Maternal; James Lawson (22 Jan 1832 - 19 Dec 1884)

James Lawson ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Joshua Lawson and Telitha Prewitt
Birth: 22 Jan 1832
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 19 Dec 1884
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Occupation: Farmer ^{Source 3, 4 & 5}
Spouse: Louisa Simmons
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1848 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Paulina Lawson (Worrall), Emily Laura Lawson (Patterson) ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Catherine Caroline Lawson (Whewell), Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Lawson (Baker)

James Findley Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "James Lawson and Louisa Simmons", 14 Dec 1848, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. Illinois, State Census, 1855; "James Lawson", 1855, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1860; "James Lauson", 6 Jul 1860, Page 127, Post Office: Winchester, Township 14 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States Civil War Draft Registration, 1863-1865; "James Lawson", Jun 1863, Sandy Precinct, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. 1870 United States Federal Census; "James Lawson", 29 Jun 1870, Sheet 10, Post Office Jacksonville, Jacksonville Election Precinct, Morgan County, Illinois, United States,
Source 6. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Often shared by others with the middle name of Findley. I have not yet come across a record for him sharing a middle name or an initial.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 23 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Telitha Prewitt (16 Sep 1795 - 1 Nov 1855)

Telitha Prewitt ^{Notation 1}
Parents: _____ _____ and _____ _____
Birth: 16 Sep 1795
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 1 Nov 1855
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Joshua Lawson
Marriage Date: About 1810
Marriage Location: Possibly Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Children: Sevier Lewis Lawson ^{Notation 3}, Isabelle Lawson (Simmons)^{Notation 3}, Andrew Jackson Lawson, Thomas Lawson, Elisha E. Lawson, Robert Lawson, Nathanial Edward Lawson, James Lawson

Telitha Prewitt's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Seen her first name spelled as Talitha or Tabitha and-or her maiden spelt as Pruitt by others.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 25 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Joshua Lawson (15 Feb 1788 - 1 Mar 1844)

Joshua Lawson
Parents: John Lawson and Ann Lawson
Birth: 15 Feb 1788
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States
Death: 1 Mar 1884
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Telitha Prewitt ^{Notation 1}
Marriage Date: About 1810
Marriage Location: Possibly Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Children: Sevier Lewis Lawson ^{Notation 3}, Isabelle Lawson (Simmons)^{Notation 3}, Andrew Jackson Lawson, Thomas Lawson, Elisha E. Lawson, Robert Lawson, Nathanial Edward Lawson, James Lawson

Joshua Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Seen his wife's first name spelled as Talitha or Tabitha and-or her maiden spelt as Pruitt by others.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 20 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Isabelle Lawson {About 1812 - 8 Aug 1884)

Isabelle Lawson
Parents: Joshua Lawson and Telitha Prewitt
Birth: About 1812
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 8 Aug 1884
Death Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Maston Elmore Simmons
Marriage Date: 15 May 1842 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Joshua Simmons, Nancy Ann Simmons (Allen), Samuel Thomas Simmons, Susan Ellen Simmons, John W. Simmons, David Simmons, Maston Elmore "Matt" Simmons, Isabelle Simmons, Calvin Simmons, Ester Simmons

Isabelle Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Aunt; 2nd wife of maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Mastin E. Simmons and Isabella Lawson", 15 May 1842, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1850; "Maston E Simmons", 10 Oct 1850, Pages 51 and 52, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1860; "Marston E Simons", 31 Jul 1860, Page 199, Post Office Winchester, Township 11 Range 13, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States, Census, 1870; "Maston Simmons", 3 Jun 1870, Page 16, Post Office Manchester, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. United States, Census, 1880; "Maston Simmons", 12 Jun 1880, Page 20, Enumeration District 234, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 6. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Isabelle Lawson", 1812 - 8 aug 1884 [ LKDS-SV4 ]. < /p>

Maternal; Elizabeth Wood (About 1786 - 22 Sep 1845)

Elizabeth Wood
Parents: ______ Wood and ______ ______
Birth: 1786
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
Death: 22 Sep 1845 ^{Source 3}
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Alexander Howard'
Marriage Date: 7 Jan 1800 ^{Source 1 & 2}
Marriage Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States ^{Source 1 & 2}

Children: Reason Elizabeth Howard (Silvey) ^{Notation 1}, James Howard, Mary Ann Howard (Patterson) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, John T. Howard, Leticia/Lucretia Howard

Elizabeth Wood's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
Source 2. Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
Source 3. Find A Grave; "Elizabeth Howard", 24 Jun 1880, Memorial ID 55889187, Canatsey Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Elizabeth Wood", Circa 1786 - 22 Sep 1845 [ GQVX-415 ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 2: Known Direct Ancestors on paternal side of Carol's family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 07 Mar 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Alexander Howard (About 1782 - 11 Apr 1858)

