William Harmon1

M, b. 27 Jul 1857, d. 24 Aug 1940
FatherAbraham Harmon1 b. 1825
MotherElizabeth Deborah Dawson1 b. 1827

Events

Birth27 Jul 1857William Harmon was born on 27 Jul 1857 in Greenhill, Warren County, Indiana.1,2,3,4 
He was the son of Abraham Harmon and Elizabeth Deborah Dawson.1 
Census18604 Aug 1860William Harmon was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Abraham Harmon in Medina, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census187022 Jun 1870William Harmon was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Abraham Harmon in Medina, Warren County, Indiana.5 
Marriage1875William Harmon married Emma Elizabeth Watkins, daughter of Josiah Watkins and Elizabeth (?), in 1875.2 
Census188010 Jun 1880William Harmon was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Medina, Warren County, Indiana, as follows:
Harmon, William, 22, Head, Married, Farmer, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Emma, 26, Wife, Married, Keeps House, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland
Abraham, 3, Son, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Maryland
Elizabeth, 0/12, June, Daughter, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland
Leming, Marion, 17, Servant, Single, Farm Laborer, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Fields, Emma, 18, Servant, Single, Domestic Servant, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Schrder, Hugh, 35, Boarder, Single, Farmer, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania.6 
Census190022 Jun 1900William Harmon was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Medina, Warren County, Indiana, as follows:
Harmon, William, Head, July 1857, 42, Married-25 years, born in Indiana Father and Mother born in Ohio, Farmer
Emma, Wife, Oct 1854, 45, Married-25 years, 5 children-5 living, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland
Abriham, Son, Apr 1877, 23, Single, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland, Farm Laborer
Oscar, Son, July 1881, 18, Single, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland, at school
Wilber, Son, Nov 1882, 17, Single, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland, at school
Alta, Daughter, Oct 1884, 15, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland
Lamb, Cora, Servant, Jan 1883, 16, Single, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland, Housekeeper.2 
Census191027 Apr 1910William Harmon was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Medina, Warren County, Indiana, as follows:
Harmon, William, Head, 52, Married-34 years, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Farmer-Farm
Emma E., Wife, 56, Married-34 years, 5 children-4 living, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland
Wilbur, Son, 26, Single, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Maryland, Farmer-Farm.7 
Marriage21 Jun 1917He married Nettie Salterwaite on 21 Jun 1917 in Warren County, Indiana.4 
Death24 Aug 1940William Harmon died on 24 Aug 1940 in Oxford, Benton County, Indiana.3 

Family 1

 Emma Elizabeth Watkins b. 7 Oct 1854, d. 1 Oct 1915
Children 1.Abraham Harmon+2 b. 15 Apr 1877, d. 29 Oct 1945
 2.Elizabeth Harmon+6 b. 24 Jun 1880, d. 23 Mar 1971
 3.Oscar Harmon2 b. 10 Jul 1881, d. 23 Jan 1905
 4.Wilbur J. Harmon+2 b. 24 Nov 1882, d. 3 Aug 1962
 5.Alta Harmon+2 b. 6 Oct 1884, d. 7 Mar 1961

Family 2

 Nettie Salterwaite b. 29 Mar 1873
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2061] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Medina, page 573 (handwritten), Page No. 125 (handwritten), population schedule, line 31-38, dwelling 883, family 867, Abraham Harmon household.
  2. [S2863] 1900 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Medina, ED 118, page 15A (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-31, dwelling 317, family 317, William Harmon household.
  3. [S6017] "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, William Harmon, 1940, digital image 2201 of 2511, Indiana No. 25191.
  4. [S8806] "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941" Database (without images), William Harmon and Nettie Salterwaite.
  5. [S2256] 1870 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Medina, page 321A (stamped), Page No. 3 (handwritten), population schedule, line 33-39, dwelling 21, family 19, Abraham Hannen household.
  6. [S2486] 1880 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Medina, ED 53, page 6D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 6-12, dwelling 90, family 91, William Harmon household.
  7. [S3347] 1910 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Medina, ED 198, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-31, dwelling 47, family 47, William Harmon household.

Edward A. Davis1

M, b. 24 Dec 1850, d. 14 Jan 1943
FatherJames Davis1 b. 1823
MotherMary Dawson1 b. 1827

Events

Birth24 Dec 1850Edward A. Davis was born on 24 Dec 1850 in Indiana.1,2,3 
He was the son of James Davis and Mary Dawson.1 
Census186011 Aug 1860Edward A. Davis was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of James Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census18701 Sep 1870Edward A. Davis was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Marriage8 Feb 1877Edward A. Davis married Mary M. Watkins on 8 Feb 1877 in Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.2,5 
Census190016 Jun 1900Edward A. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma Territory, as follows:
Davis, Edward A., Head, Dec 1850, 49, Married-24 years, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Dealer (Dry Goods)
Mary M., Wife, June 1853, 46, Married-24 years, 4 children-3 living, born in Indiana, Father born in Kentucky, Mother born in Ohio
Minnie, Daughter, Nov 1876, 23, Single, born in Mississippi, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Harley T., Son, Apr 1879, 21, Single, born in Mississippi, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Salesman
Clide, Son, Jun 1884, 15, born in Kansas, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Dillan, William H., Boarder, Oct 1876, 23, Single, born in Mississippi, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Salesman.2 
Marriage26 Mar 1906He married Martha E. Chamberlain on 26 Mar 1906 in Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas.6,7 
Census19103 May 1910Edward A. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Davis, Edward A., Head, 57, Married-2 times-4 years, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Merchant-Dry goods
Mattie E., Wife, 39, Married-2 times-4 years, born in Illinois, Father born in New York, Mother born in Vermont, Cashier-Dry Goods store
Chamberlain, Ira B., Step-son, 12, born in Kansas, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Illinois
Frederick W., Step-son, 16, Single, born in Oklahoma, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Illinois.6 
Census192016 Jan 1920Edward A. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Davis, Edward A., Head, 69, Married, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in the United States, Broomcorn B.
Martha E., Wife, 48, Married, born in Illinois, Father born in New York, Mother born in Vermont.8 
Census19305 Apr 1930Edward A. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Davis, Edward, Head, 79, Married-age 37, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Mayor-Kingfisher City
Martha Wife, 58, Married-age 34, born in Illinois, Father born in New York, Mother born in Vermont
Stone, Lorene, Boarder, 21, Single, born in Oklahoma, Father born in Oklahoma, Mother born in Kansas, Waitress-Cafe.9 
Census194013 Apr 1940Edward A. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, as follows:
Davis, Edward A., Head, 89, Married, born in Indiana
Martha E., Wife, 69, Married, born in Illinois
Brown, Emma, Roomer, 40, Divorced, born in Oklahoma, Beauty Operator-Beauty Shop.10 
Death14 Jan 1943He died on 14 Jan 1943.3 

