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Walter Dodson 1919–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1919

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: Apr 1982

Death Location: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA

Father: Jackson Dodson

Mother: Laverna Cassada

Spouse(s): Wilda Prather

Children(s): Kenneth Dodson, Ruth Dodson

In 1919, Walter Dodson entered the world in Indiana, born to Jackson G Jack Dodson And Laverna Cassada. In 1920, Walter Dodson resided in Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana, USA. Walter Dodson married Wilda J Prather, and had children including Kenneth Dewayne Dodson, Ruth Louise Dodson, Sherry Dodson. Walter Dodson passed away in 1982 in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Walter Dodson entered the world in Indiana, born to Jackson G Jack Dodson And Laverna Cassada.
  • In 1920, Walter Dodson resided in Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana, USA.
  • Walter Dodson married Wilda J Prather, and had children including Kenneth Dewayne Dodson, Ruth Louise Dodson, Sherry Dodson.
  • Walter Dodson passed away in 1982 in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jackson Dodson
1883–1939
Birth Location: Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Laverna Cassada
1892–1934
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Wilda Prather
1911–1986
Birth Location: Meade, Kentucky, United States
WP

Children(s)

Kenneth Dodson
1943–2011
Birth Location: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
KD
Ruth Dodson
1929–1993
Birth Location: Kentucky
RD

Walter Dodson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Dodson
1919–1982
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Jackson G "Jack" Dodson
1883–1939
Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Laverna Cassada
1892–1934
Kentucky
Grandparents
Leo (Hayden) Dodson
1849–1944
Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah New
1862–1952
Eubank, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
John (Lewis) Cassada
1864–1955
Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (E.) Cassidy
1872–1949
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
George Dodson
1828–1920
Oma
1824–1890
John New
1824–1905
Martha Mayfield
1828–1897
William black
1849–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Dodson
1799–1882
Rebecca Burk
1793–1880
Stephen Lovell
1779–1867
Rebecca Roberts
1785–1867

Walter Dodson's Descendants

1.
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Walter Dodson (abt 1919–Apr 1982) m. Wilda (J) Prather (15 May 1911–Oct 1986)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Dewayne) Dodson 1943–2011
  2. 2. Ruth (Louise) Dodson 1929–1993

Walter Dodson's Timeline

9 Records

1918
26 Jul 1918
Birth of Walter Dodson in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
1919
abt 1919
Birth of Walter Dodson in Indiana
Indiana
1920
1920
Age 1
Walter Dodson resided here in Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana, USA
Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Walter Dodson resided here in Center, Grant, Indiana, USA
Center, Grant, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Walter Dodson resided here in Home Corner, Grant, Indiana
Home Corner, Grant, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 21
Walter Dodson resided here in Home Corner, Grant, Indiana, USA
Home Corner, Grant, Indiana, USA
1953
1953
Age 34
Walter Dodson resided here in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
1982
9 Apr 1982
Age 63
Death of Walter Dodson in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
1982
Apr 1982
Age 63
Burial of Walter Dodson in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1918
    Event Place: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Home Corner, Grant, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01047; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 27-22B
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 304-12-5250; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T625_434; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 98
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340324
    [5] Grant County, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1982; Roll: 05
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [9] Web: Grant County, Indiana, Marion Public Library Birth Index, 1882-1981

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1919
    Event Place: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion Ward 4, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T625_434; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Center, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340324

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Home Corner, Grant, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Home Corner, Grant, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01047; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 27-22B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Home Corner, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Home Corner, Grant, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01047; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 27-22B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1982
    Event Place: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 304-12-5250; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Grant County, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1982; Roll: 05

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1982
    Event Place: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Grant County, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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