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William LAWSON

September 28, 2006 by Patty 114 Comments

William Lawson Headstone
William Lawson Headstone

 

William Lawson was born June 26, 1731 at Montrose, Scotland. He is the only son of a widow lady, no information is available on his father, however, it is assumed that he was killed in the Culloden Battle. William was one of the rebels arrested and confined at Chester and Carlisle after the battle. The Scottish rebels became a threat to the the English crown, and on September 26, 1746 an agreement was signed with the English Treasury to transport the prisoners to the plantations (American Colonies) at the rate of 5 pounds per head. The “Gildart” departed from England on May 5, 1747 and arrived August 5, 1747 at Port North, Potomac, Maryland with a William Lawson on the passenger list.

William, “The Apprentice”

William Lawson was bound over to a planter by the Captain of the ship for a good sum in tobacco. The people did not treat well, and after a while William ran away. Sometime in the 1750’s William met and married a Rebecca ?, in the 1858 Halifax County, Virginia marriage register there is a William Lawson to a Jane Banks. If this is our William she is probably Rebecca Jane Banks.

William, “The Revolutionary”

William never realized that one day he would be facing the British army again, but this time, in a new and different land. William swore allegiance to the State of Virginia and the American cause, as noted in the Montgomery County Court Book “Revolutionary War” page 145-148 filed at the courthouse in Christianburg, Virginia. although almost fifty years old he served as a member of the Captain Daniel Trigg’s Company of Montgomery County militia. There were only two William Lawson’s to serve in the revolutionary war and they were father and son.

Father: ? Lawson b: ABT. 1705 in Montrose, Scotland
Mother: Rebecca b: ABT. 1709 in Montrose, Scotland

Marriage 1 Rebecca Jane Banks b: ABT. 1735 in North Carolina
Married: 1758 in Halifax County, Virginia
Children
William Lawson II b: 1763 in North Carolina
Travis Lawson b: 1766 in North Carolina
Betsy Ann Lawson b: ABT. 1768 in North Carolina
Catherine Lawson b: ABT. 1770 in North Carolina
Sally Lawson b: 26 DEC 1770 in North Carolina
Jermiah Lawson b: 15 FEB 1773 in North Carolina
Robert Lawson b: ABT. 1774 in North Carolina

Submitted by William M.”Bill” Wood

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  1. Tracy says

    November 6, 2017 at 7:32 am

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  2. melissa Lawson folkerts says

    April 4, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    This Sgt. William Lawson Sr. appears to be my Great great great grandfather. some names above are not directly linked. can you assist?

    Reply
    • Greg L. Stahley says

      April 4, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      William “The Scottish Rebel” Lawson is my 6th Great grandfather. The lineage is as follows: William had a son William II, William II had a son William III, William III had a son William IV who married Hulda (Addington), they had a daughter Margaret Josephine (Lawson) who married John Bowman. Margaret and John had a daughter named Anna Doty (Bowman) Taylor who was my Great grandmother whom I remember very well. I have some of the lineage of other children of William “The Scottish Rebel” Lawson if you are interested.

      Thanks,

      G.L. Stahley

      Reply
      • Tracy Wilson- Scarbrough says

        November 12, 2018 at 6:19 am

        G.L. Stahley,
        I would love to know anything about the line that descends from William > William II > William III > Rhode (Rhoda) Baker Lawson who married into the McClellan family.
        Thank you.
        T.L. Wilson-Scarbrough

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        • Brenda Weissend says

          January 24, 2019 at 8:26 am

          Rhoda Baker Lawson McClellan is my great great grandmother. Her son Marcus McClellan was my great grandfather.

          Reply
      • Ondrea Swan says

        November 13, 2019 at 2:05 am

        Hi My name is Ondrea and my mother’s mother was Ruth Lawson. My 6th great grandfather was William “The Scottish Rebel” Lawson, 5th great grandfather, his son, Travis Lawson, my 4th
        great grandfather,his son, Joseph Robert Sr. Lawson, my 3rd great grandfather was his son,
        William Pershing Lawson, and my 2nd great grandfather was his son, William Moore Lawson, and my great grandfather was William Washington Lawson. It gets really confusing so I would appreciate the help, I need all I can get.

