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Minerva Elizabeth Dotson 1828–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 November 1828

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 22 November 1908

Death Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Dotson

Mother: Matilda McAnally

Spouse(s): Levin (3GGF)

Children(s): William Waller, David Waller, James Waller, Henry Waller, Martha Waller

The story of Minerva Elizabeth Dotson began in 1828 in Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Minerva Elizabeth Dotson resided in District 15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Minerva Elizabeth Dotson resided in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. Minerva Elizabeth Dotson married Levin Fifer Waller Jr 3Ggf, and had children including David N Waller, Henry N Waller, James M Waller, Martha Jane Waller, William D Waller. Minerva Elizabeth Dotson passed away in 1908 in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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  • The story of Minerva Elizabeth Dotson began in 1828 in Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Minerva Elizabeth Dotson resided in District 15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Minerva Elizabeth Dotson resided in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • Minerva Elizabeth Dotson married Levin Fifer Waller Jr 3Ggf, and had children including David N Waller, Henry N Waller, James M Waller, Martha Jane Waller, William D Waller.
  • Minerva Elizabeth Dotson passed away in 1908 in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Minerva Dotson's Ancestors

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Minerva Dotson
1828–1908
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Dotson
1805–1858
Richmond County, Virginia
Matilda McAnally
1805–1875
Amherst County, Virginia
Grandparents
Sarah Clontz
1775–1830
Mechlenberg County, North Carolina, United States
Charles (W.) McAnally
1775–1849
Amherst, Virginia, United States
Polly Shelton
1774–1807
Amherst Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
Martha Pannell
1748–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Minerva Dotson's Descendants

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Minerva (Elizabeth) Dotson (26 November 1828–22 November 1908) m. Levin (Fifer Waller Jr.) (3GGF) (28 October 1824–19 April 1899)
  1. 1. William (D) Waller 1858–
  2. 2. David (N) Waller 1861–
  3. 3. James (M) Waller 1864–
  4. 4. Henry (N.) Waller 1868–
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Waller 1871–

Minerva Dotson's Timeline

4 Records

1828
26 November 1828
Birth of Minerva Elizabeth Dotson in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Minerva Elizabeth Dotson resided here in District 15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Minerva Elizabeth Dotson resided here in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1908
22 November 1908
Age 80
Death of Minerva Elizabeth Dotson in Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 November 1828
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1257; Page: 518C; Enumeration District: 102
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 15, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1530; Page: 166B; Family History Library Film: 553029
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 15, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1530; Page: 166B; Family History Library Film: 553029

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1257; Page: 518C; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 November 1908
    Event Place: Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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