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Russell County, VA was form from Washington County in 1786 (see map 1781-1790<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lawsons Named<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
Date<\/strong><\/th>\n\n
County in Virginia<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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Documentation<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drury<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1785<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Washington<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
In the Washington County Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists, Vol. 1, 1782-1786, 1788-1789, abstracted by Thomas Jack Hockett (Athens, GA: New Papyrus Publishing, 2004), Drurey Lawson (page 89 of the book) is listed in the 1785 Personal Property Tax list with 1 Tithe, 0 Slaves, 1 Horse, 0 Cattle. \u00a0He was recorded on “H. Smith’s Return for 1785” in Washington Co, VA.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drury<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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4 Jun 1787<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1787 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District (Upper District)-
\nJune 4, Lawson, Drury, 1 white male over 21, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drury & Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Jul -Mar 1788<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1788 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District (Upper District)-
\nJuly 18, Lawson, Drury, 1 white male over 16Samuel Ritchie\u2019s District
\nMarch 20, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 21, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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26 Mar 1789<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1789 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Ritchie\u2019s District
\nMarch 26, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William & Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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20 May 1790<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1790 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Samuel Ritchie\u2019s District
\nMay 20, Leason, William, 1 white male over 16
\nNote: This is not a misspelling of Lawson and research has been done on Leason’s family, showing that a William Leason was in this area in 1774 and moved to West Virginia where he died.
\nMay 20, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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27 Sep 1792<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 37, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 27 September 1792, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Patrick McDavid vs John Frazer, in case, Jury: Robert Lawson, William Robinson, Moses Cockrell, Richard Davis, Charles Carter, Henry Hamblin, Ambrose Fletcher, William Brice, Michael Swingle, Christopher Cooper, Hugh Molhollon & Michael Auxer. Def not guilty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1792<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1792 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, John Carter\u2019s District
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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8 Jul 1793<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1793 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, John Carter\u2019s District
\nJuly 8, Lasson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter, Robert & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1794<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1794 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District
\nLawson, Peter, 1 white male over 16, 1 horsePatrick Porter\u2019s District
\nJune 10, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nJune 10, Lawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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22 Jul 1794<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #1 Abstracts, 1786-1795 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 324 – July 22, 1794 between Richard Price & Lucy and Peter Outhouse…50 acres part of a certain tract of land granted to Cornelius Roberts by patent dated May 6, 1787…in the Glade Hollow on the waters of Clinch River…Beginning on the east by the old line and on the north by a conditional line between the land and Peter Lawsons land and on the west by a conditional line between said land and Simon Stacey and on the south by a conditional line between land and Daniel Price. Signed: Richard Price & Lucy Price. No witnesses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1794<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1794 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Upper District
\nLawson, Peter was listed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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25 Sep 1794<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 175, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 25 September 1794, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Musicks adm. vs Thomas Goff, in case, jury: James Osborne, Edward Dorton, William Oney, Simon Stacy, James Osborne, Peter Lawson, John Fugate, Henry Davis, Caleb Friley, Patrick Kindrick, Shadrick Monk & John Edmiston, suit continued.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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28 Apr 1795<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 204, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 28 April 1795, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Henry Hursk & Wife vs John Hursk – trespass, assault & battery – Jury: Joseph Whiteley, Peter Lawson, Edward Dorton, James Gray, Michael Auxer, Samuel Auxer, Simon Stacy, George Kindrick, Thomas Green, John W. Crunk, Thomas Stapleton, Stephen Ogdon, judgment in favor of defendant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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28 Apr 1795<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 205, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 28 April 1795, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 John Hursk pay James Gray & John Stacy for 1 day as witnesses for him vs Henry Hursk & Elizabeth, pay Peter Lawson for 3 days as witness for him vs Henry Hursk & Elizabeth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Rhoda<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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28 May 1795<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 211, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 28 May 1795, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 At a call court held at Russell Courthouse on the 28th of May 1795, for the examination of John Samples on suspicion that he feloniously stole took and carried away one mare the property of Rhoda Lawson of the value of 8 pounds, and also 2 others mares the property of persons unknown in the possession of Charles Miller, 1 of the value of 20 pounds and the other of the value of 30 pounds.Same Court, page 212 – Rhoda Lawson, recognizance by Henry Smith, for her appearance in court for the examination of John Samples and give evidence as she knew respecting the crime.Same Court, page 212 – Thomas Hunt & John Willson summoned to appear, Hunt to give evidence against Jonathan Prater concerning felonies in breaking & entering the house of Isaac Moore & Adam Lash being called and did not come. Willson to give evidence against John Samples concerning certain felony committed by John in stealing one mare from Rhoda Lawson, he being called came not.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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24 Jun 1795<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 219, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 24 June 1795, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Henry Hursk pay James Gray & Peter Lawson pay for 2 days as witnesses for him vs John Hursk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter, Robert, William & Travis<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1795<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1795 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District
