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Iva Ann Dotson 1904–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1904

Birth Location: Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 18 Apr 1989

Death Location: Arcadia, Hancock, Ohio, USA

Father: John Dotson

Mother: Elzeretta Timberman

Spouse(s): Ray Opperman

Children(s): Alice Opperman, Colleen Opperman, Larry Opperman

In 1904, Iva Ann Dotson entered the world in Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA, born to John Dotson And Elzeretta Timberman. In 1910, Iva Ann Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Iva Ann Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA. Iva Ann Dotson married Ray Opperman, and had children including Alice Louise Opperman, Barbara E Opperman, Betty Jean Opperman, Colleen Marie Opperman, Daniel Gene Opperman, Doris Opperman, James Opperman, Larry Opperman. Iva Ann Dotson passed away in 1989 in Arcadia, Hancock, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Iva Ann Dotson entered the world in Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA, born to John Dotson And Elzeretta Timberman.
  • In 1910, Iva Ann Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Iva Ann Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • Iva Ann Dotson married Ray Opperman, and had children including Alice Louise Opperman, Barbara E Opperman, Betty Jean Opperman, Colleen Marie Opperman, Daniel Gene Opperman, Doris Opperman, James Opperman, Larry Opperman.
  • Iva Ann Dotson passed away in 1989 in Arcadia, Hancock, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dotson
1855–1933
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
JD
Elzeretta Timberman
1867–1919
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
ET

Spouses(s)

Ray Opperman
1901–1987
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
RO

Children(s)

Alice Opperman
1924–1982
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
AO
Colleen Opperman
1926–2011
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
CO
Larry Opperman
1940–1970
Birth Location: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
LO

Iva Dotson's Ancestors

Self
Iva Dotson
1904–1989
Birth Place: Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA
Parents
John Dotson
1855–1933
Ohio, USA
Elzeretta Timberman
1867–1919
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Dotson
1834–1911
Pennsylvania
Julia (Ann) Thatcher
1836–
Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
Benjamin Timberman
1843–1923
Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Cynthia (Ann) VanScoy
1833–1917
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Dotson
1794–1883
Margaret Justice
1794–1855
Jacob Thatcher
1812–
Nancy Gooden
1814–
Paul Timberman
1797–
Prudence VanScoy
1815–1864
John Vansky
1805–1879
Sarah Philips
1801–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Dodson
1751–1830
Jesse Justice
1758–1813
Jonathan VanScoy
1792–1852
Sarah Lochary
1791–1860
Timothy Vansky
1788–1815
Phoebe Wilmoth
1784–1850

Iva Dotson's Descendants

1.
ID
Iva (Ann) Dotson (12 Jun 1904–18 Apr 1989) m. Ray Opperman (1 Jul 1901–9 Jul 1987)
  1. 1. Alice (Louise) Opperman 1924–1982 m. Marvin Dishong 1918–2005
  2. 2. Colleen (Marie) Opperman 1926–2011 m. Thomas (J.) Sheaffer 1925–1999
    1. 1. Patricia (A) Sheaffer 1948–1979
  3. 3. Larry Opperman 1940–1970

Iva Dotson's Timeline

8 Records

1904
12 Jun 1904
Birth of Iva Ann Dotson in Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA
Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
Iva Ann Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Iva Ann Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Iva Ann Dotson resided here in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Iva Ann Dotson resided here in Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio
Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 36
Iva Ann Dotson resided here in Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 46
Iva Ann Dotson resided here in Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
1989
18 Apr 1989
Age 85
Death of Iva Ann Dotson in Bay City, Bay, Michigan, USA
Bay City, Bay, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1904
    Event Place: Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03144; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-13
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 58
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341554
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T624_1187; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1375200
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Fostoria, Seneca, Oh

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T624_1187; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1375200

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 58

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341554

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03144; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03144; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Fostoria, Seneca, Oh

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1989
    Event Place: Bay City, Bay, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arcadia, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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