Family 1

 Mary M. Watkins b. 9 Nov 1853, d. 24 Oct 1904
Children 1.Minnie M. Davis+2 b. Nov 1876
 2.Harley T. Davis+2 b. Apr 1879, d. b 1930
 3.Clyde Davis2 b. Jun 1884

Family 2

 Martha E. (?) b. 1871
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2044] 1860 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, Page No. 271 (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-19, dwelling 2121, family 1951, James Davis household.
  2. [S3103] 1900 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma Territory, Kingfisher County, Kingfisher, ED 112, page 20A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-27, dwelling 441, family 442, Edward A. Davis household.
  3. [S17291] Find A Grave, Edward A. Davis (1850-1943), no. 63155000, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63155000 : accessed 19 Jul 2024).
  4. [S2221] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 21 (handwritten), population schedule, line 8-14, dwelling 147, family 139, James Davis household.
  5. [S906] "The MS GenWeb Project, Chickasaw County Marriages, Marriage Record Book 1, 1877" line 1, Edward A. Davis and Mary M. Watkins, Database (without images).
  6. [S3641] 1910 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Kingfisher County, Kingfisher Ward 3, ED 84, page 19B (handwritten), population schedule, line 66-69, dwelling 352, family 372, Edward A. Davis household.
  7. [S17290] "Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911" Kansas County District Courts and Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas.; Chautauqua, 1901-1908, digital image 513 of 819, Database (with images), E. A. Davis and Mattie E. Chamberlain.
  8. [S4401] 1920 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Kingfisher County, Kingfisher, ED 232, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 33-34, dwelling 49, family 49, Edward A. Davis household.
  9. [S5279] 1930 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Kingfisher County, Kingfisher, ED 15, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 95-97, dwelling 94, family 109, Edward Davis household.
  10. [S17288] 1940 United States Federal Census, Oklahoma, Kingfisher County, Kingfisher, ED 37-15, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-31, household 190, Edward A. Davis household.

John T. Davis1,2,3

M, b. Feb 1853
FatherJames Davis1 b. 1823
MotherMary Dawson1 b. 1827

Events

BirthFeb 1853John T. Davis was born in Feb 1853 in Indiana.1,3 
He was the son of James Davis and Mary Dawson.1 
Census186011 Aug 1860John T. Davis was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of James Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census18701 Sep 1870John T. Davis was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Census188026 Jun 1880John T. Davis was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Edward Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Davis, Edward, 22, Head, Single, Farmer, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Carry, 21, sister, Single, Housekeeper, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio
John, 27, Cousin, Single, Doctor, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio.4 
Marriage1883John T. Davis married Mattie A. (?) in 1883.3 
Census19002 Jun 1900John T. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, as follows:
Davis, J. T., Head, Feb 1853, 47, Married-17 years, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Physician
Mattie, Wife, Mch 1863, 37, Married-17 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Tennessee
Leita, Daughter, Nov 1887, 12, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Iowa.3 
Census191014 Apr 1910John T. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, as follows:
Davis, John T., Head, 57, Married-27 years, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in the United States, Physician
Mattie A., Wife, 47, Married-27 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Tennessee
Leita M., Daughter, 22, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Iowa
Finen, Walter, Roomer, 25, Single, born in Kansas, Father and Mother born in United States, Machinist-Iron works
Ellenberger, Charles, Roomer, 24, Single, born in United States, Father born in Switzerland, Mother's birthplace unknown, Machinist-Iron Works
Burt, James, Roomer, 27, Single, born in Kansas, Father and Mother's birthplace unknown, Stenograph-Iron Works
Inacoe, Chad, Roomer, 22, Single, born in Kansas, Father and Mother born in United States, Bookkeeper-Oil and Gas
Fenn, Joseph, Roomer, 35, Single, born in Germany, Father and Mother born in Germany, Sailor-Boatmaker
Mcdonald, Roomer, 40, born in United States, Father and Mother's birthplace unknown, Sailor
Fields, Oscar, Servant, 16, Single, born in United States, Father born in United States, Mother's birthplace unknown, Servant-Private family.5 
Census19209 Feb 1920John T. Davis was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Liberty, Montgomery County, Kansas, as follows:
Davis, John T., Head, 66, Married, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Farmer-General Farm
Mattie A., Wife, 56, Married, born in Iowa, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Tennessee
Leita M., Daughter, 31, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Iowa, School Teacher.6 

Family

 Mattie A. (?) b. Mar 1863
Child 1.Leita M. Davis3 b. Nov 1887
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2044] 1860 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, Page No. 271 (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-19, dwelling 2121, family 1951, James Davis household.
  2. [S2221] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 21 (handwritten), population schedule, line 8-14, dwelling 147, family 139, James Davis household.
  3. [S2888] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence, ED 138, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 40-42, dwelling 46, family 46, J.T.D. Davis household.
  4. [S2445] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, ED 121, page 36A (stamped), Page No. 37 (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-27, dwelling 277, family 282, Edward Davis household.
  5. [S3384] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence Ward 3, ED 179, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 41-50, dwelling 96, family 102, John T. Davis household.
  6. [S4010] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Montgomery County, Liberty, ED 196, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 81-83, dwelling 6, family 6, John T. Davis household.

