Hugh

2 Dec 1748

Anson & Mecklenburg

Colonial Grants 1733-1775 – Anson County, North Carolina, Packet File No. 359, Land Patent Hugh Lawson, Warrant missing, Survey competed 2 December 1748 for 520 acres.

North Carolina, Anson County, Survey for Hugh Lawson, 520 acres on a branch of Davison’s (Davidson’s) Creek, December 2nd, 1748. This plan represents a tract of land survey for Hugh Lawson, beginning at a Red Oak on the North Branch of Davison’s Creek, thence North 260 poles to a Hickory, thence East 320 poles to a Hickory, thence 260 poles to a White Oak thence West 320 poles to the first station, containing 520 acres, surveyed December 2nd 1748. Sworn chain carriers, John Meconel and Benjamin Winslow. Signed C. Robinson Surveyor

Note: According to 1910 and 1911 maps Davidson Creek (sometimes referred to locally as Davison or Davidson Creek depending on older records) flows within Mecklenburg County, particularly near the border with Iredell County and north of what is today the town of Davidson in Mecklenburg County. It is a tributary of the Catawba River, in the area now known as Lake Norman.

Hugh

11 Apr 1752

Anson & Mecklenburg

Colonial Grants 1733-1775 – Anson County, North Carolina, File No. 24, Land Patent Book 2, page 9, John Brevard, issued 11 April 1752 for 400 acres.

George the Second, To all ye know ye that we have given and granted unto John Brevard four hundred acres of land in the County of Anson, joining Hugh Lawson and Winslow’s land, beginning at a hickory running thence West eighty chains to a stake, thence North 26 West 50 chains to Winslow’s line, thence along the said line East 104 chains to a stake, thence South forty-five to the first station. To hold ye dated 11th day of April 1752. Signed Gabe Johnston.

Hugh

11 Apr 1752

Anson & Mecklenburg

Colonial Grants 1733-1775 – Anson County, North Carolina, File No. 645, Land Patent Book 10, page 310, John Brevard, issued 11 April 1752 for 400 acres.

George the Second, To all ye know ye that we have given and granted unto John Brevard a tract of land containing four hundred acres lying and being in the County of Anson, joining Hugh Lawson and Winslow’s land, beginning at a hickory running thence West eighty chains to a stake, thence North 26 West 50 chains to Winslow’s line, thence along the said line East 104 chains to a stake, thence South forty-five to the first station. To hold ye yielding and paying four shillings proclamation money yearly for every hundred _____ the same according to his rights clearing and _____ three acres for every hundred within three years and entering these letters with the auditor within six months. In Testimony ye Witness ye dated 11 April 1752 – Sign Gabe Johnston.
Note: Believe this File No. 645 is a repeat of File No. 24.

Hugh

22 Feb 1759

Anson & Mecklenburg

Rowan County, North Carolina Grants – A Granville Grant, Packet File No. 347, Grant No. 59, Hugh Lawson, 552 acres, issued 22 February 1759, Book 6, page 177.
Hugh Lawson, 552 acres of land in Rowan County lying on both sides of Davis (Davidson’s) Creek, beginning at a black oak Benjamin Winslow’s corner on the south side the said creek running then along Andrew Lynn’s line east 80 chains to a hickory then north 69 chains to a hickory then west 80 chains to Benjamin Winslow’s corner then along his line south 69 chains to the first station. Dated 22nd day of February 1759.

Survey competed 2 December 1748 for 520 acres Packet File No. 359.

Note: According to 1910 and 1911 maps Davidson Creek (sometimes referred to locally as Davison or Davidson Creek depending on older records) flows within Mecklenburg County, particularly near the border with Iredell County and north of what is today the town of Davidson in Mecklenburg County. It is a tributary of the Catawba River, in the area now known as Lake Norman.

John

7 Oct 1767

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, No. 2772 for 73 acres
Grant No. 378, issued 29 February 1775
Entry No. 420, entered 7 Oct 1767
Book No. 27, Page No. 73
Location on a branch Crooked Creek

North Carolina, Entry No. 420 - His Excellency William Tryon, Esquire, His Majesty’s Captain-General, and Governor in Chief, in and over the said Province.

