Lawsons Named
Date
County in Virginia
Documentation
Epaphroditus
18 Jul 1639
Charles River (York)
Virginia Patent Book 1, Part II, page 655, 18 July 1639 - Thomas Stephens, (Steephens), 200 acres at the head of the Back River, on the east side of Scones Dam, etc, east by the side of the Poquoson. Formerly granted unto Epaphroditus Lawson and by him assigned to Samuel Grosse, who assigned it to John Davis and by him assigned to said Stephens. See map 1634-1640
1642 /43
York
Charles River County, which was an original Shire, had its name changed to York County in 1642/43. See map 1641-1650
1651
Lancaster
Lancaster County was formed from Northumberland and York Counties in 1651. See map 1651-1660
1651
Gloucester
Gloucester County was formed from York County in 1651.
Epaphroditus
27 Sept 1653
Lancaster
 Lancaster County, VA, Deed and etc., Book 2, 1654-1666, page 10 - Will of Robert Mascall. To William Newsom and John Pine a bill of 3000 lbs. of tobacco. To Epaphroditus Lawson a bill of Richard Jones of 2300 lbs. tobacco. Calf to Mary Tomson... Dated 27 September 1653. Signed Robert (X) Mascall. Wits: Thomas Hank and Robert Parr. Jurat octave Novembris 1653, Will Gooch, Commissioner of York County.
1654
New Kent
New Kent County was formed from York County in 1654. See map 1651-1660
John
10 Jan 1650/ 51
York
 York County, VA Records 1659-1662, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – Deed, 10 January 1650/51, John Tayloe and Sarah his wife, late wife and relict of William Tyman, to Edward Malson, for valuable consideration, plantation where they now live, 38 acres in Charles River County, York Parish, between Ind of Thomas Isles and said Malson, which is part of 100 acres formerly granted to John Congdon from Sir Francis Wyatt, Knight, late Governor, by patent 17 December 1640, and said land formerly sold by Congdon to Edward Percivall, and from him to Richard Heyward and from im to said Tyman.  Signed: John (IT) Tayloe, Sarah (S) Tayloe  Wit: Lawrance Huylet, William (V) Leachie and John Lawson.
John
24 May 1660
York
 York County, VA Records 1659-1662, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 May 1660, page 80 - Bond (first part in Latin) of John Taylor to Edward Malson, that he will sell property formally William Tyman's, deceased. 10 January 1650. Signed John (IT) Tayloe, Sarah (S) Tayloe. Witnessess: Lawrence Hulett, William (B) Leache and John Lawson.
John
3 Oct 1665
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 3 October 1665, page 36 - Bond of Mathew Broadeley to Thomas Haynes, that at arrival of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th ship in York River in Virginia, next ensuing, one able man servant between 8 and 28, sound in body, and mind with sufficient change of apparel and good lodging, with 5 years to serve, for 1381 pounds tobacco and acknowledge to have received of Haynes full satisfaction and bind myself 16 pounds and 10 shilling. 30 March 1664. Witnesses: Peter Temple and John (l) Lawson. Signed: Mathew Broadley.
John
26 Feb 1665 /66
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 26 February 1665/66, page 51 - Thomas Crighton, by John Lawson, confessed judgment to George Richards, attorney of Capt. Phillip Foster, for 19 pounds, 9 shillings and 6 pence.
John
26 Feb 1665 /66
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 26 February 1665/66, page 52 - A non suit and 50 pounds tobacco granted to David Crafford at suit of John Lawson.
John
24 Apr 1666
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 April 1666, page 56 - Thomas Crighton appoints his brother John Lawson his attorney in case of George Richards, attorney of Capt. Phillip foster against him.
John
25 Jun 1666
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 25 June 1666, page 69 - On motion of David Dunbas, suit of John Lawson vs Maj. Joseph Croshaw, referred to next Court.
John
25 Jun 1666
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 25 June 1666, page 71 - Joseph Croshaw appoints Mr. Dunbar his attorney in suit in which he is defendant and John Lawson, plaintiff.
John
24 Aug 1666
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 August 1666, page 97 - Mr. John Lawson is indebted to Mr. Francis Rewe (Newe?) 15 pounds and Maj. Joseph Croshaw who agreed to take his bills, is to pay.
John
24 Aug 1666
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 August 1666, page 99 - By virtue f a note to me from Mr. John Lawson to Francis Newe (Rewe?), attorney of Mr. Godlington for 16 pounds. It was by Mr. Godlington assigned to Benjamin Cowell and is paid by me (rest is squeezed at bottom of a frayed page and unreadable).
John
20 Dec 1666
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – At a Court of York County 20 December 1666, page 116 – 20 June 1666, We being summoned before Thomas Beale, Esquire, to view the body of William Stenely, servant to Maj. James Goodwin, find he drowned himself willfully in the creek.  Signed: John Adulator (foreman), Isaac Friend, John Mathews, Richard Wheeler, Charles Greven, Thomas Wardley, Thomas Crighton, John Lawson, Charles Camell and Xpher Pepper.
John
24 May 1667
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 May 1667, page 141 - Ordered that John Lawson pay James Vaulx, attorney of Mathew Broadley, 390 pounds tobacco.

