Descendants of John Dodson
by Jean Frazier Freshour
This includes ten generations. Corrections and additions are appreciated. For information on later generations or living persons, please contact Jean Freshour at jean83@bellsouth.net or 305-940-9672
Generation No. 1
1. John1 Dodson He married ?.
Notes for John Dodson:
Dodson means just what it says-son of Dodd.The names Dodd, Dodson, Dotson, Dobson, Dodgson are believed to be derivatives of the same name. It is believed that our line is Welsh.
Dodson were in the Northern Neck of Virginia at least by 1680. We know the first known record of our Dodsons is the making of a lease of land in 1680 by Charles dodson in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia. When this county was split into the counties of Essex and Richmond, records show Charles owned land in each, but resided in the North Farnham Parish of Richmond County. Many births, deaths, and marriages of Dodsons are recorded in the North Farnham Parish Register. Charles Dodson became a large land holder.
Child of John Dodson and ? is:
+ 2 i. Jesse2 Dodson, born Abt. 1623 in Yorkshire, England; died Abt. 1680 in Richmond County, Virginia.
Generation No. 2
2. Jesse2 Dodson (John1) was born Abt. 1623 in Yorkshire, England, and died Abt. 1680 in Richmond County, Virginia. He married Judith Hagger, daughter of John Hagger and Alice Walker. She was born Abt. 1621 in Yorkshire, England.
Child of Jesse Dodson and Judith Hagger is:
+ 3 i. Charles3 Dodson,Sr., born Abt. 1649 in Rappahannock Co., Va. or possibility England; died 06 Feb 1704/05 in Richmond Co, Virginia/Rappahannock Co., Va..
Generation No. 3
3. Charles3 Dodson,Sr. (Jesse2, John1)1,1 was born Abt. 1649 in Rappahannock Co., Va. or possibility England, and died 06 Feb 1704/05 in Richmond Co, Virginia/Rappahannock Co., Va.. He married Anne Elmore Bet. 1678 - 1680. She was born Abt. 1654 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died in Virginia.
Notes for Charles Dodson,Sr.:
Charles Dodson became a large land holder.
will probated 06/02/1705/06- Charles left a will in which his wife Ann and eight children were named.
Children of Charles Dodson and Anne Elmore are:
+ 4 i. Charles4 Dodson, Jr., born 11 Jan 1678/79 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died 01 Aug 1715 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
5 ii. Anne Dodson, born Abt. 1680 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Unknown.
+ 6 iii. Thomas Dodson, born 15 May 1681 in Rappahannock Co., Va./Richmond Co, Virginia; died Bef. 1743 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
7 iv. Bartholomew Richard Dodson, born Abt. 1683 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Aft. 11 Jan 1700/01. He married Elizabeth Jasper/Clarke.
8 v. William Dodson, born Abt. 1685 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Unknown.
9 vi. John Dodson, born Abt. 1687 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Abt. 1784 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Goad.
10 vii. Lambert Dodson, born Abt. 1689 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Unknown. He married Sarah Harris.
11 viii. Elizabeth Dodson, born Abt. 1695 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Unknown.
12 ix. Mary Dodson, born Abt. 1697 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Bef. 1719.
Generation No. 4
4. Charles4 Dodson, Jr. (Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 11 Jan 1678/79 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died 01 Aug 1715 in Richmond Co, Virginia. He married Anne Stone. She was born Abt. 1679 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Abt. 1718.
Children of Charles Dodson and Anne Stone are:
+ 13 i. Charles5 Dodson, born 11 Jan 1700/01 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died 19 Aug 1772 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
14 ii. Mary Dodson, born Abt. 1707.
15 iii. William Dodson, born Abt. 1709.
16 iv. James Dodson, born Abt. 1711.
17 v. Fortunatus Dodson, born Abt. 1713.
18 vi. Anne Dodson, born 16 Jul 1715 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
6. Thomas4 Dodson (Charles3, Jesse2, John1)2,3 was born 15 May 1681 in Rappahannock Co., Va./Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Bef. 1743 in Richmond Co, Virginia. He married Mary Smoot Durham4 01 Aug 1701 in Richmond County, Virginia, daughter of Thomas Durham and Dorothy Smoot. She was born 05 Jun 1686 in Old Rappahannock Co/Richmond Co, Virginia, and died in Pittsylvania Co., Va..
Notes for Thomas Dodson:
Thomas received 150 acres per his father's will. He and his wife continued to live in North Farnham Parish and add to their holdings.
Children of Thomas Dodson and Mary Durham are:
19 i. David5 Dodson, born Bet. 1701 - 1706 in Prob. Richmond County, Virginia; died Abt. 1783 in Prince William County, Virginia. He married Amy ? 03 Apr 1724.
Notes for David Dodson:
Will probated 21/10/1783
+ 20 ii. George Dodson, born 31 Oct 1702 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Abt. 1740.
+ 21 iii. Greenham Dodson, born Bet. 1705 - 1711 in North Farmham, Richmond, Virginia; died Unknown.
+ 22 iv. Thomas Dodson, Jr., born Abt. Oct 1707 in Richmond Co./ Rappahannock Co., Virginia; died 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsylvania Co.,Virginia.
+ 23 v. Alice Dodson, born Abt. 1708 in Richmond Co., Virginia.
24 vi. Mary Dodson, born 05 Oct 1715 in Richmond County, Virginia; died Abt. 1768. She married ? Oldham.
Notes for Mary Dodson:
will probated 25/10/1768
+ 25 vii. Abraham Dodson, born 04 Apr 1723 in North Farmham, Richmond, Virginia; died Abt. 1768 in Fauquier Co., Va..
+ 26 viii. Joshua Dodson, born 25 May 1725 in North Farmham, Richmond, Virginia; died 27 Apr 1791.
+ 27 ix. Elisha Dodson, born 22 Feb 1726/27 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died 27 Apr 1791 in Richmond Co., Virginia.
Generation No. 5
13. Charles5 Dodson (Charles4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 11 Jan 1700/01 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died 19 Aug 1772 in Richmond Co, Virginia. He married Ruth Dodson. She was born Abt. 1700, and died 12 Apr 1735.
Children of Charles Dodson and Ruth Dodson are:
28 i. Joseph6 Dodson, born 15 Nov 1719; died 02 Apr 1736.
+ 29 ii. Charles Dodson, born 20 Aug 1723 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Abt. 1801 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
30 iii. Samuel Dodson, born Abt. Sep 1725; died Abt. 1726.
31 iv. Solomon Dodson, born 04 Dec 1727.
32 v. Margaret Dodson, born 23 Feb 1728/29; died 27 Feb 1748/49.
33 vi. Ruth Dodson, born 21 Sep 1734; died 12 Apr 1735.
20. George5 Dodson (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 31 Oct 1702 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Abt. 1740. He married Margaret Dagood 30 Apr 1726 in Richmond County, Virginia, daughter of Henry Dagood. She was born 30 Apr 1707.
Notes for George Dodson:
Will dated 28/07/1740
Notes for Margaret Dagood:
Will probated 21/10/1783
Children of George Dodson and Margaret Dagood are:
+ 34 i. Lazarus6 Dodson, born in Fauquier Co., Virginia; died Abt. 1828 in Giles County, Tennessee.
35 ii. Raleigh Dodson.
36 iii. Elisha Dodson.
21. Greenham5 Dodson (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Bet. 1705 - 1711 in North Farmham, Richmond, Virginia, and died Unknown. He married Elinor Hightower 25 Nov 1729, daughter of John Hightower.
Children of Greenham Dodson and Elinor Hightower are:
37 i. Hightower6 Dodson.
38 ii. George Dodson.
39 iii. William Dodson.
40 iv. Elinor Dodson. She married Col. Thomas Taylor.
41 v. Judith Dodson, born 06 Jan 1740/41.
+ 42 vi. Thomas Greenham Dodson, born Abt. 1742.
22. Thomas5 Dodson, Jr. (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)5 was born Abt. Oct 1707 in Richmond Co./ Rappahannock Co., Virginia, and died 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsylvania Co.,Virginia. He married (1) Elizabeth Rose6 03 Apr 1724 in Richmond County, Virginia, daughter of John Rose. She was born Abt. 1706 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Abt. 1766 in Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married (2) Ellenor ? Aft. 1769. She died Aft. 1783.
Notes for Thomas Dodson, Jr.:
Thomas and Rose were founding members of Broad Run Baptist church, Fauquier Co., Virginia. Three other Dodsons were also founding members. Broad Run Church is known today as "one of the two oldest churches in Virginia" . It is a large church near Warenton, Virginia on Highway 29 that leads into Washington, D.C.- Ruth Dodson Thomas
This mariage is recorded in the NFP register.
This family moved to Halifax. Virginia in the spring of 1766.
On June 22, 1773, Thomas Dodson, executed a bond with John Creel in the sum of 1000 pds. the condition being that Creel, his heirs,etc. would provide a place to live and proper maintenance for Thomas and his wife during their lifetime "which shall be the place whereon they now live or the place whereon they formerly lived or such a place as shall content them". At the same time Thomas conveyed to the Creels 200 acres on both sides of Birch Creek, Pittsylvania Co.
Children of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose are:
+ 43 i. Joseph6 Dodson, born 21 Feb 1724/25 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Abt. 1773 in Halifax Co., Va..
+ 44 ii. Thomas Dodson, born 03 Oct 1728 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Abt. 1815 in Hawkins Co., Tn..
45 iii. Mary Dodson, born 16 Jun 1730 in Richmond Co, Virginia. She married ? Childs.
46 iv. Elizabeth(Betty) Dodson, born 27 May 1732 in Richmond Co, Virginia. She married John Bennett.
47 v. Sarah Dodson, born 27 May 1732 in Richmond Co, Virginia. She married John Neville.
+ 48 vi. Alice (Alcy) Dodson, born Abt. 1734 in Pittsylvania Co.,Virginia; died Abt. 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
+ 49 vii. William Dodson, born Abt. 1738 in Pittsylvania Co. or Prince William Co., Virginia; died 06 May 1832 in Iredell Co., N. C..
50 viii. George Dodson, born Bet. 1740 - 1742 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia; died Abt. 1816.
+ 51 ix. Rev. Jesse Dodson, born 22 Nov 1752 in Faquier Co.,Virginia; died 22 Nov 1843 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
+ 52 x. Rhoda Dodson.
Child of Thomas Dodson and Ellenor ? is:
53 i. Rosanna6 Dodson, born Abt. 1723.
23. Alice5 Dodson (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1708 in Richmond Co., Virginia. She married William Creel 25 Nov 1729.
Child of Alice Dodson and William Creel is:
+ 54 i. John6 Creel, born 28 Feb 1750/51 in Richmond, Va.; died Abt. 1787 in Pittsylvania Co., Va..
25. Abraham5 Dodson (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)7 was born 04 Apr 1723 in North Farmham, Richmond, Virginia, and died Abt. 1768 in Fauquier Co., Va.. He married Barbara Russell.
Child of Abraham Dodson and Barbara Russell is:
+ 55 i. Enoch6 Dodson, born Abt. 1738; died 12 Apr 1816 in Abbeville, S. C..
26. Joshua5 Dodson (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 25 May 1725 in North Farmham, Richmond, Virginia, and died 27 Apr 1791. He married Ruth ?.
Children of Joshua Dodson and Ruth ? are:
+ 56 i. Charles6 Dodson, born 02 Feb 1746/47; died 02 May 1831 in North Carolina.
+ 57 ii. Isaac Dodson, born Abt. 1760.
+ 58 iii. Phoebe Dodson, born 24 Apr 1763.
