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/3427.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.3.1.3.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.3.1.1.2.1.1.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since the association of people in a census was not given until 1880, you can't really tell if Clement was his father or his grandfather or even an uncle. Burd did state that both parents were born in TN, which in my mind rules out Clement and his wife--since they were born in NC. It was common for a boy to live with his older grandparents to help them out. 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.