To Surveyor-General, Greeting: You are forthwith admeasure and lay out, or cause to be admeasured and laid out, unto John Lawson a Plantation, containing two hundred acres of land, in the County of Mecklenburg on the waters of Turkey(?) Creek joining Simon’s land on the East side.

Observing His Majesty’s Instructions for running out Lands; Two just and fair Plans whereof, with a proper Certificate annexed to each, you are to return into the Secretary’s Office, within twelve months from the Date hereof: And if the Warrantee shall not within eighteen months from the Date hereof, take out a Patent for the said Lands, this Warrant, and all Proceedings thereon, shall be void and of no Force; and the said Land shall be deemed vacant, and free to be taken up by any Person.
Given at Wilmington, under my Hand, the 20 Day of October Annoque Domini, 1767
Signed Wm. Tryon

Included a drawing of the land for only 73 acres.
Survey for John Lawson seventy-three acres of land in said County on a branch of Crooked Creek, including his improvements, beginning at a Black Oak, Aaron Threston’s corner above his house and runs S70W, 100 poles crossing the Creek to small B.O. S30E, 30 poles thence the same corner 10 poles more to a stake thence N60E, 120 poles crossing the Creek to a White Oak Thomas Cochran’s corner thence N30E, 40 poles to a Black Oak thence to the beginning. Dated 2 November 1774. Signed Peter Johnston Sr.
Chain Bearers William Pickens and Thomas Cochran.
Note: Crooked Creek is now located in present-day Union County, NC.

1768

Tryon & Mecklenburg

Tryon County formed from Mecklenburg County in 1768.

John

4 Mar 1775

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, Certificate No. 2613 for 73 acres
Grant No. 378, issued 04 March 1775
Entry No. blank, entered blank
Book No. 25, Page No. 41
Location on a branch of Crooked Creek.
Note: There were no documents in the shuck at time of filming.

Thomas

1775 & 1776

Mecklenburg & Iredell

Cemeterial Branch Office of the Adjutant General, War Department
Sirs:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.44492, it appears that Thomas Lawson was born in 1754, in Albemarle County, Virginia. While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina Troops as follows:
From late in 1775 or early in 1776, six months in Captain Higgins’ Company, Colonel Locke’s Regiment; shortly afterward, three months in Captain Higgins’ Company, Colonel Locke’s Regiment, and later six weeks under General Davidson.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, at which time he was living in Iredell County, North Carolina.
He died May 19, 1845.
Respectfully,
Earl D. Church, Commissioner

John

25 Jan 1777

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Deed Abstracts, Volume 7, page 339-341, dated 25 January 1777; Jerome Miller and wife Rachel of Mecklenburg, to Thomas Cockram Jr. of same, for £20...land on waters of Twelve Mile Creek, 300 acres including the big Glade and Colhoun’s improvement, granted to Peter Johnston 4 May 1769... Jerome Miller , Rachel Miller put their seal, witness by James Cochran, John Lawson. Prov. by James Cochran, Oct., Session 1777.

Thomas

Dec 1786

Mecklenburg

Thomas & Moses

13 Jan 1787

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
Thomas Lawson, Certificate No. 3766 for 94 acres
Grant No. 807, issued 17 November 1790
Entry No. 1139, entered 13 January 1787
Book No. 76, Page No. 12
Location on the waters 12 Mile Creek

State of North Carolina, Entry No. 1139 – Adam Alexander entry office of claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off a survey for Thomas Lawson a tract or parcel of land containing 100 acres lying and being in the County aforesaid on the waters of 12 Mile Creek on a fork of Findley’s Creek – Entered January 13th 1787.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made & provided for running of lands two just & fair plans of such survey with a proper certificate annexed to each you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given at my office the 19th day of July 1788. Signed Adam Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for Thomas Lawson ninety-four acres of land on the Waters of Twelve Mile Creek and a fork of Finley’s Creek, including his own improvement. Beginning at a Black Oak and runs North forty East eighty-eight poles to a hickory thence East thirty-two poles to a stake thence South one hundred and seventy-five poles to a stake thence West one hundred and twenty poles to a stake thence to the beginning, this 12th day of May 1789. Chain Bearers John Cochran and Moses Lawson.
Signed Wm. Black DS

John & Moses

4 Oct 1787

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, Certificate No. 3817 for 95 acres
Grant No. 918, issued 17 November 1790
Entry No. 1179, entered 4 October 1787
Book No. 76, Page No. 236
Location on the waters Crooked Creek

State of North Carolina, Entry No. 1179
Adam Alexander entry office of claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County -
To the Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off a survey for John Lawson a tract or parcel of land containing 100 acres lying and being in the County aforesaid on the waters of Crooked Creek including the Red Hill joining Thomas Cochran Jr. and Dobb’s line – Entered October 4th 1787.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made & provided for running of lands two just & fair plans of such survey with a proper certificate annexed to cash you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given at my office the 21st day of July 1788. Signed Adam Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County surveyed for John Lawson ninety-five acres of land lying and being in the County aforesaid on the Waters of Crooked Creek & including his own improvement together with the Red Hill, beginning at a Hickory and runs south fifty East Eighty poles to Black Jack thence North forty East one hundred and twenty poles to a stake thence North fifty West one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence to the beginning this 12th day of April 1789. Chain Bearers Moses Lawson and John Cochran.
Signed Wm. Black DS

Thomas

Jan 1789

Mecklenburg

Thomas Lawson was on a jury listed in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Book 2, dated January 1789

Thomas & Moses

15 Aug 1790

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina land records, Books 10-14, dated 15 August 1790 indicated Moses and Thomas Lawson witness the sale of land - Janes Divine and wife Sarah to Hugh Forsith, for £100 North Carolina currency, 142 acres on Clear (?) Creek being the land conveyed to the grantor by Samuel Montgomery. It was registered in court July 1791 by Thomas Lawson. Isaac Alexander, CMC.

John, Moses & Thomas

1790

Mecklenburg

John Lawson is enumerated in the 1790 Mecklenburg County Census. In his household are 1 white male 16 years and over, 2 white females.

Moses Lawson is enumerated in the 1790 Mecklenburg County Census. In his household are 1 white male 16 years and over, 1 white female.

Thomas Lawson is enumerated in the 1790 Mecklenburg County Census. In his household are 2 white males 16 years and over, 2 white females.

Thomas & Mary Barnett

4 Apr 1791

Mecklenburg

Marriage Bonds (1790-1866), Mecklenburg County, NC
On April 4, 1791, Thomas Lawson and Thomas Coughran entered into a marriage bond in the amount of five hundred pounds to secure a marriage application for Thomas Lawson and Mary Barnett. Isaac Alexander witnessed the signing.

Moses

25 Sep 1791

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1795, page 268, #1522, dated 25 September 1791; William Mars Lemmond enters 50 acres on waters of Twelve Mile Creek; border; Aaron Houston on south; includes a field and spring known as Moses Lawson's improvement.

John

31 Mar 1792

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1795, page 277, #1575, dated 31 March 1792; Daniel Robertson enters 50 acres in Mecklenburg County on South Fork of Crocket's Creek; border; John Lawson and Thomas McKee on both sides of the creek; no land found.

1792

Mecklenburg & Cabarrus

Cabarrus County was formed from Mecklenburg County in 1792.

Moses

4 Jan 1793

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
Moses Lawson, Certificate No. 4007 for 45 acres
Grant No. 1580, issued 03 April 1800
Entry No. 1657, entered 04 January 1793
Book No. 107, Page No. 323
Location on Glady Fork of Twelve Mile Creek

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Moses Lawson a tract or parcel of land containing 45 acres lying and being on the in the County afford lying including his own improvement joins Charles Miller, Joseph M. Zueston, Thomas Cochron on the Glady Fork of the Twelve Mile Creek – Entered January 4 day 1793.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly made and provided for running of lands two just and fair plans of such survey with a proper certificate annexed to each you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given under my hand at my office April 4 day 1794. Signed Joab Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for Moses Lawson forty-five acres by Warrant bearing date January 4th 1793, Entry No. 1657, lying on the Glady Fork of the Twelve Mile Creek, beginning at a small Black Oak near Joseph M. Zueston line and runs South forty-five West fifty-two poles to a Black Oak on Charles Millers Line thence with his line North forty-five West sixty poles to a small Hickory Bush, Miller’s Corner thence with said line South forty-five West sixty poles to a post Oak then North forty -five West, twenty poles to a post Oak then North thirty East seventy-two poles to a post Oak near Thomas Cochran’s line thence North sixty East one hundred and sixteen poles to a stake, thence to the Beginning. August 22, 1796. Chain Bearers Joseph M. Zueston and James White.
Signed Samuel Black DS for Wm. Black CS

John

Jan 1794

Mecklenburg

John Lawson was listed in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Book 3, dated January 1794. State vs Jacob Banker, Prin. John Lawson, Bail, Recog., Being Solemnly called failed to appear.

