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Chester Dobson 1912–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sep 1912

Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Death Date: 6 Mar 1985

Death Location: Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Irvine Dobson

Mother: Bertha Beal

Spouse(s): Marie Cappos

Children(s): Chester Dobson

In 1912, Chester Dobson entered the world in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to Irvine James Dobson And Bertha Beal. In 1931, Chester Dobson resided in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. In 1940, Chester Dobson resided in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. Chester Dobson married Marie Nicolina Cappos, and had children including Chester Chet Irving Dobson, Jacqueline Dobson, Janet Elaine Dobson, Joan Dobson, Patricia Patty Dobson, Phillip Dobson. Chester Dobson passed away in 1985 in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Chester Dobson entered the world in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to Irvine James Dobson And Bertha Beal.
  • In 1931, Chester Dobson resided in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1940, Chester Dobson resided in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.
  • Chester Dobson married Marie Nicolina Cappos, and had children including Chester Chet Irving Dobson, Jacqueline Dobson, Janet Elaine Dobson, Joan Dobson, Patricia Patty Dobson, Phillip Dobson.
  • Chester Dobson passed away in 1985 in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Irvine Dobson
1884–1970
Birth Location: Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
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Bertha Beal
1884–1918
Birth Location: Maine, USA
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Spouses(s)

Marie Cappos
1911–2017
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Chester Dobson
1945–2010
Birth Location: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
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Chester Dobson's Ancestors

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Chester Dobson
1912–1985
Birth Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Parents
Irvine James Dobson
1884–1970
Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
Bertha Beal
1884–1918
Maine, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Legett) Dobson
1847–1920
Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
Sarah (A) Price
1847–1922
Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Dobson
1822–1903
Elizabeth Rogers
1820–1908
Allen Price
1797–1891
Ann Wiggins
1806–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonah Dobson
1794–1851
Mary Taylor
1800–1866
Silas Rogers
1788–1849
Elizabeth Chappell
1780–1827
George Price
1761–1845
Rachel Ford
1769–1856
Jacob Wiggins
1762–1815
Elizabeth Slocum
1769–1852

Chester Dobson's Descendants

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Chester Dobson (2 Sep 1912–6 Mar 1985) m. Marie (Nicolina) Cappos (11 Feb 1911–29 Jan 2017)
  1. 1. Chester ("Chet" Irving) Dobson 1945–2010

Chester Dobson's Timeline

10 Records

1912
2 Sep 1912
Birth of Chester Dobson in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1931
1931
Age 19
Chester Dobson resided here in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Chester Dobson resided here in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
1942
1942
Age 30
Chester Dobson was married in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
1942
1942
Age 30
Chester Dobson resided here in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
1943
1943
Age 31
Chester Dobson resided here in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
1945
1945
Age 33
Chester Dobson resided here in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
1955
1955
Age 43
Chester Dobson resided here in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
1961
1961
Age 49
Chester Dobson resided here in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
1985
6 Mar 1985
Age 73
Death of Chester Dobson in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 120
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] Massachusetts, Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 120

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weymouth, MA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1985
    Event Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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