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Farris Alva Dawkins 1874–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 October 1874

Birth Location: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 29 June 1954

Death Location: Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Francis Dawkins

Mother: Emmaline Carroll

Spouse(s): Ora Benton

Children(s): Nora Dawkins, John Dawkins, Mary Dawkins, Bertha Dawkins, Essie Dawkins, Frank Dawkins

The story of Farris Alva Dawkins began in 1874 in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Farris Alva Dawkins resided in Staughns School House, Covington, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Farris Alva Dawkins resided in Brooklyn, Conecuh, Alabama, USA. Farris Alva Dawkins married Ora Leona Benton, and had children including Bertha M Dawkins, Essie B Dawkins, Frank A Dawkins, John D Dawkins, Mary S Dawkins, Nora Vonciel Dawkins. Farris Alva Dawkins passed away in 1954 in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Farris Alva Dawkins began in 1874 in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Farris Alva Dawkins resided in Staughns School House, Covington, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Farris Alva Dawkins resided in Brooklyn, Conecuh, Alabama, USA.
  • Farris Alva Dawkins married Ora Leona Benton, and had children including Bertha M Dawkins, Essie B Dawkins, Frank A Dawkins, John D Dawkins, Mary S Dawkins, Nora Vonciel Dawkins.
  • Farris Alva Dawkins passed away in 1954 in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Farris Dawkins's Ancestors

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Farris Dawkins
1874–1954
Birth Place: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA
Parents
Francis Littleton Dawkins
1851–1928
Alabama
Emmaline (Elizabeth) Carroll
1853–1885
Pike, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Absolom (Tolbot) Dawkins
1806–1866
Jefferson, Georgia, United States
Mary (Ann) Beauchamp
1819–1875
Warren County, Georgia, United States of America
Nathaniel ("Nathan") Carroll
1817–1890
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Anne (Elizabeth) McClain
1827–1908
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Micajah Dawkins
1783–1806
William Beauchamp
1792–1845
Nancy Perkins
1792–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. A033573
1730–1800
MARY CALVERT-HARRIS
1730–1785
Littleton Beauchamp
1759–1822
Nancy Ryan
1759–1822
Moses Perkins
1768–1836
Gilla Daniels
1764–1856

Farris Dawkins's Descendants

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Farris (Alva) Dawkins (22 October 1874–29 June 1954) m. Ora (Leona) Benton (21 Dec 1881–2 November 1966)
  1. 1. Nora (Vonciel) Dawkins 1911–1990 m. Gid (Benson) Cobb 1909–1981
    1. 1. Hazel Cobb 1931–2012
    2. 2. Lanell Cobb 1933–2011
    3. 3. Alice (May) Cobb 1930–1930
  2. 2. John (D) Dawkins 1913–1978
  3. 3. Mary (S) Dawkins 1907–
  4. 4. Bertha (M) Dawkins 1905–
  5. 5. Essie (B) Dawkins 1902–1982
  6. 6. Frank (A) Dawkins 1909–

Farris Dawkins's Timeline

7 Records

1874
22 October 1874
Birth of Farris Alva Dawkins in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA
Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Farris Alva Dawkins resided here in Staughns School House, Covington, Alabama, USA
Staughns School House, Covington, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Farris Alva Dawkins resided here in Brooklyn, Conecuh, Alabama, USA
Brooklyn, Conecuh, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Farris Alva Dawkins resided here in Loango, Covington, Alabama, USA
Loango, Covington, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Farris Alva Dawkins resided here in River Falls, Covington, Alabama
River Falls, Covington, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 66
Farris Alva Dawkins resided here in , River Falls, Covington, Alabama, USA
, River Falls, Covington, Alabama, USA
1954
29 June 1954
Age 80
Death of Farris Alva Dawkins in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA
Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 October 1874
    Event Place: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Loango, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T625_10; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Staughns School House, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Staughns School House, Covington, Alabama; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Conecuh, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn, Conecuh, Alabama; Roll: T624_8; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1374021

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Loango, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Loango, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T625_10; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: River Falls, Covington, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: River Falls, Covington, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00020; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 20-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , River Falls, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: River Falls, Covington, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00020; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 20-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1954
    Event Place: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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