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Andrew Lawson, farmer and fruit raiser, is a native of Denmark, and by occupation a carpenter. He left his native land on an expedition to Greenland, remaining six months, when he came to Philadelphia, Penn., in 1869; from there he journeyed to Buffalo, and thence to Chicago, where he made an engagement to go to Mississippi, to clear land, at $20 per month, working at this in the winter and at his trade in Memphis, during the summer. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Delia Nelson, a native of Denmark, after which they traveled and prospected in Texas, returned to Mississippi, and in the early part of 1874, came to Arkansas, and engaged with Dr. Peters, to take charge of the stock, orchards, etc., on the plantations. There he remained two years, and then started for Little Rock, engaging with the Baring Cross Bridge Company; he worked on the bridge across the river at Baring Cross, and on its completion secured the position of watchman, where he remained for three years, when he located at Grande Glaise, in charge of the water station. In 1883 he bought eighty acres of partly improved land adjoining that upon which stood the water station, which he improved, and there is now upon the place a fine young orchard and vineyard. Mr. Lawson was instrumental in securing the post office at Grande Glaise, and has been the only postmaster in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson are both members of the Danish Lutheran Church. He is a member of Newport Lodge, I. O. O. F., in which he takes an active interest: he is also a member of the Knights of Honor, Lodge No. 1159, Little Rock, Ark., and takes a very active interest in temperance matters, and all religious, educational and social enterprises.