27. Elisha5 Dodson (Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)8 was born 22 Feb 1726/27 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died 27 Apr 1791 in Richmond Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Averitt (Everett)9 in Richmond County, Virginia, daughter of William Averett and Margaret ?. She was born 13 Apr 1729 in Richmond Co, Virginia (North Farnham Parish).
Notes for Elisha Dodson:
In Aug 1807, Elisha, George, Greenham, Hightower, Thomas and Willis Dodson were among the signers on a petition"from the citizens of Duck River" to form Maury County, which was presented to the General Assembly of Tennessee. This source also identifies Elisha as a Revolutionary War soldier who once resided in Maury Co., Tn.(July 3, 1976 Bicentennial edition of the Daily Herald)
Notes for Sarah Averitt (Everett):
Lived in Clarksville, Tennessee
Children of Elisha Dodson and Sarah (Everett) are:
59 i. Eleanor6 Dodson, born Abt. 1749 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Bef. 1791 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia. She married John Stamps.
+ 60 ii. Mary Margaret(Peggy) Dodson, born Abt. 1750.
61 iii. Lydia Dodson, born Abt. 1752 in Richmond Co, Virginia. She married John Waller.
+ 62 iv. Ruth Dodson, born 12 Dec 1754 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died 22 Nov 1828 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
+ 63 v. Sarah Dodson, born Abt. 1758 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died 21 Sep 1835 in Giles, Tennessee.
64 vi. Jemima Dodson, born Abt. 1760 in Richmond Co, Virginia. She married Joshua Hardy.
65 vii. Tabitha Dodson, born Abt. 1762 in Halifax, Virginia; died Bef. 1791.
Notes for Tabitha Dodson:
Unmarried
66 viii. Elisha Dodson, Jr., born Abt. 1764 in Halifax, Virginia; died 29 Dec 1837 in Maury Co., Tennessee. He married (1) Hannah Lawson 22 Oct 1789. He married (2) Mary Lipscomb Pettus Jordon Abt. 1832.
+ 67 ix. Presley Dodson, born Abt. 1766 in Halifax County, Virginia; died Abt. Dec 1837 in Maury Co., Tn..
68 x. William E. Dodson, born Abt. 1768 in Halifax, Virginia; died Abt. 1821 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia. He married (1) Tabitha Hendrick. He married (2) Margaret Walters Russell.
Generation No. 6
29. Charles6 Dodson (Charles5, Charles4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 20 Aug 1723 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Abt. 1801 in Richmond Co, Virginia. He married Elizabeth ?.
Children of Charles Dodson and Elizabeth ? are:
69 i. Elizabeth7 Dodson.
70 ii. Joanna Dodson.
71 iii. Raleigh Dodson.
72 iv. Ruth Dodson.
73 v. Judith Dodson, born 03 Jun 1748.
+ 74 vi. James Booth Dodson, born 20 Jul 1750 in Richmond Co, Virginia; died Bef. Nov 1818 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
75 vii. Charles Dodson,5th, born 20 Aug 1752.
76 viii. Frances Dodson, born 25 Feb 1755.
77 ix. John Dodson, born 28 Apr 1757.
78 x. Alexander Dodson, born 14 Dec 1761.
34. Lazarus6 Dodson (George5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born in Fauquier Co., Virginia, and died Abt. 1828 in Giles County, Tennessee. He married Alice (Alcy) Dodson, daughter of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose. She was born Abt. 1734 in Pittsylvania Co.,Virginia, and died Abt. 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
Children of Lazarus Dodson and Alice Dodson are:
79 i. Margaret7 Dodson, born Abt. 1764. She married John Creel 17 Apr 1797 in Pittsylvania Co., Va..
+ 80 ii. Elisha Dodson, born Abt. 1759 in Fauquier Co., Virginia; died Abt. 1828 in Giles County, Tennessee.
42. Thomas Greenham6 Dodson (Greenham5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1742. He married Sarah Dodson, daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah (Everett). She was born Abt. 1758 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died 21 Sep 1835 in Giles, Tennessee.
Children of Thomas Dodson and Sarah Dodson are:
+ 81 i. Greenham7 Dodson, born 01 Oct 1783 in Virginia; died 03 Oct 1866 in Giles County, Tennessee.
+ 82 ii. Raleigh Dodson, died 07 Sep 1815 in Giles County, Tennessee.
83 iii. George Dodson, born Bef. 1775; died Abt. 1830.
Notes for George Dodson:
on the 1820 Williamson census but not found in 1830
84 iv. Elisha Dodson, born Abt. 1780 in Virginia; died Abt. May 1850 in Giles County, Tennessee. He married Ann Dodson 19 May 1808 in Maury Co., Tennessee; born Abt. 1792.
85 v. Hightower Dodson, born Abt. 1788 in Virginia; died Bet. 1876 - 1877 in Maury County, Tennessee. He married (1) Sarah Hanks; born 15 Mar 1790. He married (2) Sallie Dodson 04 Jul 1807 in Williamson Co., Tennessee; born Bet. 1790 - 1800; died Bet. 1830 - 1832.
Notes for Hightower Dodson:
War of 1812
86 vi. Jordan Dodson, born Abt. 1792 in North Carolina; died 25 May 1871 in Giles County, Tennessee. He married Polly Elton 21 Sep 1809 in Maury Co., Tennessee; born Abt. 1792 in South Carolina.
Notes for Jordan Dodson:
War of 1812
43. Joseph6 Dodson (Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 21 Feb 1724/25 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Abt. 1773 in Halifax Co., Va.. He married (1) Martha Patty. He married (2) Ann/Martha ?.
Child of Joseph Dodson and Martha Patty is:
+ 87 i. Joseph7 Dodson, Jr., born Abt. 1771; died Abt. 1854.
44. Thomas6 Dodson (Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 03 Oct 1728 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Abt. 1815 in Hawkins Co., Tn.. He married (1) Mary Dodson. He married (2) Mary Neville Abt. 1754.
Children of Thomas Dodson and Mary Neville are:
88 i. Thomas7 Dodson,1V, born Abt. 1754 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
89 ii. Jesse Dodson, born Abt. 1754 in Richmond Co., Virginia. He married Judith Combs 19 Mar 1794 in Halifax Co., Virginia.
90 iii. Leonard Dodson, born Abt. 1756 in Richmond Co., Virginia.
91 iv. Fanny Dodson, born Abt. 1760 in Richmond Co., Virginia.
92 v. Agatha Dodson, born Abt. 1762 in Halifax Co., Va..
93 vi. Samuel Dodson, born Abt. 1762 in Halifax Co., Va.; died in Kentucky.
94 vii. Betty Dodson, born Abt. 1764 in Halifax Co., Va..
95 viii. Rhoda Dodson, born Abt. 1767 in Richmond Co., Virginia.
96 ix. Winfred Dodson, born Abt. 1768 in Halifax Co., Va..
97 x. Alcy Dodson, born Abt. 1770 in Halifax Co., Va..
48. Alice (Alcy)6 Dodson (Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1734 in Pittsylvania Co.,Virginia, and died Abt. 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. She married Lazarus Dodson, son of George Dodson and Margaret Dagood. He was born in Fauquier Co., Virginia, and died Abt. 1828 in Giles County, Tennessee.
Children are listed above under (34) Lazarus Dodson.
49. William6 Dodson (Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1738 in Pittsylvania Co. or Prince William Co., Virginia, and died 06 May 1832 in Iredell Co., N. C.. He married (1) Winifred Johnson 30 Nov 1763 in Fauquier Co., Va.. He married (2) Zilpha Bailey Aft. 1774.
Notes for William Dodson:
settled in Iradell Co., N.C.
Children of William Dodson and Winifred Johnson are:
98 i. William7 Dodson, Jr..
99 ii. Rachel Dodson, born Abt. 1765.
100 iii. Winniefred Dodson, born Abt. 1767.
101 iv. Elijah Dodson, born Abt. 1767 in Richmond, Va.; died Abt. 1845 in Tennessee.
102 v. Sarah Dodson, born Abt. 1774.
Children of William Dodson and Zilpha Bailey are:
103 i. Rosannah7 Dodson.
104 ii. Mary Dodson.
105 iii. Ann Dodson.
106 iv. Elizabeth Dodson.
107 v. Elijah Dodson.
108 vi. Sallie Dodson, born Abt. 1774.
51. Rev. Jesse6 Dodson (Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)10 was born 22 Nov 1752 in Faquier Co.,Virginia11, and died 22 Nov 1843 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married (1) Ruth Dodson12,12 Abt. 1774 in Prob. Pittsylvania Co., Va., daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah (Everett). She was born 12 Dec 1754 in Fauquier Co, Virginia, and died 22 Nov 1828 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married (2) Eleanor Sloan Aft. 1828 in Halifax/Pittsylvania, Virginia.
Notes for Rev. Jesse Dodson:
The Dodsons were cousins.
This family lived in Faquier County where Jesse was born.They moved on to Halifax/Pittsylvania area of Virginia, near Danville. From the Danville area they traveled West and South until they reached the Hawkins County area of Tennessee. From there they proceeded to the Cumberland Gap area near the Kentucky border then South until they reached Warren County, Tennessee. They were in Tennessee before it became a state in 1796.
A Baptist Preacher for 60 years.Jesse preached and established churches as he traveled. He helped to establish the North On Holston Baptist Church. In Claiborne County (then Hawkins) the Big Springs Church started by Tidance Lane, Jesse helped establish this church. In Warren County he helped establish the Collins Creek Church.
While they were living in Warren County, The Hiwassee Purchase opened up land in McMinn County. Tidance Lane had started another "Big Spring" Church and invited Jesse to come be the pastor. This church was near what is now Niota, Tennessee.
He was the founder of the Eastanallee Valley Baptist Church.Jesse's son, Elisha, gave the land for a church and the Eastanallee Church stands on the same spot today, a strong active church. The church has been rebuilt several times but the location remains the same. Across the road from the church is the old Matlock Cemetery where Jesse and Ruth and other family members are buried.
It is said that Jesse had the Welsh fire in him. Guess that means he was a "shouting preacher". It is also said that he did not believe in slavery and that when he inherited slaves, one from his father and others from his uncle/father-in-law he set them free saying that he thought that having a bill of sale for another man in your pocket waas not a good passport to heaven. Ruth , his wife, was a beauty, though small in stature.
A Jesse Dodson, b. 18/11/1805 d. 20/19/1884
Delialah Dodson b. 06/06/1812 d. 30/04/1880
were buried in South Liberty Cemetary in McMinn County.
Children of Rev. Dodson and Ruth Dodson are:
109 i. Nimrod7 Dodson13, born Abt. 1775 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia; died 18 Jan 1837 in Warren Co., Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Chissum 21 Oct 1797 in Grainger Co., Tennessee.
110 ii. Elizabeth Dodson, born Abt. 1776 in Virginia; died Abt. May 1850 in Warren Co., Tennessee. She married Obadiah Jennings Abt. 1795.
111 iii. Elijah Dodson, born 27 Sep 1785 in Virginia; died Abt. 1858 in Warren Co., Tennessee. He married Sarah McGregor Abt. 1805.
+ 112 iv. Elisha Dodson, born 27 Sep 1785 in Virginia; died 27 Apr 1864 in Polk Co., Tennessee.
+ 113 v. Jesse Dodson, Jr., born 07 Mar 1791 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died 03 Aug 1878 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
114 vi. William Dodson, born Abt. 1792 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
115 vii. Sarah Dodson, born 14 Jun 1795 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1865 in McMinn County, Tennessee. She married William Matlock 23 Dec 1817 in Grainger County, Tennessee.
116 viii. Tabitha Dodson, born 19 Mar 1798 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died 24 Nov 1839 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. She married John Rice 19 Aug 1819 in Bean Station, Tennessee.
