This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drdjones Surnames: Lawson, Manis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/3427.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.3.1.3.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.3.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: So, that appears to be the Clem and Mary who showed up in Pike County in 1850. Now, the fact they were Stevens is interesting. Stephen Stevens was apparently married to Susan Unknown (likely a Manis or related family). They had several children who disappeared. She appears to be the mother of Nelson Manis' wife Elizabeth Stevens, who daughter Mary appears to be the Mary Manis who married Current Lawson. Widow Susan married Thomas Lawson who appears to be the father of 1840 Wallen Lawson and Stokeley Lawson. She also appears to be the Susan Lawson who was prosecuted for L&A with Peter Lawson. It seems to suggest that Thomas Lawson Sr and Clement Lawson were probably brothers and were the same individuals named in the Stokes County land transaction. 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.