John

27 Feb 1794

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, Certificate No. 4329 for 100 acres
Grant No. 1401, issued 12 April 1798
Entry No. 1862, entered 27 February 1794
Book No. 98, Page No. 73
Location on both sides of Crooked Creek

State of North Carolina, Entry No. 1862 – Adam Alexander Entry Office of Claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Squire Stephens John Lawson a tract or parcel of land containing 100 acres lying and being in the County aforesaid on the South fork of Crooked Creek joining John Lawson, John Cochran lying on both sides of said fork – Entered February 27th 1794.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made & provided for running of lands two just & fair plans of such survey with a proper certificate annexed to each you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given under my hand this 30th day of May 1794. Signed Adam Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Laid off and surveyed for John Lawson one hundred acres of land in said County lying both sides of Crooked Creek. Beginning at a post Oak near John Cochran’s corner and runs near his line South forty-six East ninety poles crossing on the creek to a stake thence North forty-four East two poles to a hickory his corner thence supposing to be along his own open line North fifteen East one hundred and twelve poles crossing the Creek to a post Oak thence North fifty West forty-four poles to a pine thence North ten West eight poles to a post Oak Daniel Robison’s corner thence with his line South sixty West one hundred and twenty poles to two Black Oaks Robison’s corner thence with his line North forty West Seventy poles to two pines said Robison’s corner thence West forty poles to a stake thence South one hundred and six poles to a stake thence East Eighty-four poles to a stake thence to the beginning, May 14th 1795. Chain Bearers John Cochran & Squire Stephens.
Signed Samuel Black DS

Mecklenburg County, July Session 1797 – Squire Stevens (Stephens) appeared in Open Court and under oath that he paid the purchased money of 100 acres of land into the Entry Office as set forth in the annexed _____. Given under my hand and seal of my office the 24th day of July 1797. Signed Adam Alexander
Received February 27th 1794, Squire Stephens the purchase money and fees for an Entry of 100 acres and for a transfer, £25. Signed Adam Alexander

John

27 Feb 1794

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1795, page 324, #1861, dated 27 February 1794; Stephens enters 100 acres on waters of and both sides of South Fork of Crooked Creek; border; John Lawson and John Cochran; warrant to issue in John Lawson's name.

John

29 Dec 1794

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1795, page 339, #3277, dated 29 December 1794; Daniel Robertson enters 100 acres on South side of Crooked Creek; border; Coughran and John Lawson; includes the brushy glade.

John

Oct 1795

Mecklenburg

John Lawson was listed in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Book 3, dated October 1795. Henry Hargett is hereby appointed overseer of the road in the Room of Thomas Tanner of that part of the Public Road from the South Fork of Crooked Creek to the Camp branch, and he is empowered to call up all male Inhabitants from the age of 18 to 50 to work thereon who may reside on the following plantations: Samuel Crowell, John Cochran, Daniel Robison, John Lawson, Samuel Hanigan, John Jones, John Helms, and Jesse Stansell.

John

Jul 1797

Mecklenburg

John Lawson was listed in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Book 4, dated July 1797. John Secrest, Overseer of the Road in the Room of John Cochran from the Creek near said Cochran’s to the Waggon Road about half a mile from the Widow Cochran and to work the following hands; John Cochran, William MacLemond, Elijah Stilwell, Andrew Boyd, John Ritchey, John Boyd, Thomas Cochran, James Cochran, Moses Cochran, David Watson, Andrew Rea, John Seerest, Thomas McKebben, James Porter, Moses Craig, Peter Crowell, John Lawson, Squire Stephens, James McAuslin, Elisha Stilwell.

