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Arthur James Dodson 1894–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 MAR 1894

Birth Location: Webster, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 4 OCT 1980

Death Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Father: John Dodson

Mother: Sarah Cantrell

Spouse(s): Bessie Jackson

Children(s): Ezma Dodson, Mary Dodson

In 1894, Arthur James Dodson entered the world in Webster, Missouri, USA, born to John Wesley Dodson And Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell. In 1930, Arthur James Dodson was employed in Works for the R.R.. Arthur James Dodson married Bessie Genevia Jackson, and had children including Ezma Dorris Dodson, Mary Frances Dodson. Arthur James Dodson passed away in 1980 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Arthur James Dodson entered the world in Webster, Missouri, USA, born to John Wesley Dodson And Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell.
  • In 1930, Arthur James Dodson was employed in Works for the R.R..
  • Arthur James Dodson married Bessie Genevia Jackson, and had children including Ezma Dorris Dodson, Mary Frances Dodson.
  • Arthur James Dodson passed away in 1980 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dodson
1854–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JD
Sarah Cantrell
1865–1938
Birth Location: St Jacob, Madison, Illinois, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Bessie Jackson
1905–1996
Birth Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
BJ

Children(s)

Ezma Dodson
1924–1945
Birth Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
ED
Mary Dodson
1926–1945
Birth Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
MD

Arthur Dodson's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Dodson
1894–1980
Birth Place: Webster, Missouri, USA
Parents
John Wesley Dodson
1854–1935
Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Cantrell
1865–1938
St Jacob, Madison, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Charles (McGinty Alexander) Cantrell
1836–1890
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Louisa (Harriet A.) Manary
1840–1904
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Gabriel Cantrell
1796–1849
Nancy Smith
1803–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cantrell
1761–1830
Elizabeth Norris
1765–1831

Arthur Dodson's Descendants

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Arthur (James) Dodson (14 MAR 1894–4 OCT 1980) m. Bessie (Genevia) Jackson (11 JAN 1905–1996)
  1. 1. Ezma (Dorris) Dodson 1924–1945
  2. 2. Mary (Frances) Dodson 1926–1945

Arthur Dodson's Timeline

3 Records

1894
14 MAR 1894
Birth of Arthur James Dodson in Webster, Missouri, USA
Webster, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Arthur James Dodson was employed in Works for the R.R.
Works for the R.R.
1980
4 OCT 1980
Age 86
Death of Arthur James Dodson in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Webster, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 MAR 1894
    Event Place: Webster, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Works for the R.R.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1980
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
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