1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page 263B, Family #661.
Listed as James Maxwell, age 32, born in VA, in household of father, James Maxwell.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Maxwell, age 44? (sic, abt 37), born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of James and Mary Maxwell, married on
18 Oct 1855 Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in Patrick Co, VA, daughter of James and Nancy Lawson. Married by
Bird Lockhart.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 493.
James Maxwell; son of James and Mary Witten Maxwell; married Nancy Lawson; children: James Worth, Sallie, Frank,
and John Maxwell.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 309A, Family #1285.
Listed as Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in VA, in household of mother, Nancy Hurt Lawson.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Maxwell, age 44? (sic, abt 37), born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of James and Mary Maxwell, married on
18 Oct 1855 Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in Patrick Co, VA, daughter of James and Nancy Lawson. Married by
Bird Lockhart.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page 263B, Family #661.
Listed as James Maxwell, age 68, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Maxwell, age 44? (sic, abt 37), born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of James and Mary Maxwell, married on
18 Oct 1855 Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in Patrick Co, VA, daughter of James and Nancy Lawson. Married by
Bird Lockhart.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page 263B, Family #661.
Listed as Mary Maxwell, age 64, born in VA, in household of husband, James Maxwell.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Maxwell, age 44? (sic, abt 37), born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of James and Mary Maxwell, married on
18 Oct 1855 Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in Patrick Co, VA, daughter of James and Nancy Lawson. Married by
Bird Lockhart.
1. "Marriage Index, KY, NC, TN, VA, WV 1728-1850", CD#229, Family Tree Maker.
James Lawson, Jr, married Nancy Hurt on 24 Dec 1818 in Patrick Co, VA.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Maxwell, age 44? (sic, abt 37), born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of James and Mary Maxwell, married on
18 Oct 1855 Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in Patrick Co, VA, daughter of James and Nancy Lawson. Married by
Bird Lockhart.
1. "Marriage Index, KY, NC, TN, VA, WV 1728-1850", CD#229, Family Tree Maker.
James Lawson, Jr, married Nancy Hurt on 24 Dec 1818 in Patrick Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 309A, Family #1285.
Listed as Nancy Lawson, age 50, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Maxwell, age 44? (sic, abt 37), born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of James and Mary Maxwell, married on
18 Oct 1855 Nancy Lawson, age 32, born in Patrick Co, VA, daughter of James and Nancy Lawson. Married by
Bird Lockhart.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 309A, Family #1285.
Listed as James Lawson, age 18, born in VA, in household of mother, Nancy Hurt Lawson.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 309A, Family #1285.
Listed as Clabourne Lawson, age 16, born in VA, in household of mother, Nancy Hurt Lawson.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1858, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Claiborn Lawson, age 23 yr, 11 mon, 19 days, born in Franklin Co, VA, son of James and Nancy
Lawson; married on 11 Mar 1858, Mary Boling, age 25 yr, 11 mon and 20 days, widow, daughter of
Daniel and Margaret Deskins. Married by Bird Lockhart.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Knob and Court House PO's; taken on 21 & 23 Jul 1860; Page 818;
Family #890.
Listed as Clayborn Lawson; age 24; born in VA; Blacksmith; head of household.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 265B;
Family #95.
Listed as James Lawson; age 36; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
(This may not be Clayborn. Ages and names of children do match)
5. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 271B; Family #298.
Listed as Claiborne Lawson; age 40 (sic); born in VA; Blacksmith; head of household.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1858, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Claiborn Lawson, age 23 yr, 11 mon, 19 days, born in Franklin Co, VA, son of James and Nancy
Lawson; married on 11 Mar 1858, Mary Boling, age 25 yr, 11 mon and 20 days, widow, daughter of
Daniel and Margaret Deskins. Married by Bird Lockhart.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Knob and Court House PO's; taken on 21 & 23 Jul 1860; Page 818;
Family #890.
Listed as Mary Lawson; age 27; born in VA; in household of husband, Clayborn Lawson.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 265B;
Family #95.
Listed as Mary C. Lawson; age 28; born in VA; in household of husband, James Clayborn? Lawson.
(If this is the same family, age Mary is incorrect)
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 265B;
Family #95.
Listed as Mary J. Lawson; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 266A;
Family #95.
Listed as John Lawson; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 271B; Family #298.
Listed as John Lawson; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 266A;
Family #95.
Listed as Samuel Lawson; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 271B; Family #298.
Listed as Samuel Lawson; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 266A;
Family #95.
Listed as Jefferson Lawson; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 271B; Family #298.
Listed as William Lawson; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Clayborn Lawson.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1858, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Claiborn Lawson, age 23 yr, 11 mon, 19 days, born in Franklin Co, VA, son of James and Nancy Lawson; married on
11 Mar 1858, Mary Boling, age 25 yr, 11 mon and 20 days, widow, daughter of Daniel and Margaret Deskins. Married
by Bird Lockhart.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1858, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Claiborn Lawson, age 23 yr, 11 mon, 19 days, born in Franklin Co, VA, son of James and Nancy
Lawson; married on 11 Mar 1858, Mary Boling, age 25 yr, 11 mon and 20 days, widow, daughter of
Daniel and Margaret Deskins. Married by Bird Lockhart.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Knob and Court House PO's; taken on 21 & 23 Jul 1860; Page 818;
Family #890.
Listed as Mary Lawson; age 27; born in VA; in household of husband, Clayborn Lawson.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO' taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 265B;
Family #95.
Listed as Mary C. Lawson; age 28; born in VA; in household of husband, James Clayborn? Lawson.
(If this is the same family, age Mary is incorrect)
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Knob and Court House PO's; taken on 21 & 23 Jul 1860; Page 818;
Family #890.
Listed as Serena Lawson (sic, Bowling); age 9; born in VA; in household of step-father, Clayborn
Lawson.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 309A, Family #1285.
Listed as Jackson Lawson, age 25, born in VA, in household of mother, Nancy Hurt Lawson.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1860, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Jackson Lawson, age 31, born in Patrick Co, VA, son of James and Nancy Lawson; married on 6 Dec 1860
Elizabeth Stump, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Stump. Married by W.P.
Linkous.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1860, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Jackson Lawson, age 31, born in Patrick Co, VA, son of James and Nancy Lawson; married on 6 Dec 1860
Elizabeth Stump, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Stump. Married by W.P.
Linkous.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 105.
Reuben Ratliff marred Sarah Johnson on 28 Mar 1837 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McQuire.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Reuben Ratliff, age 44, born in NC, Blacksmith, head of household.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 105.
Reuben Ratliff marred Sarah Johnson on 28 Mar 1837 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McQuire.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Sarah Ratliff, age 38, born in VA, in household of husband, Reuben Ratliff.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Sarah Ratliff, age 46, born in VA, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Frances M. Ratliff, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, Reuben Ratliff.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Rachel J. Ratliff, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Reuben Ratliff.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Rachel J. Ratliff, age 16, born in VA, in household of mother, Sarah Johnson Ratliff
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Charles Ratliff, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Reuben Ratliff.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Rayclina? Ratliff, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, Reuben Ratliff.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Angeline Ratliff, age 10, born in VA, in household of mother, Sarah Johnson Ratliff
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Mary Ratliff, age 4, born in VA, in household of mother, Sarah Johnson Ratliff
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as John I. Blizzard, age 21, born in NC, laborer, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Blizard, age 24, born in Randolph Co, NC, son of Isaac and Mary Jane Blizard, married on 25 Oct 1855
Eliza Ratliff, age 17, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Reuben and Sarah Ratliff. Married by David Young.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18 Aug 1860, page 899, Family #1419.
Listed as John Blizzard, age 28, born in NC, farm laborer, in jail, household of C ?? Bussey.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #523.
Listed as Ann E. Ratliff, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, Reuben Ratliff.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Blizard, age 24, born in Randolph Co, NC, son of Isaac and Mary Jane Blizard, married on 25 Oct 1855
Eliza Ratliff, age 17, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Reuben and Sarah Ratliff. Married by David Young.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Eliza Blizzard, age 22, born in VA, in household of mother, Sarah Johnson Ratliff
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 302B, Family #597.
Listed as Eliza Blizzard, age 31, born in VA, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Henderson Blizzard, age 2, born in VA, in household of grandmother, Sarah Johnson Ratliff, with mother,
Ann Eliza Ratliff Blizzard.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 302B, Family #597.
Listed as Henderson Blizzard, age 15, born in VA, in household of mother, Ann Eliza Ratliff Blizzard.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 17/18 Jul 1860, page 803, Family #796.
Listed as Sarah Jane Blizzard, age 1 month, born in VA, in household of grandmother, Sarah Johnson Ratliff,
with mother, Ann Eliza Ratliff Blizzard.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 302B, Family #597.
Listed as Sarah J. Blizzard, age 11, born in VA, in household of mother, Ann Eliza Ratliff Blizzard.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Blizard, age 24, born in Randolph Co, NC, son of Isaac and Mary Jane Blizard, married on 25 Oct 1855
Eliza Ratliff, age 17, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Reuben and Sarah Ratliff. Married by David Young.
