Our Lawson Family Heritage

7 Oct 1780 Patriots crush Loyalist militia at Battle of Kings Mountain, North-Carolina. #RevWar #TodayInHistory pic.twitter.com/Nachdm0KwX — Lars D. H. Hedbor (@LarsDHHedbor) October 7, 2019 "On Sept. 13, 1777, at the age of 46, Lawson swore allegiance to the State of Virginia and the American cause as a member of Captain Daniel Trigg’s company of the Montgomery County Militia. This particular company was highly reputed as Indian-fighters, and conducted numerous forays against marauding tribes who were induced to raids by British guns and money. "Perhaps Lawson’s greatest single moment of personal triumph occurred on Oct. 7, 1780, when he found himself among the Overmountain Men who fairly pinned back the ears of the British in the Battle of King’s Mountain. No doubt his memories of Culloden Moor played some part in his own battle-fury as he sent his bullets flying into the ranks of the surrounded redcoats. It was during this battle that he distinguished himself and re...

Catholic noble , Cecil Calvert , presenting the official document, of the 1649 Acts of Toleration , to the first Protestant , Maryland colonial governor, William Stone, who proclaimed religious protection, to Puritans , in the Province of Maryland - Wikipedia I recently created an account and began assembling our family tree at FamilySearch  and appreciate the work others have done before me.  Once I began filling in names and birth/death dates, FamilySearch sent me clues to others who might be related. I was surprised to find that there is extensive information recorded on the Stone family. My mother would tell me stories about her family and she often mentioned that the Stones were originally from England and were once very wealthy. Mother preferred her Scottish roots, but she respected her more puritanical Stone heritage. So, you can imagine my surprise when scrolling through the Stone family tree and finding we are reportedly descendants of William Maximillian S...

Joseph Reece Lawson  Co. I 1st KY Cavalry - Civil War - Veteran The First Kentucky Cavalry, commonly known as “Wolford’s Cavalry, was organized at Camp Dick Robinson, under Colonel Frank Wolford, and mustered into the United States service on the 28th day of October, 1861, The regiment was placed upon active duty and participated in many skirmishes and all the early battles in Kentucky. Acquiring great efficiency as scouts, they were constantly kept at the front. [1] The 1st Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry was organized at Liberty, Burkeville and Monticello, Kentucky, October, 1861, and mustered in October 28, 1861. Veterans and recruits consolidated to a Battalion of 3 Companies and on duty at various points in Kentucky, operating against guerrillas and quieting country, until September, 1865. The regiment mustered out September 20, 1865. [2] (Source: Family Search ) The information below is from  Find A Grave: BIRTH Jan 1846 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentuck...

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15 (KJV) In Loving Memory … Charles E. Lawson Charles Edward Lawson, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born June 27, 1939 in Longwood, MO, a son of Ace Levi and Esther Ann (Stone) Lawson. Charles had served in the United States Army and was a member of LifePointe Church. He had worked many years as a road repairman for the City of Sedalia and at one time had worked as a Security Guard for Hayes Wheels now Maxion Wheels in Sedalia. Charles enjoyed playing the guitar and going hunting and fishing. Survivors include five children, Cindy Rugen (Hersel) of Syracuse, MO, Michael Lawson (Shirley) of Sedalia, MO, Russell Lawson, Sherry Hayes of Sedalia, MO, Chris Lawson (Jenny) of Kansas; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Viola Stetzenbach and Bertha Dixon both of Sedalia, MO. ...