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Benjamin Dawson 1812–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1872

Death Location: Ohio

Father: William Dawson

Mother: Hannah George

Spouse(s): Sarah Reid

Children(s): Stephen Dawson, Henry Dawson, Moses Dawson, Sarah Dawson, Henry Dawson

The story of Benjamin Dawson began in 1812 in Virginia, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Dawson resided in Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Dawson resided in Marshall, Clark, Illinois, United States. Benjamin Dawson married Sarah E Reid, and had children including Henry Dawson, Henry Thomas Dawson, Moses Dawson, Sarah Elizabeth Dawson, Stephen Dawson. Benjamin Dawson passed away in 1872 in Ohio.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Dawson began in 1812 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Dawson resided in Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Dawson resided in Marshall, Clark, Illinois, United States.
  • Benjamin Dawson married Sarah E Reid, and had children including Henry Dawson, Henry Thomas Dawson, Moses Dawson, Sarah Elizabeth Dawson, Stephen Dawson.
  • Benjamin Dawson passed away in 1872 in Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Dawson
1782–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Hannah George
1781–1860
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
HG

Spouses(s)

Sarah Reid
1812–1884
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
SR

Children(s)

Stephen Dawson
1845–1905
Birth Location: Virginia Township, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
SD
Henry Dawson
1836–1923
Birth Location: Coshocton, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
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Moses Dawson
1834–1903
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
MD
Sarah Dawson
1842–1909
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
SD
Henry Dawson
1822–1880
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States
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Benjamin Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Dawson
1812–1872
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William Dawson
1782–
Virginia
Hannah George
1781–1860
, , Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Dawson's Descendants

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Benjamin Dawson (1812–28 May 1872) m. Sarah (E) Reid (1812–21 Nov 1884)
  1. 1. Stephen Dawson 1845–1905 m. Serena Senter 1847–1944
    1. 1. Albert (C.) Dawson 1867–1934 m. Harriet ("Jennie") West 1870–1927
      1. 1. Jennie (May) Dawson 1894–1956 m. James Jones 1885–1959
        1. 1. Willis (Wayne 'Wimpy') Jones 1925–2008
        2. 2. Lucy (I) Jones 1913–
        3. 3. William (A) Jones 1915–1977
        4. 4. Anna (S) Jones 1923–
        5. 5. James (E) Jones 1924–1992
        6. 6. Agnes (Marie) Jones 1917–1920
      2. 2. Celia Dawson 1888–1971
      3. 3. Phoebe (Ella) Dawson 1892–1969
      4. 4. Jesse Dawson 1896–1981
      5. 5. Florence (Agnes) Dawson 1910–1995
      6. 6. Minnie (Blanche) Dawson 1898–1966
      7. 7. Joseph (Wesley) Dawson 1901–1944
      8. 8. Rodney (Forest) Dawson 1903–1986
      9. 9. Flossie (Olive) Dawson 1905–1989
      10. 10. Leonard Dawson 1908–1936
      11. 11. Ralph (E) Dawson 1890–
      12. 12. Celia Dawson 1888–
    2. 2. John (M) Dawson 1865–1896
    3. 3. Loretha (J) Dawson 1869–1958
    4. 4. Perry (Maxwell) Dawson 1874–1967
  2. 2. Henry Dawson 1836–1923
  3. 3. Moses Dawson 1834–1903
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Dawson 1842–1909
  5. 5. Henry (Thomas) Dawson 1822–1880

Benjamin Dawson's Timeline

4 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Benjamin Dawson in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Benjamin Dawson resided here in Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Benjamin Dawson resided here in Marshall, Clark, Illinois, United States
Marshall, Clark, Illinois, United States
1872
28 May 1872
Age 60
Death of Benjamin Dawson in Ohio
Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marshall, Clark, Illinois; Roll: M593_195; Page: 364B; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 545694
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio; Roll: M432_670; Page: 103A; Image: 210

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Virginia, Coshocton, Ohio; Roll: M432_670; Page: 103A; Image: 210

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marshall, Clark, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marshall, Clark, Illinois; Roll: M593_195; Page: 364B; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 545694

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall, Clark, Illinois
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marshall, Clark, Illinois; Roll: M593_195; Page: 364B; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 545694

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1872
    Event Place: Ohio
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