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Viola Dobbs 1878–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sept 1878

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: Feb 1931

Death Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Dobbs

Mother: Margaret Reid

Spouse(s): James (1)

Children(s): Harry Brazell, Thelma Brazell, Guy Brazell, James (2)

The story of Viola Dobbs began in 1878 in Alabama. In 1880, Viola Dobbs resided in Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Viola Dobbs resided in Friendship, Marshall, Alabama, USA. Viola Dobbs married James Franklin Brazell 1, and had children including Guy Charles Brazell, Harry Dobbs Brazell, James Franklin Brazell 2, Thelma Brazell. Viola Dobbs passed away in 1931 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Viola Dobbs began in 1878 in Alabama.
  • In 1880, Viola Dobbs resided in Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Viola Dobbs resided in Friendship, Marshall, Alabama, USA.
  • Viola Dobbs married James Franklin Brazell 1, and had children including Guy Charles Brazell, Harry Dobbs Brazell, James Franklin Brazell 2, Thelma Brazell.
  • Viola Dobbs passed away in 1931 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Dobbs
1849–1929
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Margaret Reid
1848–1913
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

James (1)
1879–1972
Birth Location: Etowah County, Alabama
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Children(s)

Harry Brazell
1915–1973
Birth Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
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Thelma Brazell
1903–
Birth Location: Alabama
TB
Guy Brazell
1904–1991
Birth Location: Georgia
GB
James (2)
1910–1988
Birth Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
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Viola Dobbs's Ancestors

Self
Viola Dobbs
1878–1931
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
William M Dobbs
1849–1929
Georgia, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth) Reid
1848–1913
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Stephen (Dobbs) ℒ
1804–1870
South Carolina
Narcissa Edwards
1813–1870
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Lodowick ⬥Ð
1759–1814
Sarah ⬥
1767–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fortunatus #A032681
1727–1792
Mary ⬥Ð
1735–1794

Viola Dobbs's Descendants

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Viola Dobbs (Sept 1878–Feb 1931) m. James (Franklin Brazell) (1) (Mar 1879–Nov 1972)
  1. 1. Harry (Dobbs) Brazell 1915–1973
  2. 2. Thelma Brazell 1903–
  3. 3. Guy (Charles) Brazell 1904–1991
  4. 4. James (Franklin Brazell) (2) 1910–1988 m. Hazel (Cleo Vandiver) - 1908–1999

Viola Dobbs's Timeline

8 Records

1878
Sept 1878
Birth of Viola Dobbs in Alabama
Alabama
1880
1880
Age 2
Viola Dobbs resided here in Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama, USA
Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Viola Dobbs resided here in Friendship, Marshall, Alabama, USA
Friendship, Marshall, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Viola Dobbs resided here in Atlanta Ward 9, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 9, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1913
1913
Age 35
Viola Dobbs resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Viola Dobbs resided here in Atlanta Ward 11, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 11, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Viola Dobbs resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1931
Feb 1931
Age 53
Death of Viola Dobbs in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sept 1878
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 9, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T624_190; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374203
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 11, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T625_251; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 151
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Friendship, Marshall, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240030
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 2340100
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 285B; Enumeration District: 063
    [6] Georgia, Deaths Index, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Haynes and Hoppers, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 285B; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Friendship, Marshall, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Friendship, Marshall, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240030

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 9, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 9, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T624_190; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374203

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 11, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 11, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T625_251; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 2340100

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1931
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 3590
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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