Same Court and page 142. John is a member of the Grand Jury impaneled.
John
16 Sep 1667
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – At a Court of York County 24 July 1667, page 153 – Nicholas Clarke of York Parish, York County for 30 pounds to Mr. John Lawson, land in York Parish, next to Glade Gallant, Capt. Xpher Wormeley, Edward Palmer, next to where said Clarke lives, known as Back Creek Land, late in occupation of Glade Gallant.
Mary, my wife will relinquish her dower right.  20 November 1666.  Witnesses: Hanbury Humphrey and Isaac Friend.  Signed: Nicholas Clarke and Mary (M) Clarke.  Recorded 16 September 1667.

Mary Clarke, wife of Nicholas Clarke of County and Parish of York, makes John Baskervill her attorney in land sold by her husband to John Lawson.  16 September 1667.  Wit: Thomas (TM) Man, Signed Mary (M) Clarke.

Same Court and page 155 – John Lawson is member of the jury in the case between Thomas Pinkethman and Samuel Crabtree.
John
18 Oct 1667
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – At a Court of York County 18 October 1667, page 157 – The surveyors of highways of the county were listed for the next years: Richard Page for Maston Parish, Henry Jackson for upper Hampton Parish and John Bune for lower Hampton Parish, Richard Stubbs for upper York Parish and John Lawson for lower York Parish, Charles Allin for upper New Poquoson Parish and John Ensworth for Lower New Poquoson Parish; and that they keep free all church ways, ways to James Towne, ways from county to county and all other ways.
John
17 Feb 1667 /68
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 February 1667/68, page 175 - Inventory of John Fleete, deceased, late of York Parish, 17 February 1667/68, John Lawson was listed as owing a debts to Fleete's Estate.
John
10 Mar 1668
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 10 March 1668, page 327 (227) - Mr. James Moore is appointed surveyor of highways for lower precinct of York Parish in room of Mr. John Lawson.
Richard & Rebecca
13 Nov 1669
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 13 November 1669, page 373 (273) - Rebecca, wife of Richard Lawson, for her base, abusive and scandalous language towards Col. Thomas Beale, is ordered to be thrice ducked, and her husband is to give security for her good behavior. Upon her submission, this is remitted.
John
1 Dec 1671
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 1 December 1671, page 465 (365) - Administration of estate of James Moore, deceased, with Will annexed is granted to Anne, the relict, after being proved by John Hallum. Estate to be appraised by Mr. William Paddison, Mr. Edward Mosse, Mr. John Lawson and Mr. Anthony Hall.
John
1 Dec 1671
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 1 December 1671, page 466 (366) - Mr. Edward Palmer, Mr. Edward Mosse, Mr. Nicholas Clarke and Mr. John Lawson are to view tobacco and cider tendered by Charles Camell for rent for use of Mr. John Lilly, his landlord, to see if it is according to the lease.
John
10 Jan 1671 /72
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 10 January 1671/72, page 472 (372) - Upon report of Mr. Edward Palmer, Nicholas Clarke, Edward Mosse and John Lawson, appointed to view the cider and tobacco tendered by Charles Camell for rent for Mr. John Lilly, they find it is not according to the lease and it is ordered said Camell pay Lilly 1000 pounds of tobacco for 2 years rent and he is to continue on the plantation this year, but one default and he is to leave.
John
11 Jan 1671 /72
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 11 January 1671/72, page 479 (379) - Debts of James Moore's estate. Dr. Johnson, Dr. Watkins, John Baskervyle, Mr. Wardley, Mr. Edward Mosse for planks for coffin, Dr. Hallum, Mr. William Cole, Mr. Palmer for 6 gallons of brandy. Inventory made 3,4, and 5 January 1671/72. Signed William Paddison, John Lawson, Edward Mosse and Anthony Hall. Sworn to 10 January 1671/72. Signed Anne (X) Smith.
John
11 Jan 1671/72
York
 York County, VA Records 1665-1672, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – At a Court of York County 11 January 1671/72, page 479 (379) – On 19 December 1671, We appointed to view tobacco and cider tendered by Charles Camell to his landlord Mr. Lilly, find the cider not to be according to the lease, neither is it the worst that we have drunk, and for tobacco, we saw none.  Signed: Edward (TTT) Palmer, Nicholas Clarke, Edward Mosse and John (I) Lawson.
John
24 Jun 1672
York
 York County, VA Records 1672-1676, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – At a Court of York County 24 June 1672, page 16 – John Lawson is ordered to pay Mr. Thomas Bushrod 42 shillings according to specialty.
Richard
24 Apr 1673
York
 York County, VA Records 1672-1676, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 24 April 1673, page 43 - Richard Lawson, servant to Mr. Henry Jackson, imported in the "Rebecca", Capt. Christopher Evolings, Commander, is adjudged age 17 and is to serve according to the Act.
John
22 Feb 1673/74
York
 York County, VA Records 1672-1676, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III – At a Court of York County 22 February 1673/74, page 62 – The several surveyors in their several precincts, vizt.; Mr. Thomas Tayler and Mr. William Dyer in Bruton Parish; Mr. John Martin and Mr. John Bune in Hampton Parish; Mr. Charles Moreby and John Lawson in York Parish; and Mr. William Weatherall and Mr. John Ensworth, are ordered to lay out all Churchways and ways to James Town, to county court; and free or clear all passages to accustomed, necessary places, to the waterside and other ways, which ways are to be cleared to sufficient breadth and kept free from logs, fencing, etc.; and that landings in their precincts be sufficiently repaired.
John
10 Sep 1674
York
 York County, VA Records 1672-1676, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 10 September 1674, page 86 - In the difference between Nicholas Troope and George Freeman, concerning making tan falls and other things for Toope, a jury was impaneled: William Major (foreman), John Duke, Robert Curtis, Job Evans, Owen Morris, William Aylett, John Lawson, Henry Lee, Peter Paggen, Isaac Clopton, Thomas Hansford and Thomas Watkins.
John
4 Jan 1675 /76
York
 York County, VA Records 1672-1676, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 4 January 1675/76, pages 150-151 - Inventory and Appraisement of estate of Mr. Alexander Moore, deceased made 24 December 1675 by Mr. Peter Ashurst, Mr. Edward Mosse and Mr. John Hothersall by order of Court of 1 December 1675. Debts due to estate - John Lawson owed a debt.
John
4 Jan 1675 /76
York
 York County, VA Records 1672-1676, Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III - At a Court of York County 4 January 1675/76, page 152 - Appraisal of estate of Anthony Melton, deceased, taken 3 November 1675 by order of York Court of 26 October 1675. List of bills - John Lawson is listed.
John
21 Oct 1684
York
 Virginia Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 pages 1-719), page 411 (Reel 7) – William Bayley and John Lawson, 93 acres in the County and Parrish of York, upon a branch of the Back Creek, adjacent Capt. Ralph Wormeley, Esquire.  Trans. of 2 persons.
John
24 Nov 1687
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 1, page 45 – At a Court held 24 November 1687.  An order against the Sheriff is granted Thomas Workman assignee John Lawson for the nonappearance of Isaac Godding.
John
24 Feb 1687/ 88
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 1, page 90 – At a Court held 24 February 1687/88.  The suit between Thomas Markham assignee John Lawson and Isaac Gooding is dismist.
John
26 Mar 1688
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 1, page 103 – At a Court held 26 March 1688.  The suit depending between Thomas Markham assignee John Lawson and Isaac Gording is dismist, no cause of action here appearing.
John
24 Feb 1689/ 90
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 2, page 391 – At a Court held 24 February 1689/90.  The defendant utterly refuseth to deliver the steer or to make satisfaction, by means whereof the plaintiff damage hath sustained to the value of 3000 pounds of tobacco.  The defendant in his own proper person and by Mr. Edward Chilton his attorney plead not guilty.  Jury, Mr. Thomas Mountfort, Thomas Hind, John Drewry, James Hyde, Barentine Howles, Thomas Rea, James Whaley, John Eaton, William Dickesson, John Wythe, Thomas Tandy and John Lawson, find for the defendant.  Archer not being satisfied, by his attorney appeals to the President and Council for a rehearing of the matter the sixth day of the next General Court.  Mr. William Sherwood became security for the appellant and Mr. Edward Chilton for the respondent.

