According to info sent to me by Darrell Lawson, noted Lawson genealogist Elisa Lawson is the son of William Lawson born 1755 Bedford Co., Va Died 1811 Hawkins Co., Tn. Married Sarah Hinton who died 1826 in Monroe County, Tn. William is the son of Bartlet (Bartholomew I think) and Susanna Simpkins 1717-1765. Elisha married Elizabeth Rader. Hope this helps. This Lawson clan is a confusing bunch!
Delores Sisco