\nLawson, Peter, 1 white male over 16, 1 horseRobert Tate Jr. District
\nMarch 10, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16
\nMarch 10, Lawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 10, Lawson, Travis, 1 white male over 16, 3 horses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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28 Jul 1795<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 223, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 28 July 1795, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Jonathan Wood, William Huston, William Lawson & William Turner to appraise the estate of Joseph Blair, deceased.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter, Travis, Robert & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1796<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1796 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District
\nLawson, Peter, 1 white male over 16, 1 horseRobert Tate Jr. District
\nMarch 11, Lawson, Travis, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nApril 27, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16
\nMay 14, Lawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2 Feb 1797<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #2 Abstracts, 1795-1798 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 272 – February 28, 1797 between Richard Price & Lucy and Daniel Price & Juda of the 1st part and Alexander Shoemaker…in Glade Hollow on the waters of Clinch River, part of 2 tracts of land granted to Cornelius Roberts by patent dated May 6, 1787, other granted to Daniel Price dated June 6, 1796…Beginning at a conditional corner between the land of William Surjent now lives on and Peter Lawson and Alexander Shoemaker…to a line between Shoemaker and James Gray, across the Glade Hollow through a Plumb thicket…Beginning…corner of Daniel Prices survey…to a conditional line made between said land and James Serjents land…by the wagon road…between said land and James Sarjents across the wagon road to a corner between James Serjent & William Serjent…100 ac…Signed: Richard Price, Lucy Price, Daniel Price, Judea Price. No witnesses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter, Robert, Travis, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1797<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1797 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District
\nLawson, Peter, 1 white male over 16, 1 horseRobert Tate\u2019s District
\nMarch 14, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16
\nMarch 14, Lawson, Travis, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nMarch 14, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 14, Lawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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30 Jul 1797<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #2 Abstracts, 1795-1798 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 496 – July 30, 1797 between Major Dowell of Rockbridge Co. and Samuel Andrew Law of Cheshire, New Haven Co., CT…by letter patent dated February 9, 1796…Major Dowell assignee of James Ramsy…on the south side of Clinch River the west side of Cedar Creek containing 15,000 ac by survey in the name of Ramsy dated April 13, 1795…Beginning on the south side of Clinch River at the mouth of Big Cedar Creek…nearly opposite to John Cowans dwelling house…nearly opposite Shadrack Williams dwelling house…north side of Little Ceder Creek, crossing little Cedar Creek…nearly opposite John Dollebiders dwelling house…on the north side of a ridge nearly the lower end of Peter Lawsons plantation…on the north side of the Main County road…on the north side of a ridge near a large cave…on the south side of a ridge nearly opposite Patrick Koyles dwelling house…near a corner of plantation of Samuel Hendricks…near the head of Reads branch…on the top of a ridge near Clinch River…on the south side of Clinch River between the mouth of Reeds branch and the mouth of Dumps Creek…but it is always to be understood that the survey upon which this grant is founded includes Stephen Oyons survey of 260 ac, Edward Kelly, 120 ac; Robert Webb, 30 ac; Luke Kelly, 100 ac; Joseph Keekis 85 ac; Jacob Robertson, 180 ac, David Craig, 400 ac; Thomas Collay, 360 ac, Laurance Vanhook, 140 ac; Joseph McReynolds, 100 ac; John Lesses, 250 ac; James Kelly, 100 ac; William Gilmore, 300 ac; Thomas Conway, 400 ac; Shadrack Monk, 50 ac; William Monk, 50 ac; Henry Willards, 75 ac; Jacob Baresnake, 400 ac; Zachariah Hendrick, 150 ac; Elijah Hurt, 100 ac; John Coone, 200 ac; Henry Hurt, 30 ac; James Hurst, 50 ac; Samuel Hendricks, 100 ac; James Dickersons, 50 ac; Samuel Vanhook 100 ac; Timothy Burgesses, 300 ac; John Breeding, 60 ac; Spencer Breeding, 200 ac; Robert Rutherfords,50 ac, Shadarack Williams, 50 ac; James Hays, 180 ac, Peter Lawsons, 50 ac; Daniel Prices, 40 ac; Samuel Ervins, 40 ac & John Cowans 93 ac all of which having a preference by warrant & rights upon which grant is founded…James Ramsey together with Andrew Steele, Jr. and Andrew Fulton of Augusta Co. on October 20, 1796…Signed: Major Dowell. No witnesses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William & William Jr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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18 March 1798<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell County, VA, Deed Book #3, 1798-1806 \u2013 Page 24.
\nThis Indenture made the eighteenth day August one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight between John Frazier and Mary, his wife, of Russell County and State of Virginia of the one part and William Lawson of the said State and County of the other part witnesseth that the said John Frazier for & in consideration of the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars him in hand paid by the said William Lawson, the receipt hereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said William Lawson a certain tract of land containing one hundred and fifty five acres situate on big Mockason Creek waters of the North fork of Holstein and known by the name of the little Valley below Wm. Houston\u2019s in the County of Russell and bounded as followeth to wit \u2013 Beginning at the upper end of the little Valley and about half a mile below Wm. Houston\u2019s plantation at a large chestnut and poplar at the foot of Clinch Mountain thence north thirteen degrees east, seventy four poles to a Spanish oak sapling on the bank of the Creek, north eighty eight degrees west, seventy seven poles to a large black oak on the south side of a ridge and along the said ridge south seventy degrees west, one hundred and twelve poles to a bunch of dogwoods, south fifty three degrees west, sixty poles to a white oak and liner south sixty nine degrees west, fifty six poles to a black oak thence leaving the said ridge south thirty eight degrees west, one hundred and two poles to a buckeye sapling thence south forty eight degrees east, twenty poles to a bunch of lynns by a dry run at the foot of Clinch Mountain and along the said Mountain north seventy degrees east, three hundred and thirty two poles to the Beginning.\u00a0 Which land was granted unto the said John Frazier by patent bearing date the third day of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight, together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and ot hold the said tract of land with its appurtenances unto the said William Lawson, his heirs and assigns to the sole use and behoof of the said William Lawson his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Frazer and Mary his wife and their heirs will forever warrant and defend the said tract of land with its appurtenances unto the said William Lawson, his heirs and assigns against the claim of all persons whatsoever.\u00a0 In witness whereof the said John Frazer and Mary his wife have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals the day and year first above written.
\nSigned
\nJohn Frazer\u00a0 His seal
\nMary Frazer\u00a0 Her seal
\nWitness
\nWilliam his X mark Turner
\nWilliam his X mark Houston
\nWilliam Lawson JuniorAt a Court held for Russell County March the 26th 1799.