Same Court date, page 393 – A non suite is granted James Moore against John Lawson.
John
24 Mar 1689/ 90
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 2, page 410 – At a Court held 24 March 1689/90.  William Wise suing James Hyde in an action of case and declared in his petition that the defendant did contrary to his consent entertain and harbor one of his covenanted servants Ann Boby for about sixty days and prayed damages for 1800 pounds f tobacco, to which the plaintiff pleaded not guilty, a jury, John Rogers, John Lawson, Robert Leightonhouse, Samuel Snignall, John Weyman, John Nixon, Charles Hansford, Garrett Connyers, find for the defendant 10 pounds of tobacco damages.  A non suite is granted the defendant.
John
24 Jun 1690
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 2, page 445 – At a Court held 24 June 1690.  John Lawson suing James Moore in an action of the case for illegally detaining a horse lent him by the plaintiff and for his damages for want of the horse, it is by consent of both parties ordered that the horse be valued by Mr. John Seaborne, Mr. John Goodwyne and Thomas Spelman, they being first sworn by Mr. Edward Moss and after valuation to make return to the next Court, at which time the plaintiff hath liberty to make out what charge he hath been at in horse hire since he lent the horse, which if fully made appear, then to be added to the valuation.
John
24 July 1690
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 8, 1687-1691, part 2, page 465 – At a Court held 24 July 1690.  Judgment is granted John Lawson against James Moore for 500 pounds of tobacco due per the viewers report appointed the last Court’s order and also for 1 pound sterling due for damages.

It is ordered that John Lawson pay Mr. Ralph Walker for [blank] days attendance as an evidence against James Moore.
John
Nov 1691
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 9, 1691-1694, part 1, page 74 – At a Court held Nov 1691.  It is ordered that Ralph Walker, Mr. John Goodwin, John Hilsman and John Lawson meet on 17 December next at the house of Thomas Spelman and appraise the estate.
Mary
24 May 1694
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 9, 1691-1694, part 2, page 345 – Elizabeth Crayton, about 24 years of age, deposed upon 3 March last your deponent did hear Mrs. Paddisson the mother of Mr. John Paddisson say that she would at her decease leave her cattle, hogs, and her horse unto her son John Paddisoon and likewise all her new lining and woolen unto her son John and likewise Mrs. Paddison did desire that all her wearing clothes, lining and woolen should be divided equally between her five daughters and to her son William for his love and kindness towards her she would leave him the best diaper table cloth she had.  And further Mrs. Paddisson did desire when the rest of her goods were divided that her son John might have what was fit for his housekeeping.  And she likewise desired that her granddaughter Mary Lawson if she were kind to her in her sickness should have part of her wearing clothes as her daughters thought fit.  Signed Elizabeth (X) Crayton, sworn to in Court, 24 May 1694.
John
1694
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 10, 1694-1997, part 1, page 5 – The Grand Jury appointed and sworn for this County the last year were discharged and a new Grand July being summoned.  John Lawson was one of the members.
John
1694-1697
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 10, 1694-1697, part 2, page 340 – John Lawson and Joan his wife their deed of gift to the children of John was acknowledged by them both.
John
1694-1697
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 10, 1694-1697, part 3, page 374 – Mulatto Thomas Robert arresting John Lawson in an action of debt for 230 pounds of tobacco per bill dated 21 September 1696 and he not appearing, order is granted against Capt. William Buckner, High Sheriff, if he causeth not John Lawson to answer the same.
John
1694-1697
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 10, 1694-1697, part 3, page 402 – Thomas Read hath judgment against John Lawson for 239 pounds of tobacco according to specialty dated 21 September 1696.
Robert
1698-1702
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 11, 1698-1702, page 240 – Robert Lawson being by ye sheriff returned summoned an evidence for William Pattison against Samuel Toplady is ordered to be paid 80 lbs of tobacco for 2 days attendance at court with costs and James Preest is ordered to be paid 40 lbs of tobacco for 1 days attendance at court with costs.
John & Robert
22 Sep 1702
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 12, 1702-1706, page 173 – John Moss witnessed, on 22 September 1702, a Deed of Gift from John Lawson of York County, planter for natural love give to my son Robert Lawson a small estate personal that I now have within Virginia… during the rest of the said John Lawson’s natural life under the penalty and forfeiture of 100 pounds.
John & Robert
19 Aug 1703
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 12, 1702-1706, page 173 – On 19 August 1703, Thomas Wootton (Wotton) of York County, planter [promised] to bear harmless John Lawson from Robert Lawson for disturbing any part or parcel of ye estate which now belongeth to said John Lawson now in his own possession and in case any such trespass shall be made by said Robert Lawson then to pay double ye value.
George
1705-1706
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 12, 1702-1706, page 346 – John Beard his case against George Lawson is dismist for non process.
Joan
1705-1706
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 12, 1702-1706, page 353 – John Martin his deed of assignment dated 17th this instant from Joan Lawson of her right and title to one house in York Town built on Lot 42 was acknowledge by said Joan to said John and is ordered committed to record.
David
24 Jul 1706
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 13, 1706-1710, page A – Will of Simon Godman… wages due in ship… To daughter Fra. Godwin all my wages… To friend David Lawson 30 shillings.  To Lawrance Jaxon 15 shillings.  8 April 1706.  Wit: Edward Mann, Wm. Doger[?].  Proved 24 July 1706.
John & James
25 Feb 1707/ 08
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 13, 1706-1710, page 117 – At a Court held for York County, 25 February 1707/08.  In the action upon the case between Adduston Rogers, plaintiff and John Southerland, defendant for 10 pounds damage by means of the defendant keeping an unlawful bull, which bull kill the plaintiff’s riding horse and … both parties putting themselves on the Country by trial, a jury was impaneled and sworn to try the issue, joined whose names are Thomas Prisman Jr., John With, John Moss, Thomas Hansford, John Hansford, Samuel Cooper, Henry Dyer, Wm. Lee, Nicholas Phillips, John Gibbons, Thomas Walker and Wm. Davis; who having heard the evidence of Thomas Edmons, John Lawson, James Lawson and Edward Worley and received their charge, were sent out and in some short time came into Court and returned their verdict, which at the defendant’s motion is recorded and is in these words: We find no cause of action.

