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John Dickerson 1791–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 February 1791

Birth Location: Fayette County, PA

Death Date: 3 January 1878

Death Location: Vigo County, IN

Father: Walter Dickerson

Mother: Penelope Heaton

Spouse(s): Rhoda Holland

Children(s): John Dickerson, Henry Dickerson, Laban Dickerson, Samuel Dickerson

In 1791, John Dickerson entered the world in Fayette County, PA, born to Walter Dickerson And Penelope Heaton. In 1850, John Dickerson resided in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA. In 1860, John Dickerson resided in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA. John Dickerson married Rhoda Holland, and had children including Henry Dickerson, John L Dickerson, Laban Holland Dickerson, Samuel C Dickerson. John Dickerson passed away in 1878 in Vigo County, IN.

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Biography

  • In 1791, John Dickerson entered the world in Fayette County, PA, born to Walter Dickerson And Penelope Heaton.
  • In 1850, John Dickerson resided in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, John Dickerson resided in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
  • John Dickerson married Rhoda Holland, and had children including Henry Dickerson, John L Dickerson, Laban Holland Dickerson, Samuel C Dickerson.
  • John Dickerson passed away in 1878 in Vigo County, IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Dickerson's Ancestors

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John Dickerson
1791–1878
Birth Place: Fayette County, PA
Parents
Walter Dickerson
1763–1855
Roxbury, Morris, NJ, USA
Penelope Heaton
1762–1849
Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, US Colonies
Grandparents
DAVID HEATON
1742–1839
Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dickerson's Descendants

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John Dickerson (5 February 1791–3 January 1878) m. Rhoda Holland (3 July 1800–Feb 23, 1883)
  1. 1. John (L) Dickerson 1822–
  2. 2. Henry Dickerson 1844–
  3. 3. Laban (Holland) Dickerson 1829–1908
  4. 4. Samuel (C.) Dickerson 1826–1896 m. Emma (F) Tiffe 1840–1906
    1. 1. Elmer Dickerson 1862–1934
    2. 2. Louella Dickerson 1864–1912 m. John (Harrison) Larimer 1862–1930
      1. 1. Minnie Larimer 1898–
        1. 1. James (Oliver) Eversole 1922–
      2. 2. John (Franklin) Larimer 1901–1960 m. Dorothy Lensing 1906– m. Lenora (Margaret) Cowger 1919–2005
        1. 1. Barbara (Jefery) Larimer 1932–2016
        2. 2. John (Michael) Larimer 1943–2004
      3. 3. Earl (Everett) Larimer 1894–
      4. 4. Emma Larimer 1896–
      5. 5. Minnie Larimer 1898–
    3. 3. George Dickerson 1870–
    4. 4. Homer Dickerson 1873–
    5. 5. John Dickerson 1865–1931
    6. 6. Thadius Dickerson 1872–
    7. 7. Holland Dickerson 1863–

John Dickerson's Timeline

5 Records

1791
5 February 1791
Birth of John Dickerson in Fayette County, PA
Fayette County, PA
1850
1850
Age 59
John Dickerson resided here in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 69
John Dickerson resided here in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 79
John Dickerson resided here in Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1878
3 January 1878
Age 87
Death of John Dickerson in Vigo County, IN
Vigo County, IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 February 1791
    Event Place: Fayette County, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1791; Birth city: Fayette County; Birth state: PA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M593_366; Page: 240A; Family History Library Film: 545865
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M653_303; Page: 799; Family History Library Film: 803303
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M432_177; Page: 168A; Image: 347

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M432_177; Page: 168A; Image: 347

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M653_303; Page: 799; Family History Library Film: 803303

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M593_366; Page: 240A; Family History Library Film: 545865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 January 1878
    Event Place: Vigo County, IN
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1791; Birth city: Fayette County; Birth state: PA

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