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Lester John Dawson 1879–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1879

Birth Location: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 9 Aug 1964

Death Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Father: John Dawson

Mother: Elizabeth Mitchell

Spouse(s): Dagmar Anderson

Children(s): Murray Dawson

The story of Lester John Dawson began in 1879 in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA. In 1880, Lester John Dawson resided in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, Lester John Dawson resided in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA. Lester John Dawson married Dagmar Anderson, and had children including Murray Lestor Dawson. Lester John Dawson passed away in 1964 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester John Dawson began in 1879 in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1880, Lester John Dawson resided in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1900, Lester John Dawson resided in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.
  • Lester John Dawson married Dagmar Anderson, and had children including Murray Lestor Dawson.
  • Lester John Dawson passed away in 1964 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dawson
1825–1909
Birth Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Elizabeth Mitchell
1837–1916
Birth Location: Blissfield, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Dagmar Anderson
1877–1949
Birth Location: Albert Lea, Freeborn, MN
DA

Children(s)

Murray Dawson
1908–1969
Birth Location: Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
MD

Lester Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Lester Dawson
1879–1964
Birth Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Parents
John Kerr Dawson
1825–1909
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Elizabeth (Ann) Mitchell
1837–1916
Blissfield, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Grandparents
James (Sangster) Mitchell
1804–1875
Blissfield, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Sarah (Susan) Young
1810–1840
Nashwaak, York County, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1779–1857
Susannah Sutter
1787–1879
John Young
1784–1836
Annie Foss
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Mitchell
1738–1830
Sarah Crabtree
1757–1856
James II
1760–1825
Susannah Fullerton
1767–
John Young
1756–1809
Sarah Young
1761–1842

Lester Dawson's Descendants

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Lester (John) Dawson (30 Mar 1879–9 Aug 1964) m. Dagmar Anderson (14 Apr 1877–22 Nov 1949)
  1. 1. Murray (Lestor) Dawson 1908–1969
    1. 1. Janet (L) Dawson 1931–2002

Lester Dawson's Timeline

13 Records

1879
30 Mar 1879
Birth of Lester John Dawson in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Lester John Dawson resided here in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Lester John Dawson resided here in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1902
14 Jun 1902
Age 23
Lester John Dawson was married in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
1910
1910
Age 31
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minneapolis (Districts 251-266), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis (Districts 251-266), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
1936
1936
Age 57
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1940
1940
Age 61
Lester John Dawson resided here in , Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 72
Lester John Dawson resided here in Minnesota
Minnesota
1964
9 Aug 1964
Age 85
Death of Lester John Dawson in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_703; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1374716

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Hennepin

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T625_836; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Minneapolis (Districts 251-266), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0255; FHL microfilm: 2340835

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01993; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 89-432

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01993; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 89-432

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Minnesota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 504

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1964
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
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