Moses and late was Nancy. A supporting deposition on the same date as Elizabeth’s application by William Bryant [or Bryan], age 73 years, formerly of Stokes County, now a resident of Patrick County, VA stated he stood by the side of the said Elizabeth Lawson (whose maiden name was Bradley) when a Rev’d. James Moore joined said Moses Lawson and Elizabeth together as man and wife in the County of Caswell, NC after they had been legally published by said preacher in the congregation of his church in said County of Caswell in the fall of the year 1789 or 1790, they were residents of Halifax County in Virginia near the sate line and shortly after they were married they removed to Surry County, NC. Also stated that he was a cousin of Moses Lawson. Lewis Wolff, a pensioner, aged about 82 years and Jacob Helsepeck also a pensioner, age 77 years, both residents of Stokes County, NC gave supporting depositions with much the same information given above. It is interesting that they used the name of Amos, but it was crossed out and Moses inserted. Included with her application was a copy of the Marriage Bond, dated 6 December 1788, signed by Moses Lawson and John Lawson and listed her name as Betsey Bradley.
David, John B.E. & Patmon	1789	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1789 Capt. Beasley’s District. Lawson, David; 1 white poll Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1789 Capt. Gain’s District. Lawson, John B.E.; 200 acres Lawson, Patmon; 50 acres, 1 white poll
Jonas & Jack	18 May 1789	Surry Stokes	Stokes County, N. C., Deed Book 2, page 33, dated 18 May 1789 N. C. Grant, Edwin Hickman 200 acres, waters Snow Creek and next to Jonas and Jack Lawson.
Thomas	12 Feb 1794	Surry	Thomas Lawson #702 warrant issued 12 Feb 1794 Thomas Lawson enters 100 ac on waters of Cadles Creek; includes Cooper's old improvement. pg. 52, Abstracts of Land Entrys: Surry Co. NC 1784-1795 by Dr. A.B. Pruitt ISBN #0-944992-11-0--copyright 1988 975.665 R28P SLC.
Thomas	1794	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, 1794 Captain Humphrey’s District – Thomas Lawson, 100 acres and 1 white poll.
Lisha, Susannah & Bartlett	29 Aug 1795	Surry	Patrick County, Virginia Deed Book 1, page 570, dated 29 August 1795 – Lisha Lawson of Surry County, North Carolina sold “all my rights of my grandfather’s (John Simkins) estate in the hands of my mother Susanna Lawson – also all my part, right, title or interest of my father’s estate whose name was Bartlett Lawson.”
Elisha, William & George	10 Feb 1796	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes for 1796 - 1800. Dated Wednesday, 10 February 1796: - Ordered that William Lawson a natural son of Elilia (Elisha?) Lawson aged eleven years, the 4th of May next, be bound unto Moses Woodrough, until he arrives twenty-one years of age, to learn the art of mistry of a planter, the said Woodrough agrees to learn him to read, write and cipher as far as the rule of three and give him a good suit of clothes at his freedom. 10 Feb. 1796 sup. ct. records 345, 885, no page number. Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes for 1796 - 1800. Dated Wednesday, 10 February 1796: - Ordered that George Lawson a natural son of Elilia (Elisha?) Lawson aged seven years, the 9th of October next, be bound unto Abner Phillips, until he arrives twenty-one years of age, to learn the art of mistry of a planter, the said Phillips agrees to learn him to read, write and cipher as far as the rule of three and give him a good suit of clothes at his freedom. 10 February 1796 and 15 November 1796, sup. Ct. records 346, 885 SLC, no page number.