117 ix. Sally Dodson, born Abt. 1800 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1870 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. She married Jehu McGregor Bef. 1820.
+ 118 x. Ruth Dodson, born 01 Apr 1802 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died 02 Mar 1885 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
52. Rhoda6 Dodson (Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) She married (1) John Creel, son of William Creel and Alice Dodson. He was born 28 Feb 1750/51 in Richmond, Va., and died Abt. 1787 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.. She married (2) John Creel, son of Thomas Creel and Phoebe Dodson.
Children of Rhoda Dodson and John Creel are:
119 i. Elijah7 Creel.
120 ii. Molly Creel.
121 iii. Rhoda Creel.
122 iv. Micajah Creel.
123 v. John Creel. He married Margaret Dodson 17 Apr 1797 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.; born Abt. 1764.
124 vi. William Creel.
+ 125 vii. Thomas Creel.
54. John6 Creel (Alice5 Dodson, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 28 Feb 1750/51 in Richmond, Va., and died Abt. 1787 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.. He married Rhoda Dodson, daughter of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose.
Children are listed above under (52) Rhoda Dodson.
55. Enoch6 Dodson (Abraham5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1738, and died 12 Apr 1816 in Abbeville, S. C.. He married Elizabeth ?.
Children of Enoch Dodson and Elizabeth ? are:
126 i. Nancy7 Dodson.
127 ii. James Dodson.
128 iii. Malinda Dodson.
129 iv. Mahaley Dodson.
130 v. Lucy Dodson.
131 vi. Mary Dodson.
132 vii. William Dodson, born Abt. 1781.
56. Charles6 Dodson (Joshua5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 02 Feb 1746/47, and died 02 May 1831 in North Carolina. He married Lucy Morgan.
Child of Charles Dodson and Lucy Morgan is:
133 i. Armstead7 Dodson.
57. Isaac6 Dodson (Joshua5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1760.
Children of Isaac Dodson are:
134 i. Nancy7 Dodson. She married (1) John Hagler. She married (2) William Griffin.
135 ii. Ruth Dodson. She married Joshua Creel.
58. Phoebe6 Dodson (Joshua5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 24 Apr 1763. She married (1) Thomas Creel, son of John Creel and Rhoda Dodson. She married (2) Thomas Creel, son of John Creel and Rhoda Dodson.
Children of Phoebe Dodson and Thomas Creel are:
136 i. Joshua7 Creel. He married Ruth Dodson.
137 ii. Nancy Creel, born 24 Jul 1785.
138 iii. John Creel. He married Rhoda Dodson.
Children of Phoebe Dodson and Thomas Creel are:
139 i. Elizabeth7 Creel.
140 ii. Joshua Creel.
141 iii. Nancy Creel, born 24 Jul 1785.
60. Mary Margaret(Peggy)6 Dodson (Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1750. She married (1) Fortunatus Dodson. She married (2) Raleigh Dodson, son of Thomas Dodson and Sarah Dodson. He died 07 Sep 1815 in Giles County, Tennessee.
Notes for Mary Margaret(Peggy) Dodson:
Appointed Adin. of the estate of Raleigh Dodston. This is thought to have been Raleigh Dodson, Sr. of Hawkins Co., Tn.son of George and Margaret Dagord Dodson.
Children of Mary Dodson and Raleigh Dodson are:
142 i. Unity7 Dodson, born Abt. 1779; died Abt. 1827.
143 ii. Eleanor Nelly Dodson, born 18 Mar 1780.
144 iii. Presley Dodson, born Abt. 1788.
145 iv. Bird Dodson, born 16 Sep 1790.
62. Ruth6 Dodson (Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)14,14 was born 12 Dec 1754 in Fauquier Co, Virginia, and died 22 Nov 1828 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. She married Rev. Jesse Dodson15 Abt. 1774 in Prob. Pittsylvania Co., Va., son of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose. He was born 22 Nov 1752 in Faquier Co.,Virginia16, and died 22 Nov 1843 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Notes for Rev. Jesse Dodson:
The Dodsons were cousins.
This family lived in Faquier County where Jesse was born.They moved on to Halifax/Pittsylvania area of Virginia, near Danville. From the Danville area they traveled West and South until they reached the Hawkins County area of Tennessee. From there they proceeded to the Cumberland Gap area near the Kentucky border then South until they reached Warren County, Tennessee. They were in Tennessee before it became a state in 1796.
A Baptist Preacher for 60 years.Jesse preached and established churches as he traveled. He helped to establish the North On Holston Baptist Church. In Claiborne County (then Hawkins) the Big Springs Church started by Tidance Lane, Jesse helped establish this church. In Warren County he helped establish the Collins Creek Church.
While they were living in Warren County, The Hiwassee Purchase opened up land in McMinn County. Tidance Lane had started another "Big Spring" Church and invited Jesse to come be the pastor. This church was near what is now Niota, Tennessee.
He was the founder of the Eastanallee Valley Baptist Church.Jesse's son, Elisha, gave the land for a church and the Eastanallee Church stands on the same spot today, a strong active church. The church has been rebuilt several times but the location remains the same. Across the road from the church is the old Matlock Cemetery where Jesse and Ruth and other family members are buried.
It is said that Jesse had the Welsh fire in him. Guess that means he was a "shouting preacher". It is also said that he did not believe in slavery and that when he inherited slaves, one from his father and others from his uncle/father-in-law he set them free saying that he thought that having a bill of sale for another man in your pocket waas not a good passport to heaven. Ruth , his wife, was a beauty, though small in stature.
A Jesse Dodson, b. 18/11/1805 d. 20/19/1884
Delialah Dodson b. 06/06/1812 d. 30/04/1880
were buried in South Liberty Cemetary in McMinn County.
Children are listed above under (51) Rev. Jesse Dodson.
63. Sarah6 Dodson (Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1758 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died 21 Sep 1835 in Giles, Tennessee. She married Thomas Greenham Dodson, son of Greenham Dodson and Elinor Hightower. He was born Abt. 1742.
Children are listed above under (42) Thomas Greenham Dodson.
67. Presley6 Dodson (Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1766 in Halifax County, Virginia, and died Abt. Dec 1837 in Maury Co., Tn.. He married (1) Elizabeth Bates 22 Oct 1789 in Halifax County, Virginia, daughter of John Bates and Chole Mayes. She was born Abt. 1768 in Halifax County, Virginia, and died Abt. 1823 in Alabama. He married (2) Ann C. Davis 24 Nov 1824 in Halifax County, Virginia, daughter of Asa Davis. He married (3) Ann Harper 15 Oct 1831.
Children of Presley Dodson and Elizabeth Bates are:
+ 146 i. Coleman7 Dodson, born Abt. 1795 in Halifax County/ Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Abt. 1846 in Autauga Co., Alabama.
+ 147 ii. Fleming Dodson, born Abt. 1790 in Halifax County, Virginia; died 07 May 1861 in Autauga Co., Alabama.
148 iii. Jerome Dodson, born Abt. 1792 in Halifax County, Virginia; died 11 Mar 1838 in Dixon Co., Tennessee. He married Margaret Tate 04 Aug 1826.
149 iv. Elizabeth Alford Dodson, born Abt. 1808 in Halifax County, Virginia; died 15 Mar 1878 in Madison Co., Mississippi. She married Ephraim Wallace 03 Feb 1825 in Autauga County, Alabama.
Children of Presley Dodson and Ann Davis are:
150 i. Catherine7 Dodson, born Bet. 1824 - 1829.
151 ii. Elisha Dodson, born Bet. 1824 - 1829.
Children of Presley Dodson and Ann Harper are:
152 i. Mary Ann7 Dodson.
153 ii. George W. Dodson, born Abt. 1832.
154 iii. Andrew Jackson Dodson, born Abt. 1833.
Generation No. 7
74. James Booth7 Dodson (Charles6, Charles5, Charles4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 20 Jul 1750 in Richmond Co, Virginia, and died Bef. Nov 1818 in Richmond Co, Virginia. He married (1) Winifred Bryant. She was born Abt. 1755, and died Bef. 1819 in Richmond Co, Virginia. He married (2) Elizabeth Betsy Watts 29 Jun 1816 in Northumberland Co., Va..
Children of James Dodson and Winifred Bryant are:
155 i. Alfred8 Dodson.
156 ii. Catherine Dodson.
157 iii. Matilda Dodson.
158 iv. Richard Dodson.
159 v. Raleigh Dodson, born Aft. 1773 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
160 vi. William Dodson, born 08 Feb 1773 in Richmond Co, Virginia.
161 vii. James Booth "Jammy" Dodson, born 10 Dec 1780; died Abt. 1815.
162 viii. Sarah Alyhood "Sally" Dodson, born 28 Feb 1783.
163 ix. Frances "Fanny" Dodson, born 30 Dec 1785.
+ 164 x. Launcelot "Lott" Dodson, born 14 Aug 1802 in Virginia; died 20 Oct 1886 in Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.
80. Elisha7 Dodson (Lazarus6, George5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)17 was born Abt. 1759 in Fauquier Co., Virginia, and died Abt. 1828 in Giles County, Tennessee. He married Rachel Henry.
Children of Elisha Dodson and Rachel Henry are:
165 i. Samuel H.8 Dodson, born 22 Jun 1784; died 02 Sep 1863 in Lawrence Co., Tennessee. He married (1) Betsy McDaniel 06 Dec 1808; born 02 Dec 1790; died 27 Sep 1827. He married (2) Sarah Chaney 28 Aug 1828; died Bef. 1850.
166 ii. Reuben Dodson, born 06 Oct 1781 in Va./Hawkins Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1854 in Atta;a Co., Mississippi. He married Nancy McConnico 14 Oct 1805; born 26 Sep 1792 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died 23 Dec 1879.
167 iii. Lazarus Dodson, born Abt. 1778 in Attaa Co., Mississippi; died in Attaa Co., Mississippi. He married Mary Williamson; born Abt. 1784; died Abt. 1859 in Attaa Co., Mississippi.
81. Greenham7 Dodson (Thomas Greenham6, Greenham5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 01 Oct 1783 in Virginia, and died 03 Oct 1866 in Giles County, Tennessee. He married Marcy Brooks 09 Jan 1808 in Maury Co., Tennessee. She was born Abt. 1793, and died 26 Feb 1874 in Giles County, Tennessee.
Notes for Greenham Dodson:
War of 1812. His wife later received a pension.
Children of Greenham Dodson and Marcy Brooks are:
168 i. Raliegh8 Dodson, born Abt. 1824 in Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1896.
169 ii. Polly A. Dodson, born Abt. 1829.
170 iii. Caladonia Dodson, born 01 Feb 1832; died 18 Feb 1899.
+ 171 iv. Whitfield Dodson, born 31 Oct 1834; died 18 Feb 1873.
172 v. W. W. Dodson, born 05 Mar 1825; died 18 Mar 1896 in Giles County, Tennessee.
173 vi. Candis Dodson, born 01 Aug 1828; died 06 Mar 1840 in Giles County, Tennessee.
82. Raleigh7 Dodson (Thomas Greenham6, Greenham5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) died 07 Sep 1815 in Giles County, Tennessee. He married Mary Margaret(Peggy) Dodson, daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah (Everett). She was born Abt. 1750.
Notes for Mary Margaret(Peggy) Dodson:
Appointed Adin. of the estate of Raleigh Dodston. This is thought to have been Raleigh Dodson, Sr. of Hawkins Co., Tn.son of George and Margaret Dagord Dodson.
Children are listed above under (60) Mary Margaret(Peggy) Dodson.
87. Joseph7 Dodson, Jr. (Joseph6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)18 was born Abt. 1771, and died Abt. 1854. He married Sarah Richardson. She died Abt. 1818.
