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John Lawson (1674 – 1711) was an British explorer 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. The 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.
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1674 births | 1711 deaths | British explorers | History of North Carolina
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