Thomas	23 Aug 1798	Surry	Surry County, NC, Land Grants, Packet 2664. Found on front of packet and inside: - No.: 2664 County: Surry Name: Thomas Lawson [Assignee of Peter Bryant, who was assignee of Richard Hill, who was assignee of John Rogers, who was assignee of Solomon Nelson] Acres: 100 Grant No.: 2619 Issued: 24 Jul 1814 Warrant No.: _________ Entry No.: 1852 Entered: 4 Dec 1779 Book No.: 128 Page No.: 249 Location: Beg. at a Pine Bryant’s corner First document found inside: - State of North Carolina No. 1852 Joseph Winston Entry Office of Claims for Lands in the County of Surry. To the Surveyor of said County, Greeting: You are hereby required as soon as may be, to lay off and survey for Solomon Nelson a tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres in the County aforesaid. On the Rockey, adjoining his own line running up the said Creek for complement. Observing the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided for running out lands, two just & fair plans with this Warrant you are to transmit to the Secretary’s Office without delay given under my hand at office the 11th day of February 1780. Signed J. Winston Esq. Back side of First document: - I do make over my rights and power of the within warrant unto John Rogers for the use and true patent of the within, this 29th day of October 1780 Signed: - Solomon Nelson Second document: - September 16th, 1796 So please to transfer Solomon Nelson’s warrant, which he entered joining his own line over to Peter Bryant Senior’s, the said warrant hath been assigned to sundry person and was assigned to me, therefore it my request that it should be done and in so doing you will much oblige. Your humble servant (Signed) Richard Hill Witness: W. Thomas Word Third document: - Contained in the document was a drawing of the survey and the following description: - State of North Carolina, Surry County – N 1852 This Plan is laid down from a scale of thirty-five feet to one inch and represents a tract of land surveyed for Thomas Lawson. Beginning at a pine at Bryant’s corner running North thirty chains to a stake on Dudley’s line thence west crossing Rocky Creek, thirty-three chains, thirty-three links to a pine, south thirty chains to a stake, thence to beginning containing one hundred acres surveyed August the twenty-third, one thousand seven hundred ninety-eight. Alexander Bryant, Bryant Smith – CC Signed: W. T. Word Sur. First entered 4th Dec 1779 and corresponds with No. 1852 – 1851 Signed Wm. Hill
Thomas	1800	Surry	Thomas Lawson is enumerated in the 1800 Surry County, North Carolina Census. In his household are 2 males under 10 years, 1 male 26-45 years, 2 females under 10 years and 1 female 26-45 years.
Thomas	1800	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Forkner’s District – Thomas Lawson, 1 white poll.
Thomas	15 Jun 1802	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Deed Book O, page 338 – Indenture made 15 June 1802 between Matthew Creed and Thomas Lawson both of Surry County. In consideration of 40 pounds, Matthew Creed sold to Thomas Lawson 75 acres on Cadle’s (Caddle’s) Creek in Surry County. Signed, sealed and delivered in person as of February term 1879 (?).This indenture made this fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two between Matthew Creed of the county of Surry and State of North Carolina of the first part and Thomas Lawson of the County and State aforesaid ____ Witnesseth that ___ good and _____ for sum of forty ____ as an_____ by said Thomas Lawson unto the said Matthew Creed the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged ___ hath guaranteed, bargained and sold unto said Thomas Lawson and by these presents sell one tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County aforesaid on the waters of (Ca)dles creek beginning on a chestnut on the ____ at the corner of his other tract and running _____ thirty seven chains and fifty links to a ____ west twenty chains to a stake, north thirty seven chains and fifty links to a stake thence east to the beginning containing seventy five acres more or less, to hold and ____ coney the ___ granted land and premises heredaments appurtenances and ____ thereunto the said Matthew Creed and ____ for myself, my heirs to warrant and defend the same to the said Thomas Lawson his heirs and ____ persons whatsoever lying any right ________. /s/ Matthew Creed (seal) [bottom part is so black… had to read... write Surry county again, get a new copy of the deed.] Book O-338. SLC film 0344624.
Thomas	14 Feb 1806	Surry	Surry County, North Carolina Court Minutes, film #44276.3 – Lawson, Thomas 14 February 1806. One of 12 appointed to lay out road from David David’s by Patrick Mearian’s, Elijah Harris’s, Jessee McKenney’s & James Adams’ into the Good Spur Road at Tuillin’s ale schoolhouse and make response to court.
Thomas & Sarah Bryant	24 May 1806	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Will Book 3, page 74 – Will of Richard Morton, 24 May 1806, wife Ellis to have whole estate during widowhood, then it is to be divided between my children and her children. No executors. Witnesses Thomas his(X)mark Lawson & Sarah her(O)mark Bryant. Proven in court by Sarah Bryson (Bryant) court August session 1806 where Sarah stated she saw said Richard sign publish document and declare the same to be his last will and testement and at the same time she saw Thomas Lawson sign the same document .
