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Joseph Dodson 1725–1773 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1725

Birth Location: Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 Nov 1773

Death Location: Halifax, Virginia, USA

Father: Rev. Dodson

Mother: Elizabeth Rose

Spouse(s): Martha Fairfax

Children(s): Caleb Dodson

The story of Joseph Dodson began in 1725 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA. Joseph Dodson married Martha Anne Patty Fairfax, and had children including Caleb Thornton Dodson. Joseph Dodson passed away in 1773 in Halifax, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Dodson began in 1725 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Dodson married Martha Anne Patty Fairfax, and had children including Caleb Thornton Dodson.
  • Joseph Dodson passed away in 1773 in Halifax, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. Dodson
1707–1740
Birth Location: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Rose
1700–1777
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
ER

Spouses(s)

Martha Fairfax
1725–1766
Birth Location: North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Caleb Dodson
1750–1836
Birth Location: Prince William, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Dodson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Dodson
1725–1773
Birth Place: Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Parents
Rev. Thomas Dodson
1707–1740
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Rose
1700–1777
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Dodson's Descendants

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Joseph Dodson (21 Feb 1725–18 Nov 1773) m. Martha (Anne "Patty") Fairfax (7 Nov 1725–1766)
  1. 1. Caleb (Thornton) Dodson 1750–1836 m. Elizabeth (Marshall) Petty 1750–1844
    1. 1. Mary ("Polly") Dodson 1790–1870 m. Ephraim Ferrell 1783–1875
      1. 1. Anna Ferrell 1810–1870 m. William Clardy 1791–1847
        1. 1. Perlina (Mae) Clardy 1836–1918 m. Richard (Henry) Bradner 1828–1909
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann "Betty") Dodson 1801–1880 m. Robert (Martin) Ferrell 1800–1880
      1. 1. Frank (T) Ferrell 1826–1893 m. Mary (O) Fitzgerald 1822–1916
        1. 1. William (J.) Ferrell 1859–1919 m. Eloise Fountain 1867–1928
        2. 2. John (P.) Ferrell 1865–1933 m. Epsy (C) Baldwin 1890–
        3. 3. Sarah (Sallie Elizabeth Bette) Ferrell 1855–1931 m. Luther (Thomas) Moore 1851–1947
        4. 4. Alexander (A) Ferrell 1856–
        5. 5. Virginia (Catherine (Virgie)) Ferrell 1850–1929 m. Edward (Branch) Moore 1844–1923
        6. 6. Ann (Virginia) Ferrell 1851–1924 m. Baker (Allison) McDonald 1840–1911
        7. 7. Mary (Laura) Ferrell 1852–1868
        8. 8. Susan (A.) Ferrell 1862–1912 m. William Sexton 1852–1912
      2. 2. Eliza (Petty) Travis 1827–1911
      3. 3. Private (James Madison Ferrell) CSA 1836–1891
      4. 4. John Ferrell 1829–
      5. 5. Mary (Jane) Ferrell 1840–1912 m. Peter (Tyce) Dodson 1826–1898
      6. 6. Ephraim Ferrell 1842–1928 m. Mary (E. "Molly") Walker 1849–1931
        1. 1. Emma Ferrell 1867–1958 m. Junius (Brutus "June") Stallings 1860–1919 m. Benjamin (Maham) Steele 1892–1942
        2. 2. Thomas (Wistar) Ferrell 1869–1961
        3. 3. Willie (E.) Ferrell 1871–1880
        4. 4. Elizabeth (P. "Lizzie") Ferrell 1873–
        5. 5. Lena Ferrell 1877–1946 m. Eugene (Allen) Garlington 1871–1947
        6. 6. Norah Ferrell 1880–
        7. 7. Mamie ("Mayme") Ferrell 1891– m. T (O) Draper 1882–
        8. 8. Addie (Maude) Ferrell 1882– m. Laidley (Redwood) Walton 1881–1918
        9. 9. Charles (Armistead) Ferrell 1871–1953 m. Beulah (Josephine) Crenshaw 1875–1961
      7. 7. Sue (Anne) Ferrell 1833–1923 m. Redmond (W.) Adams 1826–
      8. 8. Martin Ferrell 1831–1856

Joseph Dodson's Timeline

2 Records

1725
21 Feb 1725
Birth of Joseph Dodson in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1773
18 Nov 1773
Age 48
Death of Joseph Dodson in Halifax, Virginia, USA
Halifax, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1725
    Event Place: Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1773
    Event Place: Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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