YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Franklin Dodson 1847–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1847

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 30 Jan 1926

Death Location: Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA

Father: Jesse Dodson

Mother: Mary Rosamond

Spouse(s): Selema Rosamond

Children(s): Rosetta Dodson, Lula Dodson, Benjamin Dodson

Benjamin Franklin Dodson was born in 1847 in Mississippi, the child of Jesse Tillman Dodson And Mary Emeline Rosamond. Benjamin Franklin Dodson married Selema Antissa Rosamond, and had children including Benjamin Freeman Dodson, Lula Irene Dodson, Rosetta Alma Dodson. Benjamin Franklin Dodson passed away in 1926 in Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Dodson
BD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Dodson was born in 1847 in Mississippi, the child of Jesse Tillman Dodson And Mary Emeline Rosamond.
  • Benjamin Franklin Dodson married Selema Antissa Rosamond, and had children including Benjamin Freeman Dodson, Lula Irene Dodson, Rosetta Alma Dodson.
  • Benjamin Franklin Dodson passed away in 1926 in Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Dodson
1815–1888
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
JD
Mary Rosamond
1817–1892
Birth Location: Abbeville District, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Selema Rosamond
1842–1893
Birth Location: South Carolina
SR

Children(s)

Rosetta Dodson
1869–
Birth Location: Mississippi
RD
Lula Dodson
1872–1956
Birth Location: Mississippi
LD
Benjamin Dodson
1879–1961
Birth Location: Goodman, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
BD

Benjamin Dodson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Dodson
1847–1926
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Jesse Tillman Dodson
1815–1888
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Emeline) Rosamond
1817–1892
Abbeville District, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Wesley) Dodson
1786–1870
Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Benjamin (Franklin) Rosamond
1790–1859
Greenwood, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
Susannah HILL
1790–1842
Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Rosamond
1754–1806
Lettice Tillman
1757–1793
John Hill
1749–1813
Susannah Burrey
1753–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rosamond
1743–1793
John Rosamond
1710–1796
John Tillmann
1730–1787
Millicent White
1732–1807
Adam Hill
1730–1806
Kelly Cook
1732–1823
George Burrey
1716–1787
Amey Bell
1720–1791

Benjamin Dodson's Descendants

1.
BD
Benjamin (Franklin) Dodson (Abt 1847–30 Jan 1926) m. Selema (Antissa) Rosamond (31 January 1842–7 December 1893)
  1. 1. Rosetta (Alma) Dodson 1869–
  2. 2. Lula (Irene) Dodson 1872–1956 m. Harvey Lawrence 1886–1959 m. Harry (Fiquet) Jordan 1866–1945
    1. 1. Harry (Franklin (Frank)) Jordan 1902–1987
    2. 2. Franklin Jordan 1903–
    3. 3. Wilma (Irene) Jordan 1898–1973 m. Walter (Clarence) Patton 1895–1956 m. Leroy (Alfred Styles (WW) I) 1896–1976 m. Emanuel ((Manuel) Cotta) Fernandes 1893–1927
      1. 1. Walter (Frank) Patton 1928–1974
      2. 2. Lorraine (Irene) Styles 1917–2004 m. Philip ((Phil) G) Harris 1913–1998
        1. 1. Colleen (Arlene) Harris 1941–2013
        2. 2. Phil (Ashley) Harris 1940–2018
      3. 3. Gladys (Patricia) Fernandes 1923–2013 m. William (Lawrenc) Stalbird 1922–2011
  3. 3. Benjamin (Freeman) Dodson 1879–1961

Benjamin Dodson's Timeline

2 Records

1847
Abt 1847
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Dodson in Mississippi
Mississippi
1926
30 Jan 1926
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Franklin Dodson in Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1847
    Event Place: Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1926
    Event Place: Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Find more search results for Benjamin Dodson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE