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William Riley Arnold Dotson 1801–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 JAN 1801

Birth Location: "Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina

Death Date: 1875

Death Location: Paw Paw, Pike, Kentucky

Father: Reuben Dotson

Mother: Sarah Estep

Spouse(s): Rhoda STOUT, Elizabeth Baumgardner

Children(s): Rebecca Dotson, Barbara Dotson, Mary Dotson, David Dotson, Elijah Dotson, Godfrey Dotson, John Dotson, Malinda Dotson, Matilda Dotson, William Dotson

The story of William Riley Arnold Dotson began in 1801 in "Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina. William Riley Arnold Dotson married Elizabeth Baumgardner, Rhoda Stout, and had children including Barbara Ellen Dotson, David Howell Dotson, Elijah Dotson, Godfrey Daniel Dotson, John C Dotson, Malinda Dotson, Mary Dotson, Matilda Jane Dotson, Rebecca A Dotson, William Riley Dotson. William Riley Arnold Dotson passed away in 1875 in Paw Paw, Pike, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of William Riley Arnold Dotson began in 1801 in "Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina.
  • William Riley Arnold Dotson married Elizabeth Baumgardner, Rhoda Stout, and had children including Barbara Ellen Dotson, David Howell Dotson, Elijah Dotson, Godfrey Daniel Dotson, John C Dotson, Malinda Dotson, Mary Dotson, Matilda Jane Dotson, Rebecca A Dotson, William Riley Dotson.
  • William Riley Arnold Dotson passed away in 1875 in Paw Paw, Pike, Kentucky.

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William Dotson's Ancestors

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William Dotson
1801–1875
Birth Place: "Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina
Parents
Reuben Dotson
1775–1869
Surry Co., North Carolina, USA
Sarah Estep
1775–1805
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Charles Dotson
1745–1789
Virginia, British Colonial America
Elizabeth Elmore
1744–
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Shadrick Estep
1745–1801
St. Margarets Parish, Anne Arundel, MD
Ruth Duggan
1748–1801
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Estep
1710–1772
Mary Lane
1712–1793
John Duggan
1706–
Mary Roberts
1711–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Estep
1668–1766
Rebecca Ramsey
1686–1780
Dutton Lane
1670–1726
Pretitia Tydings
1674–1734
William Roberts
1695–1747
Sarah Horn
1685–1719

