Or perhaps John Dods. is an abbreviation. When I was in England there seemed to be a tendancy to abbreviate. Hamps.=Hampshire, Yorks.=Yorkshire, etc. I've seen the muster list, which a breakdown of his personal property--but I've only seen a copy. I don't know about primary documentation. Ask an early-American History professor. I do medieval Europe. Rebecca Lambert lambertr@clinton.afsc.k12.ar.us

Hello All, Looking for information on Thomas DODSON/DODGSON b:1798 in Darrington, Yorkshire, England. He married an Elizabeth. They came to America and settled in Argyle, Lafayette Co., WI. Their children were: 1. Hannah, b: 1836 in England, m: John BISHEL, then married second Thomas Alexander FRAME. Hannah had William, Elizabeth, Arthur, John BISHEL, by her first marriage, and George, Marcus FRAME, and possibly a set of twins by her second marriage to Thomas. Macus was adopted by the Cooper Family and left Argyle. 2. John, b: ? Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for you time. Sincerely, Randy Treadway

Regarding John Dods, I keep wondering if on the Jamestown record where he is listed--I've seen a book reference to "The Muster of John Dods" I believe. Anyway, it lists him and when he came to Jamestown, and probably the name of the ship he came on. I keep wondering if the original handwritten document became torn or something. The last 2 letters could have been torn off, and the person who recorded it later only wrote down what they could read. We are talking really old records when you get back to Jamestown. I'd sure like to know what primary sources still exist of records from Jamestown. I look in my phonebook and find no "Dods"--only "Dodds" or "Dodson", etc. Anyway, it makes no sense to add on to the name after arriving in VA. I can't see Dods becoming Dodson. I also wonder if there are any land records or proof of any descendants of the John Dods who would have retained that spelling? Just some food for thought. Glenn Gohr ggohr01@mail.orion.org

I would like to know if there is any *proof* that William and Jesse DODSON were actually connected to the Charles DODSON of Virginia. Also, I have a question. I don't understand the statement "Chief Eagle Plume of Colorado, an Iroquois". There was no Colorado in the 1600s. The Iroquois were from the northern part of what is now the United States, and also Canada. I believe there was another DODSON line which hasn't proved to be part of Charles' family. Is it known *which* of these lines William and Jesse were on? Help, please? Barbara Couser

In a message dated 98-01-06 21:50:46 EST, you write: << Also, I have a question. I don't understand the statement "Chief Eagle Plume of Colorado, an Iroquois". There was no Colorado in the 1600s. The Iroquois were from the northern part of what is now the United States, and also Canada. >> I never assumed Colorado in this context to refer to the state. I have no idea what the word Colorado meant or means.

Hi Demascus, I'm confused. Or I find this confusing. John DODS was born in England. Son Jesse DODSON is born in VA. His son, Charles DODSON, is born in England? Jesse goes back to England to have his son and then returns with son? Why was the name changed to DODSON? Usually, names were shortened after coming to America. This time it was lengthened? Have any documents been found to prove the name DODS was changed to DODSON? Please post to list. We've all been curious about this and most will want to see any replies. Alley wchs@prodigy.net Here's what you wrote: Direct Descendants of John Dods 1 John DODS b: 1588 in England .. +JANE Father: Cheif Eagle PLUME .. 2 Jesse DODSON b: 1620-1623 in Richmond Co, VA d: in Richmond Co, VA ...... +Judith HAGGER b: Abt. 1627 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England Father: Mother: ...... 3 Charles I. DODSON b: Abt. 1649 in England d: 6 Feb 1704/05 in Richmond Co, VA .......... +Anne ELMORE b: Abt. 1654 m: Abt. ---------- > From: Demastus <Demastus@aol.com> > To: RobertUle@aol.com; DODSON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: John Dod's descendents > Date: Tuesday, January 06, 1998 4:49 PM > > In a message dated 98-01-06 15:43:59 EST, you write: > > << Hi, saw your posting today on John Dod's descendents. We've been arguring > about this for awhile. Can you tell me where you got that information? > > Thanks, > > Michelle Ule > Robertule@aol.com > Ukiah, CA >> > > > John Dods is listed as a labouror in the original 105 settlers of Jamestown > with Capt. John Smith, and also a soldier in expeditions against the Indians. > The Tax List of James City 16 Feb. 1623 lists John Dods and Mrs. Dods as > living at the Neck of Land near James City, now Chesterfield, Va. in 1627. > John Dods was born in England 1588 and came to Jamestown in 1607 at the age of > 18 years. John married the Indian maiden Jane, daughter of Chief Eagle Plume > of Colorado, of the Iroquois Indian Nation, and became the parents of William > and Jesse Dodson. Jesse and William took brides from the Bride Ships about > 1630. This gives some early background of the first of this line to enter the > American Colonies. {"Marsh and Related Families "p. 55}

