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John Wesley "Dad" Dotson 1856–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jan 1856

Birth Location: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 29 Sep 1928

Death Location: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA

Father: William Dotson

Mother: Mary Muse

Spouse(s): Mary Willis

Children(s): Mary Dotson, Francis Dotson, Harry Dotson, Charles Dotson, Willis Dotson, Thomas Dotson, Zephniah Dotson

In 1856, John Wesley "Dad" Dotson entered the world in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA, born to William M Dotson And Mary Elizabeth Muse. In 1856, John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA. In 1870, John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA. John Wesley "Dad" Dotson married Mary Elizabeth Willis, and had children including Charles T Gerkes Dotson, Francis Earl Frank Dotson, Harry William Dotson, Mary Grace Dotson, Ruth Dotson, Thomas J W Dotson, Willis Lawrence Dotson, Zephniah Zeth Dotson. John Wesley "Dad" Dotson passed away in 1928 in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1856, John Wesley "Dad" Dotson entered the world in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA, born to William M Dotson And Mary Elizabeth Muse.
  • In 1856, John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1870, John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA.
  • John Wesley "Dad" Dotson married Mary Elizabeth Willis, and had children including Charles T Gerkes Dotson, Francis Earl Frank Dotson, Harry William Dotson, Mary Grace Dotson, Ruth Dotson, Thomas J W Dotson, Willis Lawrence Dotson, Zephniah Zeth Dotson.
  • John Wesley "Dad" Dotson passed away in 1928 in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Dotson
1833–1912
Birth Location: –
WD
Mary Muse
1834–1909
Birth Location: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Willis
1868–1926
Birth Location: Newbern, Marion, Iowa, USA
MW

Children(s)

Mary Dotson
1892–1970
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
MD
Francis Dotson
1883–1958
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
FD
Harry Dotson
1885–1915
Birth Location: Polk, Iowa, USA
HD
Charles Dotson
1889–1951
Birth Location: Lake View, Cook, Illinois, USA
CD
Willis Dotson
1894–1959
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
WD
Thomas Dotson
1893–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
TD
Zephniah Dotson
1877–1908
Birth Location: Marion County, Iowa, USA
ZD

John Dotson's Ancestors

Self
John Dotson
1856–1928
Birth Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Parents
William M Dotson
1833–1912
Mary (Elizabeth) Muse
1834–1909
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dotson's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley "Dad") Dotson (07 Jan 1856–29 Sep 1928) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Willis (25 Sep 1868–31 Aug 1926)
  1. 1. Mary ("Grace") Dotson 1892–1970 m. Jean (Senserey) Harper 1891–1946 m. Albert (Henry) Lutkie 1893–1982
    1. 1. Charlotte (Dotson) Harper 1916–1988 m. George (Arnold) Colberg 1916–2000
    2. 2. Richard (F) Harper 1928–1936
  2. 2. Francis (Earl "Frank") Dotson 1883–1958
  3. 3. Harry (William) Dotson 1885–1915
  4. 4. Charles (T Gerkes) Dotson 1889–1951
  5. 5. Willis (Lawrence) Dotson 1894–1959
  6. 6. Thomas (J W) Dotson 1893–
  7. 7. Zephniah ("Zeth") Dotson 1877–1908

John Dotson's Timeline

10 Records

1856
07 Jan 1856
Birth of John Wesley "Dad" Dotson in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
1890
1890
Age 34
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Cook County, Illinois, USA
Cook County, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Chicago, Ward 20, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Ward 20, Cook, Illinois, USA
1908
09 Aug 1908
Age 52
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Chicago, Ward 7, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Ward 7, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
John Wesley "Dad" Dotson resided here in Chicago Ward 3, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 3, Cook, Illinois, USA
1928
29 Sep 1928
Age 72
Death of John Wesley "Dad" Dotson in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [3] Chicago, Illinois, Voter Registration, 1890
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_313; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 174
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Page: 695A; Enumeration District: 125
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M593_409; Page: 78A; Family History Library Film: 545908
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 20, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 270; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0622; FHL microfilm: 1240270
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_247; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0391; FHL microfilm: 1374260
    [9] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101784572

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M593_409; Page: 78A; Family History Library Film: 545908

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Page: 695A; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Cook County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Chicago, Illinois, Voter Registration, 1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago, Ward 20, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 20, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 270; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0622; FHL microfilm: 1240270

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago, Ward 7, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_247; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0391; FHL microfilm: 1374260

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 3, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_313; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Des Moines Register - 30 Sep 1928 - Page 15, 30 Sep 1928

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101784572
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