This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DeanLawson29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/6836.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your reply sent me looking for proof of Calvin and Preston's relation. I was unable to find where I came up with that relationship. However, On the 1860 census, Tennessee, Dist 15 Hawkins Co., pages 32 and 33. Calvin Lawson is living next door to Preston Lawson. On the other side of Calvin is Preston's son William. On the 1870 census, Tn, Hawkins Co., Dist 15, page 26. Joseph A. and Lucinda T. are listed as children. I have no idea if Calvin was a first or middle name. I do know I use my first name on documents, but everyone calls me by my middle name. Dean 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.