Zillah A. Davis1,2

F, b. 1857
FatherJames Davis1 b. 1823
MotherMary Dawson1 b. 1827

Events

Birth1857Zillah A. Davis was born in 1857 in Illinois.1 
She was the daughter of James Davis and Mary Dawson.1 
Census186011 Aug 1860Zillah A. Davis was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of James Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census18701 Sep 1870Zillah A. Davis was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Davis in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Marriage25 Sep 1878Zillah A. Davis married Milton Keys on 25 Sep 1878 in Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
Census18801 Jun 1880Zillah A. Keys was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Milton Keys in Oxford, Benton County, Indiana.4 

Family

 Milton Keys b. 1845
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2044] 1860 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, Page No. 271 (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-19, dwelling 2121, family 1951, James Davis household.
  2. [S2221] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 21 (handwritten), population schedule, line 8-14, dwelling 147, family 139, James Davis household.
  3. [S8278] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Milton Keys and Zillah A. Davis.
  4. [S2479] 1880 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Benton County, Oak Grove, ED 6, page 347C (stamped), Page No. 7 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40-44, dwelling 73, family 74, Milton Keys household.

Susan Leodeans Butcher1,2

F, b. 24 Jan 1834, d. 27 Mar 1889
FatherBayless Butcher3
MotherSusan Oryd Rust3 b. 1800

Events

Birth24 Jan 1834Susan Leodeans Butcher was born on 24 Jan 1834 in Virginia.3,2 
She was the daughter of Bayless Butcher and Susan Oryd Rust.3 
Marriage2 Oct 1853Susan Leodeans Butcher married Frederick David Dawson, son of Edward Dawson and Mary Catherina Pepper, on 2 Oct 1853 in Carroll County, Indiana.1 
Census18607 Jul 1860Susan Leodeans Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Warren, Warren County, Indiana.3 
Census18703 Sep 1870Susan Leodeans Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Census18804 Jun 1880Susan Leodeans Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Grant, Vermilion County, Illinois.5 
Death27 Mar 1889Susan Leodeans Dawson died on 27 Mar 1889 in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 

Family

 Frederick David Dawson b. 6 Sep 1832, d. 13 Nov 1914
Children 1.James Edward Dawson+3 b. 11 Nov 1855, d. 27 Jun 1922
 2.George Russ Dawson+3 b. 5 Oct 1857, d. 12 Sep 1947
 3.Mary Alice Dawson+5 b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 17 Apr 1935
 4.Rosetta Dawson5 b. 3 Mar 1870, d. 28 Aug 1883
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8727] "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941" Database (without images), Froderick Dawson and Susan L. Butcher.
  2. [S39] "Public Member Trees," database, Ancestry.com, "Dawson Family Tree," Susan Leodeans Butcher, "Ancestry Member Trees - Dawson Family Tree."
  3. [S2066] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Warren, page 520 (handwritten), Page No. 72 (handwritten), population schedule, line 9-16, dwelling 504, family 491, Frederick Dawson household.
  4. [S17299] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 228A (stamped), Page No. 29 (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-30, dwelling 215, family 207, Fredeic Dawson household (indexed as Dawson Fredeic).
  5. [S2476] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Grant, ED 216, page 480B (stamped), Page No. 6 (handwritten), population schedule, line 21-26, dwelling 63, family 63, Fred Dawson household.

James Edward Dawson1,2

M, b. 11 Nov 1855, d. 27 Jun 1922
FatherFrederick David Dawson1 b. 6 Sep 1832, d. 13 Nov 1914
MotherSusan Leodeans Butcher1 b. 24 Jan 1834, d. 27 Mar 1889

Events

Birth11 Nov 1855James Edward Dawson was born on 11 Nov 1855 in Indiana.3,4 
He was the son of Frederick David Dawson and Susan Leodeans Butcher.1 
Census18607 Jul 1860James Edward Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Warren, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census18703 Sep 1870James Edward Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.5 
Marriage25 Sep 1878James Edward Dawson married Madora Eleanor Thomas, daughter of Benjamin Thomas and Amanda Hoover, on 25 Sep 1878 in Iroquois County, Illinois.6 
Census18804 Jun 1880James Edward Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Grant, Vermilion County, Illinois.2 
Census188024 Jun 1880James Edward Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Dawson, Edward, 24, Head, Married, Farmer, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Virginia
Dora, 20, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Virginia
Arthur, 6/12, Dec, Son, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Hull, William, 21, Servant, Single, works on farm, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Drawford, James, 18, Servant, Single, works on farm, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana.7 
Census190025 Jun 1900James Edward Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, as follows:
Dawson, James E., Head, Nov 1855, 44, Married-22 years, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Kentucky, Farmer
Madora E., Wife, Apr 1859, 41, Married-22 years, 9 children-7 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
Audrey M., Daughter, Sep 1883, 16, Single, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, at school
Fred A., Son, Aug 1885, 14, born in Illnois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, at school
Flossie A., Daughter, Nov 1887, 12, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, at school
Thomas C., Son, Mar 1891, 9, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, at school
Edward E., Son, Sept 1893, 6, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, at school
George D., Son, Aug 1899, 9/12, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illiniois.3 
Census19102 Apr 1910James Edward Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Madison, Allen County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, James E., Head, 54, Married-31 years, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Virginia, Farmer-General Farm
Madora E., Wife, 51, Married-31 years, 10 children-8 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
Flossy A., Daughter, 22, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Thomas C., Son, 17, Single, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Edward E., Son, 16, Single, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
George Dewey, Son, 10, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Rexford A., Son, 5, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois.8 
Census192013 Jan 1920James Edward Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Rock Creek, Huntington County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, James W., Head, 64, Married, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Virginia, Farmer-Gen Farm
Madora E., Wife, 60, Married, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Flossie A., Daughter, 32, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Thomas, Son, 29, Married, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, Farm Hand-Home farm
Roszie, Daughter in law, 22, Married, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
George L., Son, 20, Single, born in Nebaska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois, Farm Hand-Home Farm
Rex A., Son, 14, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Ellen P., Granddaughter, 0/12, born in Indiana, Father born in Nebraska, Mother born in Indana.9 
Death27 Jun 1922He died on 27 Jun 1922 in Wheatfield, Jasper County, Indiana.4 

