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Minerva Dotson 1889–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1889

Birth Location: Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 16 Aug 1938

Death Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA

Father: John Dotson

Mother: Elzeretta Timberman

Spouse(s): John Sprague, Clarence Mason

Children(s): Roy Sprague, Clarence Mason

In 1889, Minerva Dotson entered the world in Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA, born to John Dotson And Elzeretta Timberman. In 1900, Minerva Dotson resided in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Minerva Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA. Minerva Dotson married Clarence Martin Mason, John S D Sprague, and had children including Clarence L Mason, Roy Elzie Sprague. Minerva Dotson passed away in 1938 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Minerva Dotson entered the world in Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA, born to John Dotson And Elzeretta Timberman.
  • In 1900, Minerva Dotson resided in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Minerva Dotson resided in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA.
  • Minerva Dotson married Clarence Martin Mason, John S D Sprague, and had children including Clarence L Mason, Roy Elzie Sprague.
  • Minerva Dotson passed away in 1938 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dotson
1855–1933
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
JD
Elzeretta Timberman
1867–1919
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
ET

Spouses(s)

John Sprague
1875–1914
Birth Location: Ohio
JS
Clarence Mason
1890–1959
Birth Location: Botkins, Shelby, Ohio, USA
CM

Children(s)

Roy Sprague
1907–
Birth Location: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
RS
Clarence Mason
1930–1992
Birth Location: Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA
CM

Minerva Dotson's Ancestors

Self
Minerva Dotson
1889–1938
Birth Place: Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
Parents
John Dotson
1855–1933
Ohio, USA
Elzeretta Timberman
1867–1919
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Dotson
1834–1911
Pennsylvania
Julia (Ann) Thatcher
1836–
Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
Benjamin Timberman
1843–1923
Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Cynthia (Ann) VanScoy
1833–1917
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Dotson
1794–1883
Margaret Justice
1794–1855
Jacob Thatcher
1812–
Nancy Gooden
1814–
Paul Timberman
1797–
Prudence VanScoy
1815–1864
John Vansky
1805–1879
Sarah Philips
1801–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Dodson
1751–1830
Jesse Justice
1758–1813
Jonathan VanScoy
1792–1852
Sarah Lochary
1791–1860
Timothy Vansky
1788–1815
Phoebe Wilmoth
1784–1850

Minerva Dotson's Descendants

1.
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Minerva Dotson (22 Mar 1889–16 Aug 1938) m. John (S.D.) Sprague (6 Jan 1875–16 Mar 1914) m. Clarence (Martin) Mason (3 Apr 1890–25 Jun 1959)
  1. 1. Roy (Elzie) Sprague 1907–
  2. 2. Clarence (L) Mason 1930–1992

Minerva Dotson's Timeline

6 Records

1889
22 Mar 1889
Birth of Minerva Dotson in Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Minerva Dotson resided here in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA
Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Minerva Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Minerva Dotson resided here in Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Minerva Dotson resided here in Madison, Richland, Ohio, USA
Madison, Richland, Ohio, USA
1938
16 Aug 1938
Age 49
Death of Minerva Dotson in Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA
Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1889
    Event Place: Jackson Township, Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Richland, Ohio; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341597
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: 1315; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241315
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T624_1187; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1375200
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: 1315; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241315

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T624_1187; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1375200

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Findlay Ward 4, Hancock, Ohio; Roll: T625_1386; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Madison, Richland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Richland, Ohio; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341597

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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