Alexander Howard
Parents: _____ Howard and ______ ______
Birth: About 1782
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
Death: 11 Aor 1858
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Notation 1}

Occupation: Farmer in Scott County, Illinois, United States.^{Source 1 &2}
Spouse: Elizabeth Wood
Marriage Date: 7 Jan 1800 ^{Source 4 & 5}
Marriage Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States ^{Source 4 & 5}

Children: Reason Elizabeth Howard (Silvey), James Howard, Mary Ann Howard (Patterson) ^{Notation 2 & 3}, John T. Howard, Leticia/Lucretia Howard

Alexander Howard's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. United States, Census, 1840; "Alxd Howard", Jun 1840, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1850; "Alexander Howard in household of John Howard", Jun 1850, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; "Alexander Howard", 20 Feb 1852, Militiary Warrant, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
Source 5. Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Alexander Howard", Circa 1780 - Circa 1870 [ MP7Y-GSR ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Most often listed, without sources, as to passing in Roane County, Tennessee, United States or Tennessee, United States. However, given his children, post-marriage, resided in, and around, Scott County, Illinois, United States area in with the 1850 U.S. Census has him listed being in the household of one of his sons, plus receiving a Military Warrant in 1852 for 80 acres of land in Scott County, it leans more toward, after his wife's death in 1845, that Alexander Howard remained, and passed away, in Illinois, United States. Also there's a probate record for an Alexander Howard filed in Scott County, Illinois. I have not come across info for his burial location, but it may be he was also buried in Canatsey Cemetery and his grave was unmarked or his headstone is too damaged/missing?
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Known Direct Ancestors on maternal side of Carol's family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 05 Mar 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Saluda Akers (22 Mar 1822 - 12 Sep 1881)

Name: Saluda Akers ^{Citation 1}
Parents: Uriah Akers and Millicent "Millie" Brown
Birth: 22 Mar 1822
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 12 Sep 1881 ^{Source 6}
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouses: 1. Andrew Patterson ^{Source 2 & 3} 2. Blackston William Howard ^{Source 4}
Marriage Date: 1. 30 Sep 1851 ^{Source 2 & 3} 2. 1 Jan 1866 ^{Source 4 & 5}
Marriage Location: 1. Scott County, Illinois, United States 2. Scott County, Illinois, United States

Children: Uriah A. Patterson ^{Notation 1}, Reuben Fletcher Patterson

Saluda Akers's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Indirect; Second spouse of maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1860 United States Federal Census; "Saluda Patterson", Township 14, Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States
Source 2. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935; "Andrew Patterson and Saluda Akers", 30 Sep 1851, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. Illinois Marriages, 1763-1900; "Andrew Patterson and Saluda Akers", 30 Sep 1851, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935; "Blackston W. Howard" 1 Jan 1866, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. Illinois Marriages, 1763 - 1900; "Blackston W Howard and Saluda Patterson", 1 Jan 1866, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 6. Find A Grave; "Saluda Patterson Howard", Canatsey Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Saluda Akers", 20 Mar 1822 -12 Nov 1881 [ 9Q7V-GXF ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Name of child taken from photo of headstone shared on FindAGrave.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 22 Jan 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Mary Ann Howard (1 Feb 1815 - 24 Jun 1849)

Name: Mary Ann Howard ^{Citation 1}
Parents: Alexander Howard and Elizabeth Wood
Birth: 1 Feb 1815
Birth Location: Roane County, Tennessee, United States
Death: 24 Jun 1849 ^{Source 1 & 4}
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1 & 4}

Spouses: Andrew Patterson ^{Notation 1}
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1840 ^{Source 2 & 3}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Children: William Patterson, Mary Elizabeth Patterson (Lawson), John T. Patterson, James Alexander Patterson ^{Notation 4}, Isaiah Patterson ^{Notation 3}

Mary Ann Howard's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 3x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. 1. 1850 United States Federal Census Mortality Schedule; "Mary A. Patterson", Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935; "Andrew Patterson and Mary Ann Howard", 20 Jan 1840, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. Illinois Marriages, 1763 - 1900; "Andrew Patterson and Mary Ann Howard", 20 Jan 1840, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. Find A Grave; "Mary Ann Howard Patterson", Canatsey Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Mary Ann Howard", 1822 - 24 Jun 1850 [ 9V1G-FM1 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Her husband, Andrew Patterson, is sometimes confused with another Andrew (Jackson) Patterson whom married and later died in Arkansas or Alabama.
Notation 2: I got the date of birth from her Find A Grave memorial page and one world tree sites' entries.
Notation 3: Name of child taken from photo of headstone shared on FindAGrave's site.
Notation 4: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 17 Jan 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky
18 Jan 2025: Cosmetic edits and added link to Andrew Patterson