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Robert Lawson married Mary McCambell, 13 Apr 1792, Rockbridge Co VA. Bond dated 10 Apr 1792 and signed by Robert Lawson and Samuel McCampbell, her father. Rev. Wm Graham, Presbyterian, was minister as he was for the marriages of David and Isabella Lawson.
"The McCampbell Family in America" by W. Richard McCampbell, is said to have cited Mary as the daughter of Samuel & Martha McCampbell.

I believe this the Robert Lawson that married Mary McCampbell and moved to Shelby Co, Kentucky, to be the son of the elder Robert of Rockbridge. This does not agree with older research but I believe more information is now available. He fits better into the family of the older Robert whose land was adjacent to that of the McCampbells. I believe the other young Robert in Rockbridge, likely five or so years younger, remained in Rockbridge for a few years after his marriage to Margaret Hicks and therefore was called Robert Jr because he was the younger Robert Lawson still living in the community.

The following Robert Lawson lived in Kentucky and is apparently the same as one of the Robert Lawsons from Rockbridge Co VA, in my opinion, most likely a son of Robert Lawson of the elder Robert of Rockbridge and the same as the Robert who married Mary McCampbell.

Here are the records from Rockbridge Co indicating Robert's father as Robert Lawson, as well as deeds when Robert & Mary sold out - probably with the destination of Shelby Co KY intended. Additional information can also be found in the notes of the elder Robert Lawson.

In 1792, David Lawson stated in a Chancery Court case that his father Robert Lawson had divided his Rockbridge land on Kerr’s [Carr’s] Creek between James and Robert Jr. - that his father had been unable to pay for it. James & Robert each began paying tax on half the land in 1805 although apparently no official deed was made until 1812.

Rockbridge Co VA, Deed Book H, p.124
Article of Agreement made and entered into this 31st day of August 1812 by and between James Lawson of the one part and Robert Lawson of the other part –
Witnesseth that the said parties do hereby agree to divide a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being on the head waters of Kerrs Creek in the County of Rockbridge in the State of Virginia which said land was jointly purchased by said James & Robert Lawson and contains two hundred & Eighty Acres to be the same more or less. We do agree to divide said Land in the following manner to wit – Beginning at a red oak (old marked) and a hickory & hornbeam (new marked) by a branch of sd creek a corner to the said James & Robert Lawson; division Line also corner to the lands of James Cuningham dec’d, thence North fourteen degrees East twenty four poles to a dead Black Oak on a bank and Dogwood & small hickory (new marked), North forty seven & a half Degrees West sixteen poles to a white Oak Stump and black oak (now marked), North Eighty six degrees West thirty poles to a white Oak, South fifty four degrees West sixty poles to a white oak on a ridge (old marked) and a hickory & two Dogwoods (now marked),
North eighty eight and a half degrees West fifty six poles to a white oak on sd. Ridge, North Seventy Eight degrees West thirty poles to a white oak on sd ridge, North sixty degrees West Eighteen poles to two Chesnut Oaks on sd. Ridge. The just and true performance of each and every of the above contracts we bind ourselves our heirs Executors jointly & severally by these presents under the penal sum of two thousand Dollars – As Witness our hands and Seals this day and year first above written
Sixty poles was interlined before Signing
Jas. Lawson [Seal]
Robert Lawson [Seal]
Wit: Hugh Harper, Saml. McCampbell, Robert McCampbell
At Rockbridge County Court August 31st,1812
An Agreement between James & Robert Lawson was acknowledged in Court and ordered to be recorded.
A Copy – Attest: Aw. Reid, CRC [Andrew Reid, Clerk of Rockbridge County]

Note: one half of the above 280 acres would be approximately 140 acres to each. The land I can find for Robert Sr was 150 acres from Hugh McFadden and two grants for 40 acres and 97 acres in 1795. That does total 287 acres. However Robert and Mary sold a tract of 130 acres and then another of 94 whose description perfectly matches the grant of 97 acres from 1795 – which seems to indicate that grant was to Robert Jr, not Sr. James Lawson paid tax on half of 150 acres [75] and half of 40 acres [20] for a total of 95 acres from 1805 -1811. Robert paid tax during the same years on 75, 20, and 97 acres. Except in 1812 they both had added 20.5 acres from a “new survey”. In 1813 Robert does not appear since he'd sold all his land. Perhaps the old surveys were in error as far as the acreage was concerned.