Child of Joseph Dodson and Sarah Richardson is:
+ 174 i. Eli8 Dodson, born 25 Jun 1798 in Halifax Co., Virginia; died 07 Oct 1862 in Hickman Co., Tennessee.
112. Elisha7 Dodson (Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 27 Sep 1785 in Virginia, and died 27 Apr 1864 in Polk Co., Tennessee. He married Mary Matlock 03 Nov 1803 in Grainger Co., Tennessee. She died in Polk Co., Tennessee.
Notes for Elisha Dodson:
This is the Elisha who gave the land for Eastanallee Baptist Church.
Children of Elisha Dodson and Mary Matlock are:
175 i. Elizabeth8 Dodson, born 30 Dec 1804 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died 30 Jun 1871 in Cassville, Mo..
176 ii. William L. Dodson, born 17 Dec 1807 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1873 in McMinn County, Tennessee. He married Mary ?; born in South Carolina.
177 iii. Nicholas P. Dodson, born Abt. 1808 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
178 iv. Warren Dodson, born Abt. 1811 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 04 Apr 1855 in Polk Co., Tennessee.
179 v. Charles Dodson, born Abt. 1812 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
180 vi. Henry M. Dodson, born Abt. 1813 in Grainger Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1857 in McDonald Co., Missouri.
181 vii. Mahala Dodson, born Abt. 1814 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
182 viii. Sarah Dodson, born Abt. 1814 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
183 ix. Tabitha Dodson, born Abt. 1818 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
184 x. Harriet A. Dodson, born 23 Mar 1820 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 20 May 1859 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
+ 185 xi. John Matlock Dodson, born 22 Feb 1822 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 15 May 1894.
186 xii. Jesse Allen Dodson, born Abt. 1824 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1882 in Carroll Co., Ark.. He married Mary Elizabeth Scott Abt. 1861 in Bell Co., Tx..
187 xiii. Caroline Dodson, born 06 Jun 1826 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 27 Oct 1913.
188 xiv. Martha Dodson, born Abt. 1828 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
189 xv. Mary Ann Dodson, born 23 Jun 1830 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 07 Nov 1887.
190 xvi. Eliza Jane Dodson, born Abt. Jun 1833 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 18 Feb 1854.
113. Jesse7 Dodson, Jr. (Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)19 was born 07 Mar 1791 in Grainger Co., Tennessee, and died 03 Aug 1878 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married Mary Newton Abt. 1810 in McMinn Co., Tennessee. She was born 28 Nov 1790, and died 04 Dec 1862 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Children of Jesse Dodson and Mary Newton are:
+ 191 i. Levi Buford8 Dodson, born 22 Jul 1811 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 03 May 1893 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
192 ii. Louisa Dodson, born 23 Nov 1812.
193 iii. Nimrod Dodson, born 28 Feb 1814; died 16 May 1881 in McMinn County, Tennessee. He married Margaret Ann Haley Grigsby 06 Jun 1843 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
194 iv. Andrew Jackson Dodson, born 29 Apr 1816; died Aft. 1880 in McMinn County, Tennessee. He married Sallie Stephenson Hederson 05 Jul 1870.
195 v. William C. Dodson, born 13 Jan 1818 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 12 Sep 1846 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Notes for William C. Dodson:
joined the Baptist Church at 8 years of age
+ 196 vi. Edward A."Neddy" Dodson, born 22 Feb 1821 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 1899 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
197 vii. Jesse Washington Dodson, born 24 Apr 1823; died 30 Aug 1898. He married Elizabeth Jane McKamey.
198 viii. Rebecca Catherine Dodson, born 26 May 1825; died 28 Jul 1902. She married Daniel Parkinson 16 Sep 1843.
199 ix. Wilford C. Dodson, born 29 Dec 1827 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1858 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married Lusinee Porter 24 Jan 1854.
200 x. E. Charles Dodson, born 15 Sep 1829 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 10 Aug 1851 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Notes for E. Charles Dodson:
age 21 yrs, 10 mos., 28 days
201 xi. James Dodson, born 19 Mar 1832 in Tennessee; died 20 Mar 1872 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Notes for James Dodson:
never married
118. Ruth7 Dodson (Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)20 was born 01 Apr 1802 in Grainger Co., Tennessee, and died 02 Mar 1885 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. She married Allen Ware21,22 Abt. 1820 in Tennessee23, son of Rowland Ware and Temperance (White/Allen). He was born 15 Mar 1800 in Montgomery Co., N. C., and died 26 Feb 1885 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Notes for Allen Ware:
Tn.Deed Book P, p152 -26/07/1869 Allen Ware to John R. Ware: farm, stock and all personal property: Allen and his wife Rutha are both getting old and "yet they are hale and hearty and bid fare to live many years." John R. agrees to support Allen and Rutha for 15 years, giving them plenty of good food either at John R.'s table, or food to cook themselves, also to furnish them three suits of clothes every year--- I am to also pay Allen two dollars in money for spending money each and every month for 15 years, also a horse and buggy when they wish to ride.
Children of Ruth Dodson and Allen Ware are:
+ 202 i. Merrit Roland8 Ware, born 04 Aug 1820 in Tennessee; died Abt. 1906 in Vernon, Texas ( Eastview Cem.).
+ 203 ii. Jesse Allen Ware, born 23 Jun 1822 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 17 Oct 1906 in Dallas, Texas.
204 iii. Polly Ann Ware, born 22 Sep 1824 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1847 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. She married (1) Joseph Couch 17 Mar 1841. She married (2) Eli Dixon 15 Oct 1842.
+ 205 iv. Nancy Ruth Ware, born 01 Nov 1826 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 17 Oct 1879 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
+ 206 v. William Jay Ware, born 22 Feb 1829 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 08 Dec 1904 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
207 vi. Tempy P. Ware, born 22 Mar 1831 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died Abt. 1831 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Notes for Tempy P. Ware:
died as an infant
208 vii. Sarah Jane Ware, born 09 Jan 1833 in McMinn County, Tennessee. She married (1) Thomas Gibson Cowden. She married (2) John M. Anderson 09 Nov 1848. She married (3) John C. Gibson 22 Dec 1853.
+ 209 viii. Macksey Elizabeth Ware (Maxie), born 12 Jun 1835 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 08 Oct 1883 in Webster or McDonald Co.,Mo./Benton Co., Ark..
+ 210 ix. Jasper M. Ware, born 08 Oct 1837 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 21 Aug 1885 in Benton Co., Ark..
+ 211 x. Eliza Tourni Cuma Ware, born 05 May 1840 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
212 xi. Martha E. Ware, born 31 Dec 1842 in McMinn County, Tennessee. She married Duke Warde.
+ 213 xii. John Roland Ware, born 30 Aug 1844 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1904 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
+ 214 xiii. Susan A.C. Ware, born 03 Dec 1847 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1935 in Iola, Kansas.
125. Thomas7 Creel (John6, Alice5 Dodson, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) He married (1) Phoebe Dodson, daughter of Joshua Dodson and Ruth ?. She was born 24 Apr 1763. He married (2) Phoebe Dodson, daughter of Joshua Dodson and Ruth ?. She was born 24 Apr 1763.
Children are listed above under (58) Phoebe Dodson.
Children are listed above under (58) Phoebe Dodson.
146. Coleman7 Dodson (Presley6, Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1795 in Halifax County/ Pittsylvania, Virginia, and died Abt. 1846 in Autauga Co., Alabama. He married Lavina Hammonds 24 Sep 1818 in Wilkes County, Georgia, daughter of John Hammonds and Barbara Aylor. She was born Abt. 1801 in Georgia, and died 04 Oct 1871 in Autauga Co., Alabama.
Children of Coleman Dodson and Lavina Hammonds are:
215 i. Ann8 Dodson.
216 ii. Elizabeth Dodson. She married James E. Smith Abt. 1848 in Autauga County, Alabama.
217 iii. Mary Dodson.
218 iv. Nancy B. Dodson, born 12 Apr 1820; died 10 Aug 1876. She married John Hanson Poole 12 Jan 1838 in Autauga County, Alabama; born 19 Jul 1809 in Georgia; died 02 Jul 1883 in Autauga Co., Alabama.
219 v. Lavinia Susan Dodson, born Abt. 1826 in Alabama. She married William T. Jones Abt. 1852 in Autauga County, Alabama.
220 vi. Andrew Jackson Dodson, born Abt. 1829 in Alabama.
+ 221 vii. Napoleon Bonaparte Dodson, born Abt. 1834 in Alabama; died Abt. 1862.
+ 222 viii. Sarah Jane Dodson, born Abt. 1836 in Alabama.
+ 223 ix. George Washington Dodson, born 28 Jun 1840 in Autauga Co., Alabama; died 29 Jan 1905 in Upshur Co., Texas.
224 x. Martha L. Dodson, born Abt. 1843 in Alabama. She married John H. Jones Abt. 1866.
147. Fleming7 Dodson (Presley6, Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1790 in Halifax County, Virginia, and died 07 May 1861 in Autauga Co., Alabama. He married Margaret Hammons Abt. 1816 in Georgia, daughter of John Hammonds and Barbara Aylor. She was born Abt. 1798 in Georgia, and died in Autauga Co., Alabama/Jefferson County, Missouri.
Children of Fleming Dodson and Margaret Hammons are:
225 i. James Riley8 Dodson, born 10 Feb 1823 in Alabama; died 15 May 1903 in Jefferson County, Missouri. He married Mary E. M. Bevis 17 Jul 1846 in Jefferson County, Missouri.
226 ii. John Dodson, born Abt. 1817 in Alabama; died 06 Jun 1889 in Jefferson County, Missouri. He married Mary ? Abt. 1876 in Tennessee.
227 iii. William Henry Dodson, born 18 Feb 1828 in Alabama; died 20 Nov 1892 in Jefferson County, Missouri. He married Narcissus Adaline Hensley 17 Sep 1848 in Jefferson County, Missouri; born 02 May 1829 in Virginia.
228 iv. Mary Ann Dodson, born 14 Sep 1830 in Tennessee; died 29 Feb 1924 in Missouri. She married Peter Dewitt; born Abt. 1824 in Missouri.
229 v. Fleming B. Dodson, born Abt. 1831.
230 vi. George W. Dodson, born 07 Mar 1836; died 02 Mar 1907 in Jefferson County, Missouri. He married (1) Mary Williams; born Abt. 1835 in Missouri. He married (2) Catherine J. Callahan.
231 vii. Francis M. Dodson, born Abt. 1840 in Tennessee.
Generation No. 8
164. Launcelot "Lott"8 Dodson (James Booth7, Charles6, Charles5, Charles4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 14 Aug 1802 in Virginia, and died 20 Oct 1886 in Tallapoosa Co., Alabama. He married Hebziba Holmes. She was born Abt. 1806, and died Bef. 1850 in Georgia.
Children of Launcelot Dodson and Hebziba Holmes are:
232 i. Lydia Jane9 Dodson, born 05 Sep 1826 in Georgia; died 17 Sep 1888. She married (1) James A. Lowery; died Bef. 21 Jun 1880. She married (2) Lorenzo Dow Hardin; born Abt. 1827 in Georgia; died Bef. 12 Aug 1859 in Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.
233 ii. Mary Ann Dodson, born Abt. 1827 in Georgia.
+ 234 iii. Martha A. Dodson, born Abt. 1828 in Georgia.
171. Whitfield8 Dodson (Greenham7, Thomas Greenham6, Greenham5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 31 Oct 1834, and died 18 Feb 1873. He married Martha E. ?.
Child of Whitfield Dodson and Martha ? is:
235 i. James Raliegh9 Dodson, born 11 Jun 1861; died 14 Nov 1874 in Giles County, Tennessee.