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale of land from John Frazer and Mary his wife to William Lawson was produced in Court and acknowledged by the said John Frazer and ordered to be recorded.
\nTeste
\nHenry Dickenson C.R.C.From William Lawson – A Scottish Rebel.\u00a0 William purchased 155 acres for $250 from John and Mary Frazer.\u00a0 This tract of land, known as Little Valley, situated \u00bd mile below William Huston\u2019s plantation.\u00a0 The surveyor\u2019s record of the now defunct Fincastle County shows 180 acres on Mockinson Creek for John Frazer on 15 December 1774.\u00a0 Later became Scott County, Virginia.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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26 Jun 1798<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 468, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 26 June 1798, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Commonwealth vs Owens & Grimes, presentment of the grand jury for fighting, Jury: Peter Lawson, James Shoemaker, Luke Kelley, George Puckett, William Vicars, Caleb Friley, George Kindrick, John Carter, Thomas Stapleton, James Elliott, John Fugate, Moses Dorton, judgment granted the commonwealth, defendants to pay damages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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27 Jun 1798<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 472, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 27 June 1798, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Commonwealth vs Edward Manahon, presentment of the grand jury. Jury: Simon Cockrell, George Kindrick, John Deskins, Spencer Breeding, Abraham Childiss, John Breeding , William Owens, Richard Price, Joseph Sampson, Peter Lawson, Caleb Friley & Zachariah Fugate, suit continued.Same Court, page 473 – Commonwealth vs Jeremiah Young, presentment of the grand jury, Jury: Simon Cockrell, George Kindrick, John Deskins, spencer Breeding, Abraham Chilris, John Breeding, William Owens, Richard Price, Joseph Sampson, Peter Lawson, Caleb Friley & Zachariah Fugate, judgement awarded the commonwealth, def to pay damages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter, Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1798<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1798 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District
\nLawson, Peter, 1 white male over 16, 1 horseRobert Tate\u2019s District
\nMarch 13, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nMarch 13, Lawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 13, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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26 Mar 1799<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 539, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 26 March 1799, abstracted by Rhonda Robertson.\u00a0 Indenture from John Frazer to William Lawson, recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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19 Jun 1799<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Virginia Land Office Grants No. 41, 1798-1799, page 334 (Reel 107), stated that James Wood Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia do grant to Peter Lawson a land grant 19 June 1799 for a certain tract or parcel of land containing 50 acres by Survey bearing date 17 October 1794, lying and being in the County of Russell in Virginia on the south side of the Glade Hollow and adjoining Cornelius Roberts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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25 Jun 1799<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 2, 1792-1799.\u00a0 Page 539, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 26 March 1799.\u00a0 Indenture from John Frazer to William Lawson, recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1799<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1799 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Robert Tate’s District
\nWilliam Lawson 155 acres and a note indicated from John Frazer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peter, Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1799<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1799 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, William Webb\u2019s District
\nLawson, Peter, 1 white male over 16, 1 horseRobert Tate\u2019s District
\nMarch 19, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nMarch 19, Lawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMay 21, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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31 Dec 1799<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Virginia State Land Office, Land Office Grants No. 43, 1799-1800, page 250, Reel 109, Russell County, Virginia, 600 acres on the waters of Mockerson Creek beginning.
\nJames Monroe Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u00a0 To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting know yea that by virtue of three Land Office Treasury Warrants to wit, two hundred acres, by number 11962, two hundred acres by number 16602 and two hundred acres by number 3323.\u00a0 There is grated by the said Commonwealth unto John Wood a certain tract or parcel of land containing six hundred acres by survey bearing date the twentieth day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, lying and being in the County of Russell on the waters of Mockerson Creek and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at two white oaks and a sugar tree corner to a tract of land known by the name of Frazer\u2019s Cane brake, thence north 55 degrees west, 80 poles to a hickory and double maple, near the bank of Mockerson Creek, north 60 degrees east, 46 poles to a hickory and gum on the side of a ridge, north 20 degrees west, 44 poles to a white oak and poplar sapling in a hollow, north 30 degrees east, 280 poles to a hickory and white oak on a cliff of said Creek, north 66 degrees east, 210 poles to a poplar and red oak on the top of a ridge, north 40 degrees east, 154 poles to two hickories and two white oaks on the cliff of said Creek, south 40 degrees east, 115 poles crossing the said Creek to a white oak, south 35 degrees west, 35 poles to two white oaks on a line of William Lawson\u2019s and with his several lines, north 88 degrees west, 42 poles\u2026 to the beginning with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with it appurtenances to the said John Wood and his heirs forever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said James Monroe esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the lesser seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the thirty first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine and of the Commonwealth the twenty fourth.
