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William Lawson, a Scottish Rebel

It is unknown whether William's father was in the Battle of Culloden, 1746 as well. We know William was captured and sent aboard the ship Gildart to America. Who were his parents? His siblings? We just don't know. On going research Any help from Scotland would be GREATLY appreciated!

He settled in VA and there is the "William Lawson Confederate Memorial Cem" in Snowflake, Scott Co., VA where some of his sons are buried.

Some of what we have on William:

1731 Born in Montrose, Scotland
William's birth record has not been found, nor have his parents been identified.

1746 English Prison Record of "Jacobite" William Lawson located.
See Newsletter Vol. 1, Issue 3 November 2005
Note: On page 2, Durham was incorrectly identified as the parish of Kirkcudbright-Durham. It actually referred to Durham, England, near the border of England and Scotland.

1746 Captured in aftermath of Culloden, imprisoned, transported to American Colonies
Memoir of Alexander Stewart tells his story of the ship and voyage we believe William Lawson to have be on.
See Newsletter, Vol 1. Issue 4, for article by Glenn Conrad.

1776 Settled in Fincastle County, Virginia, 300 acres on Laurel Creek Branch of Little River

1777 Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Commonweatlth of Virginia in Daniel Trigg's Company

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Permalink Reply by LuRose Williams on January 30, 2010 at 10:37am

DIRECTORY OF SCOTS BANISHED TO THE AMERICAN PLANTATION
Author: David Dobson

William Lawson was a Jacobite from England. He was transported from Liverpool on the Gildart, Master Richard Holmes. Landed at Port North Potomac, Maryland ..August 5, 1747.

You might find more information if you search Electric Scotland pages of the Battle of Culloden and the aftermath of the prisoners being held by the Butcher. It is a very graphic presentation of our prisoner treatment while waiting. All of the information is quite informative..You may want to search: Lyon in Mourning for more information.

There is another William Lawson that was transported to the Plantations from Leith by Alexander Fearne on December 17, 1685.

Permalink Reply by Sherry Hightower on January 30, 2010 at 11:42am

Yes...you may want to review:

William Lawson

And Ongoing Research

Since our William wasn't born until 1731 I don't think the Wm transported in 1685 would be connected unless he were an uncle or cousin.

Thanks for replying

Permalink Reply by LuRose Williams on January 30, 2010 at 11:57am

He could have been a grandparent that fought in that war and transported afterwards. Was it the Criminean or Preston Pans. ?

thanks..

Lu Hickey

Permalink Reply by Sherry Hightower on January 30, 2010 at 12:42pm

Neither ..it was the Battle of Culloden, 1746

Again, I refer you to the research that has been done:
http://www.lawson-family-heritage-program.com/wml.html

1746 English Prison Record of "Jacobite" William Lawson located. See Newsletter Vol. 1, Issue 3 November 2005 Researched and contributed by Fran Lawson Romine Note: On page 2, Durham was incorrectly identified as the parish of Kirkcudbright-Durham. It actually referred to Durham, England, near the border of England and Scotland.

1746 Captured in aftermath of Culloden, imprisoned, transported to American Colonies
Memoir of Alexander Stewart tells his story of the ship and voyage we believe William Lawson to have be on.
See Newsletter, Vol 1. Issue 4, for article by Glenn Conrad.

For the newsletters referenced above:
http://www.lawson-family-heritage-program.com/newsletters.html

Perhaps it would help you to see what has already been discovered, so you don't duplicate it.

Thanks for your help.

William Lawson, a Scottish Rebel

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