William Dotson's Descendants

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William (Riley Arnold) Dotson (10 JAN 1801–1875) m. Rhoda STOUT (1801–15 JAN 2003) m. Elizabeth Baumgardner (1817–)
  1. 1. Rebecca (A.) Dotson 1856–1939 m. John Wolford 1848–1907 m. Daniel (James) Dotson 1853–1939
    1. 1. Hannah Wolford 1886–1936 m. Harrison Estep 1877–1962
      1. 1. Ernest Estep 1921–1992 m. Lois (Lorraine) Atwell 1930–2008
      2. 2. Floyd Estep 1911–1998 m. Lassie Estep 1912–1999
      3. 3. Hassell Estep 1930–1992 m. Jacqulyn (Louquitta) Lester 1931–1995
      4. 4. James Estep 1904–1976 m. Nickatere ("Nettia") Church 1908–1981
    2. 2. Matilda (Jane) Wolford 1878–1952 m. Shadrick (Dorse) Estep 1872–1942
      1. 1. Roscoe Estep 1908–1970 m. Media (Jane) Scarberry 1916–1996
        1. 1. George (Roger) Estep 1945–1992
        2. 2. Lonnie Estep 1940–1991 m. eileen littleton 1927–2015
        3. 3. James (Harold) Estep 1938–2002 m. Oma Blankenship 1941–1998
        4. 4. Mildred (Ann) Estep 1933–1996 m. Robert Estep 1925–1964
      2. 2. Hannah Estep 1914– m. Drewey (Jackson) Scarberry 1912–1968 m. William ((Bill)) Samson 1909–
        1. 1. Drewey Scarberry 1938–2000
      3. 3. Henry Estep 1916–2000
      4. 4. Sadie Estep 1911–1997 m. Claud Conn 1906–1982
        1. 1. Annie Conn 1930–2018
        2. 2. Hattie Conn 1926–
      5. 5. Hollie Estep 1901–1982 m. Victoria (Ella) Scarberry 1909–1978
        1. 1. Genevia Estep 1931–2003 m. Harry (Clarence) Hamrick 1917–1993 m. Clovis (Wallace) Allen 1924–1986
      6. 6. Sophia Estep 1919–1991 m. Claude Dotson 1921–1989
        1. 1. Billy Dotson 1941–1997
      7. 7. Jessie Estep 1896–1975 m. Frances Blankenship 1896–1947
        1. 1. Vady Estep 1920–
        2. 2. Verna Estep 1919– m. Harold (Ellington) Blankenship 1915–1980
      8. 8. Frank Estep 1898–1943
      9. 9. Vernie Estep 1904–1988 m. William (McKinley) Church 1897–1984
      10. 10. Sarah Estep 1906–1981
      11. 11. Laura Estep 1902–1998 m. Paris May 1898–1969
        1. 1. Edna (May) Asbury 1922– m. John (Albert) Asbury 1924– m. Lawrence (Edward) Hurley 1914–
        2. 2. Hazel May 1923–1970 m. Tobias Effler 1891–
        3. 3. John (Henson) May 1925– m. Ollie Cook 1919–2006
        4. 4. Pearl May 1924–2001 m. Luthur Coleman 1924–
        5. 5. Toby May 1938–2005
        6. 6. Troy May 1928–2018 m. Kathleen May 1929–2018
  2. 2. Barbara (Ellen) Dotson 1854–1931 m. William (Riley) Estep 1849–1945
    1. 1. Patty Estep 1886–1940 m. J (Hiley) Payne 1881–1961
      1. 1. Viola (Ellen) Payne 1917–2000
      2. 2. Lula Payne 1926–1984 m. Edgel Vance 1921–1992
      3. 3. George Payne 1922–
      4. 4. Ellsie Payne 1919–1922
      5. 5. Oma Payne 1907–2005
      6. 6. Everett Payne 1919–
      7. 7. Roy Payne 1909–1981
      8. 8. Ballard Payne 1913–2000 m. Rhoda Matney 1919–1986
      9. 9. Florence Payne 1924–
      10. 10. Vina Payne 1915–1989 m. Jarvis (H) Holland 1917–1944 m. Edgar Payne 1916–1983
      11. 11. Lonnie Payne 1911–1969
      12. 12. Tennessee Payne 1928–1997
    2. 2. Lydia (Miriam) Estep 1888–1972 m. James (Taylor) Payne 1880–1940
      1. 1. Maggie Payne 1909–1955