\nSigned \u2013 James Monroe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1800<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1800 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, James Dickenson’s District
\nWilliam Lawson 155 acres.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1800<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1800 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, James Dickenson\u2019s District
\nMarch 20, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 20, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nMarch 20, Lawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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21 Feb 1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #3 Abstracts, 1798-1806 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 174 – February 21, 1801 between John Wood and Vincent Benham of Washington Co…75 ac…on Big Mockeson Creek, part of a larger tract of land granted to John Wood by patent dated December 31, 1799…Beginning…corner to William Lawsons land…Signed: John Wood. No witnesses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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24 Feb 1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 108, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 24 February 1801. William Lawson surveyor of the road in place of William Wells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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24 Feb 1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #3 Abstracts, 1798-1806 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 173 – February 24, 1801 between John Wood and Vincent Benham of Washington Co…75 ac on the waters of Big Mockeson Creek, part of a larger tract of land granted to John Wood by patent dated December 31, 1799…Beginning corner to William Lawsons land…on the side of a spur of Clinch Mountain…Signed: John Wood. No witnesses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1801 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, James Dickenson’s District
\nWilliam Lawson 155 acres.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1801 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, James Dickenson\u2019s District
\nLawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William Jr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
25 Sep 1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
From William Lawson – A Scottish Rebel.\u00a0 Bishop Francis Asbury\u2019s journal indicated on Friday, 25 September 1801 they pushed on to Moccasin Creek where they lodged with William Lawson.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24 Nov 1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 168, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 24 November 1801. \u00a0Indenture from William Turner to William Combs, oath of William Lawson, recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
29 October 1801<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, Virginia Surveyors Book 2, Page 44 – February 7, 1804 – Robert Lawson – 44 ac – part of Treasury Warrant 1855 dated March 18, 1796 – on the waters of Mockerson Creek – end of a spur of Clinch Mountain, corner to John Johnson – corner to Solomon Frazier.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
22 Jun 1802<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 195, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 22 June 1802. \u00a0Commonwealth vs Nathan Hobbs, presentment, Jury: Littleberry Robinson, Edward Monahon, Jacob Castle, Peter Starns, Thomas Stapleton, William Hall, John Williams, Robert Lawson, James Claxton, Henry Goodman, John Hall and Peter Alley, def found not guilty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1802<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1802 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Robert Tate’s District
\nWilliam Lawson 155 acres.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1802<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1802 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Robert Tate\u2019s District
\nMarch 16, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 16, Lawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nMarch 16, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1803<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1803 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, James Smith’s District
\nWilliam Lawson 155 acres.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1803<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1803 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, James Smith\u2019s District
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
24 Apr 1804<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 303, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 24 April 1804. \u00a0Andrew Spradling pay Robert Lawson for 1 day as witness for him vs James Davison, assignee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1804<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1804 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Jonathan Wood\u2019s District
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nLawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28 Nov 1804<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 360, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 28 November 1804. \u00a0John Tate, Zachariah Fugate, Robert Tate, Jr. & William Lawson to appraise the slaves & personal estate of Jonathan Wood, Sr., deceased.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1805<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1805 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Nevil Wayland\u2019s District
\nLawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
18 Feb 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #3 Abstracts, 1798-1806 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 711 – February 18, 1806 between William Wells & Jemima and James Quillen…30 ac on big Mockerson Creek, waters of the north fork of Holston River, land deeded by John Wood to William Wells, dated December 31, 1799…Beginning on the conditional line between William Wells & Taug Quillen…to a conditional line between William Wells & Thomas Quillen…Signed: William Wells & Jemima Wells. Witnesses: William Hourton, William Lawson, Isaac O’Donold.Same Book, page 712 \u2013 Page 712 – February 18, 1806 between William Wells & Jemima and William Hourton…60 ac…land deeded from Champain Faris to William Wells dated August 24, 1804 on big Mockerson Creek, waters of the north fork of Holston… Beginning on the north side of Crabtree branch…to William Combs line… Signed: William Wells & Jemima Wells. Witnesses: William Lawson, Isaac O’Donold, Avery KeyeeSame Book, page 713 – Page 713 – February 18, 1806 between William Wells & Jemima and Avery Kessee… 150 ac on Big Mockerson Creek waters of the north fork of Holson River land deeded from John Wood to William Wells dated December 31, 1799…Beginning on James Quillen’s original line…on the Stony Ridge…to a conditional line between William Wells & James Bristow…Signed: William Wells & Jemima Wells. Witnesses: William Hourton, Isaac O’Donold, William Lawson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William Sr. & William Jr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
28 Feb 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #3, 1798-1806 – Page 714 \u2013 This Indenture made the twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six between William Lawson Senior of Russell County and state of Virginia of one part and William Lawson Junior of the county and state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said William Lawson Senior for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to him in hand paid by the said William Lawson Junior, the receipt whereof is hereby doth acknowledged, hath granted, bargained & sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said William Lawson Junior a certain tract or parcel of land containing fifty acres more or less, lying in the said Russell County Big Mockerson Creek waters of the North fork of Holston the said lands was purchased from John Frazer by the said William Lawson Senior which lands was granted to the said John Frazer by Patent bearing date the third day of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight and bounded as followed to wit – \u00a0Beginning at a white walnut and poplar on the south side of the stony ridge thence south fifty three degrees west, thirty six poles to a white oak and turn south sixty nine degrees west, fifty six poles to a black oak and thence leaving the said ridge south thirty eight degrees west, one hundred and two poles to a buckeye thence south forty eight degrees east, twenty poles to a bunch of lynnes by a dry run at the foot of Clinch Mountain and along the said mountain north seventy degrees east, one hundred and forty poles to a blazed white oak on the conditional line then with the conditional line seventy four poles to the Beginning.\u00a0 \u00a0Together with its appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said tract of land with its appurtenances unto the said William Lawson Junior his heirs and assigns forever and William Lawson Senior and his heirs and assigns will forever warrant and defend the said tract of land with its appurtenances unto the said William Lawson Junior his heirs and assigns against the claims of all persons.\u00a0 In witness thereof the said William Lawson Senior have hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day and year first above written.
\nSigned: William Lawson\u00a0\u00a0 His Seal
\nWitness \u2013 William his X mark Houston, Isaac O’Donold, Averey his X mark Kessee.At Russell March court 1806.