John

Jan 1799

Mecklenburg

John Lawson was listed in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Book 4, dated January 1799. Ordered by Court that Henry Reape, act as Overseer of the Road from the South side of Crooked Creek to the Camp Branch and work the following hands; Peter Crowell, Thomas Tanner, John Hanby, Jesse Stansill, Anrew Secrest, Henry Hartett, John Hargett, Joseph Hargett, Samuel Hanigan, Jacob Helms, Tice Helms, William Brown, John Jones, Henry Cor

Thomas

1800

Iredell

Thomas is enumerated in the 1800 Iredell County, North Carolina Census. In his household are 1 male under 10 years; 1 male over 45 years; 1 female 10-16 years; 3 females 16-26 years; and 1 female 26-45 years.

Margret, Mary, John & Moses

Dec 1800

Mecklenburg

North Carolina Wills and Probate Records, Mecklenburg County Wills and Estate Papers, 1663-1978.
Mary Lawson Nuncupative Will, January Term 1801, registered in Book B, page 32. State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County
Personally appeared before me, Wm. Matthews, a Justice assigned to keep the peace in said county. Margret Lawson & her son John Lawson & having been dually sworn, deposeth and saith that Mary Lawson, deceased, when in her dire sickness in her person made a verbal Will and disposed of her estate as follows vis:- That she bequeathed to her little son Rubin Duffey a little box, her Bible & all her other books – and to her brother Moses Lawson her clothes and all her other property for & in consideration of him promising & engaging to take care of and raise her little son.
Margret Her X mark Lawson
John Lawson
Soren to before me this 13th of December 1800
William Matthews J.P.

John & Moses

27 Jan 1801

Mecklenburg

North Carolina Wills and Probate Records, Mecklenburg County Wills and Estate Papers, 1663-1978. State of North Carolina – Know all men by these presents, that Moses Lawson and John Lawson are held and firmly bound unto Nathaniel Alexander Esquire, Chairman of said court, in the sum of one hundred pounds, current money to be paid to the said Nathaniel Alexander or his successors: to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 27th day of January 1801.
The condition of this obligation is such, that if the above bonder Moses Lawson administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Mary Lawson deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the deceased which have or shall come to the hands, knowledge or possession of the said Moses Lawson… And if it shall appear that any will or testament was made by the deceased, and the executor or executors therein named do exhibit the same in court, making request to have it allowed and approved of accordingly, if the said Moses Lawson above bounden, bring thereunto required, do render and deliver the said letters on administration… Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in Presence of Isaac Alexander. Signed Moses Lawson and John Lawson.

Moses & Mary

27 Apr 1801

Mecklenburg

On April the 27th 1801 Moses Lawson filed an inventory of one cow and calf, one yearling heifer, one saddle, household furniture, three pewter plates & 6 spoons, clothes on account of the Estate of Mary Lawson Deceased. Total amount was £55.60.

Moses

26 Nov 1801

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
Moses Lawson, Certificate No. 4398 for 136 acres
Grant No. 1793, issued 11 December 1802
Entry No. 330, entered 26 November 1801
Book No. 110, Page No. 124
Location on head waters of Twelve Mile Creek

State of North Carolina – Joab Alexander Entry Office of Claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Moses Lawson a tract of land in said County containing 136 acres on the Glady Fork of Twelve Mile Creek, joining the line of Thomas Kohman, Benjamin Jackson John Tunes, David Watson and his own improvement – Entered November 26th 1801.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made and provided for running of lands two just and fair plans of each survey with a proper certificate annexed to each you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay.
Given at my hand this 28th day of June 1802. Entry No. 330 Signed Joab Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for Moses Lawson one hundred and thirty-six acres of land lying on the head waters of the Twelve Mile Creek and run by virtue of a warrant dated November 26th 1801 and No. 330. Beginning at a Black Jack, Cochran’s corner and runs South thirty East twenty-four poles to a Black Jack thence South ten East fifty-six poles to a stake on Seerase’s(?) line then with his line North forty-five East ninety-six poles to a Black Jack his corner thence south forty-seven East one hundred and eighty poles to a pine on Yandle’s line thence with his line North one hundred poles to a Black Oak said Yandle’s corner thence North sixty-two West eighteen poles to a Black Oak Seerase’s corner thence North thirty-six West eighty poles to a post Oak thence North six West twenty-four poles to a Black jack thence North twenty-five West thirty-two poles to a pine Moses’ Cochran’s corner thence with three of his lines as follows South fifty-nine West ninety-eight poles to a post Oak thence South twenty-eighty West forty poles to a cluster of Oaks thence South sixty-five West fifty-two poles to the beginning, June 11th 1802. Chain Bearers Eliezer Cochran & David Watson.
Signed Samuel Black DS for Wm. Black CS