Family

 Madora Eleanor Thomas b. 5 Apr 1859, d. 1 Nov 1950
Children 1.Arthur Ernest Dawson+7 b. 28 Dec 1879, d. 24 May 1916
 2.Glen Evart Dawson10 b. 30 Jun 1881, d. 13 Sep 1883
 3.Audrey May Dawson+3 b. 1 Sep 1883, d. 13 Aug 1965
 4.Frederick Asa Dawson+3 b. 29 Aug 1885, d. 30 Jun 1970
 5.Flossie Alice Dawson+8 b. 5 Nov 1887, d. 11 Dec 1973
 6.Thomas Clark Dawson+8 b. 18 Mar 1891, d. 19 Apr 1983
 7.Edward Edwin Dawson+8 b. 5 Sep 1893, d. 8 Oct 1984
 8.Frank Edison Dawson10 b. 10 Aug 1896, d. 8 May 1897
 9.George Dewey Dawson8 b. 4 Aug 1899
 10.Rexford Albert Dawson8 b. 12 Mar 1905
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2066] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Warren, page 520 (handwritten), Page No. 72 (handwritten), population schedule, line 9-16, dwelling 504, family 491, Frederick Dawson household.
  2. [S2476] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Grant, ED 216, page 480B (stamped), Page No. 6 (handwritten), population schedule, line 21-26, dwelling 63, family 63, Fred Dawson household.
  3. [S3022] 1900 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Dawson County, Cozad, ED 89, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-71, dwelling 312, family 313, James E. Dawson household.
  4. [S5842] "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, James Edward Dawson (indexed as James Edward Bawdon), 1922, digital image 905 of 2539, Indiana No. 18385.
  5. [S17299] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 228A (stamped), Page No. 29 (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-30, dwelling 215, family 207, Fredeic Dawson household (indexed as Dawson Fredeic).
  6. [S8255] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), James E. Dawson and Madora E. Thomas.
  7. [S2443] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, ED 121, page 34B (stamped), Page No. 34 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-14, dwelling 253, family 258, Edward Dawson household.
  8. [S3318] 1910 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Madison, ED 12, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 254, family 257, James E. Dawson household.
  9. [S3946] 1920 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Huntington County, Rock Creek, ED 125, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 76-83, dwelling 232, family 232, James W. Dawson household.
  10. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", Thomas Family Charles Co., MD to Iroquois Co., IL
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George Russ Dawson1,2

M, b. 5 Oct 1857, d. 12 Sep 1947
FatherFrederick David Dawson1 b. 6 Sep 1832, d. 13 Nov 1914
MotherSusan Leodeans Butcher1 b. 24 Jan 1834, d. 27 Mar 1889

Events

Birth5 Oct 1857George Russ Dawson was born on 5 Oct 1857 in Indiana.1,3,4,5 
He was the son of Frederick David Dawson and Susan Leodeans Butcher.1 
Census18607 Jul 1860George Russ Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Warren, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census18703 Sep 1870George Russ Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.6 
Census18804 Jun 1880George Russ Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Frederick David Dawson in Grant, Vermilion County, Illinois.7 
Marriage1884George Russ Dawson married Rhoda Ann Davis, daughter of John Davis and Mary Bennett, in 1884.8 
Census19009 Jun 1900George Russ Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, as follows.3,4 
Census19102 May 1910George Russ Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Madison, Allen County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, George R., Head, 53, Married-26 years, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Virginia, Farmer-General Farm
Rhoda, Wife, 45, Married-26 years, 6 children-4 living, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Germany-German
Maggie, Daughter, 21, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Robert, Son, 17, Single, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Hazel, Daughter, 14, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois
Harold, Son, 11, born in Nebraska, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois.8 
Census19205 Jan 1920George Russ Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Madison, Allen County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, George R., Head, 65, Married, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Farmer-General
Rhoda, Wife, 57, Married, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania
Harold R., Son, 22, Single, born in Nebraska, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Laborer-Farm.9 
Census19307 Apr 1930George Russ Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, George R., Head, 72, Married-age 25, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Virginia
Rhoda A., Wife, 65, Married-age 18, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania.10 
Census194015 Apr 1940George Russ Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, George, Head, 83, Married, born in Indiana
Rhoda A., Wife, 75, Married, born in Illinois
David, Grandson, 16, Single, born in Indiana.11 
Death12 Sep 1947He died on 12 Sep 1947 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana.5 

