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Martin Dawson 1697–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1697

Birth Location: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 Mar 1812

Death Location: Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Dawson

Mother: Mary Thomas

Spouse(s): Priscilla Sorrell

Children(s): Martin DAWSON, John Dawson, Nancy Dawson, Nelson DAWSON, Zachariah Dawson, Jesse Dawson, Margaret Dawson, William Dawson, Mary Dawson, Mildred Dawson, Thomas Dawson

The story of Martin Dawson began in 1697 in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States. In 1790, Martin Dawson resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit. Martin Dawson married Priscilla Sorrell, and had children including Jesse Dawson, John Dawson, Margaret Dawson, Martin Dawson, Mary Ann Dawson, Mildred Dawson, Nancy Dawson, Nelson Carter Dawson, Thomas Dawson, William Dawson, Zachariah Dawson. Martin Dawson passed away in 1812 in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Dawson began in 1697 in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1790, Martin Dawson resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit.
  • Martin Dawson married Priscilla Sorrell, and had children including Jesse Dawson, John Dawson, Margaret Dawson, Martin Dawson, Mary Ann Dawson, Mildred Dawson, Nancy Dawson, Nelson Carter Dawson, Thomas Dawson, William Dawson, Zachariah Dawson.
  • Martin Dawson passed away in 1812 in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dawson
1683–1762
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Mary Thomas
1675–1750
Birth Location: of Isle of Wight County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Priscilla Sorrell
1720–1783
Birth Location: James City, Goochland, Virginia, United States
PS

Children(s)

Martin DAWSON
1744–1821
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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John Dawson
1735–1804
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Dawson
1746–1777
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
ND
Nelson DAWSON
1758–1830
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
ND
Zachariah Dawson
1765–1799
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
ZD
Jesse Dawson
1760–1761
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
JD
Margaret Dawson
1752–1834
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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William Dawson
1748–1830
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Mary Dawson
1748–1808
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Mildred Dawson
1740–1801
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Thomas Dawson
1737–1770
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
TD

Martin Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Martin Dawson
1697–1812
Birth Place: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Dawson
1683–1762
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Thomas
1675–1750
of Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Grandparents
Henry Dawson
1630–1698
Martha Vinson
1660–1703
Thomas
1647–
Elizabeth Hill
1647–1702
England
Great-Grandparents
William Dawson
1599–1668
Joan Block
1608–1668
John Martin
1616–1666
Martha Pitt
1622–1685
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dawson
1576–1606
Margaret Peck
1573–1626
England Block
1585–1645
Janne Needham
1582–1645
Captain Martin
1585–1628
Col. Burgess)
1605–1672
Anne Thorowgood
1604–1672

Martin Dawson's Descendants

1.
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Martin Dawson (1697–16 Mar 1812) m. Priscilla Sorrell (1720–1783)
  1. 1. Martin DAWSON 1744–1821 m. Elizabeth Carter 1740–1832 m. Elizabeth Norvil 1748–1795
    1. 1. Elijah Dawson 1791–1882 m. Judith Gilliam 1791– m. Patsy Gentry 1786–1821
      1. 1. Achilles (G) Dawson 1825–1882 m. Mary (E) Wright 1832–1853
        1. 1. Albert (Archibald) Dawson 1867–1944
        2. 2. Lucy (T.) Douglass 1856–1909
        3. 3. Sarah (Francis) Lavinder 1860–1932
      2. 2. Elizabeth ((Yates) (Bland)) Dawson 1813–1880 m. John (W) Yates 1794–1853
        1. 1. Harriet YATES 1854–
        2. 2. Martha (Verlinda) Yates 1838–1922 m. Samuel (Mosby) Grant 1824–1893
        3. 3. John Yates 1847–1933 m. Rose (W) Yates 1859–1930
        4. 4. Dr. (Martin) YATES 1852–1935 m. Miss (Jennie) Harrison 1856–1888
        5. 5. Benjamin (D) Yates 1837–1901 m. Martha (Henderson) Tate 1837–1907
        6. 6. Thomas YATES 1842–1901 m. Catherine (Estaline) Langtry 1847–1909
        7. 7. Benjamin (D) Yates 1835–1901 m. Agnes Grant 1841–1919
      3. 3. Martin (L.) Dawson 1812–1864
      4. 4. Robert DAWSON 1814–1872
      5. 5. James Dawson 1821–1850
    2. 2. Allen Dawson 1780–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Dawson 1776–
    4. 4. John Dawson 1760–
    5. 5. Martin (T.) Dawson 1770–1844
    6. 6. Martha (A.) Dawson 1764–1842
    7. 7. Nancy Dawson 1772–1857
  2. 2. John Dawson 1735–1804
  3. 3. Nancy Dawson 1746–1777
  4. 4. Nelson (Carter) DAWSON 1758–1830
  5. 5. Zachariah Dawson 1765–1799
  6. 6. Jesse Dawson 1760–1761
  7. 7. Margaret Dawson 1752–1834
  8. 8. William Dawson 1748–1830
  9. 9. Mary (Ann) Dawson 1748–1808
  10. 10. Mildred Dawson 1740–1801
  11. 11. Thomas Dawson 1737–1770

Martin Dawson's Timeline

5 Records

1697
1697
Birth of Martin Dawson in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1722
1722
Age 25
Birth of Martin Dawson in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 93
Martin Dawson resided here in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
1812
16 Mar 1812
Age 115
Death of Martin Dawson in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
1812
16 Mar 1812
Age 115
Death of Martin Dawson in , Amherst, Virginia, USA
, Amherst, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1697
    Event Place: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Personal Property Tax List, 1789, Book A [Virginia State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 2024443; Page Number: 5; Family Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Rucker family genealogy, with their ancestors, descendants and connections

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1812
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1812
    Event Place: , Amherst, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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