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Elijah Dodson 1837–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1837

Birth Location: Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 23 Feb 1920

Death Location: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California

Father: James Dodson

Mother: Sarah King

Spouse(s): Mary Case

Children(s): Mary Dodson

The story of Elijah Dodson began in 1837 in Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States. Elijah Dodson married Mary Jane Case, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Dodson. Elijah Dodson passed away in 1920 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Dodson began in 1837 in Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States.
  • Elijah Dodson married Mary Jane Case, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Dodson.
  • Elijah Dodson passed away in 1920 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Dodson
1808–1886
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah King
1807–1897
Birth Location: Shelby Co., KY
SK

Spouses(s)

Mary Case
1844–1919
Birth Location: Nauvoo, Madison, Illinois, United States
MC

Children(s)

Mary Dodson
1861–1946
Birth Location: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, United States
MD

Elijah Dodson's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Dodson
1837–1920
Birth Place: Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States
Parents
James Madison Dodson
1808–1886
Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
Sarah ((Sally)) King
1807–1897
Shelby Co., KY
Grandparents
Elijah (Dotson 1770 PA or) VA
1770–1835
Pennsylvania or Pittsylvania, Virginia?
Cloe Oldham
1770–1858
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
William King
1781–1808
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Nancy (Ann) Ramey
1782–1870
Cameron Parrish, Loudoun Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
John Oldham
1736–1801
Jacob Ramey
1736–1809
Susannah GA
1754–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Dodson
1715–1810
Jacob III
1710–1787
Sarah Remy
1712–1784
Nathaniel I
1716–1801
Mary Butler
1725–1778

Elijah Dodson's Descendants

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Elijah Dodson (12 Oct 1837–23 Feb 1920) m. Mary (Jane) Case (31 October 1844–18 MAR 1919)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Dodson 1861–1946 m. John (Tyler) Reed 1849–1923
    1. 1. Mary (Naomi) Reed 1881–1936 m. George (Alma) SMITHSON 1882–1967
      1. 1. Philip (Reed) SMITHSON 1905–1984 m. Edna (May) Wilson 1905–1990 m. Tillie A. 1905–
        1. 1. Jean Smithson 1929–2001 m. Gordon (L) Oehl 1927–2002
        2. 2. Phyllis (Mae) Smithson 1927–2002 m. Gerald (Wayne) Cunningham 1924–1996
      2. 2. Georgie (Frances) SMITHSON 1902–1979
      3. 3. Harry (Alma) SMITHSON 1903–1992
    2. 2. John (Tyler Reed) Jr. 1894–1969
    3. 3. Clara (Loraine) Reed 1898–1962
    4. 4. Nellie (Frances) Reed 1883–1928
    5. 5. Prudence Reed 1887–1964
    6. 6. Vina (R) Reed 1877–1970
    7. 7. Asa (Elijah) Reed 1879–1960
    8. 8. Jeanette (Elma) Reed 1885–1887

Elijah Dodson's Timeline

2 Records

1837
12 Oct 1837
Birth of Elijah Dodson in Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States
Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States
1920
23 Feb 1920
Age 83
Death of Elijah Dodson in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1837
    Event Place: Barry, Pike, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1920
    Event Place: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California
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