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Laura Elizabeth Courtney 1866–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1866

Birth Location: Purvis, Marion, Mississippi

Death Date: 28 Feb 1953

Death Location: Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi

Father: Samuel Courtney

Mother: Nancy Baxter

Spouse(s): Alfred Dobson

Children(s): Louise Dobson, Jodie Dobson, Ida Dobson, Mamie Dobson, Fred Dobson, Estella Dobson, Mollie Dobson, Beatrice Dobson, Thomas Dobson, Nancy Dobson, Pearl Dobson

In 1866, Laura Elizabeth Courtney entered the world in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi, born to Samuel Thomas Courtney And Nancy Baxter. In 1900, Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided in Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Laura Elizabeth Courtney married Alfred Lafayette Dobson, and had children including Beatrice Mae Dobson, Estella Stella Dobson, Fred Dobson, Ida Dobson, Jodie Joe Dobson, Louise Dobson, Mamie Dobson, Mollie Jane Dobson, Nancy Dobson, Pearl Dobson, Thomas Dobson. Laura Elizabeth Courtney passed away in 1953 in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Laura Elizabeth Courtney entered the world in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi, born to Samuel Thomas Courtney And Nancy Baxter.
  • In 1900, Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided in Marion, Mississippi.
  • In 1910, Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided in Lamar, Mississippi.
  • Laura Elizabeth Courtney married Alfred Lafayette Dobson, and had children including Beatrice Mae Dobson, Estella Stella Dobson, Fred Dobson, Ida Dobson, Jodie Joe Dobson, Louise Dobson, Mamie Dobson, Mollie Jane Dobson, Nancy Dobson, Pearl Dobson, Thomas Dobson.
  • Laura Elizabeth Courtney passed away in 1953 in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Courtney's Ancestors

Self
Laura Courtney
1866–1953
Birth Place: Purvis, Marion, Mississippi
Parents
Samuel Thomas Courtney
1818–1908
Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina
Nancy Baxter
1826–1912
Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Grandparents
John (Samuel) Courtney
1795–1850
Sumter, South Carolina
Sarah Hodge
1795–1860
Sumter, South Carolina
Thomas (Leonidas) Baxter
1802–1836
Marion, Mississippi
Nancy (Ellen) Stanford
1799–1872
Dorchester, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John Courtney
1774–1852
Sarah Hodge
1774–
Thomas Baxter
1816–1846
Elizabeth Register
1780–
John Sr.
1778–1861
Nancy Ruark
1779–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rowland Courtney
1734–1814
Sarah Wolfe
1732–1814
Joshua Stanford
1740–1826
Mary Rooks
1755–1826
John Ruark
1750–1797
Rachel Esham
1738–1791

Laura Courtney's Descendants

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Laura (Elizabeth) Courtney (24 Mar 1866–28 Feb 1953) m. Alfred (Lafayette) Dobson (Aug 1868–1937)
  1. 1. Louise Dobson 1891–
  2. 2. Jodie ("Joe") Dobson 1892–1992 m. Tiercy (Almeda) Nobles 1895–1958
    1. 1. Louise Dobson 1927–2016 m. Charles ("Dude") Gipson 1929–2011
    2. 2. Verlee Dobson 1914–2003 m. Norman (Allison) Young 1916–1991
      1. 1. Michael (Wayne Young) Sr. 1947–2014
    3. 3. Albert (Colon) Dobson 1916–2007
    4. 4. Mildred Dobson 1918–1960 m. Scott (C.) Ward 1916–
    5. 5. Grady Dobson 1924–1947
    6. 6. George Dobson 1922–1922
    7. 7. Carolyn (Cleo) Dobson 1937–1939
    8. 8. Theron Dobson 1934–2007
  3. 3. Ida Dobson 1898–
  4. 4. Mamie Dobson 1899–1987
  5. 5. Fred Dobson 1901–1979 m. Effie Beach 1899–2000
    1. 1. Hershel Dobson 1926–1932
    2. 2. FNU Dobson 1927–1927
    3. 3. FNU Dobson 1928–1928
    4. 4. Johnnie (Wayne) Dobson 1930–2005
    5. 5. Walter (Allen) Dobson 1936–2005
    6. 6. FNU Dobson 1937–1937
  6. 6. Estella ("Stella") Dobson 1907–1990 m. Talmadge (Stanley) Saucier 1905–1976
    1. 1. Yancey (Lavoy "Yank") Saucier 1936–2002
    2. 2. Joseph (Baxter) Saucier 1928–1989
    3. 3. Margaret Saucier 1926–1976
    4. 4. Alfred (Lafayette "AL") Saucier 1927–2013
  7. 7. Mollie (Jane) Dobson 1906–1998 m. Lonnie (Lester) Housley 1908–1987
    1. 1. Charles (Lester) Housley 1942–1994 m. Ramona (D.) Oglesbee 1943–1983
  8. 8. Beatrice (Mae) Dobson 1914–2003 m. Curtis (Benard) Saucier 1910–1976
    1. 1. James (Aldie) Saucier –2003
    2. 2. Avis (M.) Saucier 1942–2009
  9. 9. Thomas Dobson 1890–1891
  10. 10. Nancy Dobson 1895–1896
  11. 11. Pearl Dobson 1896–1984 m. Hugh McGrew 1880–1962
    1. 1. Hugh McGrew 1926–2017
    2. 2. Toxie McGrew 1933–2018
    3. 3. James (Leonard "JL") McGrew 1924–2009 m. Hattie (Merle) Bowman 1932–1975
    4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) McGrew 1931–2001

Laura Courtney's Timeline

6 Records

1866
24 Mar 1866
Birth of Laura Elizabeth Courtney in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi
Purvis, Marion, Mississippi
1900
4 Jun 1900
Age 34
Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided here in Marion, Mississippi
Marion, Mississippi
1910
22 Apr 1910
Age 44
Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Lamar, Mississippi
1920
9 Jan 1920
Age 54
Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Lamar, Mississippi
1930
23 May 1930
Age 64
Laura Elizabeth Courtney resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Lamar, Mississippi
1953
28 Feb 1953
Age 87
Death of Laura Elizabeth Courtney in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi
Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1866
    Event Place: Purvis, Marion, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T623_819; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 75.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: T624_747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 37.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T623_819; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 75.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Lamar, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: T624_747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 37.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Lamar, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: T625_882; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 May 1930
    Event Place: Lamar, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Lamar, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1953
    Event Place: Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi

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