I believe without doubt the following two deeds are Robert the SON of Robert Sr and his wife Mary McCampbell. I believe they did not leave for Shelby Co KY until after this land was sold. I don't believe anything has ever been found for them in Shelby Co KY until the 1820 census. The Robert Lawson in the Rockbridge 1810 census living near James Lawson could be this couple rather than Robert Sr. or if the ages are off, both Roberts could have been living together. This does change some of our thoughts on this family. Robert Lawson Sr may have died sooner than previously assumed – perhaps any time between 1805 when his lands first show up as divided on the tax rolls and 1812. Robert Lawson the elder was likely not married to a lady named Mary – we probably have no record referring to her and he may have been widowed when he came to Rockbridge Co.

Note: I have added some commas to make the metes and bounds descriptions clearer – otherwise transcribed as found.
p.135
This Indenture made the thirty first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve between Robert Lawson and Mary his wife of the one part and Robert McCampbell of the other part, all of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia. Witnesseth that the said Robert Lawson and his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have sold and by their presents do bargain and sell unto the said Robert McCampbell and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land in said County of Rockbridge on the Waters of Carrs Creek containing by estimation one hundred & thirty four acres be the same more or less which is bounded as follows as resurveyed June the Eighth eighteen hundred and twelve – Beginning at a red oak (old marked) and a hickory and Hornbeam (now marked) by a branch of sd creek a corner to James Lawsons’ land, thence with his lines N fourteen degrees East seventy four poles to a dead black oak on a bank and a Dogwood & small Hickory (now marked), North forty seven and an half degrees West sixteen poles to a white oak Stump & black oak (now marked), North Eighty six degrees West thirty poles to a white oak, South fifty four degrees West Sixty poles to a white oak on a ridge (old marked) and a hickory and two dogwoods (now marked), North Eighty eight and a half degrees West fifty six poles to a white oak on sd. Ridge, North seventy eight degrees West thirty poles to a white oak on sd ridge, north sixty degrees West eighteen poles to two chesnut oaks on sd ridge corner to James Lawson, thence leaving his land north thirty four degrees East thirteen poles to a red oak and two chesnut oaks on a hill side South Eighty eight Degrees East twenty four poles to a Chesnut and Maple South twenty three degrees East eight poles to a Gum & Chesnut oak corner to Samuel Millers land thence with his lines North Eighty seven degrees East sixty three poles to two Chesnuts North sixty and a half degrees East fifty four poles to a Gum (old marked) and a white oak, Dogwood (now marked) North sixty two and a half degrees East thirty nine poles to two hickory red bud and dead white oak by a fence North forty two degrees West forty poles to a red oak and Spruce pine above a bank of a branch of sd Creek North Eighty three degrees East eighteen poles to two red oak on the side of a hill North sixteen degrees West twenty eight poles to a Chesnut, red oak and double Dogwood North fifty two degrees East sixty poles to a red oak South eighty six degs. East forty two poles to a large red oak near the top of a ridge South one hundred and thirty seven poles to a Maple hickory and Chesnut (now marked) near a Gully South thirty eight and a half degrees East sixty two poles to a red oak tree and black oak Stump a corner to James Cuningham’s Heirs and a late Survey made for sd Robert Lawson thence with a line of the same South Eighteen and half degree West twenty five poles crossing a branch to a red oak and two Locust Sumps on a bank of another branch thence up the several courses of the same which are nearby South Sixty six degrees West twenty eight poles, North seventy four degrees West forty four poles to South fifty eight degrees West thirteen poles, West thirty two poles to the Beginning.
To have and to hold the said described tract or parcel of Land with its appurtenances to the said Robert McCampbell his heirs and assigns forever – And the said Robert Lawson and his wife for themselves their heirs Executors and administrators do covenant and promise that they will forever Warrant and defend the said described tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Robert McCampbell his heirs and assigns against the claims of all persons whatever. In Testimony whereof the said Robert Lawson & Mary his wife have subscribed their names and affixed their Seals the day and year first before written.
Robert Lawson [Seal]
Mary (x) Lawson [Seal]
Signed Sealed & acknowledge in the presence of …
At Rockbridge County Court August 31st 1812
Deed from Robert Lawson & Mary his wife to Robert McCampbell was acknowledged in Court by said Lawson & wife, she having been first privily examined as the Law directs relinquishes her Dower therein and ordered to be recorded.
A Copy. Attest: Aw. Reid, CRC
Underlined descriptions match the division of lands of Robert Sr between James & Robert Jr. and similar descriptions from Virginia Land Grant of 40 acres to Robert Lawson on 5 Sep 1795. Note that the Grant referred to “Spanish oaks” but that is another name for “red oak”.
VA Land Grant Book 33, p.144
Grant to Robert Lawson by virtue of a Military Warrant #1303 issued 16 Jun 1781 agreeable to the Proclamation of 1763, 40 acres by Survey dated 21 Apr 1784, lying in the County of Rockbridge on Kerrs Creek. Begin corner to his old survey; bank of Kerrs Creek, line of Samuel Millers. 5 Sep 1795.

p.166
This Indenture made this twenty eighth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twelve between Robert Lawson & Molly his wife of Rockbridge Co and Commonwealth of Virginia of the one part and Andrew Walkup of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Robert Lawson and Molly his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the said Andrew Walkup and his heirs forever a certain tract or parcel of Land containing by Survey Ninety four Acres be the same more or less lying in Rockbridge County on the head Waters of Kerrs Creek and bounded as followeth to wit – Beginning at a hickory corner to a Survey of John Dale and with his lines of the same, N 10 E 38 poles to a black oak, N 80 E 40 poles to a white oak leaving said Dales line N 40 W 56 poles to a pine On a Stony ridge, N65 W 60 poles to a black oak and Chesnut West 120 poles to a pine on a line of said Dales land, thence with said line S 4 W 58 poles to a white oak by a branch and with said branch S 70 E 176 poles to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said premises with all and every of their appurtenances priviledges and advantages unto the only proper use and behoof of the said Andrew Walkup and his heirs or assigns forever and the said Robert Lawson and Molly his wife for themselves their heirs & unto the said Andrew Walkup his heirs and assigns the said premises with all and every of its appurtenances priviledges and advantages will warrant and by these presents forever defend from all persons claiming or to claim. In Testimony of the above the said Robert Lawson & Molly his wife have subscribed their names and affixed their seals, the day and year first above written.
Robert Lawson [Seal]
Mary (X) Lawson [Seal]
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presences of
D. M. Mason as to R. Lawson
J. Leyburn as to Lawson
James Bailey as to Robt
At Rockbridge County Court October 5, 1812
A Deed from Robert Lawson & Mary his wife to Andrew Walkup was proved in Court by John Leyburn, James Bailey & Dale M. Mason Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
A Copy. Attest. Aw., Reid, CRC

Virginia Land Grant Book 33, p.142
Grant to Robert Lawson by virtue of Treasury Warrant #11397, issued on 12 Mar 1782, a parcel of 97 acres by Survey dated 3 May 1792, lying in the county of Rockbridge on the head waters of Kerrs Creek. Bounds begin corner to a Survey of John Dales and with his lines [the rest of the boundaries are metes and bounds]. 5 Sep 1795.
The above deed has exactly the same metes and bounds description as this grant.


The following is the link from Shelby Co KY back to Rockbridge Co:
The affidavit of Robert Lawson, of Shelby Co., Ken. That he knew George Elliott when he lived in Rockbridge Co., Va. That he frequently saw Elliott until he removed to Dicks River, in Kentucky. That George Elliott was always thought to have been a sea captain, but whether in the service of the Government or the captain of a private vessel, the deponent does not know.
[The heirs of Capt. George Elliot were applying for bounty land which was granted 1834, many of the papers in this file were dated about 1815 including a will of George Elliot - there were no dates abstracted on the individual affadavits. George Elliot was in the "sea service", i.e. Navy.]
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Virginia Soldiers of 1776, Vol. 1 [database online]. Orem, UT: Ancestry.com, 1997. Original data: Burgess, Louis Alexander. Virginia Soldiers of 1776. Richmond, VA: Richmond Press, 1927.

A notebooks of surveys in Rockbridge Co VA by Alexander Campbell, County Surveyor, 1785, notes that he surveyed 329 acres on the South River, 15 Jan 1785, for George Eliot. [LDS Microfilm #0033799, Item 2] This definitely puts Eliott at the time and place the Lawsons were in Rockbridge and this Robert would have been in his teens and would remember knowing him.

