The Tawney name goes back to James Tawney, born around 1840 at Lick Creek (Boone County) West Virginia. I am sure that our history goes back even earlier than this. I am guessing that this branch of Tawneys came from Giles County Virginia before we became a state in 1863. It has been said that an Elizabeth Tawney came to Jamestown from Suffolk, England and actually owned property near Jamestown, Virginia around 1750. Any response would be appreciated.