This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kaylamb2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/6763.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Lawson was either born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. or Hawkins Co., Tn. He was the son of William Lawson and Sarah Hinton daughter of William Robert Hinton and Mary. They were in Va. in January 1779 but in Tn. right after that so there is a question as to his birth place. 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.