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Iva A Dotson 1904–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 June 1904

Birth Location: Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 18 April 1989

Death Location: Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: John Dotson

Mother: Ella Timberman

Spouse(s): Roy Opperman

Children(s): Alice Dishong, Colleen Sheaffer, Doris Talbot, James Opperman, Larry Opperman

Iva A Dotson was born in 1904 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America, the child of John Dotson And Ella Timberman. In 1920, Iva A Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA. In 1927, Iva A Dotson resided in Findlay, Ohio, USA. Iva A Dotson married Roy Opperman, and had children including Alice Louise Dishong, Colleen Marie Sheaffer, Danny G Opperman, Doris A Talbot, James R Opperman, Larry Lee Opperman. Iva A Dotson passed away in 1989 in Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Iva A Dotson was born in 1904 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America, the child of John Dotson And Ella Timberman.
  • In 1920, Iva A Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1927, Iva A Dotson resided in Findlay, Ohio, USA.
  • Iva A Dotson married Roy Opperman, and had children including Alice Louise Dishong, Colleen Marie Sheaffer, Danny G Opperman, Doris A Talbot, James R Opperman, Larry Lee Opperman.
  • Iva A Dotson passed away in 1989 in Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dotson
1856–1933
Birth Location: Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA
JD
Ella Timberman
1867–1919
Birth Location: –
ET

Spouses(s)

Roy Opperman
1901–1987
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
RO

Children(s)

Alice Dishong
1924–1982
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
AD
Colleen Sheaffer
1926–2011
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
CS
Doris Talbot
1930–2010
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
DT
James Opperman
1932–1979
Birth Location: Findlay Hanc, Ohio
JO
Larry Opperman
1940–1970
Birth Location: Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America
LO

Iva Dotson's Ancestors

Self
Iva Dotson
1904–1989
Birth Place: Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
John Dotson
1856–1933
Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA
Ella Timberman
1867–1919
Grandparents
Joseph Dotson
1834–1911
Muskingum County, OH, USA
Julia (Ann) Thatcher
1836–
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Iva Dotson's Descendants

1.
ID
Iva (A) Dotson (12 June 1904–18 April 1989) m. Roy Opperman (1 July 1901–9 July 1987)
  1. 1. Alice (Louise) Dishong 1924–1982
  2. 2. Colleen (Marie) Sheaffer 1926–2011 m. Thomas (J) Sheaffer 1925–1999
    1. 1. Patricia (A Sheaffer) McCormack 1948–1979
  3. 3. Doris (A.) Talbot 1930–2010 m. Donald (R.) Talbot 1929–2010
  4. 4. James (R) Opperman 1932–1979
  5. 5. Larry (Lee) Opperman 1940–1970

Iva Dotson's Timeline

7 Records

1904
12 June 1904
Birth of Iva A Dotson in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 16
Iva A Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1927
1927
Age 23
Iva A Dotson resided here in Findlay, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Iva A Dotson resided here in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Iva A Dotson resided here in Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio
Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 36
Iva A Dotson resided here in Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, USA
1989
18 April 1989
Age 85
Death of Iva A Dotson in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1904
    Event Place: Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03144; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-13
    [3] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] Michigan, Death Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 272-40-1697; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: 1961-1962
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 58
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341554
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Findlay, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    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 Place: Bangor, Bay, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 April 1989
    Event Place: Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Michigan, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 272-40-1697; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: 1961-1962
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Web: Hancock County, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1808-2010

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