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale of land from William Lawson Senior to William Lawson Junior was proven in Court by the oaths of William Houston, Isaac O’Donold and Averey Kessee witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
\nTeste
\nHenry Dickerson C.R.C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
4 Mar 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 485, Court Sessions, 4 March 1806.\u00a0 Indenture from William Wells & Wife to James Quillen, oaths of William Hourton, William Lawson & Isaac O. Donold, recorded.Indenture from William Wells & wife to William Howerton, oaths of William Lawson, Isaac O’Donold & Avery Kezee, recorded.Same Court, page 486 – Indenture from William Wells & Wife to Avery Kezee, oaths of William Hourton, Isaac O’Donold & William Lawson, recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William Sr. & William Jr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
4 Mar 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 486, Court Sessions, 4 March 1806.\u00a0 Indenture from William Lawson, Sr. to William Lawson, Jr., oaths of William Howerton, Isaac O’Donold & Avery Keezee, recorded.From William Lawson – A Scottish Rebel.\u00a0 William sold 50 acres of his 155 acres on Big Moccasin Creek to his son William Lawson Jr. in 1806.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1806 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record,
\nLosson, William, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLouson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 3 horses
\nLouson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
19 Jun 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4 Abstracts, 1806-1814 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 3 – June 19, 1806 between Arthur Campbell of Washington Co. & Henry Wood…185 ac…Beginning on a spur of Clinch Mountain…along the foot of Clinch Mountain…Signed: Arthur Campbell. Witnesses: James Davison, William Lawson, Isaac O’Donold.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5 Aug 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 531, Court Sessions, 5 August 1806. Indenture form Arthur Campbell to Henry Wood, oaths of James Davison & William Lawson & Isaac O’Donold, recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3 Sep 1806<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 558, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 3 September 1806. \u00a0Isaac O’Donold be surveyor of the road from John Godsey’s (formerly William Cody’s) to the lower ford of Mockerson Creek and from there to the county line in place of William Lawson and that John McClellan furnish him a list of tithables.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2 Mar 1807<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4, 1806-1814 \u2013 Page 74
\nThis Indenture made the second day March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seven between Jonathan Wood of the County of Russell in the State of Virginia of the one part and William Lawson of the County and State aforesaid of the other part.\u00a0 Witnesseth that the said Jonathan Wood for and in consideration of the sum of sixteen pounds, seventeen shillings & six pence current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said William Lawson, the receipt hereby acknowledge hath and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said William Lawson his heirs & assigns a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy five acres the same more or less and being in the said County of Russell on big Mockerson Creek it being part of a larger tract of land granted by this Commonwealth to John Wood by a patent bearing date December the 31st, 1799 and conveyed from said John Wood to Jonathan Wood by a deed of Conveyance bearing date the 24th day of February 1801 and bounded as followeth to wit \u2013 Beginning at a poplar and red oak on the top of a ridge corner to Vincent Benham\u2019s land thence S 69 degrees East, 57 poles to a stake S 75 degrees West, 54 poles to bunch of dogwoods, S 53 degrees W, 60 poles to a white oak and lynn S 69 degrees W, 56 poles to a black oak, S 38 degrees West, 82 poles to a stake at 30 degrees West, 83 poles to hickory & white oak on the cliff of Mockeson Creek thence N 66 degree East, 210 poles to the Beginning.\u00a0 Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto appertaining or in any wise belonging and all the right title interest claim and demand of him the said Jonathan Wood of in and to the same and every part and parcel thereof with the reversion and reversions remainder and remainder rents issues and profits thereof.\u00a0 To have and to hold the said seventy five acres of land with the appurtenance to the said William Lawson, his heirs and assigns forever and the said Jonathan Wood for himself and his heirs doth covenant with the said William Lawson and his heirs that he the said Jonathan Wood and his heirs the said lands with its appurtenances unto the said William Lawson and his heirs will warrant & forever defend against the just claim or claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said Jonathan Wood hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day & year first above written.
\nSigned
\nJonathan Wood\u00a0 His sealAt Russell March Court 1807.
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale of land from Jonathan Wood to William Lawson was acknowledged in Court by the said Jonathan and ordered to be recorded.
\nTeste
\nHenry Dickenson C.R.C.Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4, 1806-1814 \u2013 Page 74.
\nThis Indenture made the second day March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seven between John Wood of the County of Russell in the State of Virginia of the one part and William Lawson of the County and State aforesaid of the other part.\u00a0 Witnesseth that the said John Wood for and in consideration of the sum of sixteen pounds, seventeen shillings and six pence current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said William Lawson, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge hath and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said William Lawson his heirs & assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being on big Mockerson Creek containing seventy five acres be the same more or less, it being part of a larger tract of land granted to the said John Wood from this Commonwealth by a patent bearing date December the 31st day 1799 and bounded as followeth to wit \u2013 Beginning at a beach and gum sapling on the east side of a small branch a corner of another tract of land thence S 59 degrees East, 142 poles to a stake N 56 degrees East, 50 poles to a stake, N 3 degrees West, 107 poles to a stake thence to the Beginning.\u00a0 Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining as also all the right title, intend claim and demand of him the said John Wood and his heirs of in and to the same and every part and parcel thereof with the reversion and reversions remainder and remainder rents issues and profits thereof.\u00a0 To the said William Lawson, his heirs and assigns forever.\u00a0 To have and to hold the said seventy five acres of land with its appurtenances to the said William Lawson, his heirs and assigns forever and the and the said John Wood for himself and his heirs doth with the said William Lawson and his heirs that he the said John Wood and his heirs the said lands with its appurtenances unto the said William Lawson will warrant and by these presents forever defend against the just claim or claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said John Wood hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day, month & year first above written.
\nSigned
\nJohn Wood\u00a0 His sealAt Russell March Court 1807.
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale of land from John Wood to William Lawson was acknowledged in Court by the said John and ordered to be recorded.