Family

 Rhoda Ann Davis b. 16 Feb 1865, d. 6 Dec 1946
Children 1.Effie Pearl Dawson+3,4 b. Aug 1884
 2.Marguerite Alice Dawson+8 b. Nov 1889
 3.Robert J. Dawson8 b. Jun 1893
 4.Hazel Mabel Dawson+8 b. 14 Apr 1897, d. 13 Jul 1967
 5.Harold R. Dawson+8 b. Oct 1899
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2066] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, Warren, page 520 (handwritten), Page No. 72 (handwritten), population schedule, line 9-16, dwelling 504, family 491, Frederick Dawson household.
  2. [S34] "Public Member Trees," database, Ancestry.com, "Dawson Family Tree," George Russ Dawson, "Ancestry Member Trees - Dawson Family Tree."
  3. [S3025] 1900 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Madison County, Norfolk, ED 128, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 95-100, dwelling 186, family 193, Geo Dawson household.
  4. [S3026] 1900 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Madison County, Norfolk, ED 128, page 10A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1, dwelling 186, family 193, Geo Dawson household (continued from previous page).
  5. [S17301] "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, George Dawson, 1947, digital image 1721 of 2956, Indiana No. 27268.
  6. [S17299] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 228A (stamped), Page No. 29 (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-30, dwelling 215, family 207, Fredeic Dawson household (indexed as Dawson Fredeic).
  7. [S2476] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Vermilion County, Grant, ED 216, page 480B (stamped), Page No. 6 (handwritten), population schedule, line 21-26, dwelling 63, family 63, Fred Dawson household.
  8. [S3318] 1910 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Madison, ED 12, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 11-16, dwelling 256, family 259, George R. Dawson household.
  9. [S3916] 1920 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Madison, ED 13, page 2B (handwritten), population schedule, line 93-95, dwelling 51, family 51, George R. Dawson household.
  10. [S4800] 1930 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Monroeville, ED 65, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 36-37, dwelling 178, family 178, George R. Dawson household.
  11. [S17298] 1940 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Monroeville, ED 2-18, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 32-34, household 34, George Dawson household.

Mary J. Borders1

F, b. 1839, d. b 1880

Events

Birth1839Mary J. Borders was born in 1839 in Indiana.2 
Marriage21 Sep 1860She married James Edward Dawson, son of Edward Dawson and Mary Catherina Pepper, on 21 Sep 1860 in Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census18702 Sep 1870Mary J. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Deathb 1880Mary J. Dawson died b 1880.3 
BurialHer husband, James Edward Dawson, was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.4 

Family

 James Edward Dawson b. 25 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jul 1905
Children 1.Clarence H. Dawson+2 b. 8 Jun 1861, d. 8 Jan 1933
 2.Alva M. Dawson2 b. 1863
 3.Nora Belle Dawson+2 b. 22 Jan 1865, d. 24 Aug 1949
 4.Florence May Dawson2 b. Nov 1868, d. 12 Feb 1899
 5.Cora Dawson3 b. 1 Nov 1870, d. 2 Aug 1900
 6.Archie Dawson3 b. 1873
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8742] "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941" Database (without images), James E. Dawson and Mary J. Bordon.
  2. [S2223] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 225B (stamped), Page No. 24 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-16, dwelling 170, family 163, James Dawson household.
  3. [S2448] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 9 (handwritten), population schedule, line 17-26, dwelling 83, family 86, J.E. Dawson household (transcribed as J.E. Lawson at ancestry.com).
  4. [S7872] Find A Grave, James Edward Dawson (1837-1905), no. 11781474, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11781474 : accessed 11 Apr 2021).

Clarence H. Dawson1

M, b. 8 Jun 1861, d. 8 Jan 1933
FatherJames Edward Dawson1 b. 25 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jul 1905
MotherMary J. Borders1 b. 1839, d. b 1880

Events

Birth8 Jun 1861Clarence H. Dawson was born on 8 Jun 1861 in Indiana.1,2,3 
He was the son of James Edward Dawson and Mary J. Borders.1 
Census18702 Sep 1870Clarence H. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Clarence H. Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Marriage14 Feb 1883Clarence H. Dawson married Martha Frances Wilson on 14 Feb 1883 in Iroquois County, Illinois.5 
Census190021 Jun 1900Clarence H. Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Dawson, Clarence H., Head, June 1861, 38, Married-17 years, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Druggist
Frances, Wife, Mar 1864, 36, Married-17 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Hellen, Daughter, Apr 1893, 7, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois.2 
Census19105 May 1910Clarence H. Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois, as follows:
Dawson, Clarence, Head, 48, Married-27 years, born in Indiana, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Ohio, Druggist-own store
Frances, Wife, 45, Married-27 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Indiiana
Helen, Daughter, 17, Single, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Illinois.6 
Census19207 Jan 1920Clarence H. Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, as follows:
Dawson, Clarens H., Head, 58, Married, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Druggis-Retail Store
Martha, Wife, 55, Married, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Missouri.7 
Census193014 Apr 1930Clarence H. Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, as follows:
Dawson, Clarence, Head, 67, Married-age 21, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Illinois, Proprietor-Drug Store
Martha, Wife, 66, Married-age 18, born in Illinois, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Missouri
Evelyn, Niece, 19, Single, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Garber, Maud, Servant, 28, Single, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Servant-Private home.8 
Death8 Jan 1933He died on 8 Jan 1933 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.3 

Family

 Martha Frances Wilson b. Mar 1864, d. Dec 1944
Child 1.Helen Wilson Dawson+2 b. Apr 1893
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2223] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 225B (stamped), Page No. 24 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-16, dwelling 170, family 163, James Dawson household.
  2. [S2797] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Milford, ED 21, page 14A (handwritten), population schedule, line 28-30, dwelling 259, family 259, Clarence H. Dawson household.
  3. [S8320] "Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947" Database (without images), Clarence H. Dawson.
  4. [S2448] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 9 (handwritten), population schedule, line 17-26, dwelling 83, family 86, J.E. Dawson household (transcribed as J.E. Lawson at ancestry.com).
  5. [S8222] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Clarence H. Dawson and M. Frankie Wilson.
  6. [S3275] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Milford, ED 83, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 62-64, dwelling 279, family 284, Clarence Dawson household.
  7. [S3886] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria Ward 4, ED 91, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 30-31, dwelling 65, family 90, Clarens H. Dawson household.
  8. [S4752] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria, ED 62, page 27A (handwritten), population schedule, line 23-26, dwelling 568, family 657, Clarence Dawson household.

Alva M. Dawson1

M, b. 1863
FatherJames Edward Dawson1 b. 25 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jul 1905
MotherMary J. Borders1 b. 1839, d. b 1880

Events

Birth1863Alva M. Dawson was born in 1863 in Indiana.1 
He was the son of James Edward Dawson and Mary J. Borders.1 
Census18702 Sep 1870Alva M. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Alva M. Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Marriage13 Feb 1884Alva M. Dawson married Priscilla R. Dawson on 13 Feb 1884 in Iroquois County, Illinois.3 

Family

 Priscilla R. Dawson
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2223] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 225B (stamped), Page No. 24 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-16, dwelling 170, family 163, James Dawson household.
  2. [S2448] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 9 (handwritten), population schedule, line 17-26, dwelling 83, family 86, J.E. Dawson household (transcribed as J.E. Lawson at ancestry.com).
  3. [S8210] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Alva M. Dawson and Priscilla R. Dawson.

Nora Belle Dawson1,2,3,4

F, b. 22 Jan 1865, d. 24 Aug 1949
FatherJames Edward Dawson1 b. 25 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jul 1905
MotherMary J. Borders1 b. 1839, d. b 1880

Events

Birth22 Jan 1865Nora Belle Dawson was born on 22 Jan 1865 in Indiana.1,3 
She was the daughter of James Edward Dawson and Mary J. Borders.1 
Census18702 Sep 1870Nora Belle Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Nora Belle Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Marriage17 Mar 1886Nora Belle Dawson married Peter Clay Smalley, son of David Smalley and Martha Hickman, on 17 Mar 1886 in Iroquois County, Illinois.5 
Census19001 Jun 1900Nora Belle Smalley was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Peter Clay Smalley in Junction City, Boyle County, Kentucky.3 
Census191023 Apr 1910Nora Belle Smalley was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Peter Clay Smalley in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.6 
Census19202 Jan 1920Nora Belle Smalley was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Peter Clay Smalley in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.4 
Census19305 Apr 1930Nora Belle Smalley was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Peter Clay Smalley in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.7 
Census194024 Apr 1940Nora Belle Smalley was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Peter Clay Smalley in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.8 
Death24 Aug 1949Nora Belle Smalley died on 24 Aug 1949 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.9 

Family

 Peter Clay Smalley b. 4 Oct 1864, d. 7 Feb 1942
Children 1.Aubrey Alva Smalley3 b. 13 Mar 1889
 2.Nina Mary Smalley+3 b. 22 Mar 1891, d. 9 Feb 1958
 3.Martha Marion Smalley+3 b. 3 Jun 1899
 4.Ruth Ferise Smalley+6 b. 1901
 5.Lois B. Smalley6 b. 1904
 6.Clay D. Smalley6 b. 1907
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2223] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 225B (stamped), Page No. 24 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-16, dwelling 170, family 163, James Dawson household.
  2. [S2448] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 9 (handwritten), population schedule, line 17-26, dwelling 83, family 86, J.E. Dawson household (transcribed as J.E. Lawson at ancestry.com).
  3. [S2905] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kentucky, Boyle County, Junction City, ED 13, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-33, dwelling 8, family 8, Peter C. Smalley household.
  4. [S3831] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines Ward 1, ED 90, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 56-61, dwelling 18, family 12, Peter C. Smalley household.
  5. [S8279] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Peter C. Smalley and Nora Dawson.
  6. [S3560] 1910 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County, Lincoln Ward 7, ED 90, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-10, dwelling 156, family 160, Petter C. Smalley household.
  7. [S4849] 1930 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, ED 8, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 18-20, dwelling 159, family 160, Peter C. Smalley household.
  8. [S17445] 1940 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, ED 93-14, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-60, household 193, Peter C. Smalley household.
  9. [S17444] "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Nora Dawson Smally (indexed as Nora Dawzon Smalley), 1949, digital image 2269 of 3027, Indiana No. 26242.

Florence May Dawson1,2

F, b. Nov 1868, d. 12 Feb 1899
FatherJames Edward Dawson1 b. 25 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jul 1905
MotherMary J. Borders1 b. 1839, d. b 1880

Events

BirthNov 1868Florence May Dawson was born in Nov 1868 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1,2 
She was the daughter of James Edward Dawson and Mary J. Borders.1 
Census18702 Sep 1870Florence May Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Florence May Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
Death12 Feb 1899Florence May Dawson died on 12 Feb 1899 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.2 
BurialShe was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2223] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, page 225B (stamped), Page No. 24 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-16, dwelling 170, family 163, James Dawson household.
  2. [S7874] Find A Grave, Florence May Dawson (1868-1899), no. 11781456, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11781456 : accessed 11 Apr 2021).
  3. [S2448] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 9 (handwritten), population schedule, line 17-26, dwelling 83, family 86, J.E. Dawson household (transcribed as J.E. Lawson at ancestry.com).

Mary Elizabeth Babcock1,2

F, b. Mar 1851, d. 20 Mar 1947

Events

BirthMar 1851Mary Elizabeth Babcock was born in Mar 1851 in Indiana.3,4 
Marriage8 Jan 1874She married James Edward Dawson, son of Edward Dawson and Mary Catherina Pepper, on 8 Jan 1874 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Mary Elizabeth Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Lovejoy, Iroquois County, Illinois.3 
Census19004 Jun 1900Mary Elizabeth Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Edward Dawson in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.4 
Census191021 Apr 1910Mary Elizabeth Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1910 under George Ellsworth Dillon in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.5 
Census192021 Jan 1920Mary Elizabeth Dawson was enumerated as a Lodger in the household of Mary J. Reeve in the census of 1920 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, as follows:
Dawson, Mary E., Lodger, 68, Widowed, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Housekeeper-Private family.6 
Census19309 Apr 1930Mary Elizabeth Babcock was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Earl G. Dawson in Garden, Finney County, Kansas.7 
Census193016 Apr 1930Mary Elizabeth Babcock was enumerated as a housekeeper in the household of Martha Kitchen in the census of 1930 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, as follows:
Dawson, Mary E., Housekeeper, 79, Widowed, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Housekeeper-Private home.8 
Census194018 Apr 1940Mary Elizabeth Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Earl G. Dawson in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.9 
Death20 Mar 1947Mary Elizabeth Dawson died on 20 Mar 1947 in Belt, Cascade County, Montana.2 

