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William Dotson 1783–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1783

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1861-01-02

Death Location: Wharton, Madison County, Arkansas

Father: Lambeth III

Mother: Hannah Dodson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Raynor, Clarisa Dotson, Nancy Raynor

Children(s): Fountain Dotson, Edmond Dotson, Stephan Dotson, George Dotson, Jinnie Dotson, Noah Dotson, Allen Dotson, Robert Dotson, William Dotson, Bloomington Dotson, David Dotson, Stephen Dotson, Archibald Dotson, Fountaine Dotson, Edmond Dotson, George Dotson, Noah Dotson, Allen Dotson, Jennie Dotson, Eli Dotson, Isabella Dotson, Robert Dotson, Stephen Dotson, Archibald Dotson, Fountain Dotson, John Dotson, Edmond Dotson, Allen Dotson, Robert Dotson, Edward Dotson, Jane Dotson, Noah Dotson, Eli Dotson, Isabella Dotson, William Dotson, Glasco Dotson, Nancy Dotson, Doctor Dotson, Catharine Dotson

In 1783, William Dotson entered the world in North Carolina, born to Lambeth Dodson Iii And Hannah Dodson. William Dotson married Clarisa Dotson, Elizabeth A Nancy Raynor, Nancy Raynor, and had children including Allen Dotson, Archibald Dotson, Bloomington E Dotson, Catharine Dotson, David Crocket Dotson, Doctor Floyd Dotson, Edmond Dotson, Edward Dotson, Eli Dotson, Fountain Dotson, Fountaine Dotson, George Jefferson Dotson, Glasco Dotson, Isabella Dotson, Jane Dotson, Jennie Jane Dotson, Jinnie Dotson, John Dotson, Nancy Dotson, Noah Dotson, Robert Dotson, Stephan Dotson, Stephen Dotson, William Hugh Dotson. William Dotson passed away in 1861 in Wharton, Madison County, Arkansas.

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Biography

  • In 1783, William Dotson entered the world in North Carolina, born to Lambeth Dodson Iii And Hannah Dodson.
  • William Dotson married Clarisa Dotson, Elizabeth A Nancy Raynor, Nancy Raynor, and had children including Allen Dotson, Archibald Dotson, Bloomington E Dotson, Catharine Dotson, David Crocket Dotson, Doctor Floyd Dotson, Edmond Dotson, Edward Dotson, Eli Dotson, Fountain Dotson, Fountaine Dotson, George Jefferson Dotson, Glasco Dotson, Isabella Dotson, Jane Dotson, Jennie Jane Dotson, Jinnie Dotson, John Dotson, Nancy Dotson, Noah Dotson, Robert Dotson, Stephan Dotson, Stephen Dotson, William Hugh Dotson.
  • William Dotson passed away in 1861 in Wharton, Madison County, Arkansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Dotson's Ancestors

Self
William Dotson
1783–1861
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Lambeth Dodson III
1751–1814
Henry,,Virginia,USA
Hannah Dodson
1749–1850
Virginia
Grandparents
Lambeth (Dodson) Jr.
1715–1784
Nfpr, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (J) Dodson
1854–
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
David Witt
1714–1808
Albemarle, , Virginia, USA
Sarah Harbour
1732–1815
Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lambert Dodson
1689–1780
Sarah Harris
1689–1736
Col. Dodson
1828–1921
Rhoda Cantrell
1827–1870
Guillaume Witt
1675–1754
Elizabeth Daux
1684–1741
Thomas Harbour
1675–1770
Sarah Witt
1695–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Dodson
1649–1705
Anne Dodson
1654–1715
Phillip Harris
1670–
John Witt
1645–1715
Ann Daux
1650–1742
Walter Daux
1630–1658
Mary Douglas
1627–1678

