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Robert Loren Dawson 1928–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1928

Birth Location: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: Apr 1982

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Father: Loren Dawson

Mother: Helen Dempster

Spouse(s): Nancy Driscol

Children(s):

In 1928, Robert Loren Dawson entered the world in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA, born to Loren Wright Dawson And Helen J Dempster. In 1930, Robert Loren Dawson resided in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA. In 1935, Robert Loren Dawson resided in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. Robert Loren Dawson married Nancy Lou Driscol, and had children including Carol Diane Dawson, David Dawson, Stephen Robert Dawson, Tim Dawson. Robert Loren Dawson passed away in 1982 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Robert Loren Dawson entered the world in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA, born to Loren Wright Dawson And Helen J Dempster.
  • In 1930, Robert Loren Dawson resided in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1935, Robert Loren Dawson resided in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.
  • Robert Loren Dawson married Nancy Lou Driscol, and had children including Carol Diane Dawson, David Dawson, Stephen Robert Dawson, Tim Dawson.
  • Robert Loren Dawson passed away in 1982 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Dawson
1928–1982
Birth Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Loren Wright Dawson
1896–1984
Northville, South Dakota, USA
Helen (J.) Dempster
1899–1985
Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota
Grandparents
John (Alexander) Dawson
1869–1948
Elma Twp, Perth, Ontario, CANADA
Mrs (J A) Dawson
1869–1970
McHenry county, Illinois, USA
Charles (Leonard) Dempster
1853–1946
Lassellsville, Fulton, New York
Helen ("Nellie" B.) Jackson
1858–1931
Utica, NY, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Dawson
1842–1910
Mary Wilson
1846–1927
Wright Carr
1840–1920
Jane Hanson
1843–1916
James Dempster
1816–1881
Theresa Brockett
1819–1865
David Jackson
1826–
Martha Jackson
1823–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph
1810–1882
Jane Robinson
1815–1891
John Wilson
1805–1874
Mary Smith
1808–1905
Joseph Carr
1802–1883
Hannah Forth
1809–1895
Joel Dempster
1795–1871
Parmelia Murdock
1800–1835

Robert Dawson's Timeline

11 Records

1928
21 Nov 1928
Birth of Robert Loren Dawson in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 12
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1947
1947
Age 19
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1948
1948
Age 20
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Greencastle, Indiana, USA
Greencastle, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1951
Abt 1951
Age 23
Robert Loren Dawson resided here in 3309 Stevens Avenue S.
3309 Stevens Avenue S.
1953
1953-1954
Age 25
Robert Loren Dawson was married in Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1982
Apr 1982
Age 54
Death of Robert Loren Dawson in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1928
    Event Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: Mirage; Year: 1948
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Washburn High School; Year: 1947
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 47
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01982; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 89-176
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 474-24-5211; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 2340861
    [7] Minnesota, Birth Index
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1953-1954
    Event Place: Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records and Indexes, Cuyahoga County Archive; Cleveland, Ohio; Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1810-1973; Volume: 462; Page: 373; Year Range: 1953-1954

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 2340861

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01982; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 89-176

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01982; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 89-176

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 47

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Washburn High School; Year: 1947

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Greencastle, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1951
    Event Place: 3309 Stevens Avenue S.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1951
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Star Tribune - 14 Jan 1951 - Page 51, Marriage of Driscol Dawson

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1951
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Star Tribune - 14 Jan 1951 - Page 51, Nancy Lou Driscol & Robert L Dawson Engagement announcement

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1951
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Minneapolis Star - 28 Jun 1951 - Page 41, Marriage of Driscol Dawson

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Signal Mountain, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1982
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 474-24-5211; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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