      2. 2. William (Claude) Payne 1911–1973
      3. 3. Orpha (Mae Payne) (Rife) 1913–2003
      4. 4. Laura (Inez Payne) (Butcher) 1914–1995
      5. 5. CORA (Lee) Payne 1916–1999
      6. 6. Gladys (Virginia Payne) (Muncy) 1918–1990
      7. 7. James (Harden) Payne 1921–2010
      8. 8. Grant (Ulysses) Payne 1922–1979
    3. 3. Matilda (Jane) Estep 1895–1988 m. Preston Blankenship 1898–1959
      1. 1. Martha (Jane) Blankenship 1937–1941
      2. 2. Luly Blankenship 1934–1934
      3. 3. James (Hannibal Taylor) Blankenship 1930–2018
      4. 4. Dorothy (Marie) Blankenship 1923–1997 m. Roy (Lee) Collins 1920–2006
      5. 5. Wallace Blankenship 1936–1936
      6. 6. Margorie ("Margie" D) Blankenship 1926–1985
      7. 7. William ("Bill" Anderson) Blankenship 1928–1996
      8. 8. Mary (Frances) Blankenship 1921–1994 m. William Reed 1903–1992
    4. 4. William (Riley Estep) Jr 1893–1983 m. Dora (Florence) Collins 1900–1967
      1. 1. Alice (Lee) Estep 1934–2003 m. Marvin (Taylor) King 1925–1980
      2. 2. William (Riley III) Estep 1927–1981
      3. 3. Stella (Mae) Estep 1920–1944 m. Concie (Harris "Doc" "Comp") Lockhart 1924–1976
        1. 1. Dora ("Maggie" Magdalene) Lockhart 1938–2020
      4. 4. Thelma Estep 1922–2008 m. John Robinette 1917–1963
        1. 1. Roger (Donald) Robinette 1943–1982 m. Eleanor (Kay) Sopala 1945–2012
    5. 5. Wallace (Compton) Estep 1891–1965 m. Linnie (Jane) Church 1897–1975
      1. 1. Octavia Estep 1913–1997
      2. 2. Aulcie Estep 1923–1976 m. Jesse (Crawford) Barker 1910–
        1. 1. Jessie (Crawford) Barker 1940–1992
        2. 2. Lynette (A) Barker 1945–2012
        3. 3. James (Compton) Barker 1941–2001
      3. 3. Hobert Estep 1924–1977 m. Gladys (Marie) Spaulding 1927–1998 m. Wanda (Eloise) McMillen 1929–2006
        1. 1. Danny (Eugene) Estep 1947–2014
      4. 4. Virgil (Gibson) Estep 1918–1983
      5. 5. Wallace (Estep) Jr. 1934–1934
      6. 6. Ellis (J) Estep 1912–1971 m. Bessie Estep 1912–1977
        1. 1. Ellis (J Estep) Jr 1941–2003
    6. 6. John (C) Estep 1874–
    7. 7. Rebecca (Ann) Estep 1880–1950 m. Floyd Kennedy 1880–1970
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Kennedy 1912–2003 m. Charles Estep 1907–1974
        1. 1. Oscar (Wiles) Estep 1930–1930
        2. 2. Harry (Homer) Estep 1944–2020
        3. 3. Oliver Estep 1931–1991 m. Margaret Rose 1939–2022
      2. 2. Jake Kennedy 1903–1972 m. Eva Estep 1900–1979
        1. 1. Ervin (Daniel) Kennedy 1948–2002
    8. 8. Dave Estep 1875–1969
    9. 9. Hannibal Estep 1895–1951
    10. 10. Mary Estep 1883–1935
    11. 11. Sarah (Elizabeth) Estep 1871–1934 m. James (Wilbert) Viars 1866–1953
      1. 1. Mary (Nevada) Viars 1893–1980
      2. 2. Theodore (Roosevelt) Viars 1916–1998
      3. 3. Ballard Viars 1908–1974
      4. 4. Anderson Viars 1903–1998
      5. 5. William Viars 1901–1991
      6. 6. Randolph Viars 1896–1990
      7. 7. Rachel Viars 1906–2002
      8. 8. Maudie (Jane) Viars 1898–1982
    12. 12. William (Anderson) Estep 1875–1966 m. Cora (Lee) Payne 1879–1947
      1. 1. Clementine Estep 1909–1991
      2. 2. Lawrence Estep 1902–1928
      3. 3. Mary (Belle) Estep 1898–1970
      4. 4. Lulu Estep 1913–1990 m. Eli Allen 1915–1991
        1. 1. Shelby (Jean) Allen 1937–2014 m. Dillis (Ray) Mullins 1936–1992
        2. 2. Patricia (Ann) Allen 1941–1941
        3. 3. William (David) Allen 1946–2020
      5. 5. Isaiah Estep 1922–1924
      6. 6. Lawson Estep 1905–1978
      7. 7. Edith (Marie) Estep 1919–1993 m. Troy (Edgar) Mullins 1928–1998 m. Lawrence Mullins 1920–1948
      8. 8. Eva Estep 1900–1979 m. Jake Kennedy 1903–1972 m. Harrison Lester 1900–1931
        1. 1. Leonard Lester 1923–1983
        2. 2. Virgil Lester 1920–
        3. 3. Walter Lester 1925–2010
        4. 4. Hattie Lester 1928–1998
      9. 9. Allie Estep 1911–1988 m. Hannibal Lockhart 1910–1972
      10. 10. Ethel Estep 1917–2008 m. Sidney (Rexford) Chambers 1907–1952 m. Jeff (Edward) Huffman 1910–2005
        1. 1. Kenneth (Ronald) Chambers 1938–2007
        2. 2. John (William) Chambers 1939–1999
      11. 11. Charles Estep 1907–1974 m. Mary (Ellen) Kennedy 1912–2003
      12. 12. Hassell Estep 1925–1980
  3. 3. Mary Dotson 1848–1918 m. William (Riley) Estep 1842–1884
    1. 1. Matthew Estep 1877–1964 m. Cosby May 1886–1962
      1. 1. Lassie Estep 1912–1999 m. John Allen 1904– m. Floyd Estep 1911–1998
    2. 2. Alexander (B) Estep 1879–1880 m. Sarah Hall 1881–
      1. 1. Wheeler Estep 1918–1993
      2. 2. Robert Estep 1911–
      3. 3. Rear Estep 1911–
      4. 4. Memphis Estep 1908–
      5. 5. Elmer Estep 1906–
      6. 6. Ola Estep 1904–1959 m. Glenwood (Wesley) Carroll 1896–1973
        1. 1. Glenwood (Wesley) Carroll 1928–1978
        2. 2. Shirley (B.) Carroll 1927–2012
        3. 3. Stanley (Percy) Carroll 1923–1989
    3. 3. David Estep 1881–1882 m. Mary Hull 1881–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Estep 1870–1871 m. Cornelius ("Cord") Church 1875–1944
      1. 1. George (Albert) Church 1899–1934
      2. 2. Cretia Church 1903–1994
      3. 3. William (McKinley) Church 1897–1984 m. Vernie Estep 1904–1988
      4. 4. Nickatere ("Nettia") Church 1908–1981 m. James Estep 1904–1976
      5. 5. Lydia Church 1912–1992
      6. 6. Lucy Church 1907–1926
      7. 7. Augusta (Mary) Church 1908–
      8. 8. Hottie (Rosa) Church 1915–1966
      9. 9. Lillie (Belle) Church 1894–1981 m. James (Dean "Jim") Griffey 1888–1929
        1. 1. Hazel (Irma) Griffey 1922–1985 m. Robert (Martin) Estep 1921–1980
    5. 5. Grant Estep 1883–1953 m. Roxie (Lena) Cook 1890–1970
      1. 1. Alfred (Herman) Estep 1917–1992 m. Zola Cook 1922–2016
      2. 2. Edgar Estep 1910–1963 m. Rosa ('Rosie') Justice 1914–
        1. 1. Bernice Estep 1930–1995 m. Burns (Conley) Cox 1924–2008
        2. 2. Thomas Estep 1933–1997 m. Betty (Jean) Wright 1935–2016
        3. 3. Dallas Estep 1942–2006
      3. 3. Wylie (Arnold) Estep 1912–1984
      4. 4. Pearl (Delcie) Estep 1924–1992 m. David (Richard) Broady 1913–
      5. 5. Joseph (Howard) Estep 1920–1990 m. Kathryn (Carol) Hegedus 1921–1999
        1. 1. Rosemary Estep 1943–2018 m. Gary (Robert) Boling 1942–2011
      6. 6. William (McKinley) Estep 1908–1923
      7. 7. Walter Estep 1914–1917
    6. 6. John (A) Estep 1868–1869 m. Rose (Ellen) Lee 1867–1916 m. Phoebe (Diamia) Cook 1873–1963
      1. 1. Ella Estep 1895–1972 m. Charlie Slone 1892–1929
