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Reuben Dotson 1781–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 OCT 1781

Birth Location: Halifax Co.,Virginia

Death Date: 21 JAN 1854

Death Location: Bear Creek Cemetery,Attala Co.,Mississippi

Father: Elisha Dotson

Mother: Rachel Henry

Spouse(s): Nancy McConnico

Children(s): Sarah Dotson, David Dotson, Tabitha Dotson, Garner Dotson, Elizabeth Dotson, James Dotson, Martha Dotson, William Dotson, Almira Dotson, Christopher Dotson, Henry Dotson, Garner Dotson, Adaline Dotson, Reuben Dotson, William Dotson, Mary Dotson

In 1781, Reuben Dotson entered the world in Halifax Co.,Virginia, born to Elisha Dotson And Rachel Henry. In 1820, Reuben Dotson resided in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States. In 1830, Reuben Dotson resided in Greene, Tennessee, USA. Reuben Dotson married Nancy Hogan Mcconnico, and had children including Adaline T Dotson, Almira Angeline Dotson, Christopher Samuel Dotson, David Mason Pitcher Dotson, Elizabeth Dotson, Garner Hogan Dotson, Garner Mcconnico Dotson, Henry Petty Dotson, James Madison Dotson, Martha Nancy Ann Dotson, Mary Polly Dotson, Reuben L J Dotson, Sarah Elizabeth Dotson, Tabitha Tennesse Dotson, William H Dotson, William Lazarus Hardiman Dotson. Reuben Dotson passed away in 1854 in Bear Creek Cemetery,Attala Co.,Mississippi.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Reuben Dotson entered the world in Halifax Co.,Virginia, born to Elisha Dotson And Rachel Henry.
  • In 1820, Reuben Dotson resided in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1830, Reuben Dotson resided in Greene, Tennessee, USA.
  • Reuben Dotson married Nancy Hogan Mcconnico, and had children including Adaline T Dotson, Almira Angeline Dotson, Christopher Samuel Dotson, David Mason Pitcher Dotson, Elizabeth Dotson, Garner Hogan Dotson, Garner Mcconnico Dotson, Henry Petty Dotson, James Madison Dotson, Martha Nancy Ann Dotson, Mary Polly Dotson, Reuben L J Dotson, Sarah Elizabeth Dotson, Tabitha Tennesse Dotson, William H Dotson, William Lazarus Hardiman Dotson.
  • Reuben Dotson passed away in 1854 in Bear Creek Cemetery,Attala Co.,Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Dotson
1758–1828
Birth Location: Halifax Co.,Virginia
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Rachel Henry
1760–1829
Birth Location: Charlotte, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Nancy McConnico
1792–1878
Birth Location: Lunnenburg Co.,Virginia
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Children(s)

Sarah Dotson
1835–1896
Birth Location: Pickens, Alabama
SD
David Dotson
1829–1889
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
DD
Tabitha Dotson
1816–1817
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
TD
Garner Dotson
1814–1889
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
GD
Elizabeth Dotson
1825–1880
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
ED
James Dotson
1809–1847
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
JD
Martha Dotson
1831–1890
Birth Location: Pickens, Alabama
MD
William Dotson
1812–1835
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
WD
Almira Dotson
1839–1912
Birth Location: Attala, Mississippi
AD
Christopher Dotson
1818–1864
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
CD
Henry Dotson
1823–1912
Birth Location: Williamson, Tennesse
HD
Garner Dotson
1808–1808
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
GD
Adaline Dotson
1820–1890
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
AD
Reuben Dotson
1827–1835
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
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William Dotson
1833–1920
Birth Location: Pickens, Alabama
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Mary Dotson
1806–1880
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Williamson, Tennesse
MD

Reuben Dotson's Ancestors

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Reuben Dotson
1781–1854
Birth Place: Halifax Co.,Virginia
Parents
Elisha Dotson
1758–1828
Halifax Co.,Virginia
Rachel Henry
1760–1829
Charlotte, Virginia
Grandparents
Lazarus Dodson
1728–1799
Richmond, Virginia
Alice Dodson
1734–1792
Pittsylvania,Virginia
Patrick Henry
1738–
Great-Grandparents
George Dodson
1702–1747
Margaret Dagord
1707–1770
Thomas Dodson
1702–1783
Elizabeth Rose
1706–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dodson
1681–1740
Mary Durham
1686–1743
Thomas Dodson
1681–1740
Mary Durham
1686–1743
John Rose
1647–1688
Mary
1654–1688

