Person:Jonathan Dodson (2)

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Jonathan Dodson
b.4 Apr 1772 Virginia?
m.
  1. John James Dodson1772 - 1830
m. 26 Apr 1791
  1. Elizabeth Dodson1792 - 1860
  2. Sallie Dodson1793 - 1837
  3. Jane Dodson1796 - 1873
  4. Rhoda Dodson1797 - Aft 1880
  5. Abisha Dodson1800 - 1872
  6. Jonathan Dodson, Jr1802 - 1850
  7. John Dodson1805 - 1856
  8. Mary Dodson1807 -
  9. Rachel Dodson1809 -
  10. Delilah Jane Dodson1812 - 1898
Facts and Events
Name Jonathan Dodson
Alt Name[1] John James Dodson
Gender Male
Birth[1] 4 Apr 1772 Virginia?
Military? Abt 1780 Pennsylvania(he is supposed to have served in the Pennsylvania militia during the Revolution, acting as an Indian scout & spy in Indiana, but no details have been located -- and he would have been far too young)
Census[3] 1790 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Marriage 26 Apr 1791 Frederick County, Virginiato Mary B. Ashcraft
Census[5] 1800 Salem, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Census[6] 1820 Perry County, Indiana
Census[2] 1830 Oil Twp, Perry County, Indiana
Death[1] 1 Apr 1830 Perry County?, Indiana

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1790 census:[3]

Dodson, James
Males
under 16 = 3
16 & over = 1
Females = 4

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1800 census:[5]

Dodson, James
Males
under 10 = 2
10-15 = 2
16-25 = 1
26-44 = 1
45 & over = 2
Females
under 10 = 1
10-15 = 1
26-44 = 1

Perry County, Indiana, 1820 census:[6]

Dodson, John (agriculture = 3)
Males
10-15 = 1
16-25 = 2
45 & over = 1
Females
under 10 = 2
10-15 = 1
45 & over = 1

Perry County, Indiana, 1830 census:[2]

Dodson, John, Jr.
Males
5-10 - 1
50-60 - 1
Females
20-30 - 1
50-60 - 1

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Neal, Martha Ashcraft. The Ashcraft Family: Descendants of Daniel Ashcraft. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1994)
    pp. 506-7.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Perry, Indiana, United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M19)
    p. 306 (Oil Twp).
  3. 3.0 3.1 Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States. 1790 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    p. 146.
  4.   Luzerne County, in United States. Department of the Treasury. Office of the Secretary. United States direct tax of 1798: tax lists for the state of Pennsylvania. (Washington [District of Columbia]: National Archives Microfilm Publication M372, 1962).

    Occupant: James Dodson
    Owner: James Dodson
    Number of dwelling houses: 1
    Dimensions: 16' x 18'
    Value of dwelling houses: $56.00
    Other buildings: Barn, 35' x 40'
    Situation & adjoining proprietors: Wm. Warren & Jacob Limons
    Land subject to valuation: 56 acres
    Value of land: $256.00 (all exempt)

  5. 5.0 5.1 Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States. 1800 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    p. 356.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Perry, Indiana, United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M33)
    p. 149.