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Willard Newton Dotson 1905–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1905

Birth Location: Darwin, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1986

Death Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Bonnie Smith, Goldie Lee, Hattie Dingus

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In 1905, Willard Newton Dotson entered the world in Darwin, Virginia, USA, born to David R Dotson And Mallissa Mullins. In 1935, Willard Newton Dotson resided in Rural, Dickenson, Virginia. In 1940, Willard Newton Dotson resided in Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia, USA. Willard Newton Dotson married Bonnie Emma Smith, Goldie Mae Lee, Hattie Dingus. Willard Newton Dotson passed away in 1986 in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Willard Newton Dotson entered the world in Darwin, Virginia, USA, born to David R Dotson And Mallissa Mullins.
  • In 1935, Willard Newton Dotson resided in Rural, Dickenson, Virginia.
  • In 1940, Willard Newton Dotson resided in Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia, USA.
  • Willard Newton Dotson married Bonnie Emma Smith, Goldie Mae Lee, Hattie Dingus.
  • Willard Newton Dotson passed away in 1986 in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Willard Dotson
1905–1986
Birth Place: Darwin, Virginia, USA
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Willard Dotson's Timeline

4 Records

1905
26 Feb 1905
Birth of Willard Newton Dotson in Darwin, Virginia, USA
Darwin, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Willard Newton Dotson resided here in Rural, Dickenson, Virginia
Rural, Dickenson, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 35
Willard Newton Dotson resided here in Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
1986
29 Apr 1986
Age 81
Death of Willard Newton Dotson in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Darwin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: 209
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04257; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 26-2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 227-03-9281; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167723
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144493
    [7] Virginia, Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Roll: 100817003

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Dickenson, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04257; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 26-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: 209
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clintwood, Dickenson, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04257; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 26-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: NORTON VA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1986
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 227-03-9281; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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