Joseph Dobbins 1838–1904
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Dobbins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joseph Dobbins was born in 1838 in Moira, Down, Ireland, the child of john dobbins and mary mcewan. In 1851, Joseph Dobbins resided in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1861, Joseph Dobbins resided in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Joseph Dobbins passed away in 1904 in Plympton, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
Sources
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1Census 1851 Scotland Census
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2Census 1861 Scotland Census
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3Baptism Records Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Dobbins
This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1790) to Moira, Down, Ireland (1838) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Dobbins (1838–1904) was born in Moira, Down, Ireland and died in Plympton, Lambton, Ontario, Canada. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
Joseph Dobbins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record