Tenn. dodson
I'm looking for any family links to the branch of the Dodson family that came from or lived in or around White county, Tenn. My grandfather is Ezra Franklin Dodson, dob 1-25-03, died june 28, 1963 in WV (wife, Ethel Lucille Myers).His brothers and sister are 1) Edward William Dodson born 08-29-1900 died ???? in Webster County, WV., wife unknown at this time, had two kids, a boy (David) and a girl unknown.2) Joe Elmer Dodson, born sept 1 1906, died mar,1974, wife unknown, two kids(?), Joe Dodson 4-10-1936 died june,1980(?) and johnny dodson all in WV. 3) Howell Paskel Dodson, born 6-6-1912, died 12-1969 in salem, VA. 1 adopted kid (name unknown) 4) Thelma Grace Dodson Johnson,dob 03 20 09, first husband, raymond johnson, second husband, brother of raymond johnson.
Ezra's father was a Mumpford ?? Dodson(unsure of correct spelling),known as Monk, Mumpford could be first or middle name, dob 1871, died 1940 in Tenn. His wife was a Melissa (?) Frances Moore. (1875-1950?), died in WV.As the story has been told. Mumpford had to leave Tenn for moonshining.Went to KY, then to WV, then back to Tenn.I was told that everyone was born in or around White county, Tenn.Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Steve Dodson
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