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Pleasant William Dawson 1896–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1896

Birth Location: Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Sep 1969

Death Location: Chelyan, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Dawson

Mother: Mary Cummings

Spouse(s): Evelyn Boggs, Della Brinegar

Children(s): Chloe Dawson, Thelma Dawson, Arnold Dawson, Clifford Dawson, Agatha Dawson

In 1896, Pleasant William Dawson entered the world in Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA, born to James W Dawson And Mary Margaret Maggie Cummings. In 1900, Pleasant William Dawson resided in Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Pleasant William Dawson resided in Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. Pleasant William Dawson married Della E Brinegar, Evelyn Pauline Boggs, and had children including Agatha Dawson, Arnold E Dawson, Charles Dawson, Chloe Julia Mae Dawson, Clifford Clifton Dawson, Frank Dawson, Laurence Dawson, Thelma Dawson. Pleasant William Dawson passed away in 1969 in Chelyan, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Pleasant William Dawson entered the world in Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA, born to James W Dawson And Mary Margaret Maggie Cummings.
  • In 1900, Pleasant William Dawson resided in Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Pleasant William Dawson resided in Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • Pleasant William Dawson married Della E Brinegar, Evelyn Pauline Boggs, and had children including Agatha Dawson, Arnold E Dawson, Charles Dawson, Chloe Julia Mae Dawson, Clifford Clifton Dawson, Frank Dawson, Laurence Dawson, Thelma Dawson.
  • Pleasant William Dawson passed away in 1969 in Chelyan, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Dawson
1865–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Mary Cummings
1871–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MC

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Boggs
1906–1984
Birth Location: Normantown, Gilmer, West Virginia
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Della Brinegar
1896–1943
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Children(s)

Chloe Dawson
1921–1970
Birth Location: Chelyan, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Thelma Dawson
1925–2000
Birth Location: Chelyan, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Arnold Dawson
1919–
Birth Location: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Clifford Dawson
1917–
Birth Location: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Agatha Dawson
1923–
Birth Location: Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Pleasant Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Pleasant Dawson
1896–1969
Birth Place: Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James W Dawson
1865–
West Virginia
Mary (Margaret "Maggie") Cummings
1871–
West Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Pleasant Dawson's Descendants

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Pleasant (William) Dawson (12 Apr 1896–22 Sep 1969) m. Evelyn (Pauline) Boggs (27 Nov 1906–Apr 1984) m. Della (E) Brinegar (20 Mar 1896–16 Jun 1943)
  1. 1. Chloe (Julia Mae) Dawson 1921–1970
  2. 2. Thelma Dawson 1925–2000
  3. 3. Arnold (E) Dawson 1919–
  4. 4. Clifford (Clifton) Dawson 1917–
  5. 5. Agatha Dawson 1923–

Pleasant Dawson's Timeline

9 Records

1896
12 Apr 1896
Birth of Pleasant William Dawson in Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia
Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1942
27 Apr 1942
Age 46
Pleasant William Dawson resided here in Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1969
22 Sep 1969
Age 73
Death of Pleasant William Dawson in Charlton Heights, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Charlton Heights, Fayette, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Sissonville, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4412; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 20-5
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-01-4071; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 115
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2536; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342270
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 1762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241762
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Emma Belle, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 1762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241762

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poca, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2536; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342270

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4412; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 20-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4412; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 20-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1969
    Event Place: Charlton Heights, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-01-4071; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chelyan, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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