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John Lawson
John Lawson (1674-1711) was an Englishman who became the first Surveyor-General of North Carolina. He is best known for his book, A New Voyage to Carolina , in which he described the native inhabitants and the natural environment. This book attracted many settlers to North Carolina.
Lawson played a role in the founding of New Bern. He was tortured and eventually killed by Tuscarora Indians - some say because they were angry with him for his role in bringing the settlers.
External links
A New Voyage to Carolina:
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