Rylynn writes,
This is a photo, given to me by my mother, of my great, great grandparents, my grandmother and great aunt (Both granddaughters of Amos and Arminda). I have no idea where this picture was taken or what year as there is no writing on the picture. I’m trying to piece together my Bledsoe/Lawson family and hopefully will find some more information to share or connect with someone else here.
Arminda Gilliam, Amos Bledsoe, Nadine Lawson & Addie Lawson
Amos M. Bledsoe b Feb 1878 Scott Co, VA d Aug 1954 son of Alfred Bledsoe and Keziah Moore.
Arminda Gilliam b 1877 Scott Co, VA d 1963 daughter of Aaron Gilliam and Sarah Ash.
The two little girls are:
Nadine Lawson (my grandmother’s sister)
Addie Lawson (Holding doll) (My grandmother)
Both girls are the daughters of Cynthia Jane Bledsoe and Doyle D. Lawson.
Cynthia Jane Bledsoe daughter of Amos Bledsoe and Arminda Gilliam.
Doyle D. Lawson son of Haston Lawson and Laura Elizabeth Gilreath.
Submitted by Rylynn Blake
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I may be able to help you with the Bledsoe side of your family. I.W. married Katherine Wallen.
Keziah Moore (1854-1926) was d/o Jesse Moore and Matilda Bledsoe.
Hi Annette,
I’m not sure who I.W. is, but the others I’ve heard of.
I’d love to hear from you. I have some info, more extensive on the Bledsoe and other lines than the Lawson’s, but I’d be greatful for any further info. Maybe it can help me tie up so many gaps I still have.
Please contact me at rylynnblake@yahoo.com
Look forward to hearing from you.
Rylynn
I am descended from a Charles (Charlie) H. Bledsoe a brother of Amos Bledsoe. I would love to share and compare. On my website you will find some other pics of the Bledsoes.
Hi Cindy,
What’s the addy to your website? I’m very interested.
Drop me an email at rylynnblake@yahoo.com and we can
start comparing. I’d be glad to hear from you.
Rylynn
Hi Rylynn,
If you click on Cindy’s name above her comment it will take you to her website.
I am also looking for more information on the lawson/bledsoe family. The little girl in this picture is my grandmother. Addie. So if anyone can help email me at dsteffey_dsteffey@yahoo.com. Thanks, Brittany
Would love to share history and good memories. Amos was my great uncle.
My grandpaw was Harrison, Amos’ brother. Spent many nights on Blackwater with family. Would love to correspond with anyone who want’s to share info. Look forward to hearing from you.
Mary Bledsoe Dawson, E-mail, moonpass@bellsouth,net
My name is George Lawson Jr. My e-mail address is geo.lawson@juno.com and my Great Great Grandmothers name was Sarah Bleddsoe and she was married to Winder Lawson and she had a sister named Elezabeth and a borther named Sampson Bledsoe and he was married to Narcinda Lawson, however he was killed in the Civil War. E-mail me and i’ll try my best to assist you in your search. My Grandmothewrs name was Nellie Dingus Lawson and she married John Henry Lawson in Big Stone Gap VA. He had a 1/2 brother by the name of Howard Bledsoe.
I’m a distant cousin, through Alfred Moore’s sister Amanda Jane Bledsoe. And like anyone from that area, my tree is littered with Bledsoe, Gilliam, Neal, and Lawson. It’s interesting to see some family names passed down – my father was an Amos as well. Thanks for the photo and keep info coming….
Mike would you e-mail me at aneal1@hotmail.com I have some questions about your Burke and neal Family
This is for Mike Burke posted January 6, 2009….Who is your Neal family from Scott County?
Amanda Jane Bledsoe married Pharoal Neal (son of Absolom Neal) — their daughter Maggie Lois Neal was my paternal grandmother.
I am trying to get info on my grandfather D.B. “Dock” Bledsoe. He lived in Scott Co. Va on Dry Creek. He was married to Siller Payne. I never knew anything about his side of the family. I live in SC and any info anyone has would be great.
Alfred and Keziah were my ggg-grandparents…I have gathered some info but there is so much more to find! Would love to share info ( as well as double check to see if what I have is correct! )
My email is fielden2005@yahoo.com
My name is George Lawson. My grandfathers name was John Henry (Jake) Lawson he married Nellie Dingus, who’s step dad was Hasque Lawson 1/2 brother to her husband, John Henry. His father was Johnson Lawson & mother was Jane Willis the mother of Howard Bledsoe. Jane was the daughter of Joe Willis, do you have any more info on Jane & Joseph Willis. Her mother was Matilda Lawson, daughter of Obediah Lawson and Jane England. Do you have any information on Johnson Lawson? His father was Winder Lawson. Trying to clear up some family history. Winnie Lawson was my great aunte and her children were Stella, Harmon, Rosa, Virgie, Synthia
Thank You for your help
I am descended from Paralee Lawson Gilliam, who was married to Daniel Gilliam (son of Aaron Gilliam & Sarah Ash) and the sister to Haston Lawson. I am looking for more info on these family lines, especially anything on her father Jonah Lawson and earlier. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
My Great Aunt was married to Haston Gilliam. I have a little info on this line. You can email me at aneal1@hotmail.com
Would like any information on aneal bledsoe from jasper va. he was my grandfather.