William Dotson's Descendants

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William Dotson (abt 1783–1861-01-02) m. Elizabeth (A "Nancy") Raynor (1784–1830) m. Clarisa Dotson (1824–June 1897) m. Nancy Raynor (1784–1839)
  1. 1. Fountain Dotson 1804–1850 m. Mary ("Polly") Parker 1803–
    1. 1. William (Abraham) Dotson 1828–1856
    2. 2. Stephen Dotson 1831–1857
    3. 3. Nancy Dotson 1832–1862
    4. 4. James (L.) Dotson 1836–1888 m. Isabell (J) Glenn 1836–
      1. 1. Mary Dotson 1861–
      2. 2. Eliza Dotson 1867–
      3. 3. Nancy Dotson 1867–
      4. 4. Martha Dotson 1870–
      5. 5. John Dotson 1873–
      6. 6. Thomas Dotson 1879–
      7. 7. Abraham Dotson 1857–
      8. 8. Clerissa Dotson 1860–
      9. 9. Fountain Dotson 1862–
      10. 10. Elizabeth Dotson 1864–
    5. 5. Littleberry Dotson 1837–1858
    6. 6. John (C) Dotson 1839–1863
    7. 7. Eliza Dotson 1841–1858
    8. 8. Betsy Dotson 1843–1858
    9. 9. Abraham Dotson 1845–1863
    10. 10. Sarah Dotson 1847–1858
  2. 2. Edmond Dotson 1805–1887
  3. 3. Stephan Dotson 1779–1856 m. Nancy Parker 1805–
  4. 4. George (Jefferson) Dotson 1811–1880 m. Sarah (Sallie) Smith 1811–1885
    1. 1. Isaac Dotson 1836–1903 m. Mary J 1839–
    2. 2. Nancy Dotson 1830–
    3. 3. William Dotson 1832–
    4. 4. Martin Dotson 1837–
    5. 5. George Dotson 1838–
    6. 6. Simon Dotson 1842–
    7. 7. Mary (A) Dotson 1846–
    8. 8. Stephen Dotson 1849–
    9. 9. Hanson Dotson 1852–
    10. 10. Elizabeth Dotson 1854–
    11. 11. Malissa Dotson 1855–
    12. 12. James (Stephen) Dotson 1862–1912
  5. 5. Jinnie Dotson 1822–
  6. 6. Noah Dotson 1817–1850
  7. 7. Allen Dotson 1818–1865 m. Martha (Patsy) Arnwine 1819–1884
    1. 1. Nancy Dotson 1840–1884
    2. 2. Washington Dotson 1849–
    3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Dotson 1855–
    4. 4. John (Jack) Dotson 1855–
  8. 8. Robert Dotson 1839–
  9. 9. William (Hugh) Dotson 1847– m. Sally (Sarah Ann) Wheeler 1845–
    1. 1. Clarisa Dotson 1870–
    2. 2. Evaline Dotson 1871–
    3. 3. Edmason Dotson 1874–
    4. 4. Mary (E) Dotson 1878–
    5. 5. Sarah (R) Dodson 1879–
    6. 6. James (Robert) Dotson 1883–
    7. 7. Stella Dotson 1890–
    8. 8. Lillia (A) Dotson 1881–
    9. 9. Zada Dotson 1888–
  10. 10. Bloomington (E) Dotson 1848–1864
  11. 11. David (Crocket) Dotson 1854–1933 m. Ruth (Evaline) Wheeler 1856–1946
    1. 1. William Dotson 1872–1944
    2. 2. Anna Dotson 1875–1911
    3. 3. Greenbery Dotson 1876–1923
    4. 4. Sarah Dotson 1878–
    5. 5. Jennie Dotson 1878–
    6. 6. Abraham (B) Dotson 1882–1925
    7. 7. George (W) Dotson 1884–1968
    8. 8. Eliza (A) Dotson 1886–1909
    9. 9. Cora (L) Dotson 1888–1916
    10. 10. Tomie (C) Dotson 1889–1978
    11. 11. Nancy Dotson 1892–1976
    12. 12. John Dotson 1895–
    13. 13. Tressa Dotson 1897–1972
  12. 12. Stephen Dotson 1797–1856 m. Nancy Parker 1805–
  13. 13. Archibald Dotson 1802–1885
    1. 1. James Dottson 1861–
    2. 2. Mary Dottson 1830–
    3. 3. Archibald Dottson 1858–
    4. 4. Nancy Dottson 1859–
  14. 14. Fountaine Dotson 1804–1850
  15. 15. Edmond Dotson 1805–1887
  16. 16. George (Jefferson) Dotson 1811– m. Sarah Smith 1811–
    1. 1. Nancy Dotson 1830–
    2. 2. William Dotson 1832–
    3. 3. Isaac Dotson 1834–
    4. 4. Martin Dotson 1837–
    5. 5. George Dotson 1838–
    6. 6. Simon Dotson 1842–
    7. 7. Mary Dotson 1846–
    8. 8. Stephan Dotson 1848–
    9. 9. Elizabeth Dotson 1854–
    10. 10. Melissa Dotson 1855–
  17. 17. Noah Dotson 1817–1850
  18. 18. Allen Dotson 1818–1865
  19. 19. Jennie (Jane) Dotson 1822–
  20. 20. Eli Dotson 1829–
  21. 21. Isabella Dotson 1838–
  22. 22. Robert Dotson 1839–1903
  23. 23. Stephen Dotson 1797–1882
  24. 24. Archibald Dotson 1802–1874
  25. 25. Fountain Dotson 1804–1850
  26. 26. John Dotson 1809–
  27. 27. Edmond Dotson 1817–1887
  28. 28. Allen Dotson 1818–1865
  29. 29. Robert Dotson 1820–
  30. 30. Edward Dotson 1822–
  31. 31. Jane Dotson 1822–
  32. 32. Noah Dotson 1827–1860
  33. 33. Eli Dotson 1829–
  34. 34. Isabella Dotson 1837–