Thomas	1810	Surry	Thomas Lawson is enumerated in the 1810 Surry County, North Carolina Census. In his household are 1 male 10-16; 1 male 26-45; 5 females under 10; 1 female 10-16 and 1 female 26-45.
Thomas	1813	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Deatherage’s District – Thomas Lawson, 175 acres and 1 white poll.
Thomas	24 Feb 1814	Surry	Surry County, NC - Deed Book 5, page 380-381 24 Feb 1814 SLC 019,964 Thomas Lawson from the State A Deed State of North Carolina No. 2619 Know that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our treasury by Thomas Lawson have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Thomas Lawson a tract of land containing one hundred acres lying and being in the County of Surry - beginning at a pine at Bryant’s corner running North thirty chains to a stake in Dudley’s line, thence West crossing Rockey Creek thirty three chains and thirty three links to a pine. South thirty chains to a stake thence to the Beginning. Entered 4th December 1779 as by the plot hereunto annexed doth appear together with all Woods Waters Mines Minerals Hereditaments and Appurtenances to the said land Belonging or appertaining. To hold to the said Thomas Lawson his heirs and assigns forever yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said Grantee shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers office of our said County of Surry within twelve months from the date hereof, otherwise the same shall be void. In testimony whereof we have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness William Hawkins Esquire our Governor Captain General and Commander in Chief at Raleigh the 24th day of Feb in the thirty-eight year of our independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. /s/ William Hawkins By Command Wm Hill Secretary Recorded in the Secretary’s office Wm Hill Secretary
Thomas	1814	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Forkner’s District – Thomas Lawson, 275 acres and 1 white poll.
Thomas	1815	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Forkner’s District – Thomas Lawson, 175 acres, adjacent Thomas Briaul and David Blackwell on Cradly (Caddle’s) Creek, value $150.
Francis	20 Oct 1815	Surry	Francis Lawson married William Corder 20 October 1815 in Surry County, North Carolina.
Thomas & Martin	1816	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Micajah Forkner’s District – Thomas Lawson, 125 acres, adjacent James McCraw, William Smallwood and Charles Tucker on Cadle’s (Caddle’s) Creek, value $200. Captain John Zachery’s District – Martin Lawson, 612 acres, adjacent Thomas Lawson and principal water course was Cadley (Craddle’s) Creek, value $390.
George	12 Mar 1816	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Will Book 3, page 119a – Will of William Bartley, 12 March 1816. Daughters: Elener McKnight, Sarah Coleman, Lydia Davis, Mary Bartley, Margaret. Sons: Isaac and Revil to have smith tools, notes on William Scott $25, note on George Lawson, ½ lot in Grayson Court House, Virginia. Son William, wife, Sarah. No executors, witnesses Joel Underwood. Proved by witness and recorded May Court 1816.
Thomas	11 Nov 1816	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1815-1819, Vol. VI – A deed from Thomas Lawson to Elijah Gillespie was proved by Edmond Hodges and ordered to be registered, November Court 1817. The microfilm of this deed is almost impossible to read, but here is the best try at what it stated. Surry County, North Carolina - Record of Deeds, Book N, page 404 - 405, dated 11 November 1816, Thomas Lawson to Elijah Glasby a Deed. Note: Looking at the 1810 Surry County, NC census, there is a Elijah Gillespie, which I believe is the correct spelling of the last name. This Indenture made the eleventh day of November and in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen between Thos. Lawson of the County of Surry and state of N. Carolina, of the one part and & Elijah Glasby of the County and state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that said Thos. Lawson has & in consideration of the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars to him in hand paid by the said Elijah Glasby the receipt whereof the said Thos. Lawson doth hereby acknowledge hath given, granted, bargained & sold, agreed and confirm and by these presents doth give grant, bargain and sell, alienate & confirm unto the said Elijah Glasby his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract & parcel of land situated, lying & being in the County Surry aforesaid containing one hundred acres, Beginning at a pine on Briant’s Corner running North thirty chains to a stake in Dudley’s line, thence west crossing Rocky Creek thirty three chains & thirty three chains links to a pine, south thirty chains to a stake thence to the Beginning and also all woods, way, waters, water courses & all & every the appurtenances thereunto belonging or any wise appertaining & the reversion & reversions, remainder and remainders, all issues & profits of the aforesaid lands & premises & every part thereof & all the estate rights & title interest & claims, property & demands whatsoever of the said Thos. Lawson on ____ & to the land & premises hereby granted to have & to hold the aforesaid land & premises with the appurtenance unto the Elijah Galasby, his heirs & assigns to the proper use & behalf of the said Elijah Galasby, his heirs & assigns forever & the said Thos. Lawson for him & his heirs the aforesaid land & premises & every part thereof against him & his heirs & against him & his heirs the claim or claims of all & every other person or persons whatsoever to the said Elijah Glasby his heirs & assigns shall & will forever warrant & defend by these present in witness whereof the said Thos. Lawson hath unto set his hand & affixed his seal the day & year first above written. Signed Thos. his X mark Lawson His seal Signed, sealed & delivered in of, Edmond Hodges, Elijah Galasby Surry County November Term 1817. The execution of the within deed was duly proved in open court by the oath of Edmond Hodges & ordered to be registered. Test. Jo Williams CC.