174. Eli8 Dodson (Joseph7, Joseph6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)24 was born 25 Jun 1798 in Halifax Co., Virginia, and died 07 Oct 1862 in Hickman Co., Tennessee. He married Frances L. Davis 20 Dec 1821 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., daughter of Asa Davis and Frances Lipscomb. She was born 07 Aug 1801 in Nottaway Co., Va., and died 22 Nov 1892 in Obion Co., Tennessee.
Child of Eli Dodson and Frances Davis is:
+ 236 i. Sarah Ann9 Dodson, born 05 Feb 1824 in Halifax, Virginia; died 10 Jun 1852 in Hickman Co., Tennessee.
185. John Matlock8 Dodson (Elisha7, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 22 Feb 1822 in Warren Co., Tennessee, and died 15 May 1894. He married ?.
Children of John Dodson and ? are:
237 i. Elizabeth9 Dodson, born Abt. 1858.
238 ii. Charles Dodson, born Abt. 1860.
191. Levi Buford8 Dodson (Jesse7, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 22 Jul 1811 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 03 May 1893 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married (1) Mary Mount 29 Oct 1829. He married (2) Mary Ann Anderson 15 May 1849. She was born 24 Mar 1822, and died 08 Sep 1894 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Children of Levi Dodson and Mary Mount are:
239 i. Thomas M.9 Dodson, born 21 Aug 1830; died 30 Apr 1906. He married (1) Sarah Mary Burlison 09 Aug 1855. He married (2) Eliza Egglintine Stephenson 21 Mar 1886.
240 ii. Martha Jane Dodson, born 12 Dec 1832; died 08 Sep 1894. She married P.J./R.J. Grubb.
241 iii. Harriet Parilee Dodson, born 29 Oct 1834; died 22 Apr 1915. She married Leonard Carruth.
242 iv. Infant Son Dodson, born 27 Jan 1836; died 27 Jan 1836.
243 v. Christopher C. Dodson, born 04 Jul 1838; died 10 May 1840.
244 vi. Elizabeth Dodson, born 22 Jun 1840; died 01 Oct 1843.
245 vii. Rebecca Catherine Dodson, born 01 Sep 1842. She married Rev. Caleb Hoyle.
246 viii. Sarah Ann Dodson, born 11 Sep 1844; died 11 Dec 1925. She married James Forrest Long.
247 ix. Infant Dodson, born 27 Jan 1856; died 27 Jan 1856.
248 x. James Wilford Dodson, born 03 Jan 1857; died 16 Dec 1908 in Fort Oglethorope, Georgia. He married Ida Belle Owen; born 13 Sep 1873; died 03 Jan 1948.
Notes for James Wilford Dodson:
died of tuberculosis
Ruth Dodson Thomas said that her dad lived with his Uncle Wilford when he was sick so he could help his Aunt Ida care for Wilford.
249 xi. Mary Graves Dodson, born 16 Aug 1858; died 17 Jun 1880.
250 xii. Infant Dodson, born 08 Mar 1862; died 08 Mar 1862.
+ 251 xiii. William Robert Lee Dodson, born 21 Jul 1864 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 01 Feb 1936 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
196. Edward A."Neddy"8 Dodson (Jesse7, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)25 was born 22 Feb 1821 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 16 Aug 1899 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married Rachel Caroline Forrest 22 Jul 1845 in McMinn Co., Tennessee, daughter of Richard Forrest and Sally Matlock. She was born Abt. 1826 in Tennessee.
Notes for Edward A."Neddy" Dodson:
lived in Warren County but moved to McMinn by 1860.
Children of Edward Dodson and Rachel Forrest are:
252 i. Mary A.9 Dodson, born Abt. 1846 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
253 ii. Jesse Roland Dodson, born Abt. 1849 in Warren Co., Tennessee.
254 iii. William Calvin Dodson, born 30 Nov 1851 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1918 in Bradley Co., Tennessee.
255 iv. Sarah Dodson, born Abt. 1854.
256 v. Charles Dodson, born Abt. 1856.
257 vi. Willard Dodson, born Abt. 1858.
258 vii. John Dodson, born 06 Aug 1864 in Warren Co., Tennessee; died 21 Mar 1921.
202. Merrit Roland8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)26 was born 04 Aug 1820 in Tennessee, and died Abt. 1906 in Vernon, Texas ( Eastview Cem.). He married Sarah Jane Pearce 23 Jan 1839 in McMinn Co.,Tennessee. She was born Abt. 1825 in Tennessee, and died 07 Oct 1867 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
Notes for Merrit Roland Ware:
Merritt moved to Pineville, Missouri, McDonald Co., sometime in the 1850's
Children of Merrit Ware and Sarah Pearce are:
+ 259 i. James Allan9 Ware, born 29 Feb 1840 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 10 May 1885 in Wilbarger Co., Tx..
260 ii. William Jasper Ware, born Abt. Dec 1841 in Tennessee.
261 iii. Robert F. Ware27, born Abt. 1843 in Tennessee.
Notes for Robert F. Ware:
He was scalped and murdered by Indians during the Civil War.
+ 262 iv. Hamilton Price Ware, born Abt. Apr 1844 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 06 Oct 1929 in Fannin, Tx..
263 v. Elizabeth(lisaphene) Ware, born Abt. 1848 in Missouri. She married William Thornton.
264 vi. Jesse M. Ware, born Abt. 1850.
Notes for Jesse M. Ware:
Jesse was crippled.
265 vii. Mo Ware, born Bet. 1850 - 1854.
266 viii. Rutha Mandy Ware, born Abt. 1854 in Missouri. She married Pleasant R. Patterson.
+ 267 ix. Murett Denford Ware, born 20 Aug 1856 in Pineville, Missouri; died 04 Jun 1946 in Mobeetie, Tx. (Old Fort Cem.).
268 x. Demp Ware, born Abt. 1858 in Pineville, Missouri (McDonald Co.).
269 xi. Susan Ware, born Abt. 1860 in Missouri.
270 xii. Price Ware, born Abt. 1863 in Missouri.
203. Jesse Allen8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)28 was born 23 Jun 1822 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 17 Oct 1906 in Dallas, Texas. He married Margaret (Peggy) Long 24 Jan 1842 in McMinn Co., Tennessee. She was born 27 Jan 1825 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 24 Jan 1891 in Fannin Co., Texas29.
Children of Jesse Ware and Margaret Long are:
+ 271 i. Mary Elizabeth9 Ware, born 06 Mar 1843 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 02 Mar 1929 in Newburg, Yamhill Co., Oregon.
+ 272 ii. Martha Jane Ware, born 13 Nov 1844 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1916.
273 iii. Nancy Lois Ware, born 24 Dec 1846 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died Dec 1884.
274 iv. Robert L. Ware, born Abt. 1849 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died Abt. 1929.
+ 275 v. Rutha Anne Cynthea Ware, born 21 Dec 1851 in Tennessee; died 21 Jan 1930 in Merkel, Taylor Co., Texas.
276 vi. William J. Ware, born Abt. 1855 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married N.E. Peebles 01 Jan 1881.
277 vii. Francis J. Ware, born Abt. 1857 in Missouri. He married Mary E. ?.
278 viii. George W. Ware, born Abt. 1859 in McDonald Co., Missouri; died Abt. 1936. He married Genevieve ?.
205. Nancy Ruth8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)30 was born 01 Nov 1826 in McMinn Co., Tennessee31, and died 17 Oct 1879 in Bradley County, Tennessee. She married Philip Frazier32,32 24 Dec 1844 in Bradley County, Tennessee, son of Samuel Frazier and ? Allison. He was born 13 Mar 1821 in Guilford Co., North Carolina33, and died 02 Nov 1889 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Notes for Philip Frazier:
One source has a 2nd marriage to Lizzie Boalch?
This family was active in the Methodist Church. Just when the Quaker Fraziers became Methodist is not known. Philip was a farmer. He is buried at the Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Bradley, Tennessee.
In the late 1700 and early 1800 some of the Fraziers began to marry outside of the Quaker Church and they were removed from fellowship.
1850 Bradley County Census:
Phillip Frazier, 29, Farmer born in North Carolina
Nancy, 24, born in Tennessee
Sarah M., 5
Martha E. 3
Mary E. 1
Davis A. Frazier, 18 (probably Philip's brother)
Martha 11 (probably Philip's sister)
Children of Nancy Ware and Philip Frazier are:
279 i. Sarah Malisia9 Frazier, born 11 Nov 1845 in Bradley County Tennessee; died 04 May 1877 in Bradley County Tennessee.
+ 280 ii. Martha Elizabeth Frazier, born 26 Apr 1847 in Bradley County, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1922.
+ 281 iii. Mary Emaline Frazier, born 26 Apr 1849 in Bradley County Tennessee; died Aft. 1920 in Bradley County Tennessee.
+ 282 iv. Francis Asbury Frazier, born 05 May 1851 in Bradley County, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1921 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
283 v. Ruth Ann Frazier, born 12 Oct 1853 in Bradley County, Tennessee; died 04 May 1876 in Bradley County Tennessee.
+ 284 vi. Samuel Allen Frazier, born 18 Sep 1856 in Bradley County Tennessee; died 24 May 1912 in Whitfield County, Dalton, Georgia.
285 vii. Martin Davis Frazier, born 28 Nov 1858 in Bradley County Tennessee; died 27 Sep 1935. He married Nancy Emaline Stamper 15 Dec 1881 in Bradley County, Tennessee; born 28 Aug 1852 in Tennessee; died 07 Jan 1937.
Notes for Martin Davis Frazier:
Listed with Martin and Emma on the 1900 census is
Lou Carson age 28 widow -sister
Rella age 8 -niece,daughter of Martin's sister, Lou Jeanette
No children
also have marriage date of 1883
+ 286 viii. Thomas Rolen Frazier, born 05 Oct 1861 in Bradley County Tennessee; died 19 Jan 1930 in Knox County, Tennessee(New Gray Cemetary).
+ 287 ix. Rebecca Jane Frazier, born 05 Jul 1865 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
+ 288 x. William Barttin Frazier, born 19 Oct 1868 in Bradley County, Tennessee; died 07 Aug 1943.
+ 289 xi. Lou Jeanette Frazier, born 07 Mar 1872 in Bradley County, Tennessee; died 13 Apr 1954 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
206. William Jay8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 22 Feb 1829 in McMinn County, Tennessee, and died 08 Dec 1904 in McMinn County, Tennessee. He married Anna S. Caldwell 20 Dec 1849 in McMinn Co., Tennessee. She was born 06 Jun 1826 in McMinn County, Tennessee, and died 23 Dec 1904 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
Notes for William Jay Ware:
William Jay Ware was a Baptist minister.
Children of William Ware and Anna Caldwell are:
290 i. Willliam E.9 Ware, born Abt. 1851.
291 ii. Nancy J. Ware, born 30 Jan 1852 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 05 Nov 1863 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
292 iii. Rutha C. Ware, born 18 Oct 1853 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 27 Oct 1855 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
293 iv. Sarah Adeline Ware, born Abt. 1855.
+ 294 v. Allen C. Ware, born 01 Nov 1856 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 30 Jul 1900 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
295 vi. Harriet Ware, born Abt. 1858.
296 vii. Martha Ware, born Abt. 1860.
297 viii. William Ware, born Abt. 1862.
298 ix. Mary Ware, born Abt. 1865.
299 x. Alice Ware, born Abt. 1867.
209. Macksey Elizabeth Ware8 (Maxie) (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)34 was born 12 Jun 1835 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 08 Oct 1883 in Webster or McDonald Co.,Mo./Benton Co., Ark.. She married Samuel Lane35 16 Apr 1851 in McMinn County, Tennessee, son of John Lane and Elizabeth Callie. He was born Abt. 1828 in Tennessee, and died Abt. 1912 in Noblesville, Noble County, Oklahoma.