North Carolina, Comptroller’s Office, November 23. 1802
It appears from a Receipt of the Treasurer lodged in this Office, that Moses Lawson has paid the Purchase Money for an Entry of Land of one hundred thirty-six acres in the County of Mecklenburg which Entry is No. 330. Signed P. Craver Comptroller

John

26 Jan 1803

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, Certificate No. 4803 for 10 acres
Grant No. 1837, issued 6 December 1803
Entry No. 513, entered 26 January 1803
Book No. 117, Page No. 266
Location on the Twelve Mile Creek

State of North Carolina – Joab Alexander Entry Office of Claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for John Lawson a tract of land in said County containing 10 acres lying on the waters of Twelve Mile Creek, joining bounded lines & the lines of John Howie – Entered 26th of January 1803.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made and provided for running of lands two just and fair plans of each survey with a proper certificate annexed to each you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given under my hand this 26th of April 1803. Entry No. 513 Signed Joab Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for John Lawson ten acres of land on the Twelve Mile Creek and run by virtue of a warrant dated January the 26-day 1803 and Entry No. 513. Beginning at a stake in the channel of the Creek and runs West ten poles to a poplar thence South seventy-four West eighty-two poles to a pine thence South eighty West thirteen poles to a Black Oak his own old corner thence with his line East eighty-four poles to a Red Oak thence South thirty-three East thirty poles to a stake by his old corner thence North fifty-seven East sixty-four poles to a stake in the channel of the Branch thence down the various courses of the Branch to the mouth thence the various courses of the Creek allowing the Creek to be the line to the beginning, October 10th 1803. Chain Bearers Alexander Gray & John Howey.
Signed Samuel Black for Wm. Black CS

John

26 Jan 1803

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, Certificate No. 4804 for 230 acres
Grant No. 1838, issued 6 December 1803
Entry No. 514, entered 26 January 1803
Book No. 117, Page No. 267
Location waters of Twelve Mile Creek

State of North Carolina – Joab Alexander Entry Office of Claims for land entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for John Lawson a tract of land in said County containing 230 acres lying on the waters of Twelve Mile Creek, joining his lines, Robert Howey, Captain Alexander Grays and Col. William Polk – Entered 26th of January 1803.
Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made & provided for running of lands two just & fair plans of such survey with a proper certificate annexed to each, you are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given under my hand this 26th of April 1803. Entry No. 514 Signed Joab Alexander

State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for John Lawson two hundred and thirty acres of land lying on the waters of the Twelve Mile Creek and run by virtue of a warrant dated January the 26-day 1803 and Entry No. 514. Beginning at a small Black Oak and runs with his own line South thirty-three East two hundred and twenty-eight poles crossing two small branches to a post his corner to a pine thence South one hundred and forty-four poles crossing a small branch to a post Oak thence West one hundred and six poles to a crooked pine thence North forty poles to a post Oak thence North twenty-five West two hundred and twenty-eight poles to a small Black Jack thence North forty-five East with Alexander Gray’s line to the beginning, October 10th 1803. Chain Bearers John Howey & Alexander Gray.
Signed Samuel Black for Wm. Black CS

North Carolina, Comptroller’s Office, November 30. 1803
It appears from a Receipt of the Treasurer lodged in this Office, that John Lawson has paid the Purchase Money for an Entry of Land of two hundred forty(?) acres in the County of Mecklenburg which Entry is No. 513 & 514. Signed J. Craver Comptroller

Moses

1810

York County, SC

Moses Lauson is enumerated in the 1810 York County, South Carolina Census. In his household are 2 males 10-16, 1 male over 45, and 2 females under 10 years. He has no slaves.

