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Robert Winton Dawson 1891–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1891

Birth Location: Seaford, York, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Dec 1981

Death Location: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Father: Shadrack Dawson

Mother: Ida White

Spouse(s): Myrtle Davenport

Children(s): Robert Dawson, Rose Dawson

In 1891, Robert Winton Dawson entered the world in Seaford, York, Virginia, USA, born to Shadrack R Dawson And Ida Doggett White. In 1900, Robert Winton Dawson resided in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Robert Winton Dawson resided in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA. Robert Winton Dawson married Myrtle Louise Davenport, and had children including Robert Leslie Dawson, Rose Ellen Dawson. Robert Winton Dawson passed away in 1981 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Robert Winton Dawson entered the world in Seaford, York, Virginia, USA, born to Shadrack R Dawson And Ida Doggett White.
  • In 1900, Robert Winton Dawson resided in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Winton Dawson resided in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA.
  • Robert Winton Dawson married Myrtle Louise Davenport, and had children including Robert Leslie Dawson, Rose Ellen Dawson.
  • Robert Winton Dawson passed away in 1981 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Shadrack Dawson
1854–1924
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Ida White
1861–1941
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Myrtle Davenport
1897–1986
Birth Location: Dandy, York County, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Robert Dawson
1918–2011
Birth Location: Dandy, York County, Virginia, United States of America
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Rose Dawson
1921–1978
Birth Location: Hornsbyville, York, Virginia
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Robert Dawson's Ancestors

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Robert Dawson
1891–1981
Birth Place: Seaford, York, Virginia, USA
Parents
Shadrack R. Dawson
1854–1924
Virginia, USA
Ida (Doggett) White
1861–1941
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) White
1816–1890
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Emily (Jane "Polly") Forrest
1821–1905
Haven, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1786–1857
Harriet Morgan
1793–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Robert Dawson's Descendants

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Robert (Winton) Dawson (14 Jul 1891–19 Dec 1981) m. Myrtle (Louise) Davenport (24 September 1897–18 Nov 1986)
  1. 1. Robert (Leslie) Dawson 1918–2011
  2. 2. Rose (Ellen) Dawson 1921–1978 m. Paul (Maurice) Martin 1917–1999
    1. 1. Paul (Richard) Martin 1947–1996

Robert Dawson's Timeline

11 Records

1891
14 Jul 1891
Birth of Robert Winton Dawson in Seaford, York, Virginia, USA
Seaford, York, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 26
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in York, Virginia, USA
York, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1944
Abt. 1944
Age 53
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Hornsbyville, York, Virginia
Hornsbyville, York, Virginia
1950
1950
Age 59
Robert Winton Dawson resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1981
19 Dec 1981
Age 90
Death of Robert Winton Dawson in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Seaford, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04303; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 100-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T625_1919; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 167
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342198
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: York County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0073
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T624_1651; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375664
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Virginia Gazette; Publication Date: 22 Dec 1981; Publication Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA; ,0.42582354,0.27013728,0.59954697&xid=3355
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0073

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T624_1651; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375664

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: York, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: York County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T625_1919; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 167

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342198

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04303; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 100-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04303; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 100-2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hornsbyville, York, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1944
    Event Place: Hornsbyville, York, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1981
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Virginia Gazette; Publication Date: 22 Dec 1981; Publication Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA; ,0.42582354,0.27013728,0.59954697&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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