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Martin A Dawson 1722–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1722

Birth Location: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Mar 1812

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

Father: Colonel Dawson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Priscilla Sorrell

Children(s): Nancy Dawson

In 1722, Martin A Dawson entered the world in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA, born to Colonel John Dawson And Rebecca Martin. In 1783, Martin A Dawson resided in No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA. In 1790, Martin A Dawson resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit. Martin A Dawson married Priscilla Sorrell, and had children including Nancy Ann Dawson, Susanna Dawson. Martin A Dawson passed away in 1812 in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1722, Martin A Dawson entered the world in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA, born to Colonel John Dawson And Rebecca Martin.
  • In 1783, Martin A Dawson resided in No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA.
  • In 1790, Martin A Dawson resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit.
  • Martin A Dawson married Priscilla Sorrell, and had children including Nancy Ann Dawson, Susanna Dawson.
  • Martin A Dawson passed away in 1812 in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Colonel Dawson
1683–1761
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Priscilla Sorrell
1734–1783
Birth Location: James City, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Nancy Dawson
1754–1823
Birth Location: Amherst,,Virginia,USA
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Martin Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Martin Dawson
1722–1812
Birth Place: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Parents
Colonel John Dawson
1683–1761
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Henry Dawson
1630–1698
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Martha Vinson
1634–1703
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Dawson
1599–1668
Joan
1608–1668
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dawson
1576–1630
Margaret Peck
1573–1632

Martin Dawson's Descendants

1.
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Martin (A) Dawson (1722–16 Mar 1812) m. Priscilla Sorrell (1734–1783)
  1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Dawson 1754–1823 m. Valentine Cox 1750–1813
    1. 1. Judith Cox 1777–1850 m. Anthony (G) Tinsley 1775–1854
      1. 1. Nancy Tinsley 1806–1837 m. Caleb (A) Towler 1796–1860
        1. 1. Robert Towler 1830–1893 m. Priscilla (Theresa) Fuller 1828–1884
        2. 2. Martha Towler 1833–1864
        3. 3. Caleb (Anthony) Towler 1836–1895
        4. 4. Mary (Ann) Towler 1828–1915
        5. 5. James (Henry) Towler 1838–1945
        6. 6. Samuel Toler 1861–
    2. 2. Lucy Cox 1773–1805
    3. 3. Elizabeth Cox 1774–1826
    4. 4. Milley Cox 1770–1852
    5. 5. Demaris Cox 1778–1805
    6. 6. Mildred Cox 1779–1852
    7. 7. Sarah (Sally) Cox 1786–1787
    8. 8. Mahalia Cox 1784–1842
    9. 9. Anthony Cox 1790–1847
    10. 10. William Cox 1782–1783
    11. 11. Sarah Cox 1779–
    12. 12. James (A.) Cox 1787–1846
    13. 13. Samuel (Milton) Cox 1788–
    14. 14. George (Washington) Cox 1811–1871

Martin Dawson's Timeline

6 Records

1722
1722
Birth of Martin A Dawson in Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
1783
1783
Age 61
Martin A Dawson resided here in No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA
No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA
1790
1790
Age 68
Martin A Dawson resided here in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 88
Martin A Dawson resided here in St Anns, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
St Anns, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
1812
16 Mar 1812
Age 90
Death of Martin A Dawson in Amherst, VA, USA
Amherst, VA, USA
1820
1820
Age 98
Martin A Dawson resided here in Southern District, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Southern District, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2123.021; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    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 Date: 1810
    Event Place: St Anns, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: St Anns, Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 66; Page: 154; Image: 00168; Family History Library Film: 0181426

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Southern District, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Southern District, Bedford, Virginia; Page: 68; NARA Roll: M33_133; Image: 22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Rucker family genealogy, with their ancestors, descendants and connections

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1812
    Event Place: Amherst, VA, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    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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