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Martin DAWSON 1744–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1744

Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1821

Death Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Father: Martin Dawson

Mother: Priscilla Sorrell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Carter, Elizabeth Norvil

Children(s): Elijah Dawson, Allen Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson, John Dawson, Martin Dawson, Martha Dawson, Nancy Dawson

In 1744, Martin DAWSON entered the world in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States, born to Martin Dawson And Priscilla Sorrell. In 1790, Martin DAWSON resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit. Martin DAWSON married Elizabeth Carter, Elizabeth Norvil, and had children including Allen Dawson, Elijah Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson, John Dawson, Martha A Dawson, Martin T Dawson, Nancy Dawson. Martin DAWSON passed away in 1821 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Martin DAWSON entered the world in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States, born to Martin Dawson And Priscilla Sorrell.
  • In 1790, Martin DAWSON resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit.
  • Martin DAWSON married Elizabeth Carter, Elizabeth Norvil, and had children including Allen Dawson, Elijah Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson, John Dawson, Martha A Dawson, Martin T Dawson, Nancy Dawson.
  • Martin DAWSON passed away in 1821 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Dawson
1697–1812
Birth Location: Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Priscilla Sorrell
1720–1783
Birth Location: James City, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Carter
1740–1832
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Norvil
1748–1795
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Elijah Dawson
1791–1882
Birth Location: Nelson, Virginia, USA
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Allen Dawson
1780–
Birth Location: Amherst, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Dawson
1776–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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John Dawson
1760–
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
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Martin Dawson
1770–1844
Birth Location: , Amherst, Virginia, USA
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Martha Dawson
1764–1842
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Dawson
1772–1857
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
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Martin DAWSON's Ancestors

Self
Martin DAWSON
1744–1821
Birth Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Parents
Martin Dawson
1697–1812
Eastland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Priscilla Sorrell
1720–1783
James City, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Dawson
1683–1762
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Thomas
1675–1750
of Isle of Wight County, Virginia
John Sorrell
1688–1783
Virginia
Mary Coleman
1699–1770
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Dawson
1630–1698
Martha Vinson
1660–1703
Thomas
1647–
Elizabeth Hill
1647–1702
Thomas Sorrell
1680–1726
Lettice Ocanny
1681–1726
Robert III
1682–1748
Mary Coleman
1680–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Dawson
1599–1668
Joan Block
1608–1668
John Martin
1616–1666
Martha Pitt
1622–1685
JOHN SORRELL
1646–1702
Dorcas Ingram
1660–
Daniel Ocanny
1662–1716
Elizabeth English
1648–1716
Robert ∞
1656–1713
Ann Spilsby
1656–1717
SAMUEL Sargent
1639–1702
Susannah Morris
1660–1710

Martin DAWSON's Descendants

1.
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Martin DAWSON (1744–1821) m. Elizabeth Carter (1740-1749–1832) 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
        1. 1. Edward (W) Grant 1856–1914 m. Mary (Irving) Gorin 1867–1915
        2. 2. Bettie Grant 1861–1938 m. George (Sherwood) Maddox 1856–1922
        3. 3. John (M.) GRANT 1864–1920 m. Ida (Cecelia) Becker 1863–
        4. 4. Benjamin (G.) Grant 1869–1944 m. Georgia (May) Grant 1876–1970
        5. 5. Sarah Grant 1873–1894 m. Tyre (Potts) Harrison 1868–1961
        6. 6. Emmett (Y.) GRANT 1875–1931 m. Eliza (Henry) TATE 1878–1954
        7. 7. Virginia Grant 1867–1923 m. Robert (L) SIMPSON 1864–1913
        8. 8. William (Yates) Grant 1859–1863
      3. 3. John Yates 1847–1933 m. Rose (W) Yates 1859–1930
        1. 1. Emma (F) Yates 1881–
      4. 4. Dr. (Martin) YATES 1852–1935 m. Miss (Jennie) Harrison 1856–1888
        1. 1. Martin (Yates) Jr 1882–1949 m. Mary Emmons 1888–1947
        2. 2. John Yates 1886–
        3. 3. Virginia Yates 1888–1969 m. Harry (W) Reid 1888–
        4. 4. William (Harrison) Yates 1880–1949
      5. 5. Benjamin (D) Yates 1837–1901 m. Martha (Henderson) Tate 1837–1907
        1. 1. Jane Yates 1875–1939
        2. 2. William (Yates) Jr 1873–1873
        3. 3. Clara (Belle) Yates 1880–1881
        4. 4. Benjamin (Martin) Yates 1871–1956
        5. 5. Jane Yates 1875–1939 m. Robert (Nelson) Crews 1871–1972
      6. 6. Thomas YATES 1842–1901 m. Catherine (Estaline) Langtry 1847–1909
        1. 1. Lowell (T) Yates 1882–
        2. 2. Orville (Ford) Yates 1876–1959 m. Ellen (P) Baskerville 1876–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Yates 1880–
        4. 4. Esma (L) Yates 1874–1875
        5. 5. Mattie (V) Yates 1876–
        6. 6. Henry Yates 1885–
        7. 7. Mary Yates 1887–
      7. 7. Benjamin (D) Yates 1835–1901 m. Agnes Grant 1841–1919
        1. 1. Thomas (Grant) Yates 1867–1934
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Yates 1865–
    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

Martin DAWSON's Timeline

5 Records

1742
1742
Birth of Martin DAWSON in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
1744
1744
Birth of Martin DAWSON in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 46
Martin 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 66
Martin DAWSON resided here in St Anns, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
St Anns, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
1821
1821
Age 77
Death of Martin DAWSON in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1742
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, 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 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: Death
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
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