Children of Macksey (Maxie) and Samuel Lane are:
+ 300 i. Francis Newton9 Lane.
301 ii. Ruth Lane, born Abt. 1854.
+ 302 iii. James Allen Bud Lane, born 06 Jun 1855 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 18 Dec 1928 in Collin Co., Texas.
303 iv. John Lane, born Abt. 1856.
304 v. May Lane, born Abt. 185936.
210. Jasper M.8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 08 Oct 1837 in McMinn County, Tennessee, and died 21 Aug 1885 in Benton Co., Ark.. He married Elizabeth E. Cate36 15 May 1856 in McMinn Co., Tennessee. She was born 01 Apr 1838 in Tennessee, and died 08 Jun 1924.
Notes for Jasper M. Ware:
Was killed by Indians
Children of Jasper Ware and Elizabeth Cate are:
305 i. Rutha Jane9 Ware, born Abt. Feb 1857; died Abt. 1947. She married John Wilson.
306 ii. Susan E. Ware, born Abt. 1859.
+ 307 iii. Allen G. Ware, born 05 Jan 1861 in Tennessee; died 09 Feb 1926 in Perry County, Arkansas.
308 iv. Emma Ware, born Abt. 1864.
309 v. John Ware, born Abt. 1869.
211. Eliza Tourni Cuma8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)37 was born 05 May 1840 in McMinn County, Tennessee. She married Francis S. Ray38 30 Dec 1854.
Notes for Eliza Tourni Cuma Ware:
I have had e-mails that make me think that Eliza was Indian and adopted into this family. Cuma was her Indian tribe and Tourni was her last name.
Dear Jean,
I really don't know anything about her except that her daughter was my great grandmother. She was supposed to be indian. The Tourni's were a Quaker clan that adopted indian children and raised them as white. My great grandmother's initials were MRT and she married Leonidus Walker (Lonnie). She is listed in the marriage records at the McMinn County courthouse. They butchered her name in the census and called her Tennie, but her real name was Tourni also. I am going to contact the Indian tribal information for Bradley county and see if I can find where Eliza Tourni Cuma was adopted. I think that Cuma would have been her Indian tribe and Tourni was probably her last name. I do have a picture of my great grandmother. She had two boys, Renso and Charles. I am not sure of the spelling of Renso, they called him Ren and I have no contact with his family although I am going to try. I will email you a listing as soon as I get it.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Janice Walker Fillmore
Child of Eliza Ware and Francis Ray is:
+ 310 i. Tourni9 Ray.
213. John Roland8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)39 was born 30 Aug 1844 in McMinn County, Tennessee, and died 16 Jan 1904 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married Sarah Jane Davis39 12 Jan 1867. She was born 26 Mar 1844, and died 17 Oct 1932 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
Notes for John Roland Ware:
Buried near Roland Ware.
Children of John Ware and Sarah Davis are:
+ 311 i. Mary Elizabeth9 Ware, born 18 Feb 1868 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 29 Dec 1944 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
312 ii. Allen Ware, born Abt. 1870; died 04 Jun 1905 in Texas/Arkansas. He married Ellen Lee.
313 iii. William Albert Ware, born 05 Mar 1871 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 12 Aug 1873 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
+ 314 iv. Jesse Ruel Ware, born Abt. Apr 1873 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 29 Apr 1934 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
+ 315 v. John Lee Ware, born 20 May 1875 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1944 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
+ 316 vi. Hoarce Lee Ware, born 12 Jun 1877 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 02 Dec 1952 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
+ 317 vii. Charles Francis Ware, born 17 Jan 1879 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died 16 Jun 1973 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
318 viii. Joseph Newton Ware, born 24 May 1882 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 21 Aug 1885 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
+ 319 ix. Walter L. Ware, born 03 Jan 1888 in McMinn Co., Tennessee; died Abt. 1962 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
214. Susan A.C.8 Ware (Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 03 Dec 1847 in McMinn County, Tennessee, and died 29 Aug 1935 in Iola, Kansas. She married Harvey Doak Duggan 06 Jul 1862 in McMinn Co., Tennessee, son of William Duggan and Matilda Brown. He was born Abt. 1842 in Monroe Co., Tennessee, and died Abt. 1917 in Iola, Kansas (Iola Cem.).
Children of Susan Ware and Harvey Duggan are:
+ 320 i. Henry Allan9 Duggan, born 28 Mar 1863 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 07 Aug 1933 in Walla Walla, Washington.
+ 321 ii. James Roland Duggan, born 09 Dec 1864 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1944 in Iola, Kansas (Iola Cem.).
+ 322 iii. Sally R. J. Duggan, born 03 Jul 1867 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died Abt. Aug 1957 in Oklahoma City, Ok..
323 iv. Elizabeth Alice Duggan, born 05 Apr 1870 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 13 Aug 1948 in Moran, Ks.. She married Elmer E. Thompson.
+ 324 v. William Jasper Duggan, born 13 Mar 1872 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 13 Jun 1949 in Humbolt, Ks. (Moran Cem.).
325 vi. Mary Emma Duggan, born 01 Sep 1874 in Neosho, Mo.; died 13 May 1932 in Iola, Kansas (Iola Cem.). She married Ed Irving.
326 vii. Elizabeth Louretta Duggan, born 05 Oct 1877.
327 viii. Margaret Ellen Duggan, born 19 Nov 1879. She married George Golden Hart.
+ 328 ix. Birdie May Duggan, born 27 Jul 1881 in Cass Co., Mo.; died 21 Jan 1913 in Pawnee Rock, Ks..
+ 329 x. George Edward Duggan, born 17 Oct 1883 in Freeman, Mo.; died 06 Sep 1952 in Clatskanie, Oregon (Iola Cem.).
+ 330 xi. John Lewis Duggan, born 02 Oct 1885 in Freeman, Mo.; died 23 Aug 1959 in Iola, Kansas (Iola Cem.).
+ 331 xii. Butler Everett Duggan, born 23 Jul 1888 in Freeman, Mo.; died Abt. Oct 1965 in Corenelous, Oregon.
+ 332 xiii. Samuel Russell Duggan, born 06 Mar 1892 in Freeman, Mo.; died Abt. Apr 1979 in Corenelous, Oregon.
221. Napoleon Bonaparte8 Dodson (Coleman7, Presley6, Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1834 in Alabama, and died Abt. 1862. He married Elizabeth Susan Poole 03 Jan 1860 in Autauga County, Alabama, daughter of Adam Poole and Elizabeth Lemmon. She was born 07 Oct 1841 in Tuscaloose Co., Alabama, and died 27 Feb 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Child of Napoleon Dodson and Elizabeth Poole is:
333 i. William Andrew9 Dodson, born 28 Jul 1861 in Autauga Co., Alabama; died 11 Jun 1923 in Falkville, Alabama. He married Sara Ellen Tapscott 22 Feb 1890 in Birmingham, Alabama.
222. Sarah Jane8 Dodson (Coleman7, Presley6, Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1836 in Alabama. She married Elisha W. Turner40 16 Feb 1854 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was born Bet. 1820 - 1823 in Georgia, and died Abt. 1874.
Children of Sarah Dodson and Elisha Turner are:
334 i. Elisha William9 Turner, born 03 Mar 1864 in Alabama; died 09 Mar 1907 in Alabama. He married Teary Carmalee Taylor 15 Oct 1885 in Camp Co., Texas; born 22 Feb 1867 in Mount Pleasant, Texas; died 28 Nov 1955 in Wewoka, Oklahoma.
335 ii. Emma Turner, born Abt. 1856 in Alabama.
336 iii. Thomas J. Turner, born 24 Oct 1856 in Alabama; died 29 Nov 1907. He married ? ?; born 16 Aug 1856; died 07 Jun 1942.
337 iv. Washington W. Turner, born 05 May 1860 in Alabama; died 01 Jun 1942. He married (1) Carrie ?. He married (2) Malinda D. Hart; born 07 Aug 1862; died 15 Jan 1895.
338 v. Edia/Lavenia Turner, born Bet. 1866 - 1867 in Alabama.
339 vi. Josephine Turner, born Bet. 1867 - 1869 in Alabama.
340 vii. Anna Turner, born Abt. 1871 in Alabama.
223. George Washington8 Dodson (Coleman7, Presley6, Elisha5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)41 was born 28 Jun 1840 in Autauga Co., Alabama, and died 29 Jan 1905 in Upshur Co., Texas. He married Margaret Ann Poole 02 Jan 186842, daughter of Adam Poole and Elizabeth Lemmon. She was born 01 Jan 1850 in Tusca;oose County, Alabama, and died 01 Feb 1898 in Upshur Co., Texas.
Child of George Dodson and Margaret Poole is:
341 i. David Munchausin9 Dodson, born 26 Oct 1868 in Autauga Co., Alabama.
Generation No. 9
234. Martha A.9 Dodson (Launcelot "Lott"8, James Booth7, Charles6, Charles5, Charles4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. 1828 in Georgia. She married (1) James A. Lowery. He died Bef. 21 Jun 1880. She married (2) Lorenzo Dow Hardin. He was born Abt. 1827 in Georgia, and died Bef. 12 Aug 1859 in Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.
Children of Martha Dodson and Lorenzo Hardin are:
+ 342 i. Saylor Hespa Albertin10 Hardin, born 29 Jul 1852 in Merriweather Co., Georgia; died 18 Feb 1945 in Haskall Co., Oklahoma.
343 ii. Augustus Lorenzo Dow Hardin, born Abt. 1855 in Georgia; died Abt. 1918.
344 iii. Margaret A. M. Hardin, born Abt. 1858.
236. Sarah Ann9 Dodson (Eli8, Joseph7, Joseph6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 05 Feb 1824 in Halifax, Virginia, and died 10 Jun 1852 in Hickman Co., Tennessee. She married Capt. John A. Oliver43 11 Apr 1839 in Maury Co., Tennessee.
Notes for Capt. John A. Oliver:
Capt. John A. Oliver(Confed.) CSA died in prison in St. Louis, Mo. Lived around Hickman Co. Tennessee and moved to Decaturville area at some point.
Child of Sarah Dodson and Capt. Oliver is:
+ 345 i. Amanda Keziah10 Oliver, born 12 Feb 1849; died 28 Feb 1928.
251. William Robert Lee9 Dodson (Levi Buford8, Jesse7, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)44 was born 21 Jul 1864 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 01 Feb 1936 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Ware44 23 Aug 1885 in McMinn County, Tennessee, daughter of John Ware and Sarah Davis. She was born 18 Feb 1868 in McMinn Co., Tennessee, and died 29 Dec 1944 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.
Notes for Mary Elizabeth Ware:
The only girl and the grandmother of Ruth Dodson Thomas who sent me this information. She stayed on at the home place after she married.
Children of William Dodson and Mary Ware are:
346 i. John Albert Levi10 Dodson, born 31 May 1886 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 12 Jan 1973 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
+ 347 ii. Sam Ivins Dodson, born 15 Nov 1887 in McMinn County, Tennessee; died 08 Aug 1957 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
+ 348 iii. Clarence Eugene Dodson, born 23 Nov 1889 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1961 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
349 iv. Horace Calvin Dodson, born 17 Oct 1891 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 06 Oct 1976 in Englewood, Tennessee. He married Minnie Womack 18 Sep 1921.
350 v. Charles Clifford Dodson, born 07 Oct 1893 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 19 Nov 1895 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
351 vi. Jesse Clay Dodson, born 15 Nov 1895 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 05 Nov 1970 in Dallas, Texas. He married Vercie Mae Hutcherson 15 Jun 1927 in Texas.
