I found the following information in the 1880 St. Louis census. Might be of interest.

Census Place: Center, Greene, Missouri
Source: FHL Film 1254688 National Archives Film T9-0688 Page 195A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Benj. F. LAWSON Self M M W 40 PA
Occ: R. R. Man Fa: PA Mo: ---
Virginia LAWSON Wife F M W 34 MO
Fa: NC Mo: OH
Maude LAWSON Dau F S W 12 MO
Occ: Goes To School Fa: --- Mo: ---
Frank L. LAWSON Son M S W 9 MO
Occ: Goes To School Fa: --- Mo: ---
Roy LAWSON Son M S W 7 MO
Fa: --- Mo: ---
Bell LAWSON Dau F S W 2 MO
Fa: --- Mo: ---
Julia BUCKLEY Other F W 24 MO
Occ: Servant - Cook Fa: TN Mo: ---