Reuben Dotson's Descendants

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Reuben Dotson (6 OCT 1781–21 JAN 1854) m. Nancy (Hogan) McConnico (26 SEP 1792–23 SEP 1878)
  1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Dotson 1835–1896
  2. 2. David (Mason Pitcher) Dotson 1829–1889
  3. 3. Tabitha (Tennesse) Dotson 1816–1817
  4. 4. Garner (Mcconnico) Dotson 1814–1889 m. Susan (L.) Dodson 1814–1904
    1. 1. Feliz (A.) Dotson 1848–
    2. 2. Oscar (Constantine) Dotson 1842–1923
    3. 3. Louis (Luke) Dotson 1851–
    4. 4. Melton (E.) Dotson 1845–
    5. 5. Theo (Theodosia) Dotson 1856–1896
    6. 6. Zelda Dotson 1852–1882
    7. 7. Alva (Ebenezer) Dotson 1838–
    8. 8. Berkett (James) Dotson 1836–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Dotson 1825–1880
  6. 6. James (Madison) Dotson 1809–1847
  7. 7. Martha (Nancy Ann) Dotson 1831–1890
  8. 8. William (H.) Dotson 1812–1835
  9. 9. Almira (Angeline) Dotson 1839–1912 m. Samuel (Lewis) Black
  10. 10. Christopher (Samuel) Dotson 1818–1864
  11. 11. Henry (Petty) Dotson 1823–1912 m. Adeline (Mahala) Weeks 1830–1918
    1. 1. William (Thomas) Dotson 1846–
    2. 2. Alfred (Christopher) Dotson 1855–
    3. 3. Burkett (Garner) Dotson 1866–1938 m. Lena Bagwell 1874–1969
    4. 4. Nina Dotson 1864–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Clementine) Dotson 1847–1927 m. Martin (Luther) Oswalt 1858–1948
      1. 1. Justin (Cully) Oswalt 1885–1936 m. Mabel Gaar 1888–1976
      2. 2. Alice Oswalt 1882–1976 m. Charles (Rufus) Lifer 1877–1976
      3. 3. William (E.) Oswalt 1886–
      4. 4. John (H.P.) Oswalt 1888–1969
    6. 6. Lula Dotson 1866–
    7. 7. Acena Dotson 1857–
    8. 8. Susan (Caroline) Dotson 1850–1943 m. William (Green) Quinn 1832–1905
      1. 1. James (Alfred) Quinn 1881–
      2. 2. Robert (T.) Quinn 1868–1946 m. Mary Bagwell 1878–1915
        1. 1. Robert (Merrill) Quinn 1902–1960
  12. 12. Garner (Hogan) Dotson 1808–1808
  13. 13. Adaline (T.) Dotson 1820–1890
  14. 14. Reuben (L.J.) Dotson 1827–1835
  15. 15. William (Lazarus Hardiman) Dotson 1833–1920 m. Henrietta Landrum 1832–1902 m. Samantha (Jane) McDonough 1844–1929
    1. 1. Violet (Ann) Dotson 1856–1929
    2. 2. Reuben (William) Dotson 1854–1928
    3. 3. Ada Dotson 1859–1942
    4. 4. Ida Dotson 1861–1944
    5. 5. Willa (Henrietta) Dotson 1863–1922
    6. 6. Nancy (Jemima "Mima") Dotson 1868–1953
    7. 7. Henry (Petty) Dotson 1871–1872
  16. 16. Mary ("Polly") Dotson 1806–1880 m. William (Henry) Davis 1800–1870
    1. 1. James (Henry) Davis 1826–1880 m. Mary (Ann) Bowling 1827–1866
      1. 1. Huntley (Donithan) Davis 1858–1943 m. Gertrude (Della) Paschen 1877–1960 m. Katie 1866–1887
        1. 1. Hallie (May) Davis 1884–1916 m. Roy (Sumptner) MacKinzie 1880– m. Robert (Rothel) Robertson 1882–1914
        2. 2. Hazel (Della) Davis 1915–2004 m. Emmett (Eldon) Jones 1906–1951
        3. 3. Harvey (Paschen) Davis 1911–1992 m. Georgia (Olanda) Fuller 1919–1964
        4. 4. Homer (Alexander) Davis 1904–1954 m. Ulus Newman 1906–1974
        5. 5. Hester (Katie) Davis 1902–1927
        6. 6. Emily (Elizabeth) Davis 1900–1908
        7. 7. Herman (Huntley) Davis 1898–1966 m. Carrie (Lee) Sessums 1901–1966
        8. 8. Sidney (Lee) Davis 1886–1948 m. Jessie (Roberta) Beavers 1891–1922 m. Gladys (Clara) Vaught 1904–1968
      2. 2. James Davis 1849–
      3. 3. Harriett (Elizabeth) Davis 1860–1904 m. David (A.) Winter 1856–1893
        1. 1. Samuel (Spicer) Winters 1881– m. Perlie (May) Corker 1901–
        2. 2. Emma Winter 1886–
        3. 3. Bessie Winter 1889–
        4. 4. Himtley Winter 1892–
        5. 5. Viola Winters 1879–
        6. 6. Palmer (O.) Winter 1891–1891
      4. 4. Mary (Emma) Davis 1866–
    2. 2. Eben (Alexander) Davis 1829– m. Indiana (J.) Heflin 1841–
      1. 1. Lawrena Davis 1858–
    3. 3. Merideth (Perkins) Davis 1845–1909 m. Mary (Susie) Givens 1859–1921 m. Sara (Jane) Blackwood 1851–
      1. 1. Robert (W.) Davis 1889–1893
      2. 2. Lelia Davis 1884–1887
      3. 3. Claria (B) Davis 1897–
      4. 4. John (E.) Davis 1868–
    4. 4. Lavenia (America) Davis 1836– m. John (Taylor) Dudley 1823–1888
      1. 1. Velia (Curetta) Dudley 1858–1949 m. John (Thomas) Collins 1864–1954
        1. 1. Novie Summers 1882–
        2. 2. Beulah Collins 1888–1978
        3. 3. Eula Collins 1888–1944 m. James (Thomas) Jefcoat 1881–
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Dudley 1857–1912 m. William (Patrick) Steadman 1853–1921
        1. 1. Eula Steadman 1901–1991 m. Marshall (Garland) Bagwell 1895–1918 m. Jacob (Andrew Jackson) Cutts 1890–1962
        2. 2. Hassie (L) Steadman 1898– m. Silas (Oliver) Beach 1896–1976
        3. 3. William (E.) Steadman 1889–
        4. 4. Eddie Steadman 1886–
        5. 5. Cora (Belle) Steadman 1883–1950 m. Steven (Dillard) Medders 1882–1961
        6. 6. Minnie (Lee) Steadman 1880–1955 m. Charles (Layfette) Collins 1872–1949
        7. 7. John (Rufus) Steadman 1878–1965
        8. 8. T.W. Steadman 1876–
        9. 9. Tennie (French) Steadman 1874–1946 m. Jim Long 1870– m. Charles (O'Conner "Charlie") Smith 1876–1951
      3. 3. Julius (H.) Dudley 1855–1875
      4. 4. Emma (C) Dudley 1854–1916 m. James (Malcolm) Lashlee 1848–1915
        1. 1. Georgie (V.) Lashlee 1878–1944
        2. 2. Willie (Fleetwood) Lashlee 1876–1956 m. John (W.) Maiden 1875–1956
        3. 3. Guy (T) Lashlee 1880–1956
        4. 4. Emma Lashlee 1882–1892
      5. 5. Tennie (E.) Dudley 1869–
      6. 6. Cattie (F.) Dudley 1864–
        1. 1. Benjamin (Grady) Odom 1891–1983 m. Avis (Leah Lucille) Odom 1897–1971
      7. 7. Thomas (E.) Dudley 1861–1959 m. Sarah (A) Quinn 1878–1958
        1. 1. Jessie (M) Dudley 1896– m. Ed Whithurst 1889–
    5. 5. Presley (Ward) Davis 1828–1853 m. Sarah (Ann) Quinn 1832–1898
      1. 1. James (A) Davis 1850–1910 m. Emma (F.) Wafford 1852–1897
        1. 1. Constance ((Cannie) Belle) Davis 1888–1959
        2. 2. Willis (Bill) Davis 1883–1971
        3. 3. Callie (L) Davis 1877–1972
        4. 4. Edda Davis 1885–
        5. 5. Julia Davis 1889–
      2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Davis 1852–1918 m. John (Alexander) Nason 1843–1911
        1. 1. John (James Wesley) Nason 1887–1930
        2. 2. Thomas (G.) Nason 1873–1945
        3. 3. Pink Nason 1879–
        4. 4. Allen Nason 1880–1918
        5. 5. Waddy Nason 1882–1916
        6. 6. Emma Nason 1883–1973
        7. 7. Robert (E) Nason 1890–1957
        8. 8. Albert (L) Nason 1870–1947
        9. 9. Sarah (Ann) Nason 1876–1945
        10. 10. Anna Nason 1878–1879
        11. 11. Rat Nason 1888–
    6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth) Davis 1832–1922 m. Warren Bruce 1824–1900
      1. 1. Sarah Bruce 1872–
      2. 2. Nancy Bruce 1875–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Bruce 1861–1958
      4. 4. John (Edward) Bruce 1864–1929 m. Mary (Frances Fannie) Good 1874–1951
        1. 1. Ruby Bruce 1892–1939
        2. 2. Cerelle Bruce 1894–1936
        3. 3. Earl Bruce 1897–1936 m. Lillian (R) Sudduth 1906–
        4. 4. Blanche Bruce 1901–
        5. 5. Monie (Beatrice) Bruce 1909–2004
      5. 5. William (Barksdale) Bruce 1857–1957 m. Mackie (O.) Richardson 1870–
        1. 1. Inez Bruce 1896–1976 m. Larson (W) Robbins 1903–
        2. 2. Marion Bruce 1894–
        3. 3. Thomas (Warren) Bruce 1906–1974 m. Dena Best 1908–
      6. 6. Charles (Milton) Bruce 1857–1948 m. Lizzie (B) Bruce 1863–1935 m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Bettie") Mask 1863–1935
        1. 1. Della Bruce 1874–1888
        2. 2. Maud Bruce 1885–1888
        3. 3. William Bruce 1881–1881
        4. 4. John (B) Bruce 1883–1959
        5. 5. Henry (J) Bruce 1886–1943
        6. 6. Ethel (J) Bruce 1891–1960
        7. 7. Effie (Ray) Bruce 1893–1966 m. Asa (H) Cummins 1887–1921 m. Will (Owen Rigby) Sr 1893–1963
        8. 8. Percy (Charles) Bruce 1896–1973
      7. 7. Mary (Emma Frances) Bruce 1860–1939
    7. 7. Robert (Marshal) Davis 1839–1863 m. Frances (Adeline) Milligan 1837–1909
      1. 1. Philbena Davis 1863–1925 m. James (H.) Sikes 1858–1929
        1. 1. Annie (Lou) Sikes 1882–1970
        2. 2. Vernon Sikes 1880– m. Grayson (R.) McElvainey 1848–1938
      2. 2. Arlando (Gatewood) Davis 1859–1936 m. Mary (Cornelia) Milner 1867–1920
        1. 1. Minnie (Ida) Davis 1888–1992 m. James (E.) Hollingsworth 1886–1951
        2. 2. Ruth (Cornelia) Davis 1886–1985 m. Joseph (Virgil) Hollingsworth 1881–1958
        3. 3. Joseph (Cullen) Davis 1907–1974 m. Ada Marion 1908–
        4. 4. Thava (Maud) Davis 1903–1997 m. Joe Crawford 1901–1958
        5. 5. Ralph (Henry) Davis 1901–1966 m. Beatryce Spier 1904–1978
        6. 6. Vernon (Milner) Davis 1898–1972 m. Bonnie (Oree) Taylor 1907–2001
        7. 7. Adrian (Gray) Davis 1896–1958 m. Emma (Bessie) Cooper 1902–1954
        8. 8. John (Wirt) Davis 1894–1935 m. Allie Lee 1898–1965
        9. 9. Robert (Washington) Davis 1890–1947 m. Emma (Cornelia) Kyser 1892–1979
        10. 10. Frank (Douglas) Davis 1911–1949 m. Elva (Lillian) Dishman 1915–2008
      3. 3. Volney (Electa) Davis 1861–1930 m. Sebran McElvaney 1843–
        1. 1. Robert McElvaney 1894–1966
    8. 8. William (Duke) Davis 1831–