        Reply
        • Sue Henley says

          February 16, 2021 at 8:50 am

          Hi Ondrea, I too am related to the Lawson line. Do you know any information about Travis Lawson and his father William Lawson. Some had stated that William Lawson , Travis ‘ father was a different William Lawson that was not the “Rebel”? But came to the colonies at a young age. What do you think of this? My line is : Travis Lawson; to James P. Lawson; to Aleann “Alsey” (Lawson) Nickel/ Harris; to Henry Chandler Harris; to Julia Ann (Harris) Ramey; to GarrisonAnderson Ramey – my grandfather. Would like to share info with you. Thank You, sue

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      • Jess Stull says

        February 14, 2021 at 9:23 am

        Hi!
        My mom did ancestry research about 12 years ago and discovered that we too are direct descendants. If you still check this form I’d love to talk with you about it. I’m curious on how far the lines have separated and how many descendants he has. I’ll have to find my mom’s research on it again but I’d love to discuss it!

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        • Sue Henley says

          February 14, 2021 at 2:08 pm

          I am a descendant of William Lawson, to Travis Lawson, to James P. Lawson, to Aleann “Alsey” (Lawson) Nickel/ Harris,, to Julia (Harris) Ramey, to Garrison Ramey, to my mother. 7 generations back for my mother. I would be 8 generations back. I do not have much on James P. Lawson back ,only what I have learned from others online. I am willing to share what info I do have . Would be interested in any info you may have about the family. Also, any stories passed down through generations. Also, any knowledge of Native American connection to either James P. Lawson wife or To his mother wife of Travis Lawson. Thanks. My email is. ghenley161@aol.com. Thank you,

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          • lee banfield says

            February 15, 2021 at 10:52 am

            Hi Sue I am putting together as much info as i can for you.
            I like you am descended through William Lawson (The Rebel ).
            and i am descended like you through Travis Lawson ( The
            Rebels second son ) As you may know, William Lawson had
            four sons and at least four daughters.
            I do not know how many sons Travis had but i am descended
            through yet another William Lawson who married Mary Dennis.
            They had a daughter named Nancy Jane Lawson. Nancy married
            Franklin Alfred Banfield ( My Great Grandfather ).Union Soldier
            i think ..Franklins son was Willis Green Banfield .He was 3/4
            Cherokee .Willis’s first wife was named Charity .I believe she
            was a Full Cherokee .willis’s second wife was Ida McKinley
            Lawson b.1901 d.1971. One of Ida McKinleys children was my
            Father Raymond Martin Banfield b.1922 d.1985. Last but least
            me, Lee Martin Banfield b1944 and 77 years old on april 9th

            Reply
            • Sue Henley says

              February 16, 2021 at 8:11 am

              Hi Lee, Nice to meet you. I have seen research stating that William Lawson, The Rebel…is not our relative. But that another William Lawson is our descendant. What knowledge do you have on this matter? Some say the WilliamLawson on the Gildart Ship was the Jacobite from Durham England, b. 1722. AND the William Lawson age 17 came to the colonies from Montrose Scotland b. 1733- d. 1826 in Snowflake, Va. I do not know what to take from all of this. Which one if either were our Travis Lawson’ s father. What do you believe? Thanks, sue

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              • lee banfield says

                February 16, 2021 at 9:31 am

                Hi Sue ,The Rebel LAWSON is definitely our
                ancestor.It has been proven by a relation of
                mine .William Lawson was 17 when he was
                transported to America, having previously
                been in DURHAM JAIL..and a JAIL in the south
                of England ,which i need to look up..also i need
                to look up the Ship Gildart as well, i have the
                info somewhere..The Jacobite from Durham
                b.1722 does not fit. The rebel Lawson was
                born 26 june 1731.Yes he died in Snowflake
                18 april 1826.We are descended through
                The Rebels second son Travis Lawson b1766
                died 1855 in Montgomary Kentucky,Thats where
                my father came from–Kentucky. ( that fits ) ..
                Well in next few days i will send more info
                which i need to look up. Take Care Lee

