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James Francis Dotson 1891–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Sep 1891

Birth Location: Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 24 Feb 1988

Death Location: Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: James Dotson

Mother: Catherine Byers

Spouse(s): Elsie Dotson

Children(s): Oneta Dotson

In 1891, James Francis Dotson entered the world in Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States, born to James Esau Dotson And Catherine Byers. In 1910, James Francis Dotson resided in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma. In 1930, James Francis Dotson resided in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA. James Francis Dotson married Elsie Dotson, and had children including Oneta Dotson. James Francis Dotson passed away in 1988 in Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1891, James Francis Dotson entered the world in Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States, born to James Esau Dotson And Catherine Byers.
  • In 1910, James Francis Dotson resided in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma.
  • In 1930, James Francis Dotson resided in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA.
  • James Francis Dotson married Elsie Dotson, and had children including Oneta Dotson.
  • James Francis Dotson passed away in 1988 in Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Dotson
1862–1934
Birth Location: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
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Catherine Byers
1866–1909
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elsie Dotson
1902–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Children(s)

Oneta Dotson
1918–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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James Dotson's Ancestors

Self
James Dotson
1891–1988
Birth Place: Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Parents
James Esau Dotson
1862–1934
Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
Catherine Byers
1866–1909
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Catharine Dotson
1802–1874
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Celia Dotson
1799–1874
Kentucky, United States of America
Francis (Marion) Byers
1838–1907
Lumpkin, Stewart, Georgia, United States
Susan (Amanda Manda) Knarel
1836–1889
Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Dotson
1783–1861
Nancy Raynor
1784–1839
Joseph Raincrow
–1865
Susanah
–1853
Elias Byers
1815–1896
Elizabeth Kinnard
1816–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lambeth III
1751–1814
Hannah Dodson
1749–1850
Henry Raynor
1758–
Anna Goate
1763–

James Dotson's Descendants

1.
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James (Francis) Dotson (8 Sep 1891–24 Feb 1988) m. Elsie Dotson (abt 1902–)
  1. 1. Oneta Dotson 1918–

James Dotson's Timeline

6 Records

1891
8 Sep 1891
Birth of James Francis Dotson in Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States
1910
1910
Age 19
James Francis Dotson resided here in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma
Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 39
James Francis Dotson resided here in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
James Francis Dotson resided here in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma
Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 49
James Francis Dotson resided here in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
1988
24 Feb 1988
Age 97
Death of James Francis Dotson in Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma, United States
Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1891
    Event Place: Kingston, Madison, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03300; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 35-4
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 445-46-0675; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1962-1963.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341642
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Oklahoman; Publication Date: 26 Feb 1988; Publication Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America; ,0.5811896,0.55307144,0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341642

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03300; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 35-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03300; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 35-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ravia, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1988
    Event Place: Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 445-46-0675; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1962-1963.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Oklahoman; Publication Date: 26 Feb 1988; Publication Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America; ,0.5811896,0.55307144,0.

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