This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: geoffreyrlawson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/2562.2.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just stumbled upon your post accidently. I see that it is 5 years old so I wonder if you have found your information yet. I am a Lawson and in the process of processing my DNA results with the Lawson DNA Project. My Lawson line is from Greene Co., IL but originated in southwestern VA. I am also a descendant of Amanda Williams, born 1820, in Upshur County, VA (now part of WV) on my grandmother's (Natalie Jewell Aylestock-Lawson) line. She was the daughter of a Cherokee Indian and a women named Nancy. Again, this is my grandmother's line so their are only 5 Lawsons that are direct descendants of both Amanda Williams and and my Lawson branch. Don't know if this helps with anything but thought I would say something due to the odd coincidence. Geoff Lawson 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.