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                • Sue Henley says

                  February 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm

                  Hi Lee, Yes, I would very much like to see info that you have.The confusing info I mentioned earlier can be found… Finding Our True William, by Nancy J. Lawson, Sept. 13,2017, from Cross Lanes, West Virginia….seen at site : lawsonfamilyheritage.blogspot.com/2018/03/William-Lawson-finding-our-tru- …..It is about 14 pages long. She states she visited UK National Archives. Maybe you have access to the UKArchives since you live in England? Stay safe. Look forward to hearing from you.Thanks

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                  • lee banfield says

                    February 18, 2021 at 10:28 am

                    I have not accessed UKArchives yet but will soon do so.
                    I am working on the Theory that ELVIS’S Scottish ancestor
                    knew or was aware of William Robert Lawson, The Rebels Dad
                    I know everybodys got a connection with ELVIS thats what they say
                    However in this case the connection may be real.
                    Here goes—The Rebels Dad William Robert Lawson was b.18th dec 1709 in Montrose. Now ElVIS’s
                    ancestor Andrew Presley Senior was b.1715 in a village
                    not far away from Lon May ,where he got married to
                    Elspeth Leg aug 27 1713…Now here comes the crunch.
                    The Distance between Andrew Presley’s Village and
                    Montrose is only 60 miles,Thats not far in Scotland
                    and a far less Population at that time, maybe even
                    sparse…Both men William Robert Lawson and ELVIS’S
                    Ancestor Andrew Presley where of a similar age
                    a difference of only 6 Years, The question is was ELVIS’S
                    relation a Jacobite, if so they would certainly be aware
                    of each other at least, I will persue this Theory more
                    what do you think ? rubbish or real….LEE… its 6.30pm
                    in England and Dark

                    Reply
  3. becky gouge says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Hi , My name is Becky Gouge and i have been researching my Lawson line for a while now and i have a brick wall. I hope yuns can help. I am looking for the parents of Edward Lawson born c 1808 in either Virginia or North Carolina. His first wife was Elizabeth South and his 2nd was Mary Bennett. His name has also been recorded as Edmund Lawson. I descend from him and Mary. They are my 3rd great grandparents. Thank you.

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  4. Christy Hurt says

    May 9, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Hello my name is Christy Hurt.. I have been researching my Lawson ancestors. I find it very fascinating and extremely interesting! My great grandmother Miranda (Randie) Henry Moore was the dauaghter of John Lawson who was the son of James Lawson who was the son of James M Lawson who was the son of Travis Lawson who was the son of William the Rebel Lawson. That makes William my 6th great grandfather. Any info or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

    Reply
  5. Po' Girl Shines says

    July 3, 2019 at 6:07 am

    I am also a descendant of William Lawson, 8 generations on my father’s side from his son William II. Interesting post.

    Reply
  6. Ann Asselin says

    June 8, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    There were more than two William Lawsons in he Revolution. My 4th great grandfather was in the Revolution. He left America after the war and came to Nova Scotia as a Loyalist.

    Reply
  7. LEE M BANFIELD says

    October 22, 2020 at 10:35 am

    I am Lee Martin Banfield,i live in England
    my father was Raymond martin Banfield.
    His mother was Ida McKinley Lawson,
    she was a descendent of Travis Lawson
    b 1766 NC d1855 montgomery KY.

    Reply
    • Sue Henley says

      January 31, 2021 at 11:56 am

      Hi Lee, I am interested in any info you may have on Travis Lawson’s family. I have Travis Lawson married Martha Mayzie Simpkins. My ancestors come through Travis and Mayzie’s son, James P. Lawson and wife Eliza Simpkins. Then their daughter Aleann Alsey (Lawson) Nickel Harris. Alsey married William Hayden Harris.. Then their son Henry Chandler Harris married Ann Clark. Henry C. Harris and Ann Clark) Harris was my gggrandparents that lived in Kentucky. Any info would be appreciated.Thank You, Sue

      Reply
      • lee banfield says

        February 4, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Hi Sue, I will respond to you in next couple
        of days ,Meanwhile take care. LEE

        Reply
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