This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wendol1947 Surnames: Lawson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/6836.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Janet, In 1840 there were only 4 Joseph Lawson's that are listed in the VA/WV census. Joseph Lawson [Greene Co.] age 30/40, Joseph Lawson [Harrison Co.] age 20-30, Joseph R Lawson [Halifax Co.] 20/30, Joseph S Lawson [Halifax Co.] age 20/30. Many of the Lawsons roamed around doing farm work so they could have missed the 1840 census. Bill Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.