Reuben Dotson's Timeline

7 Records

1781
6 OCT 1781
Birth of Reuben Dotson in Halifax Co.,Virginia
Halifax Co.,Virginia
1820
1820
Age 39
Reuben Dotson resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 49
Reuben Dotson resided here in Greene, Tennessee, USA
Greene, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 59
Reuben Dotson resided here in Attala, Mississippi, United States
Attala, Mississippi, United States
1841
1841
Age 60
Reuben Dotson resided here in Attala, Mississippi, United States
Attala, Mississippi, United States
1850
1850
Age 69
Reuben Dotson resided here in Township 13 R 7 E, Attala, Mississippi, USA
Township 13 R 7 E, Attala, Mississippi, USA
1854
21 JAN 1854
Age 73
Death of Reuben Dotson in French Camp,Attala Co.,Mississippi
French Camp,Attala Co.,Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 OCT 1781
    Event Place: Halifax Co.,Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2144.051; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 2; Submitter Code: .
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 13 R 7 E, Attala, Mississippi; Roll: M432_368; Page: 142B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 170; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 185

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Greene, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 222; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Attala, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Attala, Mississippi; Roll: 215; Page: 19; Image: 41; Family History Library Film: 0014841

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Attala, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 13 R 7 E, Attala, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi Census, 1805-90
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 13 R 7 E, Attala, Mississippi; Roll: M432_368; Page: 142B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 JAN 1854
    Event Place: French Camp,Attala Co.,Mississippi
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bear Creek Cemetery,Attala Co.,Mississippi
    Record Source: Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 36285965
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