\nTeste
\nHenry Dickenson C.R.C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3 Mar 1807<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 597, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 3 March 1807.\u00a0 Indenture from Jonathan Wood & William Lawson, recorded.Same Court, page 597 – Indenture from John Wood to William Lawson, recordedFrom William Lawson – A Scottish Rebel.\u00a0 William purchased for 16 pounds, 75 acres from Jonathan Wood and for 6 pounds 75 acres from John Wood on 2 March 1807.\u00a0 These properties situated on Moccasin Creek joined the land of William Benham.\u00a0 In 1814, this area became part of Scott County, Virginia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
29 Jun 1807<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Virginia State Land Office, Land Office Grants No. 56, 1806-1808, page 252, Reel 122, Russell County, Virginia, 75 acres on the waters of Mockerson Creek and adjoining Solomon Frazier and William Benham.
\nWilliam H. Cabell Esquire, governor of the commonwealth of Virginia.\u00a0 To all to whom these presents shall come greeting.\u00a0 Know Ye that by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant, number Eighteen hundred and fifty-five issued the Eighteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Robert Lawson, assignee of William Cooper, a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy five acres by survey bearing date the twenty ninth day of October one thousand eight hundred and one, lying and being in the county of Russell on the waters of Mockerson Creek and bounded as followeth to wit: – Beginning at a hickory and three post oaks, corner to William Benham, thence north seventy degrees east forty six poles to an elm and red oak in the fork of a dry branch on a line of Solomon Frazier\u2019s, thence with said Frazier\u2019s line, south forty-one degrees east eighty four poles passing his corner and crossing a branch to a poplar and three post oaks on the side of a ridge near the top south forty eight degrees west fifty-one poles crossing a branch to two white oak saplings, south thirteen degrees east one hundred poles to a chestnut and dogwood, north thirty-four degrees west one hundred and thirty poles to a line of said Benham\u2019s and thence with his line north ten degrees east seventy-five poles to the beginning with it appurtenances; To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Robert Lawson and his heirs forever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said William H. Cabell esquire governor of the commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the lesser seal of the said commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the twenty-ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven and of the commonwealth the thirty-first.
\nSigned Wm. H. CabellVirginia State Land Office, Land Office Grants No. 56, 1806-1808, page 257, Reel 122, Russell County, Virginia, 44 acres on the waters of Mockerson Creek and adjoining Solomon Frazier.
\nWilliam H. Cabell Esquire, governor of the commonwealth of Virginia.\u00a0 To all to whom these presents shall come greeting.\u00a0 Know Ye that by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant, number Eighteen hundred and fifty-five issued the Eighteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Robert Lawson, a certain tract or parcel of land containing forty-four acres by survey bearing date the seventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and four.\u00a0 Lying and being in the County of Russell on the water of Mockerson Creek and bounded as followeth to wit:\u00a0 Beginning at two white oaks on the end of a spur of Clinch Mountain, corner to John Johnson, thence with his line, north forty nine degrees west seventy-four poles to a black oak in a bend of a ridge corner to Solomon Frazier, thence running nearly with Frazier\u2019s line, south forty six degrees west one hundred and twenty one poles to a white oak by the fork of a branch south seventy eight degrees east eighty six poles crossing the branch to a white oak, on the side of a steep spur of said mountain and thence north forty seven degrees east eighty poles to the beginning with its appurtenances to the said Robert Lawson and his heirs forever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said William H. Cabell Esquire governor of the commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the lesser seal of the said commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the twenty ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven and of the commonwealth the thirty-first.
\nSigned Wm. H. Cabell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1807<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1807 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, James Smyth\u2019s District
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5 Jan 1808<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4 Abstracts, 1806-1814 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 170 – January 5, 1808 between Avery M. Keesee & Jeany and Fielding O\u2019Donold…150 ac on big Mockerson Creek, waters of the north fork of Holston river, land deeded from William Wells to Avery Keesee dated February 18, 1806…Beginning on James Quillens line…line between Avery M. Keesee & James Bristoe…Signed: Avery Keesee & Jeney Keesee. Witnesses: Isaac O Donold, William Lawson & John Henry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
7 Jun 1808<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA Order Book 3, 1799-1808.\u00a0 Page 708, Court of Quarterly Sessions, 7 June 1808. Indenture from Avery Keesee & Jenny to Fielding O’Donald, oaths of Isaac O’Donald, William Lawson & John Henry, recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert, William, Travice & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1809<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1809 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, James Smyth\u2019s District
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 3 horses
\nLawson, Travice, 2 white males over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 3 horses
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 3 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
25 Sep 1809<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4, 1806-1814 – Page 315 \u2013 This Indenture made this twenty fifty day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine between Robert Lawson of Russell County and state of Virginia of one part and James Phipps of the county and state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Robert Lawson for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof he hereby doth acknowledged, hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said James Phipps a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy five acres by survey lying and being in the county of Russell and on the waters of Big Mockerson Creek to wit – Beginning at a hickory and thence post oaks corner to William Benham\u2019s thence north 70 degrees east 46 poles to an Elm and red oak in the in the fork of a dry branch on a line of Solomon Frazer\u2019s, thence with the said Frazer\u2019s line south 41 degrees east, 84 poles crossing his corner and crossing a branch to a poplar and thence post Oaks on the side of a ridge near the top, south 48 degrees west, 51 poles crossing a branch to two white oak saplings, south 13 degrees east, 100 poles to a chestnut, south 80 degrees west, 24 poles to chestnut and dogwood, north 34 degrees west, 130 poles to the line of the said Benham and thence with the said line north 10 degrees east, 75 poles to the Beginning which lands was granted to the said Robert Lawson by patent bearing date the twenty ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven. Together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said tract of land with its appurtenances unto the said James Phipps his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Robert Lawson and his heirs will forever warrant and defend the said tract of land with it appurtenances unto the said James Phipps his heirs or assigns against the claims of all person whatsoever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said Robert Lawson have hereunto subscribes his name and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written.
