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John Dotson 1856–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Jun 1856

Birth Location: Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA

Death Date: 14 August 1933

Death Location: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Joseph Dotson

Mother: Julia Thatcher

Spouse(s): Ella Timberman, Laura Baird

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

The story of John Dotson began in 1856 in Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA. In 1920, John Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA. In 1930, John Dotson resided in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA. John Dotson married Ella Timberman, Laura Baird, and had children including Bertha Jane Dotson, Iva A Dotson, Jesse Franklin Dotson, Mary Ann Dotson, Minerva E Dotson. John Dotson passed away in 1933 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Dotson began in 1856 in Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA.
  • In 1920, John Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, John Dotson resided in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • John Dotson married Ella Timberman, Laura Baird, and had children including Bertha Jane Dotson, Iva A Dotson, Jesse Franklin Dotson, Mary Ann Dotson, Minerva E Dotson.
  • John Dotson passed away in 1933 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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John Dotson's Ancestors

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John Dotson
1856–1933
Birth Place: Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA
Parents
Joseph Dotson
1834–1911
Muskingum County, OH, USA
Julia (Ann) Thatcher
1836–
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dotson's Descendants

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John Dotson (01 Jun 1856–14 August 1933) m. Ella Timberman (9 October 1867–3 September 1919) m. Laura Baird (08 Jan 1867–)
  1. 1. Iva (A) Dotson 1904–1989 m. Roy Opperman 1901–1987
    1. 1. Alice (Louise) Dishong 1924–1982
    2. 2. Colleen (Marie) Sheaffer 1926–2011 m. Thomas (J) Sheaffer 1925–1999
      1. 1. Patricia (A Sheaffer) McCormack 1948–1979
    3. 3. Doris (A.) Talbot 1930–2010 m. Donald (R.) Talbot 1929–2010
    4. 4. James (R) Opperman 1932–1979
    5. 5. Larry (Lee) Opperman 1940–1970
  2. 2. Bertha (Jane) Dotson 1885–1957
  3. 3. Minerva (E) Dotson 1889–1938
  4. 4. Jesse (Franklin) Dotson 1890–1947
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Dotson 1887–1888

John Dotson's Timeline

4 Records

1856
01 Jun 1856
Birth of John Dotson in Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA
Willshire, Van Wert, OH, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
John Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 3, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
John Dotson resided here in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1933
14 August 1933
Age 77
Death of John Dotson in Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Willshire, Van Wert, OH, 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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 August 1933
    Event Place: Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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