Family

 James Edward Dawson b. 25 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jul 1905
Children 1.Minnie J. Dawson+3 b. Dec 1874, d. 3 Jan 1965
 2.Effa T. Dawson3 b. Mar 1877, d. Jun 1906
 3.Maude N. Dawson+4 b. 12 Jul 1880, d. 10 Apr 1907
 4.Edward Dill Dawson4 b. 9 Sep 1882, d. 7 Oct 1957
 5.Earl G. Dawson+4 b. Jun 1891
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8256] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), James E. Dawson and Mary E. Babcock.
  2. [S16828] "Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Mary Elizabeth Dawson, 1947, digital image 116 of 505, Montana No. Cas. 1614.
  3. [S2448] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Lovejoy, ED 133, page 224A (stamped), Page No. 9 (handwritten), population schedule, line 17-26, dwelling 83, family 86, J.E. Dawson household (transcribed as J.E. Lawson at ancestry.com).
  4. [S2877] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Finney County, Garden City, ED 42, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 23-29, dwelling 23, family 23, James E. Dawson household.
  5. [S3376] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Finney County, Garden City Ward 3, ED 41, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 85-90, dwelling 208, family 208, Geo E. Dillion household.
  6. [S4004] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Finney County, Garden, ED 45, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 68-70, dwelling 308, family 312, Mary J. Reeve household.
  7. [S4891] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Finney County, Garden, ED 2, page 8A (handwritten), population schedule, line 18-23, dwelling 162, family 188, Earl Dawson household.
  8. [S4892] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Finney County, Garden, ED 3, page 15B (handwritten), population schedule, line 96-98, dwelling 303, family 401, Martha Kitchen household.
  9. [S16826] 1940 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Finney County, Garden City, ED 28-4, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-69, household 258, Earl G. Dawson household.

Priscilla R. Dawson1

F

Events

Marriage13 Feb 1884Priscilla R. Dawson married Alva M. Dawson, son of James Edward Dawson and Mary J. Borders, on 13 Feb 1884 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1 

Family

 Alva M. Dawson b. 1863
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8210] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Alva M. Dawson and Priscilla R. Dawson.

Martha Frances Wilson1,2,3

F, b. Mar 1864, d. Dec 1944

Events

BirthMar 1864Martha Frances Wilson was born in Mar 1864 in Illinois.2 
Marriage14 Feb 1883She married Clarence H. Dawson, son of James Edward Dawson and Mary J. Borders, on 14 Feb 1883 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census190021 Jun 1900Martha Frances Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Clarence H. Dawson in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Census19105 May 1910Martha Frances Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Clarence H. Dawson in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Census19207 Jan 1920Martha Frances Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Clarence H. Dawson in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.3 
Census193014 Apr 1930Martha Frances Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Clarence H. Dawson in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.5 
Census194011 Apr 1940Martha Frances Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Harvey Fessenden McLaughlin in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland.6 
DeathDec 1944Martha Frances Dawson died in Dec 1944 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.7 

Family

 Clarence H. Dawson b. 8 Jun 1861, d. 8 Jan 1933
Child 1.Helen Wilson Dawson+2 b. Apr 1893
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8222] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), Clarence H. Dawson and M. Frankie Wilson.
  2. [S2797] 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Milford, ED 21, page 14A (handwritten), population schedule, line 28-30, dwelling 259, family 259, Clarence H. Dawson household.
  3. [S3886] 1920 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria Ward 4, ED 91, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 30-31, dwelling 65, family 90, Clarens H. Dawson household.
  4. [S3275] 1910 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Milford, ED 83, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 62-64, dwelling 279, family 284, Clarence Dawson household.
  5. [S4752] 1930 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria, ED 62, page 27A (handwritten), population schedule, line 23-26, dwelling 568, family 657, Clarence Dawson household.
  6. [S17833] 1940 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore, ED 4-890, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 43-47, household 183, Harvey McLaughin household.
  7. [S930] "New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949" State of Louisiana, Secretary of State, Division of Archives, Records Management, and History. Vital Records Indices. Baton Rouge, LA, USA.; 1937-1952, page 43, digital image 1295 of 3368, Martha Frances Dawson, Database (with images).

Madora Eleanor Thomas1,2

F, b. 5 Apr 1859, d. 1 Nov 1950
FatherBenjamin Thomas2
MotherAmanda Hoover2

Events

Birth5 Apr 1859Madora Eleanor Thomas was born on 5 Apr 1859 in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois.3,4,2 
She was the daughter of Benjamin Thomas and Amanda Hoover.2 
Marriage25 Sep 1878Madora Eleanor Thomas married James Edward Dawson, son of Frederick David Dawson and Susan Leodeans Butcher, on 25 Sep 1878 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1 
Census188024 Jun 1880Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Edward Dawson in Ash Grove, Iroquois County, Illinois.5 
Census190025 Jun 1900Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Edward Dawson in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska.4 
Census19102 Apr 1910Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1910 under James Edward Dawson in Madison, Allen County, Indiana.3 
Census192013 Jan 1920Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1920 under James Edward Dawson in Rock Creek, Huntington County, Indiana.6 
Census19307 Apr 1930Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, as follows:
Dawson, Dora E., Head, 70, Widowed, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
Rexford A., Son, 25, Single, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Salesman-Advertising
Clifton, Sanford F., Lodger, 28, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Draftsman-radio factory
Bell, Joseph, Lodger, 35, Single, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Timekeeper-Factory.7 
Census19401 Apr 1940Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Flossie Alice Couey in Jefferson, Whitley County, Indiana.8 
Census195013 Apr 1950Madora Eleanor Dawson was enumerated in the census of 1950 under Flossie Alice Couey in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.9 
Death1 Nov 1950Madora Eleanor Dawson died on 1 Nov 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.2 

