Lancaster county, va, order book 5, 170217, page 154 11 september 1706 court. Rowland genealogy in robeson county, nc usa 1,015,348 north carolina 45,797 robeson county 824 rowland 28 note. Apr 26, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rowland was born in 1617, in brough hall, catterick,yorkshire, england. Welcome to some of the best rowland genealogy resources found on the web. Bickford, 1 book watkins, john, 1 book richard owen patten, 1 book louis w. Full text of brown genealogy of many of the descendants of thomas, john, and eleazer brown see other formats. State agency series listing at the maryland state archives. He died at the age of 54 on may 3rd, 1661 in lancaster county, virginia. His father was also william a sea captain and married to a isabella young,these details are also on the marriage cert.
Upon the petition of rowland lawson one of the orphans of mr. John lawson rowland 1830 1892 georgia georgia john lawson rowland, 1830 1892. Full text of brown genealogy of many of the descendants of. Hall county, georgia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The virginia magazine of history and biography, vol. He died on 28 jun 1892 in chester, dodge, georgia, united states. Ancestry of sarah lawson hathaway wife of william hathaway. Adjoins land of samuel coggins and land of john sherlock. Ashpole center united methodist church cemetery find a grave. John lawson of richmond county was probably a son of rowland lawson iii whose will probated in lancaster.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Lancaster county, va, order book 16551666, page 165 court november 1661. 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. Some ancestors and descendants of jane thomas rowland and arthur ray rowland. 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. 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. Lawson family history by william brown mccready issuu. Elizabeth medstand historical records and family trees myheritage. First, it may come from the norman name rolantrollant, from the old german hrod, meaning renown, and land, meaning territory. Elizabeth lee born medstand in lineage book of the daughters of the american revolution. 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. Northumberland county, virginia lawson surname dna project. Richard branham of farnham parish, richmond county to thomas gladman for 2000 lbs of tobacco, 100 acres of woodland. The list of qualifying ancestors below is from the jamestowne society register of qualifying seventeenthcentury ancestors september 2015, with additional additions and deletions.
These five orphans were not all of mr rowland lawsons children, however, as has been. Rowland and his brother epaphroditus came to america together to virginia before 1633. Lawson genealogy shows that this name is most common in the north country counties of england. Investigate the background of the lawson family history using the links below. Elizabeth medstand born lawson was born circa 1638, at birth place, virginia, to rowland lawson and lettice joanna lawson born wales. Leonard howson for 250 acres of land for importation of wm. I will still pay for and maintain the rowlandtree name and the hosting fees. Probate of the last will and testament of rowland lawson sr. Full text of brown genealogy of many of the descendants. If you are interested in adding a jamestowneera ancestor to the qualifying ancestors index, you must prove that they had appropriate service as defined by this society, and your lineage, as part of the membership application process. Virginia colony on about 1644 to rowland lawson and lettice joanna wale. There is no dispute that there have been rowlands of various spellings in america since the 1600s. He married emily cameron on the 10121887 in st arnaud,victoria,aust.
The lawson family name is linked to the ancient anglosaxon culture of britain. All you will need is the software to create a family tree site. The seal on the will of rowland lawson bears a chevron between three martlets. Lawson john lawson, 1774 plat, pittsylvania county, virginia folder. Rowland is said to have told his children that he and his brother were in virginia in 1633. Lawson roland historical records and family trees myheritage. The father, who was born in north of wales, was a son of david rowland, sr. The lineage to all five and their respective service were approved by the societys registrar general, timothy field beard, f. John hale stutesman, 1 book anita lu quinn watkins, 1 book e.
Rowland lawson ii was a son of rowland lawson sr who emigrated to va with wife lettice prior to 1637 headrights. He wrote his first book, croft history of sheshader, as a gift for his wife who comes from sheshader in lewis and belonged to a family renowned for its knowledge of genealogies, particularly chriss mother, mairi uilleim. Virginia genealogy trails a proud part of the genealogy trails history group early virginia land patents. We hope you find these resources useful whilst you are researching your lawson genealogy. In addition, one published genealogy asserted that simon sallards fatherin. Guide to hall county, georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Rowland is an english surname, with two possible origins. Henry lawson, rowland lawson ii, rowland lawson, and simon sallard. Christian leatherman married 741798, barbara houghstatlcr, consent of christian houghstatler.
Wife, hannah, christian leatherman, oldest son of brother, peter, now living in leatherman settlement. Epaphroditus died young in lancaster county, va some time before 8 may 1661 as shown by the following. 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. A comprehensive historical and genealogical record of the lawson family from the.
Chancery court chancery papers maryland state archives. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about elizabeth medstand on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Search 8,539 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. 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. 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. Digital version at familysearch digital library free. Lawson lea leach leap lee leet lentz lester lettle lewellen lewis lewman leybrook lightcap lindley linning lister liter littell. Lancaster county, virginia lawson surname dna project. Early virginia land patents in virginia genealogy trails. Preston haynie document 432, 27 feb 166768 certificate is granted mr. Robert1 8, son of robert and martha rowland, was born bet. John married martha jane rowland circa 1854, at age 23 at marriage place, georgia.
The creator of each gedcom is solely responsible for its content. The jamestowne society does not provide genealogical research for individuals. Often there are many of that name in the same area but not at all related. Virginia patent book 2, page 180, 3 september 1649 mr. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about elizabeth medstand on. Welcome to the lawson family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Their name comes from the baptismal name law, which was a short form of lawrence.
The result is a book that i think paints a fairly complete picture of our. 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. The surname lawson is a variation of the name lawrence, which is derived from the city of laurentium, italy, and means winner or victor. So far i have discovered two 5th great grandfathers that served in the american revolution.
Bill lawson specialises in books and genealogy research material for the outer hebrides. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rowland genealogy in robeson county, nc usa 1,015,348 north carolina 45,797 robeson county 824 rowland 28. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. I will supply you with username and password to upload the files you create. This is an excerpt from the book american biographical history of eminent and selfmade men of the state of michigan. John g rowland, james thomas rowland and 7 other children. In addition to information posted on this website, the register also includes the number of members with lineages proven back. Epaphroditus lawson, 700 acres in rappahannock river. Elizabeth medstand historical records and family trees. In this case, the surname lawson was originally derived from the given name of the father of the bearer. 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. His paternal grandparents were ralph lawson and elizabeth d brough. Family old family pictures genealogy the lawson dna project ydna results.
Research genealogy for eppaphroditus lawson of lancaster co. Abigail j rowland1 was born on 22 jul 1841 in macon, north carolina, united states. Barnard, and published by western biographical publishing company, cincinnati, ohio. 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. Also i do not believe that epaphroditus lawson son of rowland and letitia lawson of lancaster county, va abt 1644. Being a registry of virginia gentry entitled to coat armor, with genealogical notes of the families. Lancaster county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Free african americans of virginia, north carolina, south carolina, maryland and delaware. Pittsylvania county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. 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. Find lawson trees, crests, genealogies, biographies, dna projects, and much more at the largest directory to free and pay genealogical sources. John lawson rowland was born on month day 1830, at birth place, georgia. Baptismal names are a form of patronymic surnames, and come from religious and vernacular naming traditions. Virginia patent book 1, part ii, page 525, 20 july 1633 john davis, planter.
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