Robert was in Shelby Co KY for the 1820 census:
1820 Census. Shelby Co KY
Robert Lawson: 1m -10, 1m 10-16, 1m 16-26, 1m 26-45, 1m over 45
1f 10-16, 3f 16-26, 1f over 45
10 people in the household
He was the only Lawson in the county.

Some Internet files, unsubstantiated, suggest the following children for Robert: Samuel, Robert, Joanna, & Margaret. These children as well as a son James are named in Robert's will below. I have found a single census record for a younger Robert in Shelby Co in 1840 and a marriage record for a Henry Lawson in Shelby Co in 1821.

There is a marriage record for a Lawson in Shelby Co - Henry Lawson to Rebecca Lewis, 13 May 1821.
Also an Isaac Lawson married Mahuldah Ann Tucker, 15 May 1834, Shelby Co.

Two Saml "Mccammels" were also in Shelby Co in 1820. One had 1m 26-45, 3f -10, 1f 26-45. The other: 2m -10, 1m 26-45, 2f -10, 1f 26-45. There were numerous variations of the surname Mccammel, McCampbell present in Shelby Co. Samuel McCampbell, father of Mary, had died - his will written in 1804.

1830 Census. Shelby Co KY
Robert Lawson: 1m 10-15, 1m 15-20, 2m 30-40, 1m 60-70 [b. bet 1760-1770]
1f -5, 1f 15-20, 2f 20-30, 1f 30-40, 1f 50-60
Total of 11 in the household, no slaves.
Note: Both the 1820 and 1830 censuses indicate more young people than can be counted in Robert's will. And there are certainly other Lawsons present in Shelby Co. And the wife seems younger- she would have been a child when Robert married Mary McCampbell. It isn't impossible that Robert had a second family by a second wife named Mary and only this younger family was noted in his will as his older children had received their portion.


Shelby Co KY Will Book 12, p.223-224
In the name of God, Amen. I Robert Lawson of the county of Shelby and State of Kentucky being at the present of sound mind and deliberate Judgment, but of low and weak bodily health do make this my last will and testament to wit First I will my soul into the hands of my Creator who gave it and my body to its mother dust to be decently buried after my death Item I will and bequeath unto my two Sons Robert and James Lawson the tract of land on which I now live Containing One hundred and Sixty acres be the Same more or less, together with the house and all the appurtenances thereunto belonging with the provision following (es est) That my two sons Robert and James do support and take care of my wife Polly Lawson their mother during her lifetime should she be left a widow that they may by their care and attentions sooth the sorrows of her age and widowhood. Item 2d I also will that my son James have the rifle Gun as his property after my death - Item my three daughters Polly, Margaret, and Joanna having certain goods & property which they hold as their own such as beds, furniture &c my will is that the Same be their property to be held by them as their own, and it is further my will that should either or any of my above named daughters Polly Margaret & Joanna get married or otherwise think proper to live to themselves that my sons James and Robert shall furnish and under such Circumstances (exclusive of their own individual property) with a good horse Saddle and bridle & three/two milk cows and calves, and in like manner I also will that Eliza Ann my granddaughter be furnished in Similar circumstances with my above named daughters with the same portion allotted to them. Item I also will that Should my sons Samuel, James and Robert live that in eight or ten years after my death, James & Robert shall pay to Samuel 300 dollars or it equivalent in such Property as they may Jointly agree upon.
In the further explanation of the first Item. I wish to be understood as willing to Robert & James my sons my land, farming utensils be equally or cash to hold an equal right to the Same. Given under my hand and done in the Presence of Witnessed this 13th day of December 1837. Robert (X) Lawson.
Teste: Ira Williams, Lewis Howell
In acknowledging the above to be my last will & testament I further add a supplement and appoint my two sons Robert & James Lawson my lawful executors to carry into effect this my last will & Testament, given under my hand & Seal this 13 day of December 1837. Robert (X) Lawson. Teste: Ira Williams, Lewis Howell
Shelby County Court, Feb Term 1838
The will was produced and the subscribing witnesses testified and it will be Recorded. Robert & James Lawson named took upon themselves the burthen of execution and took the oath required. Bond with Walter C. Drake and Thomas Smith their Securities in the penalty of $600. Ja. S. Whitaker, Clk.

