YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Thomas Dodson 1869–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1869

Birth Location: Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 23 Jul 1929

Death Location: Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: George Dodson

Mother: Margaret Beard

Spouse(s): Martha Smith, Mary Jackson

Children(s): William Dodson, Herman Dodson, Gracie Dodson, Cordely Dadson, Aries Dadson, Leona Dadson, Nany Dadson, Early Dadson, James Dodson, William Dodson, Luther Dodson, Lissie Dodson

In 1869, James Thomas Dodson entered the world in Lee County, Mississippi, USA, born to George Washington Dodson And Margaret J Beard. In 1870, James Thomas Dodson resided in Precinct 16, Detroit, Sanford, Alabama, USA. In 1880, James Thomas Dodson resided in Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA. James Thomas Dodson married Martha Mattie Catherine Smith, Mary E Jackson, and had children including Aries Dadson, Cordely Dadson, Early Dadson, Gracie M Dodson, Herman Dodson, James Ames Dodson, Leona Dadson, Lissie Dodson, Luther Abner Dodson, Nany P Dadson, William Horace Dodson. James Thomas Dodson passed away in 1929 in Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Dodson
JD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1869, James Thomas Dodson entered the world in Lee County, Mississippi, USA, born to George Washington Dodson And Margaret J Beard.
  • In 1870, James Thomas Dodson resided in Precinct 16, Detroit, Sanford, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, James Thomas Dodson resided in Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA.
  • James Thomas Dodson married Martha Mattie Catherine Smith, Mary E Jackson, and had children including Aries Dadson, Cordely Dadson, Early Dadson, Gracie M Dodson, Herman Dodson, James Ames Dodson, Leona Dadson, Lissie Dodson, Luther Abner Dodson, Nany P Dadson, William Horace Dodson.
  • James Thomas Dodson passed away in 1929 in Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Dodson's Ancestors

Self
James Dodson
1869–1929
Birth Place: Lee County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
George Washington Dodson
1845–1910
Fayette County, Alabama, USA
Margaret (J.) Beard
1845–1898
Winfield, Ala.
Grandparents
Wesley Dodson
1811–1880
South Carolina
Levicy McClung
1812–1867
Georgia
John (Morefield) Dodson
1814–1889
Old Cherokee, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Abigail ((Elizabeth)) Warden
1817–1848
Atlantic, Ocean, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Dodson
1781–1870
Sarah Pyles
1778–1841
Jonas McClung
1787–1867
George Dodson
1790–1870
Elizabeth Fagan
1794–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Enoch DODSON
1748–1816
Elizabeth LEGAT
1748–1824
Thomas Dodson
1762–1819
Chloe Bates
1770–1824
William Fagan
1748–1832
Catherine Newport
1750–1846

James Dodson's Descendants

1.
JD
James (Thomas) Dodson (14 Aug 1869–23 Jul 1929) m. Martha ((Mattie)Catherine) Smith (14 Feb 1870–1956) m. Mary (E) Jackson (1861–)
  1. 1. William (Horace) Dodson 1904–1973 m. Emily (Gertrude) Markel 1902–1975
    1. 1. James (H) Dodson 1925–1999 m. Evelyn (Marie) Oliver 1925–2002
      1. 1. James (H) Dodson 1946–2013 m. Sarah (Jane) Cooper 1930–2017
      2. 2. Larry (Joe) Dodson 1949–1949
      3. 3. Patricia (Sue) Kelly 1944–
    2. 2. Dorothy (Nelda) Dodson 1943–1989
    3. 3. William (Aubrey) Dodson 1927–1985
    4. 4. Carl (Franklin) Dodson 1930–2000
    5. 5. William (Horace Dodson Jr) Jr 1932–2003
    6. 6. Hugh (David) Dodson 1934–1970
    7. 7. Billie (Wayne) Dodson 1937–1937
    8. 8. Murray (Eugene) Dodson 1941–2018
    9. 9. William (Horace Dodson) Junior 1931–2003
  2. 2. Herman Dodson 1913–
  3. 3. Gracie (M) Dodson 1908–1987
  4. 4. Cordely Dadson 1892–1969
  5. 5. Aries Dadson 1897–1955
  6. 6. Leona Dadson 1900–1976
  7. 7. Nany (P) Dadson 1902–1967
  8. 8. Early Dadson 1906–
  9. 9. James (Ames) Dodson 1896–1955
  10. 10. William (Horace) Dodson 1904–1973
  11. 11. Luther (Abner) Dodson 1892–
  12. 12. Lissie Dodson 1899–

James Dodson's Timeline

8 Records

1869
14 Aug 1869
Birth of James Thomas Dodson in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
Lee County, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
James Thomas Dodson resided here in Precinct 16, Detroit, Sanford, Alabama, USA
Precinct 16, Detroit, Sanford, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
James Thomas Dodson resided here in Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1898
27 Nov 1898
Age 29
James Thomas Dodson resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
James Thomas Dodson resided here in Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
James Thomas Dodson resided here in Auburn, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Auburn, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
James Thomas Dodson resided here in Civil District 8, Fayette, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Fayette, Tennessee, USA
1929
23 Jul 1929
Age 60
Death of James Thomas Dodson in Oakland, Fayette, Tennessee, USA
Oakland, Fayette, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1869
    Event Place: Lee County, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 16, Detroit, Sanford, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 16, Sanford, Alabama; Roll: M593_39; Page: 320A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 654; Page: 167C; Enumeration District: 092

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1898
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Commercial Appeal; Publication Date: 27 Nov 1898; Publication Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0050

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Auburn, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Auburn, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374761

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Fayette, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Fayette, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1738; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1929
    Event Place: Oakland, Fayette, Tennessee, USA

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

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE