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Benjamin Dobson 1799–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1799

Birth Location: Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey

Death Date: 17 November 1876

Death Location: Deloit, Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Thomas Dobson

Mother: Catherine Riggins

Spouse(s): Keziah Wolf

Children(s): Thomas Dobson, Elizabeth Ivie, William Dobson, Margaret Hunt, John Dobson

The story of Benjamin Dobson began in 1799 in Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey. In 1855, Benjamin Dobson resided in Boyer River, Crawford, Iowa, United States. Benjamin Dobson married Keziah Wolf, and had children including Elizabeth Ivie, John Dobson, Margaret Hunt, Thomas Dobson, William Dobson. Benjamin Dobson passed away in 1876 in Deloit, Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Dobson began in 1799 in Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey.
  • In 1855, Benjamin Dobson resided in Boyer River, Crawford, Iowa, United States.
  • Benjamin Dobson married Keziah Wolf, and had children including Elizabeth Ivie, John Dobson, Margaret Hunt, Thomas Dobson, William Dobson.
  • Benjamin Dobson passed away in 1876 in Deloit, Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Benjamin Dobson's Ancestors

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Benjamin Dobson
1799–1876
Birth Place: Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey
Parents
Thomas Dobson
1757–1828
Northumberland, England
Catherine Riggins
1781–1805
Moris River, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Dobson's Descendants

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Benjamin Dobson (5 Nov 1799–17 November 1876) m. Keziah Wolf (29 December 1802–17 February 1863)
  1. 1. Thomas Dobson 1819–1878 m. Sarah (K B) Dobson 1819– m. Sarah (Kendrick Best) Taylor 1819–1878
    1. 1. Kezziah (Dobson) Smith 1848–1911 m. James (Henry) Smith 1844–1918
      1. 1. Carrie (J.) Smith 1867–
      2. 2. Hattie (M.) Smith 1868–
      3. 3. James (T.) Smith 1871–
      4. 4. Willie (L.) Smith 1873–
      5. 5. Lizzie (R.) Smith 1875–
      6. 6. Earnest (E.) Smith 1879–
      7. 7. Grace Smith 1882–
      8. 8. Aurther Smith 1884–
      9. 9. Sarah (Pearl Smith) Redding 1877–1957 m. George (Anslem) Redding 1879–1954
        1. 1. Arneva (Lilly) Melchert 1907–1966 m. Roy (Albert) Melchert 1907–1989
        2. 2. William (LeRoy) Redding 1921–1921
        3. 3. Clara (Aubrey) Wood 1919–1979
        4. 4. Mona Redding 1901–
        5. 5. Mannie Redding 1903–
        6. 6. Loyd Redding 1905–
        7. 7. Alvantta Redding 1910–
        8. 8. Keziah Redding 1918–
        9. 9. Rosie Redding 1917–
        10. 10. Elmore Redding 1913–
        11. 11. Vivian Redding 1911–
        12. 12. Lloyd (F.) Redding 1905–1989
        13. 13. Mamie Redding 1903–1970 m. Henry (Ray) Watt 1898–1966
        14. 14. Edmona (P) Nisewanger 1900–1950 m. William (H) Bullard 1891– m. Charles (John) Nisewarger 1873–1951
        15. 15. Veronica Redding 1908–
        16. 16. Nadine (A) Redding 1915–2000
        17. 17. Clara Redding 1920–
    2. 2. Arsena (A.) Dobson 1864–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Ivie 1825–1909 m. Richard (Anderson) Ivie 1825–1892
  3. 3. William Dobson 1839–1859
  4. 4. Margaret Hunt 1829–1905
  5. 5. John Dobson 1834–1911

Benjamin Dobson's Timeline

4 Records

1799
5 Nov 1799
Birth of Benjamin Dobson in Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey
Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey
1818
1 Jan 1818
Age 19
Benjamin Dobson was married
None
1855
12 Dec 1855
Age 56
Benjamin Dobson resided here in Boyer River, Crawford, Iowa, United States
Boyer River, Crawford, Iowa, United States
1876
17 November 1876
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Dobson in Mason's Grove, Crawford, Iowa
Mason's Grove, Crawford, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1799
    Event Place: Morris River Township, Cumberland, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1799; Birth city: Norris River Twp; Birth state: NJ
    [2] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1818
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1799; Birth city: Norris River Twp; Birth state: NJ

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1855
    Event Place: Boyer River, Crawford, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 November 1876
    Event Place: Mason's Grove, Crawford, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1799; Birth city: Norris River Twp; Birth state: NJ
    [2] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Deloit, Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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