2. E-mail from "Synthia in Greece", 29 Jul 2003, synthia@inspirationalthoughts.org.
Isaac Blizzard; born on 3 Apr 1795 in Duplin Co, NC; died on 19 Apr 1878 in Salt Lake City, UT; son of John Isaac and
Mary Blinkley Blizzard; married Mary Jane Hobson on 30 Dec 1818 in Duplin Co, NC.
Marriage Bond #00041173, bondsman: Aaron Newell.
3. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as Isaac Blizzard, age 55, born in NC, shoemaker, head of household.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Blizard, age 24, born in Randolph Co, NC, son of Isaac and Mary Jane Blizard, married on 25 Oct 1855
Eliza Ratliff, age 17, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Reuben and Sarah Ratliff. Married by David Young.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isaac Blizzard Search, 28 Jul 2003, submitted by Paul Woods, paul_woods@ieee.org.
Isaac Blizzard; married Mary Jane Hobson; child: Rachel Elizabeth Blizzard.
3. E-mail from "Synthia in Greece", 29 Jul 2003, synthia@inspirationalthoughts.org.
Mary Jane Hobson; born on 1 Oct 1803 in Duplin Co, NC; died on 1 Mar 1863 in Duplin Co, NC; daughter of Henry
Hobson and Fairlise Ayers.
4. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as Mary Jane Blizzard, age 47, born in NC, in household of husband, Isaac Blizzard.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as Syora? C. Blizzard, age 25, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as Martha Ann Blizzard, age 23, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as Rebecca M. Blizzard, age 16, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isaac Blizzard Search, 28 Jul 2003, submitted by Rik Vigeland, rik_vigeland@mentorg.com.
Mary Jane Blizzard; born in Sep 1834 in Duplin Co, NC; died abt 1911 in Greensboro, Guilford Co, NC; daughter of
Isaac and Mary Hobson Blizzard; married James Swaney on 6 Apr 1853 in Raldolph Co, NC.
2. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as Mary J. Blizzard, age 14, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as William B. Blizzard, age 12, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isaac Blizzard Search, 28 Jul 2003, submitted by Rik Vigeland, rik_vigeland@mentorg.com.
Nancy Kesiah Blizzard; born abt 1840 in Duplin Co, NC; died abt 1885 in Duplin Co, NC; daughter of Isaac and Mary
Hobson Blizzard; married Alfred Swaney on 27 Sep 1860 in Randolph Co, NC.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 9 Aug 1850, Page 183B, Family #368.
Listed as David L. Blizzard, age 8, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Blizzard.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 255B, Family #554.
Listed as John Carter, age 52, born in NC, farmer, head of household.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Carter, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Comfort Carter, married on 25 Oct 1855 Rachel E.
Blizzard, age 15, born in Randolph Co, NC, daughter of Isaac and Mary Jane Blizzard. Married by David Young.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6/7 Aug 1860, Page 867, Family #1223.
Listed as John Carter, Sr, age 75, born in VA (sic, NC), farm laborer, head of household.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 27 Jul 1860, Page 836, Family #1035.
Listed as John Carter, age 74, born in VA (sic, NC), farm laborer, head of household.
(This is a second listing for this family)
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 255B, Family #554.
Listed as Comfort Carter, age 50, born in NC, in household of husband, John Carter.
2. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Year 1855, Register #3, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Carter, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Comfort Carter, married on 25 Oct 1855 Rachel E.
Blizzard, age 15, born in Randolph Co, NC, daughter of Isaac and Mary Jane Blizzard. Married by David Young.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6/7 Aug 1860, Page 867, Family #1223.
Listed as Comfort Carter, age 68, born in VA (sic, NC), in household of husband, John Carter, Sr.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 27 Jul 1860, Page 836, Family #1035.
Listed as Comfort Carter, age 60, born in VA (sic, NC), in household of husband, John Carter.
(This is a second listing for this family)
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 255B, Family #554.
Listed as Henry Carter, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, John Carter.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 255B, Family #554.
Listed as Joseph Carter, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, John Carter.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6/7 Aug 1860, Page 868, Family #1223.
Listed as Joseph Carter, age 25, born in VA, farm laborer, in household of father, John Carter, Sr.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 27 Jul 1860, Page 836, Family #1035.
Listed as Joseph Carter, age 22, born in VA, in household of father, John Carter.
(This is a second listing for this family)
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 255B, Family #554.
Listed as Nancy Carter, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, John Carter.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6/7 Aug 1860, Page 867, Family #1223.
Listed as Nancy Carter, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, John Carter, Sr.