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Elmer Putney Dobson 1879–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1879

Birth Location: Jefferson, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 28 Sep 1962

Death Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Father: William Dobson

Mother: Nancy Stewart

Spouse(s): Julia Ionia

Children(s): James Dobson, Linas Dabson, Ruby Dabson

In 1879, Elmer Putney Dobson entered the world in Jefferson, Pennsylvania, born to William Dobson And Nancy Eveline Stewart. In 1880, Elmer Putney Dobson resided in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1900, Elmer Putney Dobson resided in Spring Creek Township, Elk, Pennsylvania. Elmer Putney Dobson married Julia Ionia, and had children including James H Dobson, Linas Dabson, Ruby Dabson. Elmer Putney Dobson passed away in 1962 in Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Elmer Putney Dobson entered the world in Jefferson, Pennsylvania, born to William Dobson And Nancy Eveline Stewart.
  • In 1880, Elmer Putney Dobson resided in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1900, Elmer Putney Dobson resided in Spring Creek Township, Elk, Pennsylvania.
  • Elmer Putney Dobson married Julia Ionia, and had children including James H Dobson, Linas Dabson, Ruby Dabson.
  • Elmer Putney Dobson passed away in 1962 in Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Dobson's Ancestors

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Elmer Dobson
1879–1962
Birth Place: Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Dobson
1850–1926
Worthville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Nancy (Eveline) Stewart
1846–1895
Grange, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
George Dobson
1824–1866
Lower Mahantango Twp, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States
Lydia (Catherine) Smith
1822–1894
Pennsylvania
James (Paul) Stewart
1816–1874
Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Frances (Cordelia) Howard
1822–1903
Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Adam Dobson
1796–1855
Margaretha Reed
1800–1880
William Smith
1798–1867
Sally
1800–
James Stewart
1784–1853
Margaret
1783–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dobson
1766–
Anna Zartman
1755–1834
Philip Reed
1777–1851
Catherine Boyer
1781–1848
Reuben Smith
1767–1840
Sarah Clark
1773–1834

Elmer Dobson's Descendants

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Elmer (Putney) Dobson (10 Jan 1879–28 Sep 1962) m. Julia Ionia (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. James (H) Dobson 1903–
  2. 2. Linas Dabson 1905–
  3. 3. Ruby Dabson 1907–

Elmer Dobson's Timeline

8 Records

1879
10 Jan 1879
Birth of Elmer Putney Dobson in Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 1
Elmer Putney Dobson resided here in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Elmer Putney Dobson resided here in Spring Creek Township, Elk, Pennsylvania
Spring Creek Township, Elk, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 31
Elmer Putney Dobson resided here in Jefferson, Greater Punxsuta, PA
Jefferson, Greater Punxsuta, PA
1910
1910
Age 31
Elmer Putney Dobson resided here in Punxsutawney Ward 2, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney Ward 2, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 41
Elmer Putney Dobson resided here in Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 51
Elmer Putney Dobson resided here in Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1962
28 Sep 1962
Age 83
Death of Elmer Putney Dobson in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Jefferson , Pennsylvania.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 178-10-8683; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1575; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2047; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 688.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1893242; Draft Board: 2.
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1136; Family History Film: 1255136; Page: 116C; Enumeration District: 193; Image: 0231.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Creek, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1407; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 44.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Punxsutawney Ward 2, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1136; Family History Film: 1255136; Page: 116C; Enumeration District: 193; Image: 0231.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spring Creek Township, Elk, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Creek, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1407; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 44.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jefferson, Greater Punxsuta, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Punxsutawney Ward 2, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Punxsutawney Ward 2, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1575; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Porter, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2047; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 688.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1893242; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1962
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 178-10-8683; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951.

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