352 vii. Grace Lee Dodson, born 24 Sep 1897 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1934 in Bradley County, Tennessee. She married Carl Samples.
353 viii. Luther Dodson45, born 06 May 1901 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1902 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.
354 ix. Carl Hubert Dodson45, born 22 May 1903 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1991 in McMinn Co, Tennessee. He married M. Hazel Gutherie 21 Apr 1945.
355 x. Mary Rella Dodson, born 22 Feb 1906 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 22 Dec 1995 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married Roy Knox 08 Nov 1929 in Charleston, Tennessee.
356 xi. Tommy Ulys Dodson45, born 06 Jul 1909 in McMinn Co, Tennessee; died 31 Jul 1941 in Maryville, Tennessee.
Notes for Tommy Ulys Dodson:
died in car/motorcycle accident
never married
259. James Allan9 Ware (Merrit Roland8, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 29 Feb 1840 in McMinn Co., Tennessee, and died 10 May 1885 in Wilbarger Co., Tx.. He married (1) Sarah Ann Williams Abt. 1864 in Missouri. He married (2) Sarah Bradford 22 Feb 1868.
Notes for James Allan Ware:
Fought in the Civil War
Children of James Ware and Sarah Williams are:
+ 357 i. John Merrit10 Ware, born 10 Feb 1864 in Kirksville, Mo. or McDonald County; died 17 Jan 1933 in Craig Co., Ok. (Pleasant Hill Cem.).
358 ii. Mary Elizaphine Ware, born 01 May 1867.
359 iii. Laura Jane Ware, born 23 Jun 1874.
Children of James Ware and Sarah Bradford are:
360 i. Sarah Missouri10 Ware, born 09 Aug 1869.
+ 361 ii. James Richard Ware, born 27 Jul 1869 in Southwest City, Missouri; died 18 Aug 1956 in Idaho County, Id..
362 iii. Maude T. Ware, born 29 May 1881.
262. Hamilton Price9 Ware (Merrit Roland8, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born Abt. Apr 1844 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 06 Oct 1929 in Fannin, Tx.. He married Ella Mae White 02 Jul 1871 in Texas.
Notes for Hamilton Price Ware:
He fought in the Civil War.
Children of Hamilton Ware and Ella White are:
363 i. Amanda10 Ware, born Abt. 1874.
364 ii. Sarah Ware, born Abt. 1875.
365 iii. John Henry Ware, born Abt. 1876.
366 iv. Annie Belle Ware, born 29 Dec 1878.
367 v. James L. Ware, born Abt. Mar 1880.
368 vi. Thomas H. Ware, born Abt. Aug 1881.
369 vii. Maysie G. Ware, born Abt. Nov 1883.
370 viii. Ella M. Ware, born Abt. Aug 1886.
371 ix. Albert M. Ware, born Abt. May 1888.
267. Murett Denford9 Ware (Merrit Roland8, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)46 was born 20 Aug 1856 in Pineville, Missouri, and died 04 Jun 1946 in Mobeetie, Tx. (Old Fort Cem.). He married (1) Mary J. ?. He married (2) Lynn Violet Wooten 18 Feb 1888. She was born 10 Dec 1869, and died Abt. Jun 1963.
Notes for Murett Denford Ware:
He was out working on his fence when he died.
Children of Murett Ware and Mary ? are:
+ 372 i. Laura10 Ware.
373 ii. James Ware.
+ 374 iii. William Jesse Ware, born 28 Nov 1879; died Abt. 1939.
Children of Murett Ware and Lynn Wooten are:
375 i. Maude10 Ware, born 08 May 1889; died Abt. 1975. She married Perry Piece.
+ 376 ii. Gus Ware, born 20 Jan 1892; died 14 May 1996.
377 iii. Verna Ware, born 18 Feb 1895; died 08 Sep 1977. She married Charlie Linton Abt. Jun 1914.
378 iv. Gordon Matthew Ware, born 15 Oct 1897; died Abt. Aug 1983. He married Lillian Thompson 06 Nov 1915.
+ 379 v. Clyde Taylor Ware, born 15 Jan 1900; died 12 Oct 1989 in Clovis, New Mexico.
380 vi. Elmer Rollin Ware, born 12 Mar 1902. He married Ruth Clark Abt. 1927.
381 vii. Earl Matthew Ware, born 15 Apr 1904; died Abt. Nov 1962. He married Jerry Windom.
382 viii. Anabel Ware, born 08 Jun 1906; died 21 Jul 1985 in Mobeetie, Tx..
383 ix. Archie Newton Ware, born 12 Dec 1908; died 12 Nov 1985.
384 x. Ethyl Ruth Ware, born 04 Feb 1911. She married (1) Pat Patterson. She married (2) ? Hooper.
271. Mary Elizabeth9 Ware (Jesse Allen8, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 06 Mar 1843 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, and died 02 Mar 1929 in Newburg, Yamhill Co., Oregon. She married Joseph Castle Stephens47 03 Apr 1862 in McDonald Co., Missouri, son of Andrew Stephens and Catherine Stringer. He was born 22 Sep 1839 in Bradley Co., Tennessee, and died 06 Feb 1906 in Clarkston, Asotin Co., Washington.
Notes for Joseph Castle Stephens:
School teacher and farmer
Children of Mary Ware and Joseph Stephens are:
385 i. Allen Daniel10 Stephens, born 12 Mar 1867 in Harmin Co., Texas; died 28 Feb 1948 in Lewiston, Nezperce Co., Idaho. He married Mary Ann Reibold 02 Jun 1889 in Grangeville, Idaho Co., Idaho.
+ 386 ii. Margarette Catherine Nora Stephens, born 02 Aug 1869 in Benton Co. Arkansas; died 07 Apr 1943 in Cottonwood, Idaho Co., Idaho.
+ 387 iii. Harley Joseph Stephens, born 21 Jul 1871 in Benton Co. Arkansas; died 09 Aug 1944 in McMinnville, Oregon (Evergreen Cemetary).
+ 388 iv. Fannie Lois Stephens, born 29 Mar 1874 in Tennessee; died 07 Mar 1964 in Portland, Oregon.
+ 389 v. George William Stephens, born 17 Sep 1876 in Benton Co. Arkansas; died 18 Sep 1945 in Calddwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.
+ 390 vi. John Franklin Stephens, born 17 Nov 1878 in McDonald Co., Missouri; died 24 Jan 1924 in Wilder, Canyon Co., Idaho.
+ 391 vii. Ida Lela Gertrude Stephens, born 13 Jan 1882 in Southwest City, McDonald Co., Missouri; died 26 Apr 1976 in Lewiston, Nezperce Co., Idaho.
272. Martha Jane9 Ware (Jesse Allen8, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 13 Nov 1844 in McMinn County, Tennessee, and died 11 Mar 1916. She married Louis Beavers.
Children of Martha Ware and Louis Beavers are:
392 i. Robert10 Beavers.
393 ii. James Beavers.
394 iii. George Beavers.
395 iv. Margaret Beavers.
396 v. Alice Beavers.
397 vi. William Beavers.
398 vii. Frank Beavers.
399 viii. Rutha Beavers. She married Julius Bates.
275. Rutha Anne Cynthea9 Ware (Jesse Allen8, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)48 was born 21 Dec 1851 in Tennessee, and died 21 Jan 1930 in Merkel, Taylor Co., Texas. She married Jesse Cicerro Brown49 12 Oct 1873 in Benton Co., Ark.. He was born Abt. 1849 in Tennessee, and died Abt. 1926.
Children of Rutha Ware and Jesse Brown are:
400 i. Lova10 Brown. She married Joe Burt Coker.
+ 401 ii. John Allen Brown, born 22 Jun 1874 in Benton Co., Ark..
+ 402 iii. Margaret Elizabeth Brown, born 26 Feb 1876 in Benton Co., Ark.; died 22 Mar 1969 in Merkel, Tx..
+ 403 iv. Mary Jane Brown, born 06 Feb 1878 in Benton Co., Ark.; died Abt. 1953.
+ 404 v. George Leroy Brown, born 18 Apr 1879 in Benton Co., Ark.; died Abt. 1920.
+ 405 vi. Will Newton Brown, born 22 Jun 1881 in Benton Co., Ark.; died 20 Jul 1906.
406 vii. Jesse Ernest Brown, born 09 Apr 1884; died 27 Feb 1908.
+ 407 viii. Bertha Elizabeth Brown, born 12 Apr 1886 in Benton Co., Ark..
+ 408 ix. Guy Lenary Brown, born 23 Apr 1888 in Fannon Co., Tx..
+ 409 x. Charles Elmer Brown, born 16 Jan 1890 in Fannon Co., Tx..
+ 410 xi. Carl Blair Brown, born 03 May 1893; died Abt. 1974.
280. Martha Elizabeth9 Frazier (Nancy Ruth8 Ware, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 26 Apr 1847 in Bradley County, Tennessee, and died 18 Apr 1922. She married Samuel Lafayette Brewer50 07 Feb 1867. He was born 30 Sep 1843 in North Carolina, and died 19 Mar 1913.
Children of Martha Frazier and Samuel Brewer are:
411 i. Volney10 Brewer, born 12 Dec 1868 in Murray County,Georgia.
412 ii. Alba Lee Brewer, born 07 Jul 1870 in Murray County,Georgia.
+ 413 iii. Columbia Augustine Brewer, born 05 Nov 1871 in Murray County,Georgia; died Abt. 1948.
414 iv. Ashberry Manton Brewer, born 03 Mar 1873 in Murray County,Georgia.
415 v. Lilly A. Brewer, born 11 Aug 1874 in Murray County,Georgia.
416 vi. Hubard S. Brewer, born 01 Jul 1876 in Murray County,Georgia.
417 vii. Fanny Buler Brewer, born 09 Jul 1878 in Murray County,Georgia.
418 viii. Clifford Bascombe Brewer, born 17 Mar 1880 in Murray County,Georgia.
419 ix. Elmer C. Brewer, born 01 Aug 1882 in Murray County,Georgia.
420 x. Ellen May Brewer, born 30 Jan 1885 in Murray County,Georgia.
421 xi. John H. Logan Brewer, born 16 Oct 1886 in Murray County,Georgia.
422 xii. Estella V. Brewer, born 08 May 1889 in Murray County,Georgia.
281. Mary Emaline9 Frazier (Nancy Ruth8 Ware, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1) was born 26 Apr 1849 in Bradley County Tennessee, and died Aft. 1920 in Bradley County Tennessee. She married Robert Wilson Stamper 20 Dec 1871 in Bradley County, Tennessee, son of Asa Stamper and Mary Moore. He was born 03 May 1846 in Tennessee, and died 20 Apr 1906.
Notes for Mary Emaline Frazier:
Sometimes listed as Mary.
Children of Mary Frazier and Robert Stamper are:
423 i. Winston10 Stamper.
424 ii. Charles Edward Stamper, born May 1882 in Tennessee.
425 iii. Ida Lovesta Stamper, born Abt. 1874 in Tennessee.
426 iv. Ora Jeanette Stamper, born Nov 1887 in Tennessee.
427 v. Alice May Stamper.
282. Francis Asbury9 Frazier (Nancy Ruth8 Ware, Ruth7 Dodson, Rev. Jesse6, Thomas5, Thomas4, Charles3, Jesse2, John1)51 was born 05 May 1851 in Bradley County, Tennessee, and died 17 Jan 1921 in Bradley County, Tennessee. He married Frances Luticia Julian52 08 Dec 1875 in Bradley County, Tennessee, daughter of George Julian and Mourning Smith. She was born 13 Mar 1855 in Bradley County, Tennessee, and died 24 Sep 1938 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Notes for Francis Asbury Frazier:
Always called Frank.
