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William Jeremiah Dobbs 1826–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1826

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Samuel Dobbs

Mother: Rebecca Gustavius

Spouse(s): Martha Martin

Children(s): Thomas Dobbs, Jane Dobbs, Harriet Dobbs, James Dobbs, Harris Dobbs, Charley Dobbs, Martha Dobbs, William Dobbs, Charles Dobbs, Harris Dobbs, Jerry Dobbs, O Dobbs

In 1826, William Jeremiah Dobbs entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to Samuel Dobbs And Rebecca Elizabeth Gustavius. William Jeremiah Dobbs married Martha Ann Martin, and had children including Charles Hayden Dobbs, Charley S Dobbs, Harriet A Dobbs, Harris A Dobbs, James M Dobbs, Jane Dobbs, Jerry Dobbs, Martha Louise Dobbs, O Thomas B Dobbs, Thomas B Dobbs, William Andrew Dobbs. William Jeremiah Dobbs passed away in 1900 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, William Jeremiah Dobbs entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to Samuel Dobbs And Rebecca Elizabeth Gustavius.
  • William Jeremiah Dobbs married Martha Ann Martin, and had children including Charles Hayden Dobbs, Charley S Dobbs, Harriet A Dobbs, Harris A Dobbs, James M Dobbs, Jane Dobbs, Jerry Dobbs, Martha Louise Dobbs, O Thomas B Dobbs, Thomas B Dobbs, William Andrew Dobbs.
  • William Jeremiah Dobbs passed away in 1900 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Dobbs
1795–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Rebecca Gustavius
1796–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Martin
1834–1918
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

Thomas Dobbs
1853–1860
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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Jane Dobbs
1805–1860
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Harriet Dobbs
1870–1900
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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James Dobbs
1860–1893
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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Harris Dobbs
1858–1921
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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Charley Dobbs
1889–
Birth Location: , Douglas, Missouri, USA
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Martha Dobbs
1875–1940
Birth Location: , , Missouri, USA
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William Dobbs
1872–1951
Birth Location: Independence, Arkansas, United States
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Charles Dobbs
1866–1946
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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Harris Dobbs
1857–1860
Birth Location: Independence, Arkansas, United States
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Jerry Dobbs
1863–1939
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
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O Dobbs
1852–1918
Birth Location: , , Arkansas, USA
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William Dobbs's Ancestors

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William Dobbs
1826–1900
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States
Parents
Samuel Dobbs
1795–1870
North Carolina, United States
Rebecca (Elizabeth) Gustavius
1796–
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Dobbs
1763–1842
Rowan, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Betsey Stone
1783–
Chester, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Great-Grandparents
Fortunatus Dobbs
1727–1792
Mary Adams
1733–1794
John IV
1750–1800
Lucy Flagg
1747–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reverend 111
1695–1775
Mary Speight
1705–1732
Phineas Adams
1705–1755
Susan Kingsbury
1712–1739
John III
1723–
Anne Pratt
1724–1756
Nathaniel Flagg
1716–1786
Elizabeth Bliss
1722–