Same Court and page 118 – John Lawson being summoned an evidence for Adduston Rogers against John Southerland and having attended here 3 days, on his motion it is ordered that the said Rogers pay him 120 lbs. of tobacco for the same with costs alies execution.
Benjamin
24 Jun 1707
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 13, 1706-1710, page 72 – At a Court held for York County, 24 June 1707.  Benjamin Lawson, on his petition showing his sickness and inability in getting his living, is exempt from paying levies.
Robert
1708-1710
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 13, 1706-1710, page 143 – Robert Lawson, headborough in the lower precincts of York, Hampton Parish, informed the Court that he had served in the said office for the two years last past, and on his motion is discharged thereof.
John & Benjamin
1708-1710
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 13, 1706-1710, page 258 – John Lawson personally appeared, presented and acknowledged his Deed of Gift to his son Benjamin Lawson, which is to be admitted to record at the next Court provided the said Benjamin shall before that time enter into bond with good and sufficient security for his well maintaining the said John by providing sufficiently for his subsistence during his life.
John & Benjamin
24 Jan 1709/10
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Etc. Book 13, 1706-1710, page 264 – At a Court held for York County 24 January 1709.  Benjamin Lawson this day entered into bond for his well and sufficiently maintaining his father, John Lawson, and acknowledged the same in open Court, and at the said John’s motion it was admitted to record.

A Deed of Gift from John Lawson to his son, Benjamin Lawson, was at the said Benjamin’s motion admitted to record, it being acknowledged at the last Court.
John, Catherine & Sarah
Sep / Nov 1735
York
 York County, VA – Orders, Wills, & Inventories Book 18, Part 1, 1735-1737, page 224 – At a Court held in September 1735.  Upon the petition of Catherine Lawson and Sarah Lawson, praying to have the estate of their brother, John Lawson (which is in the hand of John Patrick) delivered to them, it is ordered that the same be delivered to them upon their entering into bond with Jones Irwin, their security.