Ruth Frazier remembered Grandpa Frazier as a very quiet person. He wore a French goatee. I remember that my mother loved him very much and said he was a kind and gentle person. He had a teacher's certificate from1876 to 1883. I have several letters written by Frank to Lou and one from Lou to Frank from their courting days in 1870's. They seemed to have a very close relationship. Also, we have a poem written by Lou after Frank's death.
His beautiful farm was in Michigan Avenue Community, Bradley County. In 1884 he was elected to fill out a half term as County Court Clerk and in 1886 he was reelected. He was a well respected farmer who took much interest in improvement of conditions for farmers. Through his efforts Farmers Cooperative Insurance was established.
(Randy Morris to Glenn Julian 3/8/2006)
No problem. It just recently closed(Bendix plant), but it had been bought a few years back by Honeywell. The street address is 3000 20th Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311. It is beside a railroad track. It is near Michigan Avenue Road, but not on it. It is about a quarter of a mile away (crow flying directions) across the RR track from Michigan Avenue.
I was born on his birthday , May 5, 1922. My mother was always sorry that he did not live to know that he had a grandchild sharing his birthday. He had died , January 17, 1921. He had gone to John Hopkins Hospital for treatment near the end but they could not help him.
Sources:Family Tradition: Jean Frazier Freshour
--These are copies of letters written in 1875 when Frank and Lou were courting. They were married 08/12/1875:
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At Home Jan. 22nd 1875 My Dear Lou: As I think of going to town today; I deem it not improper to write you a few lines in order that your mind may be employed in meditating over the thoughts expressed by one that loves you because of your worthy principles. I have been on a visit to McMinn, got home yesterday enjoyed myself finely. I expect to go to Georgia tomorrow if everything goes well to see my sis down there. I wish you were here to go with me. I don't know whether I will go to Dalton or not. I would like the very best kind to see Fronie and James. Lou, I would like finally to see you, and will see you soon if nothing happens to the contrary. I think I will be over to see you about Saturday week - that is the fifth Saturday or Sunday. Lou, if you get this in time I would like for you to answer it by that time so I will know for certain whether you will be home or not. As you have been talking of going off for a visit. If you had thought of going at that time let me know and I will not come then. As it is getting late, I will bring my remarks to a close for this time. I am in good health. Sam, Ma, and Ruth have had or are taking the mumps, the boys are about well -Ruth is just taking them. Dear Lou, think of your loved one often, remember you are not forgotten amid the gayest throng - with many, very many wishes for your happiness I will close, your very tender and affectionate love. F. A. Frazier
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At Home Feb. 17th, 1875 Dear Lou I received your note yesterday evening. I did not have time before, I was somewhat surprised when I received it and saw the hand writer. I can only say in answer to Isham's request; I would like most excellent well to go with him but I think it most impossible for many reasons, I am truly sorry that it is so; for the reason, as you said we have never taken a trip together and I don't know when we will have another opportunity, but if I can't go this time , I hope this will not be the last chance. Tell him that if it was in my power to go, I would come with pleasure, but if he wishes to go not to let me be the cause; but to go anyhow, maybe he will have a better chance at the girls. I would sign my reasons for not going, but I deem it unnecessary. I will tell him when I see him. Lou, I would be glad to say but I don't know when I can come now, not before the first of the month anyhow. We have had a good deal of sickness in the family. Ruthie has not been able for duty in a month - she is now on the mend. Father has been confined to the house every since the day I went to your house, my health continues good. Lou, take care of yourself; many are sick and dying; for this reason I shall be glad to hear from you often. I will write you again before long. Very affectionately yours, F. A. Frazier (note added to letter) Saturday Feb. 19th Dear Lou: As I answered your note several days ago and haven't had an opportunity of sending it to the office; I will add a little more and make it answer for another letter. I guess as it was raining all day yesterday you did not look for me, had the weather been good, I guess you would have been disappointed. I could not have gone anyway. Lou, I was down and spent a few hours with Uncle Herd R. and family another evening. They treated me very kind when I started Bas followed me out to the gate and said -Mr. F. you have not told me all about our folks on the creek, said he wanted to go with me when I went over again said as I was the eldest he would give me prefference (guess he will) should he go next time. With much love and affection for you I close, F.A.F. Lou, I guess I will come to see you about Saturday before the first Sunday in March. Please write to me between now and then if you had rather I would not come that soon tell me and I will put it off, I will have to come on Saturday or Sunday as I can't loose the time during week days. Don't you think I am about out of paper.
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At Home August 6th,1875 My Dear Lou: It is in and through my most tender affections of my heart I attempt writing you this evening and I can hardly keep from feeling a dread that my letter will not render entire satisfaction, but Lou if it don't in my heart I blame no one but myself for you have been true and offered fare in every respect. I stand pretty much where I did when we parted last. I have studied and restudied the matter but hard to come to the point where I look at it one way but on the other hand it looks like nonsense to be halting between two opinions, what is a few months either way? I opened school this week with 45 S. good many to come in next week but the trouble is I can't find out for certain how long the school will last. Mr. Henry said he did not think it would continue much over three months and if that be the case it would not be worth our while to settle near the school house. If we could get a house to live in but decided to give you the prefference if you will except as to the time three or four months, don't amount to much anyway- very true I would rather my arrangements were made for another year but nevertheless thy will as well as mine be done. If it be your desire to marry soon I will try to make some arrangements to take care of you if not assure your folks we will be as little trouble as possible when we do get ready to be off so far as their affairs are concerned. I would not have them wait a minute on us. Lou, I wish I was with you, I could talk better perhaps than I can write (I don't know either whether I could or not). I long for the time to come when this subject will be worked over no more and when we will dwell in love together, then I think I will be happy at your side. Contentment: O' how sweet it would be. I hope I will experience it soon; may I not lose another year as I have the last but may the year to come, find us situated together is the earnest desire of your loving, Frank. Dear Lou, I hope you will pardon me if I have said anything contrary to thy will because nothing has been meant that way; but much to thee I owe for the kindness thou has shown toward me. I am going to town tomorrow before I hear from you. I would like to have a letter from you as soon next week as possible. Perhaps I can come over Saturday week or tomorrow week if necessary. I don't know anything to the contrary now. Mother and Ruth have been preparing for the meeting. Ruth says to tell you to come and stay awhile with her. I am well as usual this week. I remain as ever your affectionate lover. F. A. Frazier
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At Home Aug. 21st 1775 My dearest Lou: According to promise, I will write you a few lines that you may know that I will survive. Nothing I believe very interesting to write you. I arrived safely at home about dust Sabbath eve without any rain on me. It seemed almost like a providential thing that the rain ceased that evening. Lou, I feel very much fatigued this morning after laboring all week with from 40 -50 chaps in the school house which was very tiresome. I was called on during the night last night to go for a doctor for two of my neighbor boys who are very poorly with fervor. After riding to Cleveland and back you can guess I don't feel very gay this morning. But Lou, while such is the case you know I have always complied with my promises when I tell you I'll do anything so long as it is in my power I will do it. I hope that I will never be guilty of prevaricating, but ever be true to one I hold so dear. Lou, I often think of you, and with deep affections each meeting seems happier than the last, and each parting more painful. Time rapidly wings its flight, but never to fast can it move until thou art borne to my bosom. Until that happy day, and after it may all love, joy, and peace be thine is the sincere wish of your very humble and affectionate Frank. P.S. Lou I thought I was done writing but I have thought of something more. Especially for Fannie, tell her that Mr. Moore has returned home. Visited my school yesterday - said he would like very much to go to Candy Creek, asked me when I was going over and so on - Ruth is fixing to go to Georgia with sister to stay awhile, she and I calculate on going to Burkets tomorrow to a meeting. I wish you and I. B. would come over there. Lou, you must excuse my pencil scribbling. Pa spilt all my ink last night and it is the best I can do at this time. Don't know when I will be over again would like to come before all of the peaches are gone. I will hope to hear from you immediately if not sooner, please Lou, do not disappoint me. Yours Truely----
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Candy Creek, Tennessee Sept. 18/1875 Dear Frank- I received your appreciative missive some two hours ago. Brother told me what you said today. I don't know what to say in answer to your integrations as to renting at Uncle S. unless it be as of old. It's as you think best I am not going to complain when you do the best you can. One thing certain we don't like we will not be bound to stay always. But if I know anything of the house it will need repair. As to settling near relatives, I don't care much about it, no to be candid. Yet I will never throw a single straw in your way if I know it. If you think it best - all well. I can stay if only you are there. Where you are to sympathize with me I can, I will try to be content. I do not wish to be dictatorial in the least. So do dear Frank as you think best - for yourself & Lou, I think will not complain. What is best for you is as I consider for me. When you have made a decision be prompt to- let - me know what it is. I heard this week that you had ken the Sprigg's place. I did not know whether it was so or not till your letter came this evening- I was sorry to hear that you were not well. Frank, you don't know how glad I will be when you get out of that school room. I hope that I will be better than I now am. I went to Mr. Lawson's today. I am so tired tonight I can scarcely sit-up to write. It was weaving Friday but I had to give up the attempt- about two hours by sun. First time I ever had weaving to affect my breath and could scarcely breathe for twenty-four hours without pain. Maybe it will get better now. I feel better than yesterday, some. I thought that it would be better for me to be in company than not- is the reason I went to Mr. L's today. I want to see you Frank. I have never known trouble till of late. You may not understand why so but I know it's that way. My heart has been wrung with grief. I have often thought that I cannot bear it alone. You may think it weakness yet I can't avoid it. Soon I hope it will be ended as to an addition yet it's pangs will ever remain in my bosom. This only causes me to cling closer to the one I have selected of all others I think most sure to make me happy in this life. Come over whether F. comes or not- she will come if nothing happens more than we know now--Excuse this would be letter for I will have to close for tonight - it is late and a big days work before me tomorrow. So with much love to you I say Goodnight, Lou Monday Morning September 20th 1875 Frank, I have been thinking about what Brother said If we are going to Uncle's I say go- if Uncle will give you a chance that will pay you it may be that he would let me stay till you would have time to do better. Then I would like to be near sister Susie. I have always been independent of my Chatata relatives and it will remain so. You know how I hold my head it will still be up for I know some of them don't like me. And I am not one inch behind them. Your Uncle seemed to enjoy his visit yesterday- As I was getting on my horse he chucked a letter at me- We will enjoy this week if I keep feeling as well as I do this morning. Hope to see you soon, was glad to hear from Sallie, Your affectionate Lou J.
------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- The article that she wrote after the death of Grandpa and the letters written during their courtship reveal much about the close relationship of this couple. The following passage was found by Grandma bed, written in her handwriting, after Grandpa's death. Did she copy it or did she write it herself?
"Death crossed over our threshold and left the voice of our loved one dumb. Our friends clasp our hands and try to say words that will soothe our hearts that are stricken numb. Speech seems so vain when sorrow is at its peak. Words are such little things. So sadly they fail in the deep moments of sorrow the darkening mystery of death. Yet there are words that console and save, words associated with love, grief, and hope, and thoughts of God. (The coward in us whispers and we shed many a tear.) Though the home life is endowed with memories sweet, we dread the very silence of the place. There we catch ourselves listening for the call to service to help in his weakness, in the silent hours of the night for the breathing to know that he slept or was only keeping still so that we might not be disturbed. He was so intimately connected with every tiny affair of the daily living. His strong personality raised all to a high level and quickened the lives of all around him and his presence surely filled in and rounded out our home. At times I feel as though the world had stopped moving and that I was never to feel it go again."
See scrapbook for obituary
Notes for Frances Luticia Jul