James Lawson

James was born in 1871 in , Hawkins, Tennessee.  James' father was Newton Lawson and his mother was Ellender Or Ellen Gilbert.  His paternal grandparents were Hennus Lawson and Jailey. He had five brothers and six sisters, named Wilkerson Or Wilkes, Solomon, William, John B., George W., Louisa, Miranda, Allie Jane, Nancy, Mary L. and Orlena.  He was the third youngest of the twelve children.