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Who wrote the book ... Marsh and Related Families (p.55) that you refer to as your source for the information about John Dods? I would like to read it. Thank you. Karen

I have reposted the information I have on descendants of John Dods on my home page with my sources, very few or which are primary sources. I get a lot of information from researchers on the internet and I can not verify its accuracy. This information should be used as a research guide and not taken to be fact as I have certainly not verified its accuracy. Click on this: <A HREF="http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/e/m/Charles-A-Demastus/"> Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Pages: DEMASTUS FAMILY GENEALOGY </A> or go to: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/e/m/Charles-A-Demastus/ Chuck Demastus

I have been researching the DODSON line for about two years. Mostly through research of what others have posted here online. This is the first time I have seen the DODS information and I find it kinda exciting. I was wondering where you found that information and who the Chief Plume.....father of Jane was. Please share as much as you can about that earliest generation. My grandpa always said that we had Indian Blood....I am assuming that Chief...means that he was Indian. Eagerly awaiting your reply. Karen Piper Doyle researching the DODSON line

In a message dated 98-01-06 18:29:30 EST, you write: << I'm confused. Or I find this confusing. John DODS was born in England. Son Jesse DODSON is born in VA. His son, Charles DODSON, is born in England? Jesse goes back to England to have his son and then returns with son? Why was the name changed to DODSON? Usually, names were shortened after coming to America. This time it was lengthened? Have any documents been found to prove the name DODS was changed to DODSON? Please post to list. We've all been curious about this and most will want to see any replies. Alley >> PLEASE NOTE DISCLAIMER PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE WITH THE INTENTION OF BEING HELPFUL IN SOME WAY TO OTHER RESEARCHERS RESEARCHING THESE SURNAMES. DO NOT ASSUME THAT ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECT - AS I AM NOT LIABLE FOR INACCURACIES - ALTHOUGH I WOULD HOPE THAT MOST INFORMATION FOUND IN RESEARCH BOOKS, ONLINE, OR PASSED ALONG TO ME WOULD BE COMPLETELY ACCURATE, SOMETIMES THAT IS NOT THE CASE. This is all I have and the source is plain to see, page number and all. Sorry I don't have the author: John Dods is listed as a labouror in the original 105 settlers of Jamestown with Capt. John Smith, and also a soldier in expeditions against the Indians. The Tax List of James City 16 Feb. 1623 lists John Dods and Mrs. Dods as living at the Neck of Land near James City, now Chesterfield, Va. in 1627. John Dods was born in England 1588 and came to Jamestown in 1607 at the age of 18 years. John married the Indian maiden Jane, daughter of Chief Eagle Plume of Colorado, of the Iroquois Indian Nation, and became the parents of William and Jesse Dodson. Jesse and William took brides from the Bride Ships about 1630. This gives some early background of the first of this line to enter the American Colonies. {"Marsh and Related Families "p. 55} Chuck Demastus

In a message dated 98-01-06 15:43:59 EST, you write: << Hi, saw your posting today on John Dod's descendents. We've been arguring about this for awhile. Can you tell me where you got that information? Thanks, Michelle Ule Robertule@aol.com Ukiah, CA >> John Dods is listed as a labouror in the original 105 settlers of Jamestown with Capt. John Smith, and also a soldier in expeditions against the Indians. The Tax List of James City 16 Feb. 1623 lists John Dods and Mrs. Dods as living at the Neck of Land near James City, now Chesterfield, Va. in 1627. John Dods was born in England 1588 and came to Jamestown in 1607 at the age of 18 years. John married the Indian maiden Jane, daughter of Chief Eagle Plume of Colorado, of the Iroquois Indian Nation, and became the parents of William and Jesse Dodson. Jesse and William took brides from the Bride Ships about 1630. This gives some early background of the first of this line to enter the American Colonies. {"Marsh and Related Families "p. 55}

