This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drdjones Surnames: Lawson, Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/3427.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.3.1.3.1.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. I will track down the records. Now, we do have one Lawson confirmed to be a Willis. A family story said that Rufus Lawson, son of Sarah Manis, widow of Palestine Lawson, was the son of Iredell Willis. The DNA data confirm that the Rufus line was Willis. Often family stories are wrong, but in this case it appears to be correct. 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.