John

2 Mar 1814

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, No. 5180 for 100 acres
Grant No. 2260, issued 29 Nov 1814
Entry No. 1416, entered 2 Mar 1814
Book No. 128, Page No. 314
Location on waters of 12 miles Creek

State of North Carolina – Joab Alexander Entry Office of Claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for John Lawson a tract of land in said County containing 100 acres on the waters of Twelve Mile Creek, joining the lands of William Howard, John Redon, J. Jones’ and John McNally – Entered March 2, 1814.

Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made & provided for running of lands two just and fair plans of each survey with a proper certificate annexed to each. You are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given tender my hand this third day of July 1814. Entry No. 1416 Signed Joab Alexander

North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for John Lawson one hundred acres of land on the Waters of the Twelve Mile Creek by virtue of a warrant entered March 2th 1814, Entry No. 1416. Beginning at a post Oak John McNealy and William Howard’s corner, and runs with Howard’s line North seventy-six West sixty poles to a post Oak Howard’s corner then with Redon’s line North sixty West seventy poles to a post of Redon’s corner to a post Oak thence North thirty-two East fifty-two poles to a pine on the East side of a stony hill thence South sixty East eighteen poles to a Black Oak thence North thirty-two East seventy-two poles to a post Oak by the road thence North seventeen East fifty-four poles to a stake on Jacob Sanist open line thence with said open line South sixty East eighty-eight poles boarding his Black Jack corner to a stake on John McNealy’s line thence with his line South twenty West one hundred and sixty-four poles to the beginning. Dated July 12th 1814. Chain Bearers were Moses Thompson and Samuel B. Howard. Signed John Black CS

John

19 Apr 1814

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Land Grants Files, 1693-1960
John Lawson, No. 5190 for 50 acres
Grant No. 2270, issued 29 Nov 1814
Entry No. 1441, entered 19 April 1814
Book No. 128, Page No. 319
Location on waters of Twelve Mile Creek

State of North Carolina – Joab Alexander Entry Office of Claims for lands entered in Mecklenburg County – To Surveyor of said County Greeting – You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for John Lawson a tract of land in said County containing 50 acres lying on the waters of Twelve Mile Creek, joining the lines of George Ford, James Ormond, John Roden, Jones’ new survey and his own – Entered April 19, 1814.

Observing the directions of an Act of Assembly in such case made & provided for running of lands two just and fair plans of each survey with a proper certificate annexed to each. You are to transmit with this Warrant to the Secretary’s Office without delay. Given tender my hand this 5th day of October 1814. Entry No. 1441 Signed Joab Alexander

North Carolina, Mecklenburg County – Surveyed for John Lawson fifty acres of land on the Waters of the Twelve Mile Creek by virtue of a warrant entered April the 19th 1814, Entry No. 1441. Beginning at a post Oak, a corner of James Ormond sixty-eight acres survey and runs with his line North sixty-six West forty-eight poles to a pine Ormond’s and George Ford’s corner then with said Ford’s line South thirty West one hundred and sixty poles to a Black Oak, Ford’s and James Jones’ corner, thence with said Jones’ line South forty-one East eighteen poles to a post Oak, James Jones’ corner to the beginning. Dated November 12th 1814. Signed John Black CS. Chain Bearers Moses Thompson and Samuel B. Howard.

Moses, Margaret & Margaret

5 Dec 1836

Marshall Co., TN & York District, SC

This day personally appeared James Cockran aged about sixty years, John Paxton aged about fifty eight years and Alexander Ewing aged about seventy six years all of said Marshall County personally appeared before the worshipful County Court of said Marshall and made oath in due form of law that Margaret Phifer wife of Peter Phifer of said Marshall County is the daughter of Moses Lawson and Margaret Lawson late of York District and State of South Carolina and that said Margaret Lawson was the daughter of William Gillespie whose residence was on Reedy River in the State of South Carolina at the time that report said that he died at Charlestown a prisoner in the British Army in the time of the Revolutionary War, Sworn to in open court the day and year last above mentioned.
Signed James Cockran, John Paxton & Alexander Ewing

1842

Union, Anson & Mecklenburg

Union County formed from Anson and Mecklenburg Counties in 1842.

Thomas

19 May 1845

Iredell & Mecklenburg

Thomas Lawson file for his pension he was living in Iredell County, North Carolina, age 78 years in August 1832. Indicated he was born in Albemarle County, Virginia in 1754. That he had lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and then moved to Iredell County. The papers indicated he died 19 May 1845.