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Jesse Buford Dodson 1791–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1791

Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: Aft. 3 Aug 1878

Death Location: Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Father: REV. Dodson

Mother: Ruth Dodson

Spouse(s): Sarah Newton

Children(s): Jesse Dodson

In 1791, Jesse Buford Dodson entered the world in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA, born to Rev Jesse Dodson And Ruth Dodson. In 1799, Jesse Buford Dodson resided in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Jesse Buford Dodson resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. Jesse Buford Dodson married Sarah Mary Newton, and had children including Jesse Washington Dodson. Jesse Buford Dodson passed away in 1878 in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1791, Jesse Buford Dodson entered the world in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA, born to Rev Jesse Dodson And Ruth Dodson.
  • In 1799, Jesse Buford Dodson resided in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Jesse Buford Dodson resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jesse Buford Dodson married Sarah Mary Newton, and had children including Jesse Washington Dodson.
  • Jesse Buford Dodson passed away in 1878 in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

REV. Dodson
1752–1843
Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, USA
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Ruth Dodson
1754–1828
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Newton
1790–1862
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Jesse Dodson
1825–1898
Birth Location: Riceville, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
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Jesse Dodson's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Dodson
1791–1878
Birth Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
REV. Jesse Dodson
1752–1843
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Ruth Dodson
1754–1828
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Jessie Dodson) Jr
1707–1783
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia
Elizabeth Rose
1706–1766
Richmond, Virginia
Elisha Dodson
1727–1791
North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Virginia (Sarah) Everett
1727–1824
North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1681–1740
Mary Durham
1686–1745
Thomas Sr
1681–1740
Mary Durham
1686–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr.
1649–1705
Anne Elmore
1654–1715
Thomas Durham
1661–1715
Dorothy Durham
1663–1714
Charles Sr.
1649–1705
Anne Elmore
1654–1715
Thomas Durham
1661–1715
Dorothy Durham
1663–1714

Jesse Dodson's Descendants

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Jesse (Buford) Dodson (7 Mar 1791–Aft. 3 Aug 1878) m. Sarah (“Mary”) Newton (28 Nov 1790–Aft. 4 Dec 1862)
  1. 1. Jesse (Washington) Dodson 1825–1898 m. Elizabeth (Jane) McKamy 1834–1907
    1. 1. Mary (Ella) Parkinson 1855–1932 m. J. (D.) Parkerson 1852–1900
      1. 1. Alice (Catherine) Parkison 1873–1955 m. Charles (Ashworth Clementson) II 1862–1946
        1. 1. Emmett (Leonard Clementson) Sr. 1906–1989 m. Tennessee ("Tennie" Mae) Grubb 1911–2002
        2. 2. Pearl (Sharp) Clementson 1898–1985
        3. 3. Grace (M.) McCurdy 1900–1989
        4. 4. Frank (Neil) Clementson 1909–1982 m. Daisy (Dean) Powell 1913–1972
        5. 5. Bettye ((Blanche Alice)) Clementson 1912–1997 m. Ernest (Dudley) Bell 1912–1992

Jesse Dodson's Timeline

8 Records

1791
7 Mar 1791
Birth of Jesse Buford Dodson in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
1799
1799
Age 8
Jesse Buford Dodson resided here in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
1850
12 Sep 1850
Age 59
Jesse Buford Dodson resided here in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1860
17 Jun 1860
Age 69
Jesse Buford Dodson resided here in District 10, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 10, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1862
7 Jun 1862
Age 71
Jesse Buford Dodson resided here in District 6, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
District 6, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
1870
21 Jul 1870
Age 79
Jesse Buford Dodson resided here in District 10, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 10, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1878
3 Aug 1878
Age 87
Death of Jesse Buford Dodson in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
1878
Aft. 3 Aug 1878
Age 87
Burial of Jesse Buford Dodson in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1791
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1549; Page: 118B; Family History Library Film: 553048
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, McMinn, Tennessee; Page: 289; Family History Library Film: 805262
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 264b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 264b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1860
    Event Place: District 10, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, McMinn, Tennessee; Page: 289; Family History Library Film: 805262

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1862
    Event Place: District 6, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Civil War Direct Tax Assessment Lists: Tennessee; Series: T227; Roll: 5; Description: Marion through Roane counties; Record Group: 217, Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1870
    Event Place: District 10, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: McMinn, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 14; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1549; Page: 118B; Family History Library Film: 553048

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1828-1848, McMinn County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: McMinn, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aft. 3 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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