        1. 1. Vadna (Louise) Slone 1919–1990
        2. 2. Lillie (Mae) Slone 1922–1982
        3. 3. William (Edferett) Slone 1918–1918
        4. 4. Zuma Slone 1914–1985
        5. 5. Virginia (Marie) Sloan 1924–
      2. 2. Barbara (Oceania) Estep 1889–1977 m. George (Washington) Hurley 1881–1950
        1. 1. Fred Hurley 1917–1988
        2. 2. Ola Hurley 1911–
        3. 3. Arthur (Lambert) Hurley 1913–1976
        4. 4. Nellie (Pansey) Hurley 1915–2001
        5. 5. Charles (Edgar) Hurley 1919–1970
        6. 6. Lurlie (Celia) Hurley 1922–1996
        7. 7. Myrt (Price) Hurley 1909–1977
        8. 8. Harry Hurley 1923–1991
      3. 3. Mary (C) Estep 1892–1950 m. Willie Allen 1886–1974
        1. 1. Martha (E) Allen 1924–1988
        2. 2. Pearl (Fay) Allen 1917–2002
        3. 3. John (Louis) Allen 1920–
        4. 4. Edward Allen 1915–1917
        5. 5. Bennie Allen –1940
        6. 6. Belva Allen 1912–1988
        7. 7. Dollie (Marie) Allen 1922–1980
      4. 4. Lillie Estep 1900–
    7. 7. Melvin Estep 1875–1876
    8. 8. Shadrick (Dorse) Estep 1872–1942 m. Matilda (Jane) Wolford 1878–1952
    9. 9. William (Riley) Estep 1866–1918 m. Louisa (Jane) Cook 1871–1951
      1. 1. Katherine (Carrie G) Estep 1915–2001 m. David* (Charles) Schreck 1919–1983
        1. 1. David* (Floyd) Schreck 1946–2003
      2. 2. Bessie (Emma Lou) Estep 1912–1977 m. James (Arthur) Cramer 1894–1950
      3. 3. Floyd (E) Estep 1912–1980
      4. 4. Adran (Delsford) Estep 1906–1923
      5. 5. Virgie Estep 1897–1992 m. Benjamin (Harrison) Lester 1888–1969
        1. 1. Benjamin (Harrison Lester) Jr. 1922–1993 m. Georgia (A) Tippery 1924–2014
        2. 2. Cecil (Harry) Lester 1920–1975
        3. 3. Clifton (Don) Lester 1916–2007 m. Opal (May) Sparks 1914–2016
      6. 6. London (Washington) Estep 1902–1971 m. June (B) Walker 1916–1981 m. Myrtle (May) Stidham 1910–1986
        1. 1. Loretta (M) Estep 1935–2005
        2. 2. John (David) Estep 1940–2002 m. Katherine (Frances) Kostick 1944–2015
  4. 4. David (Howell) Dotson 1852–1932
  5. 5. Elijah Dotson 1836– m. Emily Stiles 1838–
    1. 1. Alva Dotson 1871–
    2. 2. Christina Dotson 1871–
    3. 3. Ella Dotson 1864–
    4. 4. James (Coleman) Dotson 1867–1934 m. Sarah (Alice) Wray 1873–1909
      1. 1. Howard (Merle) Dotson 1903–1965 m. Ethel (Gertrude) Bentley 1905–1976
        1. 1. Jerry Dotson 1927–2002
    5. 5. William Dotson 1869–
  6. 6. Godfrey (Daniel) Dotson 1827–1919 m. Louisa Estep 1829–1869
    1. 1. Andrew (J) Dotson 1857–1858
    2. 2. Elijah (J) Dotson 1867–1868
    3. 3. James (Lewis) Dotson 1851–1924 m. Arminda Wolford 1855–1935
      1. 1. Charles (Lee) Dotson 1895–
      2. 2. Flora (Viola) Dotson 1892–1970 m. Roy Estep 1892–1993
        1. 1. Macey (June) Estep 1921–1955 m. Edward (Oscar) Spencer 1921–2002
      3. 3. Ida Dotson 1889–
      4. 4. Jesse (Arthur) Dotson 1887–1902
      5. 5. John (Anderson) Dotson 1876–1922
      6. 6. King (David) Dotson 1884–1936
      7. 7. Louanza Dotson 1874–1946 m. Anderson Dotson 1873–1950
        1. 1. Anna (McDonald) Dotson 1903–1950
        2. 2. Clarence Dotson 1899–1905
        3. 3. Dell Dotson 1896–1970
        4. 4. James (Elliott) Dotson 1893–1977
        5. 5. John Dotson 1901–
        6. 6. Minnie (Karr) Dotson 1899–1996
        7. 7. Scott (Lee) Dotson 1899–1940 m. Dora (Ellen) Dotson 1903–1965
      8. 8. Mabel (Victoria) Dotson 1898–1957 m. George (Washington) Phillips 1895–1970
        1. 1. Arthur (Vivien) Phillips 1919–1977
        2. 2. Charles (Raymond) Phillips 1922–
        3. 3. Chester (James) Phillips 1918–
        4. 4. Juel Phillips 1924–
        5. 5. Mary (Ruth) Phillips 1921–1922
      9. 9. Perry (Cline) Dotson 1881–
      10. 10. William (Anthony) Dotson 1878–1933 m. Nora Barrett 1888–
    4. 4. Sarah (A) Dotson 1854–1855
  7. 7. John (C.) Dotson 1849–1940 m. Nancy (Ann) Blankenship 1852–1928
    1. 1. Abraham Dotson 1878–
    2. 2. Arminda Dotson 1880–
    3. 3. King (David) Dotson 1873–1965
    4. 4. Matilda Dotson 1885–1967
    5. 5. Rebecca Dotson 1875– m. Eli Sansom 1864–1937
  8. 8. Malinda Dotson 1832–1914
  9. 9. Matilda (Jane) Dotson 1858–1932 m. James (H) Lester 1855– m. Robert (Martin) Scarberry –1884
    1. 1. Davidson Scarberry 1878–1939 m. Arminda McCoy 1883–1957
      1. 1. Victoria (Ella) Scarberry 1909–1978 m. Hollie Estep 1901–1982
    2. 2. Elijah Scarberry 1876–1959 m. Sarah (“Sally”) Blakenship 1882–1926
      1. 1. Media (Jane) Scarberry 1916–1996 m. Roscoe Estep 1908–1970
      2. 2. McKinley Scarberry 1922–2009 m. Osie Estep 1923–2016
    3. 3. John (C.) Scarberry 1877–1970 m. Katherine Scarberry 1897–1971
    4. 4. Mary Scarberry 1882–1971 m. John (Henry) Dotson 1873–1955
      1. 1. Cecil Dotson 1925–1982
      2. 2. Edna Dotson 1922–
      3. 3. Hazel Dotson 1914–2003
      4. 4. Ida Dotson 1903–
      5. 5. Leonard Dotson 1920–1933
      6. 6. Roy Dotson 1905–1985 m. Fay Rowe 1915–1987
      7. 7. Scott Dotson 1909–1986
  10. 10. William (Riley) Dotson 1824–1918 m. Louise (Jane) Estep 1831–1910
    1. 1. Elijah Dotson 1860–1918
    2. 2. Harvey Dotson 1870–1913
    3. 3. James (A) Dotson 1869–1870
    4. 4. Louisa Dotson 1865–1862 m. Mont Charles 1836–1862
    5. 5. Mary (Louanna) Dotson 1867–1885 m. Elijah Estep 1859–1952
      1. 1. Cora Estep 1888–1968
      2. 2. Dewey (M) Estep 1903–1978
      3. 3. Edward Estep 1904–
      4. 4. Hannah Estep 1898–1984 m. THOMAS (HENDERSON) JONES 1893–1964
        1. 1. Thomas (Henderson JrJunior) Jones/ 1932–2012
        2. 2. Hannah (Virginia) Jones 1922–2015
        3. 3. Mary (Mildred) Jones 1924–1998
        4. 4. David (Leighton) Jones 1934–2008
        5. 5. Macy (June) Jones 1932–2008
        6. 6. DOROTHY (MARIE) JONES 1929–2010
        7. 7. Vivian (Gertrude "Vivian") Jones 1920–2014
      5. 5. Leona Estep 1890– m. Frank (James) Smith 1895–1988
        1. 1. Glenna (Pearl) Smith 1917–2000
      6. 6. Roxie (Leona) Estep 1896–1973
      7. 7. Roy Estep 1892–1993 m. Flora (Viola) Dotson 1892–1970
    6. 6. Rachel Dotson 1846–1852
    7. 7. Reuben Dotson 1850–1851
    8. 8. Rhoda Dotson 1847–1947 m. John (Sherman) Dotson 1844–1920
      1. 1. Joseph Dotson 1875–1954 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Coleman 1896–1981
      2. 2. Alafair Dotson 1880–1979
      3. 3. George (Wheeler) Dotson 1868–1909 m. Matilda ("Shug") Estep 1875–1931
