G. Stephens Century Review of Maury County 1807-1907 p. 324"Taylorville Vincinity" John Lawson, b. Dec 24, 41, in Meigs Co., Tenn., is son of Thos. and Susan (Lawson) Lswon. In 68, he mar. Elizabeth, dau. of John McKnabb. (see page 294) They had one so, John, who lives near Hohenwald. In 70, Mr Lawson mar. Emma, dau. of Hiram and Winnie (McKnabb) Brooks. Their children-James, b. 73; Josh; Sidney, 78, wife of Marion Hill; Amanda, deceased; Lou Frances, May 2, 89, wife of Elmer Randles; Lillie, deceased. Mr. Lawson is farming 1 1/2 m. W. of Taylorville. Josh Lawson, b. Mar. 13, 74, mar. Nannie (b. Jul. 14, 74) Ballard. Their children-A. J.., b. Dec. 15, 96; J. W.., deceased; Oma, b. Sept. 30, 02; Emma B., Feb. 1, 05. He is farming with his father. Page 294, Greenfield's Bend: J. A. Macknabb, b. Jan. 30, 52, 5 m. from Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., is son of John R. (1822-96) and Julia A. (22-44). In 77, J. A. mar. Sallie A., dau. of J. D. and Lanie (Morgan) Lynn. Their children-Idella, wife of A. M. Sanders; Luella, wife of J. D. Anderswon; Estella, wife of Arthur Anderson; Annie, wife of T. C. Anderson; Janie, wife of Will Dunn; M. Florence, Sabina, Carrie-Last three at home. Mr. Macknabb is farming 3 1/2 m. S.W. of Williamsport. J. R. was son of Marshall and Mary Adams, early from N. C. to Leiper's Cr.; Julia A. was dau. of Andy Culberson. Hope this helps. Jeanine -----Original Message----- From: G Stephens <stephens@clarksville.net> To: TNMAURY-L@rootsweb.com <TNMAURY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 8:12 PM Subject: [TNMAURY-L] Lawson - Taylorville >First of all does anyone know where Taylorville is? and second, does >anyone have access to Maury County census records that might show any of >these Lawsons? Thomas and Susan Lawson may not be in Maury County but John >(married to Elizabeth McNabe) Lawson was for sure. Elizabeth did not live >very long, only had one child John Lawson, Jr. John Lawson, Sr then >married to Emma Brooks. John Lawson, Jr is my great-grandfather, Ed Lawson >of Lewis County was my grandfather. >Thanks for any help. >Gene from Clarksville, TN. > > >>From a Maury County book - > >John Lawson b Dec 24 1841 in Meigs Co TN s/o Thos & Susan (Lawson) Lawson. >In 1868 he mar Elizabeth d/o John McKnabb. One son John who lives near >Hohenwald. >In 1870 Mr Lawson mar Emma d/o Hirem & Winnie (McKnabb) Brooks. Their >children; James b 1873, Josh Sidney b 1878; Arnanda deceased; Lou Frances b >May 2 1889 wife of Elmer Randles; Lillie deceased. Mr Lawson is farming >11/2 m W of Taylorville. > > >==== TNMAURY Mailing List ==== >Researching the following Maury County surnames: HARDISON - JETER - KENNON - LEWIS - MACK - MAYSE - MILES - MITCHELL - MURPHY - OLIVER - PARK - PARRISH - RIEVES - ROOK - WELLS - demastus@aol.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >