This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jean_Byars Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/6803/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Lawsons are from Northamptonshire, England. Robert Lawson came to America with his second wife, Mary (Moore) Lawson, and 5 children. The children's names and birth dates are: Elizabeth b. abt. 1836; Harriet b. abt. 1842; William Bonser b. abt. 1843; and my great-grandfather Harvey b. abt. 1846. A daughter, Rose, by Robert and his second wife, Mary (Moore), was born in 1850. Robert's first wife, Mary Bird, died before 1849 and is buried somewhere in England. It has been extremely hard to find any information about this family. They arrived in Illinois in June of 1851 and Robert became a naturalized citizen in Oct. of 1860. Robert had a half-brother, William Thomas Bonser, who came to America before him in April of 1832 and another half-brother, William Richardson, who came to America with Robert and his family in June of 1851. If anyone has anything on this family, I would appreciate it so much if you would be willing to share it with me. I will gladly share with you. Jean Byars Central City, KY 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.