Elizabeth lee born medstand in lineage book of the daughters of the. Northumberland county, virginia lawson surname dna project. Rowland was born in 1617, in brough hall, catterick,yorkshire, england. The father, who was born in north of wales, was a son of david rowland, sr. Pittsylvania county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy.
Find lawson trees, crests, genealogies, biographies, dna projects, and much more at the largest directory to free and pay genealogical sources. Early virginia land patents in virginia genealogy trails. Hall county, georgia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. I will still pay for and maintain the rowlandtree name and the hosting fees. Lawson lea leach leap lee leet lentz lester lettle lewellen lewis lewman leybrook lightcap lindley linning lister liter littell. It is ordered that the said rowland lawson do dispose of so many of his cattle as shall procure him a servant he having a very considerable quantity of cattle. State agency series listing at the maryland state archives. Preston haynie document 432, 27 feb 166768 certificate is granted mr. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
John g rowland, james thomas rowland and 7 other children. Research genealogy for eppaphroditus lawson of lancaster co. Welcome to some of the best rowland genealogy resources found on the web. This is an excerpt from the book american biographical history of eminent and selfmade men of the state of michigan. Being a registry of virginia gentry entitled to coat armor, with genealogical notes of the families. Virginia patent book 2, page 180, 3 september 1649 mr. Adjoins land of samuel coggins and land of john sherlock. Abigail j rowland1 was born on 22 jul 1841 in macon, north carolina, united states. John lawson rowland 1830 1892 georgia georgia john lawson rowland, 1830 1892. Chancery court chancery papers maryland state archives. These are items collected relating to the history of rowland stebbins or rowland stebbing who immigrated to america in 1634 and is regarded to be the ancestor of the majority of stebbins in the united states. The seal on the will of rowland lawson bears a chevron between three martlets.
These are items collected relating to the history of rowland stebbins or rowland stebbing who immigrated to america in 1634 and is regarded to be the ancestor of the majority of stebbins in the united states please add or correct this information with citations in the comments section. Digital version at familysearch digital library free. Lawson john lawson, 1774 plat, pittsylvania county, virginia folder. Virginia patent book 1, part ii, page 525, 20 july 1633 john davis, planter. Rowland is an english surname, with two possible origins. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about elizabeth medstand on. Elizabeth medstand historical records and family trees myheritage. The register can ordered using the form under the merchandise section of this website.
In this case, the surname lawson was originally derived from the given name of the father of the bearer. Bill lawson specialises in books and genealogy research material for the outer hebrides. The virginia magazine of history and biography, vol. Virginia colony on about 1644 to rowland lawson and lettice joanna wale. Epaphroditus lawson, 700 acres in rappahannock river. I will supply you with username and password to upload the files you create. The lineage to all five and their respective service were approved by the societys registrar general, timothy field beard, f. Elizabeth medstand historical records and family trees. Rowland genealogy in robeson county, nc usa 1,015,348 north carolina 45,797 robeson county 824 rowland 28 note. The list of qualifying ancestors below is from the jamestowne society register of qualifying seventeenthcentury ancestors september 2015, with additional additions and deletions. We hope you find these resources useful whilst you are researching your lawson genealogy. Lawson genealogy shows that this name is most common in the north country counties of england.
Their name comes from the baptismal name law, which was a short form of lawrence. First, it may come from the norman name rolantrollant, from the old german hrod, meaning renown, and land, meaning territory. Some ancestors and descendants of jane thomas rowland and arthur ray rowland. Full text of brown genealogy of many of the descendants of thomas, john, and eleazer brown see other formats. Lawson rowland was born in 1835 in georgia, united states. My wife moyas great grandfather was william robert lawson,and going by his marriage cert was born in new orleans,america in 1857. Probate of the last will and testament of rowland lawson sr. Watkins, 1 book patricia lawrence, 1 book janet dawn javor, 1 book jane thomas rowland, 1 book herman hattaway, 1 book marie oliver watkins, 1 book frank d. Lancaster county, va, order book 16551666, page 165 court november 1661. Wife, hannah, christian leatherman, oldest son of brother, peter, now living in leatherman settlement. A comprehensive historical and genealogical record of the lawson family from the. In rappahannock river, lying abut 12 miles upon the north side, beginning on the east ward side of the mouth of slaughters creek which parts this from the land of john carter. Often there are many of that name in the same area but not at all related. Epaphroditus died young in lancaster county, va some time before 8 may 1661 as shown by the following.
