This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cornguy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/21565/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is Mark Graham Lawson. My great, great grandfather Isaac Richey Lawson, born in Rockbridge county Virginia in 1820 was one of 11 children that lived according to his letter. If I read his letter correctly his father was also named Isaac R Lawson and his mother may have been one Ann Wilson. He mentions an uncle James Lawson who was believed to have fought with Andrew Jackson at the battle of New Orleans and then settled in Tennessee. He also mentions the Ebenezer Church near House Mountain Va. He Moved to Hillsboro Ohio, Married Elizabeth Medsger they had one son Medsger Lawson who may have gone to Arkansas or Oklahome and become a minister. Elizabeth died and he moved to Danville, Indiana married twice and produced children with each wife. One son, Charles Lawson moved to Hannibal Mo. another son, Wilson Terah Lawson became a physician and is recorded in Ripley's as the oldest practicing physician in the United States at the time. My great grandfather was Isaac's so! n, Henry D. Lawson. I am seeking links, history, information 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.