This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drdjones Surnames: Lawson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/2652.1.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read the Cherokee applications and responses of the government for the descendents of Drury/Nathan Lawson. The family finally acknowledged that there were no Cherokee connections. Nathan didn't marry a Cherokee and Drury was never the brother of a Cherokee. It was a family story that got out of hand as are many of the Cherokee maiden stories. 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.