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Levi Dotson 1837–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1837

Birth Location: N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA

Father: Jacob Dotson

Mother: Elizabeth Craig

Spouse(s): Catherine Powers

Children(s): James Dotson

The story of Levi Dotson began in 1837 in N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1850, Levi Dotson resided in District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Levi Dotson resided in Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia. Levi Dotson married Catherine Katie Powers, and had children including James Caleb Dotson. Levi Dotson passed away in 1880 in Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Levi Dotson began in 1837 in N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1850, Levi Dotson resided in District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Levi Dotson resided in Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia.
  • Levi Dotson married Catherine Katie Powers, and had children including James Caleb Dotson.
  • Levi Dotson passed away in 1880 in Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Dotson
1788–1871
Birth Location: Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Craig
1799–1857
Birth Location: Stoney Creek, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Powers
1842–1928
Birth Location: Whitley, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

James Dotson
1864–1910
Birth Location: Whitley, KY, USA
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Levi Dotson's Ancestors

Self
Levi Dotson
1837–1880
Birth Place: N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Jacob Dotson
1788–1871
Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Craig
1799–1857
Stoney Creek, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Peter DODSON
1735–1800
North Farnham, Richmand Co., VA
MARY PETERS
1738–1800
Shenadoah, Virginia, United States
William Craig
1775–
VA
Martha Craig
1752–1823
Augusta, Virginia, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
John Dodson
1689–1784
Elizabeth Goad
1700–1799
Absolom Peters
1703–1760
Absolom Peters
1706–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Dodson
1649–1705
Anne Dodson
1654–1715

Levi Dotson's Descendants

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Levi Dotson (4 Mar 1837–1880) m. Catherine ("Katie") Powers (30 Mar 1842–1928)
  1. 1. James (Caleb) Dotson 1864–1910 m. Rebecca (L.) Petrey 1872–1934
    1. 1. Ida Dotson 1898– m. Floyd Ferrell 1879–1972
      1. 1. Andy Ferrell 1915–1981 m. Bessie Harman 1906–1986
        1. 1. Nancy (C) Sejnoha 1946–2019 m. Herschel (Steven) Sejnoha 1946–2017 m. Michael (Clinton) Wallace 1940–1969
        2. 2. Edith (Merritt) Ferrell 1925– m. Sidney (Carter) Fortune 1925–1995
        3. 3. Bonnie (M) Ferrell 1936–2011
        4. 4. Thelma Shupe 1921–
      2. 2. Fred Ferrell 1908–
      3. 3. Easter Gooslin 1920–2007 m. Charlie Gooslin 1920–2011
      4. 4. Ollie Ferrell 1917–1971
      5. 5. Ale Ferrell 1926–2010
      6. 6. Victoria Ferrell 1924–
      7. 7. Malinda Ferrell 1914–

Levi Dotson's Timeline

9 Records

1837
4 Mar 1837
Birth of Levi Dotson in N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 13
Levi Dotson resided here in District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Levi Dotson resided here in Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia
Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Levi Dotson resided here in Sub Dist, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Sub Dist, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
Levi Dotson resided here in Boston, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Boston, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Levi Dotson resided here in Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1880
9 Apr 1880
Age 43
Death of Levi Dotson in Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Burial of Levi Dotson in Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
1900
21 Aug 1900
Age 63
Levi Dotson resided here in Shenandoah, Virginia
Shenandoah, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1837
    Event Place: N Sewickley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [4] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations, compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865; Catalog ID: 586957; Record Group #: 109; Roll #: 116
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 207D; Enumeration District: 113
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boston, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 308B; Image: 307251; Family History Library Film: 552003
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Opassom Hollow, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1240555
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M653_1377; Page: 733; Family History Library Film: 805377
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M432_976; Page: 109B; Image: 223
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M432_976; Page: 109B; Image: 223

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M653_1377; Page: 733; Family History Library Film: 805377

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sub Dist, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Boston, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boston, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 308B; Image: 307251; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Marriage Records
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 207D; Enumeration District: 113

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1900
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_050; Roll #: 50; Roll Description: Shenandoah County to Southampton County
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Opassom Hollow, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1240555

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1880
    Event Place: Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_050; Roll #: 50; Roll Description: Shenandoah County to Southampton County
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Conicville, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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