William Dobbs's Descendants

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William (Jeremiah) Dobbs (1826–1900) m. Martha (Ann) Martin (Jun 1834–1918)
  1. 1. Thomas (B) Dobbs 1853–1860
  2. 2. Jane Dobbs 1805–1860 m. Wesley Branscomb 1801–1873
    1. 1. George (Washington) Branscum 1841–
    2. 2. Rebecca (Jane) Branscum 1839–1915
    3. 3. Margaret Branscum 1834–
    4. 4. William (Marris) Branscum 1829–1902
    5. 5. John (Wesley II) Branscum 1827–1914
    6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth Betty) Branscum 1826–1900
    7. 7. James (Monroe Jim) Branscum 1825–1886
  3. 3. Harriet (A) Dobbs 1870–1900
  4. 4. James (M) Dobbs 1860–1893 m. Mary (J) Poynter 1865–1902
    1. 1. Inez Dobbs 1911–
    2. 2. Villa Dobbs 1909–
    3. 3. Man Dobbs 1907–
    4. 4. Garland (L) Dobbs 1900–
    5. 5. Perl (Jesse) Sanders 1898–
    6. 6. Annie (A) Dobbs 1897–
    7. 7. James (Isaac) Dobbs 1891–1954
    8. 8. Martha Dobbs 1888–1965
    9. 9. William (F) Dobbs 1886–1967
    10. 10. Michael (Jeremiah) Dobbs 1863–1939
  5. 5. Harris (A) Dobbs 1858–1921 m. Mary (Ruth) Yandell 1873– m. Temperence (T) Kirwin 1852–1909
    1. 1. Mary Dobbs 1878–1898
    2. 2. George (A) Dobbs 1887–1964
    3. 3. Joseph (E) Dobbs 1880–1963
    4. 4. James (L) Dobbs 1895–1972
    5. 5. Samuel (L) Dobbs 1893–
    6. 6. Martha (Angeline) Dobbs 1882–1972
  6. 6. Charley (S) Dobbs 1889–
  7. 7. Martha (Louise) Dobbs 1875–1940 m. Sylvanus Marvel 1874–1925
    1. 1. lloyd marvel 1924–
    2. 2. Argus Marvel 1910–1935
    3. 3. lela (e) marvel 1906–1974
    4. 4. vida (pearl) marvel 1904–1957
    5. 5. Alice Marvel 1903–1990 m. Hugh (A) Marion 1896–1977
      1. 1. Crystal Marion 1924–2010 m. Garland (Eugene) Acord 1921–1979
        1. 1. Donald (Eugene) Acord 1948–2011
    6. 6. josephine marvel 1898–
    7. 7. fannie (m) marvel 1897–
    8. 8. sherman (harrison) marvel 1895–1973
    9. 9. martin (luther) marvel 1893–1976
    10. 10. elisha marvel 1892–
  8. 8. William (Andrew) Dobbs 1872–1951 m. Mary (Etta) Smith 1875–1939
    1. 1. Irene Dobbs –1934
    2. 2. Revelle Dobbs 1915–
    3. 3. Willie (Raymond) Dobbs 1913–2005
    4. 4. Inez Dobbs 1911–
    5. 5. Villa (F) Dobbs 1909–
    6. 6. Man Dobbs 1907–1972
    7. 7. Fannie Dobbs 1904–1996
    8. 8. Virgie Dobbs 1902–
    9. 9. Garland (Lamar) Dobbs 1900–1972
    10. 10. Annie (R) Dobbs 1898–
  9. 9. Charles (Hayden) Dobbs 1866–1946 m. Marinda (Josephine) Gittings 1865–1924 m. Julia (Ann) Walker 1869–
    1. 1. Susie Dobbs 1900–1985 m. Charles (Creameans) Sr. 1906–1990
      1. 1. Charles (Creameans) Jr 1926–1993 m. Bertha Newton 1929–2003
    2. 2. George (Edgar) Dobbs 1888–1969 m. Martha (May) Tunstall 1891–1985
      1. 1. Clarice (Emily) Dobbs 1917–1975
      2. 2. Flora (Eleanor) Dobbs 1915–1977
      3. 3. Zola (Velva) Dobbs 1911–
    3. 3. Lou Dobbs 1913–
    4. 4. M (Louise) Dobbs 1913–
    5. 5. M (Estha H (Mary Esther)) Dobbs 1911–1998 m. Clyde (Earl) Robinson 1910–2005
      1. 1. Donald (Gene) Robinson 1937–1998
      2. 2. Chalena ((Charlsie) Fay) Robinson 1931–2006
    6. 6. Esther (J) Dobbs 1908–1998
    7. 7. J (Hayden) Dobbs 1907–
    8. 8. Julie (Belle) Dobbs 1901–1988
    9. 9. Jerry Dobbs 1897–1976
    10. 10. John (J) Dobbs 1892–1949
    11. 11. William (T) Dobbs 1889–1917
    12. 12. Cordelia Dobbs 1888–1979
    13. 13. Martha (J) Dobbs 1886–1991
  10. 10. Harris (A) Dobbs 1857–1860
  11. 11. Jerry Dobbs 1863–1939 m. Minnie (Belle) Smith 1867–1954