  35. 35. William (Hugh) Dotson 1847–1929 m. Sally (A) Dodson 1845–
    1. 1. Mary (E) Dodson 1878–
    2. 2. Zada Dodson 1888–
    3. 3. Steller Dodson 1890–
    4. 4. Sarah (R) Dodson 1879–
    5. 5. Lillia (A) Dodson 1881–
    6. 6. James (R) Dodson 1883–
  36. 36. Glasco Dotson 1850–1903
  37. 37. Nancy Dotson 1850–
  38. 38. Doctor (Floyd) Dotson 1813–1904 m. Mary (Polly) Reno 1813–1904
    1. 1. Nancy Dotson 1831–1892
    2. 2. Rhoda Dotson 1832–1918
    3. 3. Hanna Dotson 1836–1918
    4. 4. Susan Dotson 1839–1883
    5. 5. Noah Dotson 1841–
    6. 6. William (Squire) Dotson 1842–1923
    7. 7. Matilda Dotson 1847–1931
    8. 8. Silas Dotson 1847–1923
    9. 9. Amanda Dotson 1852–1929
    10. 10. Doctor (Floyd Dotson) Jr 1852–1941
    11. 11. Letia Dotson 1844–
    12. 12. Melissa (Emma) Dotson 1842–1926
    13. 13. Greenberry Dotson 1849–1923
  39. 39. Catharine Dotson 1802–1874 m. Ciley Reno 1799–1874 m. Catharine Dotson 1839–1909 m. Celia Dotson 1799–1874
    1. 1. Mary Dottson 1830–
    2. 2. Catharine Dotson 1846–1849
    3. 3. James (E) Dotson 1850–1934 m. Katherine Byers 1866–1909 m. Catherine Byers 1866–1909
      1. 1. Dra (S) Dotson 1899–
      2. 2. James (Frances) Dotson 1891–1988 m. Elsie Dotson 1898–1987
        1. 1. Oneta Gastineau 1917–2018 m. James (D) Gastineau 1914–1994
      3. 3. Sidney Dotson 1896–1897
      4. 4. Georgia (M) Dotson 1904–1996 m. Samson (A) McGill 1891–1960 m. Samuel McGill 1892–
        1. 1. Hazel (K) Mcgill 1921–
        2. 2. Bazel (C) Mcgill 1925–
      5. 5. Doe (Stephan) Dotson 1902–1964
      6. 6. Captain (Henry) Dotson 1898–1959 m. Mary 1908–
      7. 7. Gertrude (Luanna) Dotson 1895–1947
      8. 8. William (Lambert) Dotson 1893–1979 m. Sarah (Viola) Waits-Milner 1893–1972
        1. 1. Raymond Dotson 1926–
        2. 2. James (E) Dotson 1920–
      9. 9. Phoeby Dotson 1887–1971 m. Henry Johnson 1883–
        1. 1. Herbert (H) Johnston 1915–
        2. 2. Sterling (E) Johnston 1917–
        3. 3. Ted (E) Johnston 1908–
        4. 4. Sam Johnson 1909–
        5. 5. Earl Johnson 1906–
    4. 4. Palestine Dotson 1869–
    5. 5. Martha Dotson 1866–1960
    6. 6. James (Esau) Dotson 1862–1934 m. Catherine Byers 1866–1909
      1. 1. William (L) Datson 1892–
      2. 2. Captain (Henry) Dotson 1898–
      3. 3. Gustie Dotson 1895–
      4. 4. Dra (S) Dotson 1899–
      5. 5. Doe (Stephan) Dotson 1902–
      6. 6. Georgia (M) Dotson 1901–1996
      7. 7. Phoeby Dotson 1887–1971
      8. 8. William (Lambert) Dotson 1893–1979
      9. 9. Gertrude (Luanna) Dotson 1895–1947
      10. 10. James (Francis) Dotson 1891–1988 m. Elsie Dotson 1902–
        1. 1. Oneta Dotson 1918–
    7. 7. Nancy Dotson 1859–1918
    8. 8. Archibald (Lambert) Dotson 1856–
    9. 9. Martha (Menerva) Dotson 1868–1960 m. William (Alfred) Byers 1861–
      1. 1. Ollie (Mae) Byers 1887–1956 m. John (S) Armer 1879–1944
        1. 1. Ora (J) Armer 1909–
        2. 2. Richard (L) Armer 1910–
        3. 3. Floyd Armer 1913–
        4. 4. Delbert (S) Armer 1915–
        5. 5. Mattie (A) Armer 1917–
        6. 6. Willie (F) Armer 1918–
        7. 7. Lucie (L) Armer 1920–
        8. 8. Janata (V) Armer 1923–
        9. 9. James (H) Armer 1905–
        10. 10. Ida (M) Armer 1907–
      2. 2. Nolie Byers 1889–
      3. 3. Vadie Byers 1891–
      4. 4. William (A."Dusty") Byers 1896–
      5. 5. Lambert Byers 1898–
      6. 6. Frances (M. "Frank") Byers 1900–1985
    10. 10. Lambert Dotson 1857–
    11. 11. Nancy Dotson 1859–1918
    12. 12. Archibald Dotson 1858–
    13. 13. Catherine Dotson 1846–1849
    14. 14. Patsy Dotson 1844–
    15. 15. Eliza Dotson 1839–
    16. 16. Jane Dotson 1834–
    17. 17. Sarah Dotson 1832–1888
    18. 18. Fountain Dotson 1831–
    19. 19. Mary Dotson 1828–1849
    20. 20. William Dotson 1824– m. Eliza Spenser 1832–
      1. 1. Joseph Dotson 1851–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Dotson 1856–
      3. 3. Nancy Dotson 1859–
      4. 4. Sarah Dotson 1864–
      5. 5. Jane Dotson 1867–
      6. 6. Mary Dotson 1869–
      7. 7. Sintha Dotson 1868–