Family

 James Edward Dawson b. 11 Nov 1855, d. 27 Jun 1922
Children 1.Arthur Ernest Dawson+5 b. 28 Dec 1879, d. 24 May 1916
 2.Glen Evart Dawson10 b. 30 Jun 1881, d. 13 Sep 1883
 3.Audrey May Dawson+4 b. 1 Sep 1883, d. 13 Aug 1965
 4.Frederick Asa Dawson+4 b. 29 Aug 1885, d. 30 Jun 1970
 5.Flossie Alice Dawson+3 b. 5 Nov 1887, d. 11 Dec 1973
 6.Thomas Clark Dawson+3 b. 18 Mar 1891, d. 19 Apr 1983
 7.Edward Edwin Dawson+3 b. 5 Sep 1893, d. 8 Oct 1984
 8.Frank Edison Dawson10 b. 10 Aug 1896, d. 8 May 1897
 9.George Dewey Dawson3 b. 4 Aug 1899
 10.Rexford Albert Dawson3 b. 12 Mar 1905
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8255] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), James E. Dawson and Madora E. Thomas.
  2. [S6159] "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Madora Eleanor Dawson, 1950, digital image 664 of 2509, Indiana No. 33161.
  3. [S3318] 1910 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Madison, ED 12, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 254, family 257, James E. Dawson household.
  4. [S3022] 1900 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Dawson County, Cozad, ED 89, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-71, dwelling 312, family 313, James E. Dawson household.
  5. [S2443] 1880 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Iroquois County, Ash Grove, ED 121, page 34B (stamped), Page No. 34 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-14, dwelling 253, family 258, Edward Dawson household.
  6. [S3946] 1920 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Huntington County, Rock Creek, ED 125, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 76-83, dwelling 232, family 232, James W. Dawson household.
  7. [S4796] 1930 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, ED 81, page 11A (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-16, dwelling 231, family 268, Dora E. Dawson household.
  8. [S17825] 1940 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Whitley County, Jefferson, ED 92-9, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-33, household 233, Flossie Couey household (indexed as Florrie Couey).
  9. [S17826] 1950 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, ED 95-166, sheet 13 (handwritten), digital image 15 of 29, population schedule, line 11-12, dwelling 121, Flossie Couey household (indexed as Flossie Covey).
  10. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", Thomas Family Charles Co., MD to Iroquois Co., IL
    Entries: 4132 Updated: 2006-03-04 14:19:03 UTC (Sat) Contact: Cheryl Wixon Gocken.

William Evans1

M, b. 1876
FatherWilliam L. Evans1
MotherSalina A. Dawson1 b. 1851

Events

Birth1876William Evans was born in 1876 in Illinois.1 
He was the son of William L. Evans and Salina A. Dawson.1 
Census18803 Jun 1880William Evans was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of William L. Evans in Twin Groves, Jasper County, Missouri.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2570] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Jasper County, Twin Groves, ED 58, page 336D (stamped), Page No. 4 (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-7, dwelling 29, family 32, William Evans household.

Maud Evans1

F, b. 1878
FatherWilliam L. Evans1
MotherSalina A. Dawson1 b. 1851

Events

Birth1878Maud Evans was born in 1878 in Missouri.1 
She was the daughter of William L. Evans and Salina A. Dawson.1 
Census18803 Jun 1880Maud Evans was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of William L. Evans in Twin Groves, Jasper County, Missouri.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2570] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Jasper County, Twin Groves, ED 58, page 336D (stamped), Page No. 4 (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-7, dwelling 29, family 32, William Evans household.

Laura C. Coppage1,2,3

F, b. 8 Jan 1863, d. 2 Sep 1932
FatherGeorge A. Coppage2
MotherEleanor O'Farrell2 b. 1841

Events

Birth8 Jan 1863Laura C. Coppage was born on 8 Jan 1863 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.1,4 
She was the daughter of George A. Coppage and Eleanor O'Farrell.2 
MarriageLaura C. Coppage married (?) Askew.1 
Marriage1895Laura C. Coppage married John David Knaur, son of Simon G. Knaur and Louisa Jane Dawson, in 1895.1 
Census19005 Jun 1900Laura C. Knaur was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John David Knaur in Denison, Grayson County, Texas.1 
Census191016 Apr 1910Laura C. Knaur was enumerated in the census of 1910 under John David Knaur in Denison, Grayson County, Texas.2 
Census19207 Jan 1920Laura C. Knaur was enumerated in the census of 1920 under John David Knaur in Denison, Grayson County, Texas.3 
Death2 Sep 1932Laura C. Knaur died on 2 Sep 1932 in Denison, Grayson County, Texas.4 

Family 1

 (?) Askew
Child 1.Leslie Askew1 b. Sep 1885

Family 2

 John David Knaur b. 10 May 1848, d. 11 Sep 1926
Child 1.Earl Knaur1 b. Dec 1896
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S3143] 1900 United States Federal Census, Texas, Grayson County, Denison Ward 3, ED 98, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 62-65, dwelling 95, family 111, John D. Knaur household.
  2. [S3714] 1910 United States Federal Census, Texas, Grayson County, Dennison Ward 1, ED 78, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-14, dwelling 65, family 84, John Knaur household (also indexed as John Knaus).
  3. [S4534] 1920 United States Federal Census, Texas, Grayson County, Denison Ward 2, ED 86, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 87-90, dwelling 85, family 185, Jno. D. Knaur household.
  4. [S6215] "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Laura Coppage Knaur (index as Laura Coppage Knam), 1932, digital image 123 of 159, Texas No. 38444.