Martin, Sarah and Alexander	1817	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain John Zackery’s District – Martin Lawson, 537 acres, Cadle’s (Caddle’s) Creek, adjacent Thomas Venable, John Creed and William Corder, value $220. Sarah Lawson, 125 acres, adjacent Martin Lawson and William Smallwood, Cadle’s (Caddle’s) Creek, value $192. Alexander Lawson, 150 acres, adjacent Widow Hodges, Fisher’s River, value $40.
Martin	Feb 1817	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Overseers of Road –1807-1833; Dated February Term 1817. Ordered Martin Lawson appointed overseer of the road in room of William Moore from Tilley’s Old Place to Stewarts Creek. Surry County, N. C., Overseers of Road – 1807-1833; Dated February Term 1817. Ordered Bennett Creed appointed overseer of the road in room of Martin Lawson from Tilley’s Old Place to Stewarts Creek.
Martin & Sarah	1818	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain John Zackery’s District – Martin Lawson, 611 acres, adjacent Thomas Venable, Cadle’s (Caddle’s) Creek and 1 white poll. Captain John Zackery’s District – Sarah Lawson, 50 acres, adjacent William Corder, Cadle’s Creek, value $100, no poll tax.
Martin & Thomas	Feb 1819	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1815-1819, Vol. VI – A deed from Thomas Briant to Martin Lawson was duly acknowledged by said Briant and ordered to be recorded, February Court 1819. Thomas Bryant to Martin Lawson. Start at court house to Thomas Venable’s line, north side of Taliaferro, Joseph Fortner’s line, Elijah Smallwood’s line, Harding Anderson’s line, Thomas Lawson’s corner and east on Lawson’s line, Cadle’s (Caddle’s) Creek, 5 acres, Surry County. Wit: Martin D. Word and Thomas Word. Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1815-1819, Vol. VI – A deed from Matthew Creed to Thomas Lawson was proved by the oath of Thomas Briant and ordered to be recorded, February Court 1819.
Ursley	20 Feb 1819	Surry	Ursley “Chesley or Nesley” Lawson married Levi Barber 20 February 1819 in Surry County, North Carolina.
Alexander & Martin	16 Mar 1819	Surry	Alexander Lawson married Susannah Fortner 16 March 1819 in Surry County, North Carolina. Martin Lawson put up surety.
Martin & Sally	1819	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain John Zackery’s District – Martin Lawson, 240 acres, adjacent Samuel Gorden, Cadley (Caddle’s) Creek, value $350, 1 white poll. Sally Lawson, 50 acres, adjacent Martin Lawson, Zackey? Creek, value $100, no poll tax.
