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John Dotson 1855–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1855

Birth Location: Ohio, USA

Death Date: 14 Aug 1933

Death Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA

Father: Joseph Dotson

Mother: Julia Thatcher

Spouse(s): Elzeretta Timberman, Laura Baird

Children(s): Bertha Dotson, Minerva Dotson, Jesse Dotson, Iva Dotson

In 1855, John Dotson entered the world in Ohio, USA, born to Joseph Dotson And Julia Ann Thatcher. In 1870, John Dotson resided in Washington, Paulding, Ohio, USA. In 1900, John Dotson resided in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA. John Dotson married Elzeretta Timberman, Laura Baird, and had children including Bertha Jane Dotson, Iva Ann Dotson, Jesse Franklin Dotson, Minerva Dotson. John Dotson passed away in 1933 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, John Dotson entered the world in Ohio, USA, born to Joseph Dotson And Julia Ann Thatcher.
  • In 1870, John Dotson resided in Washington, Paulding, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1900, John Dotson resided in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA.
  • John Dotson married Elzeretta Timberman, Laura Baird, and had children including Bertha Jane Dotson, Iva Ann Dotson, Jesse Franklin Dotson, Minerva Dotson.
  • John Dotson passed away in 1933 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Dotson
1834–1911
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Julia Thatcher
1836–
Birth Location: Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elzeretta Timberman
1867–1919
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Laura Baird
1867–1932
Birth Location: Wapakoneta, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
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Children(s)

Bertha Dotson
1885–1957
Birth Location: Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
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Minerva Dotson
1889–1938
Birth Location: Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
MD
Jesse Dotson
1891–1947
Birth Location: Paulding County, Ohio, USA
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Iva Dotson
1904–1989
Birth Location: Haviland, Paulding, Ohio, USA
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John Dotson's Ancestors

Self
John Dotson
1855–1933
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Parents
Joseph Dotson
1834–1911
Pennsylvania
Julia (Ann) Thatcher
1836–
Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Dotson
1794–1883
Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret Justice
1794–1855
Pennsylvania, USA
Jacob Thatcher
1812–
Shelby County, Ohio, USA
Nancy Gooden
1814–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Dodson
1751–1830
Jesse Justice
1758–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dotson's Descendants

1.
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John Dotson (1 Jun 1855–14 Aug 1933) m. Elzeretta Timberman (9 Oct 1867–3 Sep 1919) m. Laura Baird (8 Jan 1867–28 Sep 1932)
  1. 1. Bertha (Jane) Dotson 1885–1957 m. Lewis (Robert) Horton 1877–1950 m. Ernest (Arthur) Ranes 1892–1967
    1. 1. Rosetta Horton 1905–1978 m. Clyde Southard 1896–1937 m. Leland (Barton) Osborne 1904–1965 m. Albert (Frank) Henninger 1886–1962
      1. 1. Robert (Orville) Southard 1926–2005 m. Gloria (Grace) Ross 1934–2021
      2. 2. Jean Southard 1924–1994 m. James Gedling 1914–1991 m. Vance (Eugene) Wilson 1921–1995 m. Louis (George) Mazze 1922–1977 m. Walker Taylor 1921–2015
    2. 2. Laurabelle Horton 1902–1966 m. Charles (Daniel) Tremaine 1897–1978
      1. 1. Violet (Rae) Tremaine 1923–1999 m. David (Elmer) Smith 1914–1992 m. John (E) Hummel 1924–
        1. 1. Darlene Smith 1940–2006
      2. 2. Baby (Boy) Tremaine 1922–1922
      3. 3. Charlotte (Alice) Tremaine 1942–2010
      4. 4. Marjorie (Ellen) Tremaine 1920–2014 m. Vito (Joseph) Picione 1918–2012
        1. 1. Henry (Charles) Picione 1939–2020 m. Patricia (A) Loughren 1939–2020
      5. 5. Nelson (David) Tremaine 1933–2019
      6. 6. Charles (Daniel Tremaine) Jr 1925–1996
      7. 7. Ian (Dale) Tremaine 1935–2024 m. Barbara (A) Granus 1946–2004 m. Marie (E) Fracchione 1920–2004
    3. 3. Johnny (Ernest) Ranes 1930–2006 m. Shirley (Irene) Miller 1934–1996
    4. 4. Norma Ranes 1926–1928
  2. 2. Minerva Dotson 1889–1938 m. John (S.D.) Sprague 1875–1914 m. Clarence (Martin) Mason 1890–1959
    1. 1. Roy (Elzie) Sprague 1907–
    2. 2. Clarence (L) Mason 1930–1992
  3. 3. Jesse (Franklin) Dotson 1891–1947 m. Nancy (A.) Click 1891–1984
    1. 1. Dorothy (Irene) Dotson 1908–1983 m. Everett (J) Stanfield 1905–1965 m. Edward (R) Meech 1891–1952
      1. 1. Dolores (Marie) Stanfield 1927–2015
      2. 2. Norma (Jean) Stanfield 1928–2015 m. George (Henry Jacob) Powell 1925–2021
  4. 4. Iva (Ann) Dotson 1904–1989 m. Ray Opperman 1901–1987
    1. 1. Alice (Louise) Opperman 1924–1982 m. Marvin Dishong 1918–2005
    2. 2. Colleen (Marie) Opperman 1926–2011 m. Thomas (J.) Sheaffer 1925–1999
      1. 1. Patricia (A) Sheaffer 1948–1979
    3. 3. Larry Opperman 1940–1970

John Dotson's Timeline

8 Records

1855
1 Jun 1855
Birth of John Dotson in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
John Dotson resided here in Washington, Paulding, Ohio, USA
Washington, Paulding, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
John Dotson resided here in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA
Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
John Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1911
1911
Age 56
John Dotson resided here in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
John Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
John Dotson resided here in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1933
14 Aug 1933
Age 78
Death of John Dotson in Hancock County, Ohio, USA
Hancock County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1855
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 58
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341554
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: M593_1254; Page: 553B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: 1315; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241315
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T624_1187; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1375200
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: M593_1254; Page: 553B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: 1315; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241315

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T624_1187; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1375200

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 58

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341554

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1933
    Event Place: Hancock County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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