November 1735 Court, page 238 – Catherine and Sarah Lawson, together with Jones Irwin, their security, came into Court and acknowledge their bond for the care of John Lawson’s estate and it is ordered.
William
1737-1740
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Inventories - Book 18, Part 2, 1732-1740, page 380 – Sarah, a Negro girl belonging to Wm. Lawson adjudged to be 9 years old.
William
1737-1740
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Inventories - Book 18, Part 2, 1732-1740, page 462 – The suit on the petition brought by John Butterworth against Wm. Lawson being agreed is dismist.
Sarah & Sarah
16 Feb 1739/ 40
York
 York County, VA – Charles Parish, History and Registers, Births 1648-1789 and Deaths 1665-1787, compiled by Landon C. Bell.  Sarah Lawson, an illegitimate daughter of Sarah Lawson, born 16 February 1739/40 and baptized in March 1745.
Sarah
1739-1740
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Inventories - Book 18, Part 2, 1732-1740, page 597 – The grand jury being returned into court made the following presentments:  We present Sarah Lawson for having a bastard child.  Abigail Furnace for having a bastard child.  Elizabeth Morris for the same (Jones Irwin became security for the fine and the presentment is dismit).  John Martin for a common swearer.  Edward Tabb Sr. for absenting from his parish church.  Wm. Weblin, Daniel Taylor and Robert Brown for the same.  James Dixon foreman.

Page 634 & 642 – The King against Sarah Lawson is continued.

Page 650 – The King against Sarah Lawson for having a bastard child, she came and confessed the fact and paid 25 shillings part of the fine imposed and by leave of the court has 12 months time allowed her to pay the remainder.
Robert
1740
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Inventories - Book 18, Part 2, 1732-1740, page 610 – Thomas Wm. Irwin preferred a claim for taking up a runaway servant named Wm. Phillips belonging to Robert Lawson of Williamsburg above 10 miles from the residence of the said runaway and making oath that the service was done by him and that he had received no satisfaction from the same, ordered to be transmitted to the next Assembly for allowance.
Mary
1740
York
 York County, VA – Deeds, Orders, Wills, Inventories - Book 18, Part 2, 1732-1740, page 612 – The King against Mary Lawson, new process.

Page 620 – The King against Mary Lawson is continued.
John
1740
York
 English Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records by Louis des Cognets Jr. - A rent roll of the lands held of her Majesties in York County - 1740. Listed John Lawson 100 acres.
Mary, Benjamin & William
5 Oct 1759
York
 York County, VA – Wills and Inventories – Book 20, 1745-1759, page 528 –Mary Thomas in York County, 5 October 1759.  To son Hilsman Thomas my Negro girl named Milly during his life and after his death I give the Negro to his son Jesse Thomas.  To son Obediah Thomas one bed.  To son William Lawson 1 pound.  To my son-in-law John Harvey 1 shilling.  To my son Benjamin Lawson’s children, 1 shilling a piece.  To my grandson William Harvey 3 pounds.  To my grandson John Harvey 3 pounds.  To my grandson Thomas Harvey 3 pounds. To my grandson Bernard Harvey 3 pounds.  To my grandson John Garrow 10 shilling.  To grandson Wm. Garrow 10 shillings.  To Mary Thomas and Jesse Thomas 1 years schooling out of my estate after these legacies are paid.  All the remaining part of my estate shall be should and divided in three parts, the first part I give to my son Ephraim Thomas, the second part to my son Hilsman Thomas and to my son Obediah Thomas the remaining third part.  I appoint my son Hilsman Thomas executor.  Wit: John Burcher, Eliza Moss.  Proved 19 November 1759. 
Thomas & Daniel

13 Jul 1795
James City & York
 Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Vol. 31, No. 4, page 349, Wills of Burns Counties - Will of James Sheilds Sr. of James City County, VA, dated 7 September 1794 and probated 13 July 1795. Sell my Island joining Pine Point ____ land in York County proved of Tarpley's executors now depending in the Court of Hustings. Executors to make a proper title to Thomas Lawson and John Ratcliffe for the land I sold them. To wife Rebecca Sheilds six slaves for her lifetime and my land known as Pine Point and that was bought from Cole Diggs. Divide rest of estate between Mary Coleman, Susan Allen, John Page Sheilds, Page Sheilds, Ann Taylor, Christian Brown Sheilds, Ester Sheilds, David Minge Sheilds, Henry Sheilds, Juda Bray, English Sheilds, Matthew Wyatt Sheilds and Thomas Lawson Sheilds. My son, James Sheilds, 5 shillings as he has already received a full portion of my estate. Executors: Sons, John Page Sheilds and James Sheilds and Benjamin Waller and John Pierce. Signed James Sheilds. Wits: John Graves, Edward Power Jr. and Daniel Lawson.
Thomas
1800
York
 York County, VA, 1800 Personal Property Tax List - Thomas Lawson, 1 white male tithe, 2 black tithes and 2 horses.