    1. 1. Verdis (McKinley) Dobbs 1905–1982
    2. 2. Laura Dobbs 1903–1987
    3. 3. Iva (P) Dobbs 1899–1937
    4. 4. Mary (O) Dobbs 1896–1988
    5. 5. Ida Dobbs 1891–1980
    6. 6. Lidda (A) Dobbs 1889–1968
    7. 7. Michael (J Jr) Dobbs 1883–
  12. 12. O (Thomas B) Dobbs 1852–1918 m. Ivy Chandler 1889–1972 m. Feraby Davis 1846–1910
    1. 1. James Dobbs 1908–1957
    2. 2. Earl Dobbs 1914–1997 m. Vera (Vivian) Hogeland 1908–1982
    3. 3. Helene Dobbs 1918–
    4. 4. Dovie Dobbs 1911–1999
    5. 5. Mary (AE) Dobbs 1880–1928 m. Benjamin (S) Thompson 1874–1922
      1. 1. Clayborn Thompson 1901–1971 m. Opal Cameron-Bingham 1912–1987
        1. 1. James (Paul) Thompson 1935–2010
        2. 2. Bill (Harold “Billy”) Thompson 1947–2014
        3. 3. Leroy Thompson 1939–2003
      2. 2. Vira Thompson 1904–1943 m. David (Davison “Davey”) Cauldwell 1903–1983
        1. 1. Lee (David) Cauldwell 1933–1991
      3. 3. Vivie Thompson 1902–1926 m. Robert (Louisiana) Kidd 1903–1986
        1. 1. R. (V.) Kidd 1925–2006 m. Zella (Dean) GAGE 1930–2013
      4. 4. George (W.) Thompson 1914–1916
      5. 5. Cora Thompson 1906–1995
      6. 6. Myrta (Bell) Thompson 1907–1991
      7. 7. Leatha Thompson 1912–1997
    6. 6. William (M) Dobbs 1871–1913 m. Fannie (E) Maxwell 1880– m. Edna 1889– m. Martha (Elizabeth Betty) Gooch 1870–1905
      1. 1. Mauda (P) Dobbs 1907–
      2. 2. Hicks Dobbs 1908–
      3. 3. Oma (Pearl) Dobbs 1895–1895
      4. 4. Henry (Harold) Dobbs 1897–1960 m. Bessie (Jane) Bynum 1901–1967
        1. 1. Orville (Harold) Dobbs 1928–1992 m. Alma (Joyce) Irby 1932–2008
        2. 2. Orlene (Catherine) Dobbs 1922–2012
        3. 3. Oma (Pauline) Dobbs 1924–2011
        4. 4. Olen (Lee) Dobbs 1920–1988
        5. 5. Otis (J.) Dobbs 1919–2004 m. Iva Edgmon 1919–2010
        6. 6. Oliver (Winfred "Windy") Dobbs 1926–2005
        7. 7. Oletha (Mae) Dobbs 1927–2001
      5. 5. Mae Dobbs 1902–1908
      6. 6. William (M) Dobbs 1913–1940
      7. 7. Myra Dobbs 1905–1942
      8. 8. Ernest Dobbs 1901–1991
    7. 7. Jerry Dobbs 1890–1948 m. Rebecca (Louise) Ellis 1881–1951
      1. 1. Ida (Mae) Dobbs 1905–1999 m. W. (E) Young 1905–1993
        1. 1. Merle (Dean) Young 1935–1938
        2. 2. William (Edgar, Jr.) Young 1926–1994 m. Wilma (Lee) Duncan 1936–2018
        3. 3. Norma (Louise) Young 1930–1930
      2. 2. Allen Dobbs 1907–1983 m. Hazel (L) Sligar 1912–1967
        1. 1. Freeman (Rex) Dobbs 1936–2008
        2. 2. James (Lester) Dobbs 1933–1996
        3. 3. Jerry (Allen) Dobbs 1938–1988
      3. 3. James (Ewing) Dobbs 1921–1922
      4. 4. Erny Dobbs 1918–1943 m. Ruth 1921–
      5. 5. Earl Dobbs 1914–1978 m. Little Mae 1916–1988
        1. 1. Thomas (Forrest) Dobbs 1932–2016 m. Betty (June) Webb 1936–2003
      6. 6. Tommy Dobbs 1915–
      7. 7. Oscar Dobbs 1913–2006 m. Mary (Nell) Dobbs 1917– m. Doris (Elizabeth) Anschutz 1912– m. Estella ("Shiela") Helms 1908–
        1. 1. Thomas (Franklin) Dobbs 1940–2002
      8. 8. Edith (Riggs) Dobbs 1915–2004 m. Artie (Benjamin) Riggs 1907–1989 m. David (Dewey) Hunt 1912–1977
        1. 1. Lois Hunt 1942–2001 m. Jack (Alan Williams) Sr 1941–2005
        2. 2. Patricia (Louise "Patty") Riggs 1949–1976 m. Robert (Thomas Warrenburg) Jr 1943–2009
        3. 3. David (Leroy) Hunt 1942–1966
        4. 4. Earl Hunt 1931–2015 m. Mary (Rogers) Nunn 1929–2010 m. Mary (Hilda) Wing 1930–1997
    8. 8. John (S) Dobbs 1873–1905 m. Rebecca (Louise) Ellis 1881–1951

