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Born on the roadside of the saline river where the RR and the old military Rd cross. The family was moving to Magnet Cove and the water was up and they had to stay on the north bank.
Arkansas Elvira (Arkie) Lawson
BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, ; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; NOTES: Article from the Sept 1922 paper of The Arkansas Gazette "represent three of Arkansas' best known and oldest families". Picture of Mrs. Maggie Reyburn Peay, Mrs Eliza Lawson Scott, and Mrs Mar Fisher Zimmerman. States father James Lawson came from near Waynesboro, N.C. Came with family to Arkansas in 1838, accompanied by Moorhead Wright. A letter to Mrs. Pritchard from Sam W. Reyburn states Arkie was born in Duplin, NC. And was the 5th child and the last to be born in Duplin, NC. Stated DOB Feby 21,1837 and they arrived in Arkansas about June 1, 1837. Also states that her GF James Lawson moved to Arkansas about 1834 or 35 with his wife, the widow of Dr. Levi Borden
She and Frances were twins.
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH-CHILDREN-BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr,; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; SOURCE: "The Arkansas Gazette" 3/26/1939 Glimpses of Yesterday by Lucy Marion Reaves. NOTES: "These pictures of the late Capt and Mrs James Lawson recall two families long connected with the social and political history of Arkansas and Pulaski county. James Lawson was born Nov 22, 1838 in Pulaski co and was a life-long resident of LR. He was the son of Col. James Lawson and Charlotte C. Barden of North Carolina. His father moved to Little Rock in the early 1800's was sheriff and treasurer of Pulaski Co from 1838 to 1840 and continued as sheriff until 1844. As young man, Capt Lawson managed the plantation belonging to his sister and brother-in-law, Eliza Lawson and Conoway Scott, which was located several miles south of Little Rock on the Arkansas river. When the War between the states broke out he was called into service and assigned to Company A of the Capitol Gruards in the Sixth Arkansas Volunteers. He was sent to Pocahontas and then to Bowling Green, KY. where the company was placed in Hindman's Brigade and fought at Shiloh. Later during the war he was sent to Europe as a cotton agent for the confederacy."
(Marriage information, children information listed.) Several letters are available from Havana, the isle of Cuba to his mother written on this Europe trip. Married at Christ Episcopal Church in LR June 23, 1868. Mrs. Lawson's parents were Charles Gordon and Caroline Drennin Scott. They moved from Van Buren to Little Rock at the beginning of the war. Mr Scott entered the merchandising business returned to Van Buren in 1878. They lived initially in the Gracie house where James Lawson met and married Emily. Their first 3 children born there (Johanna "Nonnie", James Jr., and Queen). At the time of his death, he was living in the Lawson home on the southwest corner of Eighth and Rock streets. He was survived by his wife and four children, Johanna James Jr, Queen and Charles Scott Lawson; a brother, Henry, and three sisters, Mrs. Conoway Scott, Mrs. Lee Thompson and Miss Nellie Lawson. Although James and his sister, Eliza both married Scotts, the two Scott families are not related.BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH-CHILDREN-BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, [thibault@obgyn.net] ; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; SOURCE: "The Arkansas Gazette" 3/26/1939 Glimpses of Yesterday by Lucy Marion Reaves. NOTES: "These pictures of the late Capt and Mrs James Lawson recall two families long connected with the social and political history of Arkansas and Pulaski county. James Lawson was born Nov 22, 1838 in Pulaski co and was a life-long resident of LR. He was the son of Col. James Lawson and Charlotte C. Barden of North Carolina. His father moved to Little Rock in the early 1800's was sheriff and treasurer of Pulaski Co from 1838 to 1840 and continued as sheriff until 1844. As young man, Capt Lawson managed the plantation belonging to his sister and brother-in-law, Eliza Lawson and Conoway Scott, which was located several miles south of Little Rock on the Arkansas river. When the War between the states broke out he was called into service and assigned to Company A of the Capitol Gruards in the Sixth Arkansas Volunteers. He was sent to Pocahontas and then to Bowling Green, KY. where the company was placed in Hindman's Brigade and fought at Shiloh. Later during the war he was sent to Europe as a cotton agent for the confederacy."