        1. 1. Mary Dotson 1901–1966 m. Green Dotson 1895–1963
        2. 2. Delphia Dotson 1905–1983
        3. 3. Elijah Dotson 1915–1942
        4. 4. George Datson 1899–
        5. 5. John (H) Dotson 1895–1962 m. Frances (F.) Justice 1897–1954
        6. 6. Frank Dotson 1916–1967
        7. 7. Rose Dotson 1897–1958
        8. 8. Ella Datson 1901–
        9. 9. Lillie Datson 1912–
        10. 10. Joe Dotson 1910–1986 m. Minnie Slone 1912–1999
        11. 11. Eli Dotson 1903–1975
        12. 12. James (McClelland) Dotson 1894–1960 m. Mary (J.) Justice 1893–1971
      4. 4. Greenville Dotson 1869–1970 m. Lucy Cook 1911–1994
      5. 5. Jane Dotson 1876–
      6. 6. John (Henry) Dotson 1873–1955 m. Mary Scarberry 1882–1971
      7. 7. Mary (A.) Dotson 1882–
      8. 8. Pricy (E.) Dotson 1886–1960 m. Thompson Slone 1873–
    9. 9. Rose Dotson 1872–1909 m. Jim Justus 1836–1862
    10. 10. Ruth (Elizabeth) Dotson 1850–1899 m. Jarritt (B.) Cook 1845–1918
      1. 1. Louisa (Jane) Cook 1871–1951 m. William (Riley) Estep 1866–1918
      2. 2. Ida Cook 1893–1894
      3. 3. John (Riley) Cook 1868–1869
      4. 4. Joseph (Harrison) Cook 1878–1958 m. Naomi (E.) Tester 1887–1973
        1. 1. Alta Cook 1914–2000 m. Arthur (Clark) Dotson 1913–2000
        2. 2. Earl Cook 1924–1989 m. Merle England 1926–2002
        3. 3. Gladys (Ruth) Justus 1904–1990
        4. 4. Hazel Cook 1921–1942 m. Eual (D.) Bise 1907–2003
        5. 5. Ida (Cook) Bevins 1916–2010 m. William (Nebraska) Bevins 1902–1976
        6. 6. Lonnie Cook 1926–1981 m. Elaine Thornburg 1927–1992
        7. 7. Lucy Cook 1911–1994 m. Greenville Dotson 1869–1970
        8. 8. Lula Cook 1909–1999 m. Alex Bentley 1891–1971
        9. 9. Ralph Cook 1906–1926 m. Grace Harris 1912–1997
      5. 5. Jarritt (B. Cook) Jr 1868–1869
      6. 6. Lory (A.) Cook 1883–1884
      7. 7. Nancy (E.) Cook 1880–1881
      8. 8. Pheobe (Ellen) Cook 1887–1948 m. Lewis (McCormick) Lester 1882–1948
        1. 1. Ezra (Lefrige Edward) Lester 1905–1965 m. Helen Lochart 1910–1972
        2. 2. Hubert Lester 1920–1947
        3. 3. Laurence Lester 1914–1997 m. Bernice Griffin 1920–1999
        4. 4. Lee Lester 1913–1935
        5. 5. Lenard Lester 1912–1972 m. Bessie (Lucille) Gordon 1918–2003
        6. 6. Lewis Lester 1910–2002
        7. 7. Loni Lester 1927–2000
        8. 8. Mildred Lester 1918–2004 m. Charley (A) Gates 1908–
        9. 9. Ralph Lester 1907–1984 m. Helen Angwood 1912–1992
      9. 9. Rrada Cook 1881–1882
      10. 10. Sarah (D.) Cook 1875–1876
      11. 11. Shade Cook 1872–1952 m. Mary (M.) Wolford 1869–1947
        1. 1. Elmer Cook 1910–1986 m. Wilma Cross 1920–1997
        2. 2. Elsie Cook 1914– m. Harold Anderson 1907–
        3. 3. Harley (George) Cook 1901–1974 m. Gertrude Faultner 1901–1973
        4. 4. Otto (Fredrick) Cook 1896–1976 m. Madge (Jane) Faultner 1899–1993
      12. 12. William (T.) Cook 1889–1890
    11. 11. Sarah (Jane) Dotson 1857–1943 m. John (Henderson) May 1856–1918
      1. 1. Paris May 1898–1969 m. Laura Estep 1902–1998
    12. 12. Shade Dotson 1848–1944 m. Nancy Fuller 1847–1922
    13. 13. William (E) Dotson 1852–1854

William Dotson's Timeline

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1801
10 JAN 1801
Birth of William Riley Arnold Dotson in "Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina
"Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina
1875
1875
Age 74
Death of William Riley Arnold Dotson in Paw Paw, Pike, Kentucky
Paw Paw, Pike, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 JAN 1801
    Event Place: "Bull Dog", Ashe, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 April 2019, 19:51), entry for William Riley Arnold Dotson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHZG-GZN
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Dotson in entry for David H Dotson, 02 Mar 1932; citing Meigs Twp, Adams, Ohio, reference fn 13118; FHL microfilm 1,992,569.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), William E. Dotson and Elizabeth Bumgardner, 27 Jan 1845; citing Ashe,North Carolina, reference ; FHL microfilm 6,330,295.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Runyon Varney and connected Families on Ancestory.com contact Linda Runyon herposted e-mail [email protected]

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paw Paw, Pike County, Ky.
    Record Source: 2238.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source: 2238.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Farmer, according to the 1870 Pike Co., KY census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 JAN 1846
    Event Place: Resided in Paw Paw, KY

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Moved to Pike County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 FEB 1857
    Event Place: First grant he received 100 acres

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 FEB 1857
    Event Place: Applied for homestead land in Colleys Fork & Paw Paw Fork, KY

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 MAR 1858
    Event Place: Applied for homestead land in Grassy Fork, Pawpaw, Ky

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1859
    Event Place: Received 100 acres

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 JUL 1865
    Event Place: Registered to pay taxes in Pike Co, KY has 225 acres at Peter Creek

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 JUL 1869
    Event Place: Registered to pay taxes in Pike Co., Ky hads 375 acres on Peter Creek

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 JUL 1874
    Event Place: William Registered to pay taxes, this is the last year he filed on the tax roll

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: shown to have no acreage now. However his sons acreage has increased greatly.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: His body was interred in Paw Paw, KY

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Paw Paw, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 April 2019, 19:51), entry for William Riley Arnold Dotson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHZG-GZN
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), William E. Dotson and Elizabeth Bumgardner, 27 Jan 1845; citing Ashe,North Carolina, reference ; FHL microfilm 6,330,295.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Runyon Varney and connected Families on Ancestory.com contact Linda Runyon herposted e-mail [email protected]

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