William Dobbs's Timeline

13 Records

1826
1826
Birth of William Jeremiah Dobbs in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1829
1829
Age 3
Birth of William Jeremiah Dobbs in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1829
1829
Age 3
Birth of William Jeremiah Dobbs in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1829
1829
Age 3
Birth of William Jeremiah Dobbs in , , Tennessee, USA
, , Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 24
William Jeremiah Dobbs resided here in District 53, McDonald, Missouri
District 53, McDonald, Missouri
1850
1850
Age 24
William Jeremiah Dobbs resided here in Union, Independence, Arkansas
Union, Independence, Arkansas
1851
1851
Age 25
William Jeremiah Dobbs was married in AR
AR
1860
1860
Age 34
William Jeremiah Dobbs resided here in Union, Independence, Arkansas
Union, Independence, Arkansas
1870
1870
Age 44
William Jeremiah Dobbs resided here in Pineville, McDonald, Missouri
Pineville, McDonald, Missouri
1870
1870
Age 44
William Jeremiah Dobbs resided here in Union, Independence, Arkansas
Union, Independence, Arkansas
1880
1880
Age 54
William Jeremiah Dobbs resided here in Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas, United States
Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 74
Death of William Jeremiah Dobbs in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Death of William Jeremiah Dobbs in Not, Graz-Umgebung, Styria, Austria
Not, Graz-Umgebung, Styria, Austria

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T9_48; Family History Film: 1254048; Page: 317.2000; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 0638.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 321.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JWJ.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: M432_26; Page: 348; Image: 690.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: , , Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: AR

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 53, McDonald, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Independence, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: M432_26; Page: 348; Image: 690.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Union, Independence, Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pineville, McDonald, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Independence, Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T9_48; Family History Film: 1254048; Page: 317.2000; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 0638.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Independence, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Not, Graz-Umgebung, Styria, Austria

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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