Martin, Sarah & Alexander	1820	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Forkner’s District – Martin Lawson, 291 acres, adjacent Samuel Gorden, Cadle’s Creek, value $300, 1 white poll. 1820 Surry Cunty, North Carolina Census. Martin, Sarah and Alexander Lawson are living next door to each other. Martin Lawson is enumerated in the 1820 Surry County, North Carolina Census. In his household are 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, and 1 female 26 – 45. Sarah Lawson is enumerated in the 1820 Surry County, North Carolina Census. In her household are 1 male under 10; 1 male 10-16; 3 females 10-16; and 1 female 26-45. Alexander Lawson enumerated in the 1820 Surry County, North Carolina Census. In his household are 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 16-26 and 1 female 26-45. If Alexander was married in 1819, then either he or his wife had been married before or he has another family living with him?
Lola Elizabeth	4 Jan 1820	Surry	Lola Elizabeth Lawson and Boardvine R. Braswell were married 1820 in Surry County, North Carolina. Martin D. Word put up surety.
Martin	Feb 1821	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1820 – 1823, Vol. VII – A mortgage from Martin Lawson to Bird Combs was duly proven in open court by the oath of Charles Combs and ordered to be recorded, February Court 1821.
Martin	1821	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Forkner’s District – Martin Lawson, 298 acres, adjacent Samuel Gorden, Cadle’s Creek, value $300, 1 white poll.
Martin	1822	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Tax List, Captain Forkner’s District – Martin Lawson, no land, 1 white poll.
Martin	14 Feb 1823	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1820 – 1823, Vol. VII – Martin Lawson was listed as a member of a jury, 14 February 1823
Martin & Alexandria	12 May 1824	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1824 – 1828, Vol. VIII – Court case, 12 May 1824, Elizah Forner vs. Hickman Isbell, Martin Lawson was a witness for the plaintiff and proved cost for 3 days and 56 miles travel. Alexandria Lawson was a witness for the plaintiff and proved cost for 3 days and 72 miles travel.
Martin	May 1824	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Court Minutes 1824 – 1828, Vol. VIII – A deed from Martin Lawson to Jonathan Unthank was duly acknowledge by said Martin and ordered to be recorded, May Court 1824.
Martin	Aug 1826	Surry	Surry County, N. C., Overseers of Road – 1807-1833; Dated August Term 1826. Ordered Edmond Parker appointed overseer of road from Cadles to path leading from the Widow Gillespies to Robert Creeds and the following hands work under said overseer, Martin Lawson was included. 1826 Martin Lawson – In overseers of roads Cadles Creek, with Bodwine Baziel (Boardvine Broswell?). Surry County, NC, Overseers of Roads, 1807-1833.
Cinthia	21 Jan 1826	Surry	Cinthia Lawson and John Riggs were married 21 January 1826 in Surry County, North Carolina.
Martin & Alexander	1828	Surry	Alexander Lawson sold 100 acres, witnessed by Martin Lawson.
Sally	24 Mar 1829	Surry	Sally Lawson and Edmund Inman were married 24 March 1829 in Surry County, North Carolina.
Sally	1830	Surry	Sally Lawson is enumerated in the 1830 Surry County, North Carolina Census. In her household are 1 male under 5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30 and 1 female 50-60. The name Wallace was first put in and then marked out and Lawson put over the top of it. She is living next door to her brother Thomas Briant (Bryant).
Sarah	16 May 1833	Surry	The following was a deposition given by Sarah Lawson in support of her brother Thomas Bryant's efforts obtain his Revolutionary War Pension: - State of North Carolina Surry County Personally appeared before me William G. Haynes one of the acting Justices of the said County, Sarah Lawson who being duly sworn, deposeth and sayeth that she, though young at the time, well recollects that her brothers Thomas and John Bryant were both soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Recollecting that at one time they came home and told their parents they had entered during the war and it occurred them to grieved boys much on the account of doing so. Recollected their father going with them some distance when they went again into the service. They all at this time lived with their father and mother in Halifax County, Virginia. Recollected when her brother Thomas Bryant, the applicant, came home from Gate’s defeat, her brother John never returned and she has never seen him since that time, it was approved and believed by the family he was killed. That his father at this time lived in Randolph County, NC, having removed from Halifax, VA. She well recollects his tour of service after the battle of Guilford, under Captain Joseph Clark and Alexander Smith who with _____ as she understood Col. Collins. These officers names she was quite familiar with for they lived in the settlement of her father in Randolph County, NC. Signed - Sarah her X mark Lawson Sworn to and subscribed before me May 16th, 1833 W. G. Haynes J.P.