(Marriage information, children information listed.) Several letters are available from Havana, the isle of Cuba to his mother written on this Europe trip. Married at Christ Episcopal Church in LR June 23, 1868. Mrs. Lawson's parents were Charles Gordon and Caroline Drennin Scott. They moved from Van Buren to Little Rock at the beginning of the war. Mr Scott entered the merchandising business returned to Van Buren in 1878. They lived initially in the Gracie house where James Lawson met and married Emily. Their first 3 children born there (Johanna "Nonnie", James Jr., and Queen). At the time of his death, he was living in the Lawson home on the southwest corner of Eighth and Rock streets. He was survived by his wife and four children, Johanna James Jr, Queen and Charles Scott Lawson; a brother, Henry, and three sisters, Mrs. Conoway Scott, Mrs. Lee Thompson and Miss Nellie Lawson. Although James and his sister, Eliza both married Scotts, the two Scott families are not related.
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH-CHILDREN-BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, [thibault@obgyn.net] ; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; SOURCE: "The Arkansas Gazette" 3/26/1939 Glimpses of Yesterday by Lucy Marion Reaves. NOTES: ... Emily Scott Lawson, who survived her husband by 12 years, was born Oct 25, 1846. Her father came from Kent co, MD to Van Buren in 1840. He was a direct descendant of John Scott, who came to America in the early 1700. Mrs Lawson's maternal grandfather, John Drennen, was one of the founders of Van Buren. Emily was educated in a private school for girls, Miss Casey's, in Philadelphia, PA. ... Both Mr & Mrs Lawson were buried in the family lot at Mt Holly Cemetery. (Two children and three grandchildren listed among the surviving.)
BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, [thibault@obgyn.net] ; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; NOTES: Sam is mentioned in article in newspaper from Sep ?4 1922 that lists him as the father of 5 girls and 2 boys. He was widowed and some of the children moved to the LR area then. Several Reyburn children are mentioned in this article and i assume they are part of the same family but this is not sure. His child Maggie was born at Magnet Grove, Hot Springs county, AR. William "Billie" is listed as her brother. The other children are not definitely identified. After his wife's death children were listed as living in Fairplay. Louis A Burgess geneologist lists marriage as 1830, Mt Holly cem lists 1828 both list Walnut Hills and Burgess has cnty Hempstead.
Frances Elizabeth Ann Woodward
Name listed as:
Eliza Ann Woodward - Louis Burgess geneologist
Elizabeth Woodward - Reyburn Scull cemetery tombstone
Frances Eliza Woodward - Mt Holly Cem records
Eliza Ann Woodward - cuz Sam Reyburn
Dutch has name as Caroline?
Dad states "Fanfan" and Nelle lived in LR and were old maids. Dad (FGT) and mom (LST) would visit with them.
BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, [thibault@obgyn.net] ; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; Copy in poss of T. Mason (filed - Levi Borden); NOTES: Arkansas Gazette Newspaper article Oct 17, 1923 "Career of Arkansas Man is Featured by Magazine." Picture. Story of becaming a lawyer. In 1902 became President of Union Trust Company, and in 1916 Pres. of the Associate Dry Goods Corp. (Article list many positions held by Mr. Rayburn at time of article.) Was made president of Lords and Taylors also. Dry goods owned L & T. Still chairman of the board for Union Trust. Sister lives in Little Rock and other members at Malvern, his home town. Little town of Reyburn, AR named after family, the grandfather of Samuel having operated stage coaches in the state prior to Civil war.
BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, [thibault@obgyn.net] ; dated 18 Nov 1996 sent to T Mason; NOTES: Was killed as child in auto accident while she and sister Frances, and aunt Fanfan were touring europe. Mother thinks buried Washington DC.
One of richest men in AR. Organizer and first president of the Fort Smith and Little Rock railroad.
Killed as young lady, riding horse and the horse turned and she fell and broke neck.
BIOGRAPHY: Family History Records; ; compiled by Frank Gibson Thibault Jr, [thibault@obgyn.net] ; dated 19 Apr 1992 sent to T Mason; NOTES: Succeded his brother James as LR city collector on bros. Death in 1933. Obits state either born in LR or moved there at age 1. Attended LR public schools. he was bookkeeper at a picric acid plant during WW1. Served 15 years as deputy collector for LR while bro James was collector.
Brothers Howard and Lee Williamson of Texarkana