\nSigned: Robert his X mark Lawson\u00a0\u00a0 His Seal
\nWitness \u2013 James Osburn, Stephen Phipps, Solomon Osborn.Virginia \u2013 At a court held for Russell County the 7th day of November 1809.
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale from Robert Lawson to James Phipps was produced in court and proven by the oaths of James Osborn and Stephen Phipps, two of the witnesses thereto and continued for further proof in and at a court held for the said county the 6th day of February 1810.
\nThis Indenture was further proved by the oath of Solomon Osborn and the event having been before proved by the oaths of two other witnesses is ordered to be recorded.
\nTeste
\nJames P. Carroll D.C.Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4, 1806-1814 – Page 316 \u2013 This Indenture made this twenty fifty day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine between Robert Lawson of Russell County and state of Virginia of one part and Stephen Phipps of the county and state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Robert Lawson for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof he hereby doth acknowledged, hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Stephen Phipps a certain tract or parcel of land containing forty four acres by survey situated on the water of Mockerson Creek to wit:\u00a0 Beginning at two white oaks on the end of a spur of Clinch Mountain, corner to John Johnson, thence with his line, north 49 degrees west 74 poles to a black oak in a bend of a ridge corner to Solomon Frazier, thence running nearly with Frazier\u2019s line nearly, south 46 degrees west 121 poles to a white oak by the fork of a branch south 78 degrees east 86 poles crossing the branch to a white oak, on the side of a steep spur of said mountain and thence north 47 degrees east 80 poles to the Beginning.\u00a0 Which lands was granted to the said Robert Lawson by patent bearing date the seventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and seven.\u00a0 Together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said tract of land with its appurtenances unto the said Stephen Phipps his heirs and assigns forever and the said Robert Lawson and his heirs will forever warrant and defend the said tract of land with it appurtenances unto the said Stephen Phipps his heirs or assigns against the claims of all person whatsoever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said Robert Lawson have hereunto subscribes his name and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written.Signed:
\nRobert his X mark Lawson\u00a0\u00a0 His Seal
\nWitness \u2013 James Osburn, James Phipps, Solomon Osborn.Virginia \u2013 At a court held for Russell County the 7th day of November 1809
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale from Robert Lawson to Stephen Phipps was produced in court and proven by the oaths of James Osborn and James Phipps, two of the witnesses thereto and continued for further proof in and at a court held for the said county the 6th day of February 1810.
\nThis Indenture was further proved by the oath of Solomon Osborn and the event having been before proved by the oaths of two other witnesses is ordered to be recorded.
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\nJames P. Carroll D.C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Drury & Rhoda<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2 Oct 1809<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book 4, page 382 – Wilson & others – Deed to Samples for 194 acres
\n02 Oct 1809 – Indenture between Richard Wilson, John Wilson & Rhoda, his wife, Elizabeth Wilson, Nathaniel Barnette & Charlotte, his wife all of Russell County and state of Virginia, Rhoda Lawson, formerly wife of Drury Lawson of Madison County and Harris Wilson & Sarah, his wife of Floyd County and State of Kentucky of the one part and William Samples of Russell County…other part.\u00a0 Whereas Harris Wilson Sr. deceased, late of the said county of Russell departed this life about the month of January 1808, intestate, having a right title and claim to 194 acres of land (the above named heirs & co-heirs “to whom the equitable title of the land hath descended” and “all of full age” sell this land for the sum of …$70 lawful money of the United States to each of them…land…in Russell County on the North side of the North Fork of Clinch River containing 194 acres…Beginning….on the east side of a sink hole corner to Richard Wilson…corner to James Madison and with his line …foot of a ridge corner to said Madison then leaving said Madison’s lines…on the top of a ridge corner to said Richard Wilson and with his line crossing a branch to the Beginning…the said tract of land 186 acres being part of a 350 acre tract granted to the said Harris Wilson deceased by patent from the Commonwealth…bearing date 23 Sep 1789 and 8 acres being a tract held by said Wilson deceased by survey bearing date 16 Nov 1799
\nSig:\u00a0 Richard (X) Wilson, Rhoda (her X mark) Wilson
\nElizabeth (X ) Wilson,\u00a0Nathaniel (X) Barnette
\nCharlotte Barnett,\u00a0Rhoda (her X mark) Lawson
\nHarrison (X) Wilson, Sarah (her X mark) Wilson
\nWit:\u00a0 Henry Smith, William Patrick, John Young, Jeremiah Patrick, H. Smith, George Kindrick, P. Kindrick, Charles Samples
\nAcknowledgement: 03 Oct 1809 …acknowledged by court by the said John Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Nathaniel Barnette, his wife…she having been first privily examined.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1810<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1810 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, James Smyth\u2019s District
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, William, 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2 Apr 1811<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4 Abstracts, 1806-1814 by Rhonda Robertson – Page 400 – April 2, 1811 between Vincent Benham of Washington Co. and John Woodson…75 ac tract which Benham bought from John Wood on Big Mockerson Creek, part of a larger tract granted to John Wood by patent dated December 31, 1799… Beginning corner to William Lawson… on a spur of Clinch Mountain… Signed: Vincent Benham… Witnesses: Henry Dickenson, Jr. & James Taylor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1811<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1811 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Robert Fugate’s District
\nWilliam Lawson 105 acres.
\nWilliam Lawson 50 acres.
\nWilliam Lawson 75 acres.
\nWilliam Lawson 75 acres.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1811<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1811 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Robert Fugate\u2019s District
\nMarch 8, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 3 horses
\nMarch 12, Lawson, William Sr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 13, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William Sr. & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1812<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1812 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Henry Wood’s District
\nWilliam Lawson Sr. 105 acres on Mockenson Branch.
\nWilliam Lawson 50 acres on Mockenson Branch.
