YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John William Dotson 1855–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Dec 1855

Birth Location: Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 18 April 1926

Death Location: Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States

Father: Josiah Dotson

Mother: Sarah Dayton

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of John William Dotson began in 1855 in Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States. In 1870, John William Dotson resided in Michells Mill, MT Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, John William Dotson resided in Mitchells Mills, Robertson, Kentucky, USA. John William Dotson passed away in 1926 in Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States.

Find more search results for John Dotson
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

  • The story of John William Dotson began in 1855 in Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, John William Dotson resided in Michells Mill, MT Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, John William Dotson resided in Mitchells Mills, Robertson, Kentucky, USA.
  • John William Dotson passed away in 1926 in Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Dotson's Ancestors

Self
John Dotson
1855–1926
Birth Place: Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States
Parents
Josiah Dotson
1831–1895
Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Standiford) Dayton
1831–1914
Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William (Garrett) Dayton
1794–1863
Mason County, Kentucky, USA
Rebecca Hildreth
1798–1846
Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Garrett Dayton
1765–1827
Mary Edwards
1772–1840
Squire Hildreth
1770–1815
Sarah Standiford
1773–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Brewster Dayton
1746–1831
ELIZABETH WILLOUGHBY
1765–1795
Joseph Hildreth
1723–1792
Sally Clay
1724–1780
Aquilla Standiford
1741–1799
Sarah Clark
1744–1799

John Dotson's Timeline

4 Records

1855
23 Dec 1855
Birth of John William Dotson in Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States
Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 15
John William Dotson resided here in Michells Mill, MT Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, USA
Michells Mill, MT Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John William Dotson resided here in Mitchells Mills, Robertson, Kentucky, USA
Mitchells Mills, Robertson, Kentucky, USA
1926
18 April 1926
Age 71
Death of John William Dotson in Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States
Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1855
    Event Place: Nicholas Co., Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Michells Mill, MT Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mitchells Mills, Robertson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 April 1926
    Event Place: Bourbon Co., Kentucky, United States

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