William Dotson's Timeline

12 Records

1783
1783
Birth of William Dotson in North Carolina USA
North Carolina USA
1783
abt 1783
Birth of William Dotson in North Carolina
North Carolina
1786
1786
Age 3
Birth of William Dotson in North Carolina USA
North Carolina USA
1800
1800
Age 17
William Dotson resided here in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 37
William Dotson resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 47
William Dotson resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, United States
McMinn, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 57
William Dotson resided here in Mcminn, Tennessee, United States
Mcminn, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 67
William Dotson resided here in Bowen, Madison, Arkansas
Bowen, Madison, Arkansas
1860
1860
Age 77
William Dotson resided here in Madison County, AR
Madison County, AR
1860
1860
Age 77
William Dotson resided here in Wharton Creek, Madison, Arkansas
Wharton Creek, Madison, Arkansas
1861
1861-01-02
Age 78
Death of William Dotson in Huntsville,Madison,Arkansas,USA
Huntsville,Madison,Arkansas,USA
1861
1861-01-02
Age 78
Death of William Dotson in Huntsville,Madison,Arkansas,USA
Huntsville,Madison,Arkansas,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: North Carolina USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: North Carolina USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1783
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wharton Creek, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 494; Image: 495.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 292; Image: 589.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M33_83; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Mcminn, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 292; Image: 589.
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Madison County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas Census, 1819-70

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wharton Creek, Madison, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wharton Creek, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 494; Image: 495.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1861-01-02
    Event Place: Huntsville,Madison,Arkansas,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1861-01-02
    Event Place: Huntsville,Madison,Arkansas,USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wharton, Madison County, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

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