YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Otis William Dawson 1895–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1895

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: Feb 1980

Death Location: Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, USA

Father: Frank Dawson

Mother: Caldonia Battenfield

Spouse(s): Katie Hard

Children(s): Howard Dawson, Ida Dawson, Clarence Dawson, Homer Dawson

The story of Otis William Dawson began in 1895 in Illinois. In 1900, Otis William Dawson resided in Browns, Edwards, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Otis William Dawson resided in Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA. Otis William Dawson married Katie Hard, and had children including Clarence Dawson, Homer Dawson, Howard Dawson, Ida Dawson, Shirley Dawson. Otis William Dawson passed away in 1980 in Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.

Find more search results for Otis Dawson
OD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Otis William Dawson began in 1895 in Illinois.
  • In 1900, Otis William Dawson resided in Browns, Edwards, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Otis William Dawson resided in Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA.
  • Otis William Dawson married Katie Hard, and had children including Clarence Dawson, Homer Dawson, Howard Dawson, Ida Dawson, Shirley Dawson.
  • Otis William Dawson passed away in 1980 in Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Dawson
1868–1909
Birth Location: Illinois
FD
Caldonia Battenfield
1869–
Birth Location: Arkansas
CB

Spouses(s)

Katie Hard
1898–
Birth Location: Arkansas
KH

Children(s)

Howard Dawson
1920–1994
Birth Location: Arkansas
HD
Ida Dawson
1915–1999
Birth Location: Arkansas
ID
Clarence Dawson
1918–
Birth Location: Arkansas
CD
Homer Dawson
1927–1973
Birth Location: Arkansas
HD

Otis Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Otis Dawson
1895–1980
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Frank G Dawson
1868–1909
Illinois
Caldonia (Emma) Battenfield
1869–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Joseph Battenfield
1848–1905
Indiana
Mary (Ann) Lay
1844–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
David Lay
1813–
Mary Carson
1818–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absalom Carson
1792–1860
Martha Glass
1798–1866

Otis Dawson's Descendants

1.
OD
Otis (William) Dawson (17 Dec 1895–Feb 1980) m. Katie Hard (abt 1898–)
  1. 1. Howard Dawson 1920–1994 m. Alene Howard 1920–1999
  2. 2. Ida Dawson 1915–1999 m. Lloyd Keeley 1915–
  3. 3. Clarence Dawson 1918–
  4. 4. Homer Dawson 1927–1973

Otis Dawson's Timeline

8 Records

1895
17 Dec 1895
Birth of Otis William Dawson in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 5
Otis William Dawson resided here in Browns, Edwards, Illinois, USA
Browns, Edwards, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Otis William Dawson resided here in Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Otis William Dawson resided here in Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Otis William Dawson resided here in Mulhall, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Mulhall, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Otis William Dawson resided here in Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Otis William Dawson resided here in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1980
Feb 1980
Age 85
Death of Otis William Dawson in Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1895
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T627_147; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-7
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 432-05-4041; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T625_77; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 88
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mulhall, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: 1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341646
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Browns, Edwards, Illinois; Roll: 299; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240299
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374074

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Browns, Edwards, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Browns, Edwards, Illinois; Roll: 299; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240299

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374074

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T625_77; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 88

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mulhall, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mulhall, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: 1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341646

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T627_147; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T627_147; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gunsley, Pope, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1980
    Event Place: Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 432-05-4041; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
Find more search results for Otis Dawson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE