This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jlakin46 Surnames: Lawson Hooker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/2722.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi all, Our Lawson line is apparently Native American (fron DNA tests). The first record,1830 census,shows the family in Scott Co Va. Before that, marriage licenses state some of the sons were b in TN. In 1838 the family fled to Logan Co WV. That date is significant. We have not been able to connect with any other Lawsons who match our DNA, tho we have matches with another surname in Henry Co in the 1700s, (Hooker), but about the Cherokee; some of them have been described as having blue eyes. These descriptions come from Civil War enlistment papers and other historical accounts as well. 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.