This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pjfry Surnames: Lawson Wilder Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/287.315.316.1658/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you still trying to find information on Aretha Lawson Wilder? I found an obituary today for her father, William Lawson. In the Middlesboro Daily News dated August 25, 1958, The obit for William Lawson lists his children as Sherman Lawson, Will Lawson, Alex Lawson, John Lawson and Aretha Wilder. His parents are listed as Henry Lawson and Isabelle Syler. His wife is listed as Maggie Bowman--she died October 18, 1918--they married in 1906. Williams siblings are listed as Jimmie Lawson, John Lawson, Mollie Lawson Tipton, and Ellen Lawson Moore. I also found that Aretha (or Arethia) Wilder died September 25, 1992 at the age of 84 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.