Lancaster county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Rowland genealogy in robeson county, nc usa 1,015,348 north carolina 45,797 robeson county 824 rowland 28. Investigate the background of the lawson family history using the links below. Family old family pictures genealogy the lawson dna project ydna results. Lawson family history by william brown mccready issuu. Rowland, 1980, rowland edition, in english clary genealogy 1980 edition open library. Henry lawson, rowland lawson ii, rowland lawson, and simon sallard. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the lawson surname. Rowland and his brother epaphroditus came to america together to virginia before 1633. Barnard, and published by western biographical publishing company, cincinnati, ohio. In addition, one published genealogy asserted that simon sallards fatherin.
John married martha jane rowland circa 1854, at age 23 at marriage place, georgia. Lawson roland historical records and family trees myheritage. Elizabeth medstand born lawson was born circa 1638, at birth place, virginia, to rowland lawson and lettice joanna lawson born wales. Christian leatherman married 741798, barbara houghstatlcr, consent of christian houghstatler. There is no dispute that there have been rowlands of various spellings in america since the 1600s. Baptismal names are a form of patronymic surnames, and come from religious and vernacular naming traditions. Lancaster county, virginia lawson surname dna project. The jamestowne society does not provide genealogical research for individuals. We hope you will participate on the rowland forums, it is a great place to find or post information on rowland genealogy and is completely free to participate. The lawson family name is linked to the ancient anglosaxon culture of britain. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Full text of brown genealogy of many of the descendants of.
May 23, 2018 lancaster county, va, order book 16551666, page 165 court november 1661. He died at the age of 54 on may 3rd, 1661 in lancaster county, virginia. So far i have discovered two 5th great grandfathers that served in the american revolution. Full text of brown genealogy of many of the descendants. Lancaster county, va, will book 10, page 189, will dated 9 january 171617 will of rowland lawson of the parish of christ church in the county of lancaster. In addition, one published genealogy asserted that simon sallards fatherinlaw, john. Free african americans of virginia, north carolina, south carolina, maryland and delaware. Discover your dna story and unlock the secrets of your ancestry and genealogy with our dna kits for ancestry and the worlds most comprehensive dna database. All you will need is the software to create a family tree site. These five orphans were not all of mr rowland lawsons children, however, as has been. Also i do not believe that epaphroditus lawson son of rowland and letitia lawson of lancaster county, va abt 1644. The surname lawson is a variation of the name lawrence, which is derived from the city of laurentium, italy, and means winner or victor. Lancaster county, va, order book 5, 170217, page 154 11 september 1706 court. His father was also william a sea captain and married to a isabella young,these details are also on the marriage cert.
Robert1 8, son of robert and martha rowland, was born bet. Leonard howson for 250 acres of land for importation of wm. Rowland is said to have told his children that he and his brother were in virginia in 1633. Guide to hall county, georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Welcome to the lawson family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Lawsons can be found in these original eigh shires, which covered a small.
Ancestry of sarah lawson hathaway wife of william hathaway. The creator of each gedcom is solely responsible for its content. Apr 06, 2020 lancaster county, va, will book 10, page 189, will dated 9 january 171617 will of rowland lawson of the parish of christ church in the county of lancaster. The result is a book that i think paints a fairly complete picture of our. John hale stutesman, 1 book anita lu quinn watkins, 1 book e. His paternal grandparents were ralph lawson and elizabeth d brough. In addition to information posted on this website, the register also includes the number of members with lineages proven back. Resources for researching the lawson family tree research another surname coronavirus boredom relief here. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about elizabeth medstand on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Upon the petition of rowland lawson one of the orphans of mr. Descendants of robert and martha rowland of botetourt co. Virginia genealogy trails a proud part of the genealogy trails history group early virginia land patents. Apr 26, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
John lawson rowland was born on month day 1830, at birth place, georgia. Bickford, 1 book watkins, john, 1 book richard owen patten, 1 book louis w. Through bill lawson publications founded in 1989, bill has written over 70 books on the genealogies and the history of the western isles click here for book list. Gave to his son rowland lawson his still and gun, but it was his desire that if his wife, jane lawson should have such a property in the still as to distill what liquors she hath of her own. Ashpole center united methodist church cemetery find a grave. He married emily cameron on the 10121887 in st arnaud,victoria,aust. Records of indentured servants and of certificates for land, northumberland county, va, 16501795, compiled by w.
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