\nWilliam Lawson 75 acres on Mockenson Branch.
\nWilliam Lawson 75 acres on Mockenson Branch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert, William Jr. & William Sr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1812<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1812 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Henry Wood\u2019s District
\nMarch 5, Lawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 3 horses
\nMarch 7, Lawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nMarch 8, Lawson, William Sr., Paid no tithes, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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29 Aug 1812<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4, 1806-1814 – Page 513 \u2013 This Indenture made this 29 day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twelve between James Phipps of the county of Russell and state of Virginia of one part and Solomon Osborn of the county & state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said James Phipps for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Solomon Osborn the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged, hath bargained, sold & by there presents doth bargain and assigned forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying & being in the county of Russell and on Big Mauqueson Creek being a branch of the north fork of Holston River and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a hickory and thence post oaks corner to William Benham\u2019s thence north seventy degrees east forty six poles to an Elm and red oak in the in the fork of a dry branch on a line of Solomon Frazer\u2019s, thence with the said Frazer\u2019s line south forty one degrees east, eighty four poles crossing his corner and crossing a branch to a poplar and thence post Oaks on the side of a ridge near the top, south forty eight degrees west, fifty one poles crossing a branch to two white oak saplings, south thirteen degrees east, one hundred poles to a chestnut, south eighty degrees west, twenty four poles to chestnut and dogwood, north thirty four degrees west, one hundred and thirty poles to the line of the said Benham and thence with the said line north ten degrees east, seventy fire poles to the Beginning containing seventy five acres originally granted to the said Robert Lawson, decd, by patent under the hand and seal of William H. Cabell Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia bearing date twenty ninth of October one thousand eight hundred and one as reverence thereunto being had will appear and with all its rites and titles, appurtenances whatsoever unto the said Solomon Osborn, his heirs & assignees forever.\u00a0 And this said James Phipps for himself, his heirs assignees, administrators do covenant and decree to and with the said Solomon Osborn his heirs and administrators and to warrant and defend the above subscribed parcel of land and premises forever, against the property claim or demand of all manner of persons whatsoever.\u00a0 In Witness whereof the said James Phipps have hereunto set his name & affixed his seal the day & date above written. Signed: James his X mark Phipps\u00a0\u00a0 His Seal
\nSigned, sealed & delivered in the presence of us – Nelson White, George Green, James Ousbon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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31 Aug 1812<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Russell County, VA, Deed Book #4, 1806-1814 – Page 516 \u2013 This Indenture made this 31 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve between John Woodson of Russell County and state of Virginia of one part and John Smith of the state and county of the other part, witnesseth that the said John Woodson for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath this day granted, bargained & sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said John Smith his heirs assigns and executors a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy five acres be the same more or less, lying & being in the said county & state aforesaid on the waters of Big Mockerson Creek and bounded as followed to wit – \u00a0Beginning at a large chestnut a corner to William Lawson\u2019s land S 30 E, 50 poles to a gum and hickory on the side of the a spur of Clinch Mountain S 56 W, 205 poles to a stake N 3 W, 107 poles to a stake and from thence to the Beginning.\u00a0 To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances to him the said Smith and heirs, and the said Woodson doth further covenant that the right and title to the said tract of land with its appurtenances he will warrant and defend against the claim or claims of himself, his heirs or any person claiming under him.\u00a0 In testimony whereof he the said John Woodson hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date above written.
\nSigned: John Woodson\u00a0\u00a0 His Seal
\nSigned, sealed and delivered in presents of \u2013 (was blank).Virginia \u2013 At a court held for Russell County the 1st day of September 1812.
\nThis Indenture of bargain and sale from John Woodson to John Smith was acknowledged in Court by the said John Woodson and ordered to be recorded.
\nTeste
\nJames P. Carrell D.C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William Sr. & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1813<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1813 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Henry Wood’s District
\nWilliam Lawson Sr. 105 acres on Mock. Creek.
\nWilliam Lawson 50 acres on Mock. Creek.
\nWilliam Lawson 75 acres on Mock. Creek.
\nWilliam Lawson 75 acres on Mock. Creek.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William Jr., William Sr. & Elizabeth<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1813<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1813 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Henry Wood\u2019s District
\nLawson, William Sr., Paid no tithes, 1 horse
\nLawson, William Jr., 1 white male over 16, 2 horses
\nLawson, Elizabeth, Paid no tithes, 1 horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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William Sr. & William Jr.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1814<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1814 Russell County, VA Land Tax Record, Henry Dickenson’s District
\nWilliam Lawson Sr. 105 acres on Mockerson Creek, 22 miles south west of Court House.
\nWilliam Lawson Jr. 50 acres on Mockerson Creek, 22 miles south west of Court House.
\nWilliam Lawson Jr. 75 acres on Mockerson Creek, 22 miles south west of Court House..
\nWilliam Lawson Jr. 75 acres on Mockerson Creek, 22 miles south west of Court House.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Robert & William<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1814<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Russell<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
1814 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax Record, Henry Dickenson\u2019s District
\nLawson, Robert, 1 white male over 16, 1 horse
\nLawson, William, 2 white males over 16, 3 horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1814<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Scott<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
In 1814 Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington Counties. William Lawson – A Scottish Rebel’s family was living in the part of Russell County that became Scott County.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Russell County, VA was form from Washington County in 1786 (see map 1781-1790). Lawsons Named Date County in Virginia Documentation Drury 1785 Washington In the Washington County Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists, Vol. 1, 1782-1786, 1788-1789, abstracted by Thomas Jack Hockett (Athens, GA: New Papyrus Publishing, 2004), Drurey Lawson (page 89 of the book) is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-124","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2474,"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/124\/revisions\/2474"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsondna.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}