1840 Census. Shelby Co KY
Robt Lawson: male age 30-40 with his family.
1m 20-30, 1m 30-40. 1f 10-15, 1f 20-30, 3f 30-40, 1f 50-60
No older male in the family but some of unmarried females from 1830 seem to be present. This Robert is likely the son named in the Will above and it would appear some of his sisters and maybe his mother are in his household.

In 1840 there was also a Charles W. Lawson in Shelby Co. In his household were two males and one female between 20-30, 2 males age 15-20, and 2 small boys under age 5. No kinship suggested to this man from the Will of Robert Lawson.


Probable wrong connection:

After a suggestion that Andrew Lawson, possible son of Robert, had gone to Indiana, I found the following about Andrew and Barnes. The will above would suggest that Andrew and Barnes were not his sons - they seem too old to be grandsons and apparently are from a different family - or an earlier family of Robert's.
I had this already from Shelby Co KY. The only Lawson in 1820 had been Robert:
1830 Census. Andrew Lawson, in the separate Southeastern District, who was age 30-40 with spouse 20-30 and 3 boys, 1 girl under the age of 10.
Barnes Lawson, age 30-40, with a spouse of the same age and 4 girls, 1 boy under the age of 10

Barnes Lawson married Eliza Stewart in Shelby Co KY, 29 Dec 1819. He was born about 1795 in Virginia and appears on the 1840, 1850 & 1860 censuses in Greene Co IN.

I checked Putnam Co IN in 1840:
1840 Census. Putnam Co IN, Warren Twp, p. 706.. Note in margin says South Half of Putnam Co
Andrew Lawson: 2m under 5, 1m 5-10, 1m 10-15, 2m 15-20, 1m 30-40
1f 5-10, 1f 10-15, 1f 15-20, 1f 30-40
and on the same page in Indiana:
Barnes Lawson: 1m age 20-30 [possibly a son of Andrew, not the Barnes from 1830 who would have been age 40-50]
and curiously - just to raise more questions:
William Law??n: a single man, age 50-60 [This name looks slightly different - letters scrunched - but could easily be taken for Lawson - could also be a different surname.]

I did find some evidence of Lawsons in Putnam Co prior to 1840 and it would seem these girls would belong to someone older than Andrew or Barnes. Indiana Marriage records to 1850:
Joseph Dean to Eliza Lawson, 20 Oct 1834
William Brothers to Levina Lawson, 7 Feb 1837

1850 Census. Putnam Co IN, Washington Township, p.577, Hh 247
Andrew Lossen, age 55, b. VA [that would be about 1795 - that works]
Martha, 48, b. VA
Children all born in Indiana: Joseph 18, Eliza J. 13, Jackson 11, Harrison 8, David 6, William 4
Seems to be the only Lawson household.

In 1860, Andrew & Martha were not to be found. There were a few Lawson households, none of which had any ties to their children named in 1850 that I could find. One family had a three-year-old Barnes Lawson, however. His daddy's name was Henry who was age 35.

I looked for Barnes Lawson since I figured there would not be many - and found only one of the approximate age.

1850 Census. Greene Co IN, District 40, Highland Twp, p.142, Hh 1009
Barnes Lawson, age 56, Farmer, b. VA. Elizabeth, age 56, b. VA
Hannah, age 20, b. KY.
John, age 27, b. KY.
Martha, age 20, b. IN [Since she's after John, she's probably his wife]
Samuel Owens, age 42, b. Ohio, has property value of $500 so probably not a hired hand
Andrew Stewart, age 80, b. Ireland
Isn't that a kick - could that possibly be Andrew Stewart from back in Rockbridge.... Remember he sold land to Robert & Margaret Hicks in 1802.... Because Andrew was leaving for Kentucky? There was no Andrew Stewart in Rockbridge in 1810. Was he the father of Barnes' wife? Interesting.

