Who was Francis Dodd?

Francis Dodd (1836–1878) was born in Fayette Cnty, Ga and died in Clayton, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Marion Dodd 1836–1878

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

Born 27 Apr 1836 · Fayette Cnty, Ga

Died 30 Nov 1878 · Clayton, Georgia, USA

Father John Sample Dodd

Mother Elizabeth Harriett Word

Siblings Asa Langston Dodd, Dr James Thompson Dodd, Elijah Thomas Dodd, Elizabeth Harriett Dodd, George Mcduffie Dodd, John Daniel Dodd, Litica Lottie Ann Dodd, Lucinda Loduska Ann Aunt Duc Dodd Evans, Nancy Jane Dodd, Sarah Lavonia Queene Dodd, Thomas Edward Dodd, Victoria Dodd

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Sample Dodd

Elizabeth Harriett Word

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Francis Marion Dodd began in 1836 in Fayette Cnty, Ga. Francis Marion Dodd passed away in 1878 in Clayton, Georgia, USA.

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1836

Birth of Francis Marion Dodd in Fayette Cnty, Ga

Birth

1878

Death of Francis Marion Dodd in Clayton, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Dodd

This ancestor line traces from Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA (1740) to Fayette Cnty, Ga (1836) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Dodd (1836–1878) was born in Fayette Cnty, Ga and died in Clayton, Georgia, USA. 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 Francis 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 4 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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