Dawson Metz (1913–1966) was born in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States and died in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Dawson Elbert Metz 1913–1966

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Jul 1913 · Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States

Died 26 Aug 1966 · Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States

Father John Metz

Mother Lora Avery

Siblings Dorothy Marie Metz, James William Metz

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Researchers connected through Dawson Metz 1913–1966

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Metz

Lora Avery

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Children

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Biography

Dawson Elbert Metz was born in 1913 in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States, the child of john metz and lora avery. Dawson Elbert Metz passed away in 1966 in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States.

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1913

Birth of Dawson Elbert Metz in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States

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1966

Death of Dawson Elbert Metz in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Dawson Metz

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States (1913) across 32 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dawson Metz (1913–1966) was born in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States and died in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dawson in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 32 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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