I looked back
1820 in Shelby Co KY - Andrew Stewart: 1m over 45 with spouse over 45 and three daughters
1830 in Shelby Co KY - Andrew Stewart: 1m age 60-70 with spouse 50-60 and several older daughters.
1840 in Greene Co IN - Andrew Stewart: 1m 70-80, spouse 60-70 and a couple of daughters

I did find Barnes Lawson in 1860. Greene Co IN, Highland Twp, p.591, Hh 36
Barnes Lawson, age 60, b. Virginia. Elizabeth age 64, b. Virginia
Hannah Bryant, age 29, b. Kentucky [Married daughter]
and what appears to be a daughter of Hannah's, age 4, can't figure out the name ?Senntain? ?Fenntain? nothing makes sense.
Living two doors away from Barnes was the family of Ellmond Quakenbush and his wife Nancy who was age 35 and they had among their children a child named Barnes, age 4. Nancy maybe another daughter of Barnes & Elizabeth.
Indiana Marriages to 1850:
Nancy Lawson to Ellwood Quakenbush, 8 Jan 1846, Greene Co
Amanda Lawson to James Quakenbush, 3 Aug 1848, Greene Co
William Lawson to Rachel Jewell, 17 Aug 1836, Greene Co
John Lawson to Martha Ooley, 14 Mar 1850, Greene Co


More about the McCampbells:
The old Borden Tract Conveyances [the original grant dated 6 Nov 1739 to Benjamin Borden for 92,100 acres] show that the McCampbells had been in the area of Rockbridge Co for some years: Andrew McCampbell bought James & Martha Gilmer's [Gilmore?] tract of 328 acres in 1764, and bought a second tract of 73 acres adjoining Samuel Norwood in 1765.

Rockbridge DB A, p. 174-177
5 & 7 Sep 1779 Deeds of Lease and Release. From Mary Boyls to Solomon McCampbell, 200 acres part of 92,100 acres grant to Benjamin Borden. Corner to Robert Tedford [probably Telford]. Mary made her mark. Witnesses were Isaac Anderson, William Sprowl, & David McCroskey

A surviving tithables list of 1778, lists several McCampbells, but as yet no Lawson, Hicks, or Dale/Deal.

A record of the payroll of Gilmore's Rifles from Rockbridge Co, under the command of Brig Gen Morgan, while in South Carolina, 1780, shows Robert McCampbell, Sgt, and Andrew McCampbell, Corp. while serving under Capt. James Gilmore. No Hicks or Lawson was listed.

The tax list of 1783 for the Southwest District of the County survivies and includes the names: Jno. Deal, Saml. Deal, Isaac Lawson, and nine heads of household named McCampble or McCampbell and one of these was a Samuel McCampble. John Murphy, perhaps the one who married Isaac Lawson's daughter, was also listed.

Genealogical Records: Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850
Date: Jan 1, 1792
Location: Augusta Co., VA
Record ID: 35656
Description: Landowner
Book Page: 28-43
Property: 100 acres in Rockbridge; corner Alexander Tedford.
Remarks: 5 shillings. Property conveyed to grantor by Alexander Stuart, who purchased from Samuel McCampbell.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County" by Lyman Chalkley.


Samuel McCampbell is said to have been in Shelby Co KY by 1799. His wife was Martha Cooper who he married about 1766. Samuel is said born about 1743 in County Down or Antrim, Ireland, son of James and Mary Shannon. Samuel & Martha were members of New Monmouth Presbyterian Church in Rockbridge. Samuel's will was probated at August Court, Shelby Co, KY, 1804. Named were his wife Martha; son James 250 acres wheron he is already living; son John the 200 acres where he lives but he is to pay his brother Washington 100#'s when Washington comes of age; son William the plantation on Hickory Run of 200 acres and pay his brother Samuel 100#'s; son Andrew the 200 acres whereon Samuel now lives after the death of his mother; daughter Margaret, a horse, feather bed, cows, etc.; daughter Jane Logan 50#'s, daughter Nancy Elliott, a cow and heifer, and to daughter Mary Lawson, 5#'s. Since Samuel had a daughter who had married an Elliot, perhaps that was how Robert Lawson came to know the George Elliott he testified about in Kentucky. The children married between the years 1785 - 1813 so born in the 1760s and 70s.

Birth	Abt 1770
Marriage	13 Apr 1792	Rockbridge County, Virginia - Mary McCampbell
Death	Bef Feb 1838

Spouse	Mary McCampbell ( - )
Child	Robert Lawson ( - )
Child	James Lawson ( - )
Child	Samuel Lawson ( - )
Child	Mary "Polly" Lawson ( - )
Child	Margaret Lawson ( - )
Child	Joanna Lawson ( - )

Father	Robert Lawson ( - 1812)
Sibling	David Lawson (1763 - 1823)
Sibling	James Lawson (1765 - )
Sibling	Isabella Lawson (1766 - 1850)