In a message dated 98-01-06 00:03:58 EST, you write: << Seeking information about Thomas Greenham DODSON (son of Greenham DODSON), m. Sarah DODSON. Their son, Willis DODSON, Sr., was b. 1784 in Virginia. His daughter, Sarah DODSON 1802 NC-1884 IL), m. William B. HARRIS, son of Wooten HARRIS. They emigrated to Fayette Co., Illinois. >> Direct Descendants of John Dods 1 John DODS b: 1588 in England .. +JANE Father: Cheif Eagle PLUME .. 2 Jesse DODSON b: 1620-1623 in Richmond Co, VA d: in Richmond Co, VA ...... +Judith HAGGER b: Abt. 1627 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England Father: Mother: ...... 3 Charles I. DODSON b: Abt. 1649 in England d: 6 Feb 1704/05 in Richmond Co, VA .......... +Anne ELMORE b: Abt. 1654 m: Abt. 1679 Father: Mother: .......... 4 Charles I. DODSON, Jr. b: Abt. 1679 in VA d: 1 Aug 1715 in Richmond Co, VA .......... 4 Thomas DODSON b: 15 May 1681 in Richmond Co, VA (Old Rappahannock Co) d: 21 Nov 1740 in Richmond Co, VA .............. +Dorothy Mary DURHAM b: 5 Jun 1686 in North Farnham, Roanoke Co, VA m: 29 Aug 1701 in Fauquier Co, VA d: 21 Nov 1740 in Richmond Co, VA Father: Thomas DURHAM Mother: Dorothy GILBERT ............... 5 David DODSON b: 1700 in Richmond Co, VA d: 1740 in Prince William Co, VA ............... 5 Thomas DODSON, Jr. b: 1702 in Richmond Co, VA d: Bef. 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsylvania Co, VA ............... 5 George DODSON b: 31 Oct 1702 in Richmond Co, VA d: Abt. 1770 in Pittsylvania Co, VA ............... 5 Greenham DODSON b: 1709 in Richmond Co, VA d: 25 Aug 1777 ................... +Elinor HIGHTOWER b: 10 Jan 1721/22 in Richmond Co, VA m: Abt. 1740 in Richmond Co, VA Father: John Thomas HIGHTOWER Mother: Mary BRYAN ................... 6 Judith DODSON b: 6 Jan 1740/41 in Richmond Co, VA ................... 6 Thomas (Greenham?) DODSON b: Abt. 1742 in Richmond Co, VA d: Aft. 1810 in Maury Co, TN ................... 6 Eleanor DODSON b: Abt. 1743 in Richmond Co, VA d: Aft. 1808 in Franklin Co, TN ................... 6 Hightower DODSON d: Bef. 13 Jan 1877 in Maury Co, TN ................... 6 Rawleigh DODSON b: Abt. 1756 d: 3 Jul 1836 in Williamson Co, TN ................... 6 William DODSON ................... 6 George DODSON ............... 5 Alice DODSON b: 1711 in Richmond Co, VA d: 1740 ............... 5 Mary DODSON b: 5 Oct 1715 in Richmond Co, VA ............... 5 Abraham DODSON b: 4 Apr 1723 in Richmond Co, VA d: 17 Jun 1768 in Fauquier Co, VA ............... 5 Joshua DODSON b: 25 May 1725 ............... 5 Elisha DODSON b: 22 Feb 1726/27 .......... 4 Bartholomew Richard DODSON b: Abt. 1683 in Richmond Co, VA .......... 4 William DODSON b: 1685 .......... 4 John DODSON b: Abt. 1685 .......... 4 Lambeth DODSON b: Abt. 1686 .......... 4 Anne DODSON b: Abt. 1687 .......... 4 Elizabeth Mary DODSON b: Abt. 1688 d: Bef. 1719 .. 2 William DODSON .. 2 Benjamin DODSON

In a message dated 98-01-06 00:03:58 EST, you write: << Seeking information about Thomas Greenham DODSON (son of Greenham DODSON), m. Sarah DODSON. Their son, Willis DODSON, Sr., was b. 1784 in Virginia. His daughter, Sarah DODSON 1802 NC-1884 IL), m. William B. HARRIS, son of Wooten HARRIS. They emigrated to Fayette Co., Illinois. >> Descendants of Thomas Dodson 1 Thomas DODSON b: Abt. 1742 in Richmond Co, VA d: Aft. 1810 in Maury Co, TN .. +Sarah (Sally) DODSON b: Abt. 1758 in Richmond Co, VA d: 21 Sep 1835 in Lynnville, Giles Co, TN Father: Elisha DODSON Mother: Sarah EVERETT ....... 2 Greenham Hightower DODSON b: 1 Oct 1783 d: 31 Oct 1866 ........... +Marcy BROOKS b: 1793 m: 9 Jan 1808 in Maury Co, TN d: 26 Feb 1874 Father: Mother: ................. 3 Candis D. DODSON b: 1 Aug 1828 d: 6 Mar 1840

I hope you all don't mind me sending this to you. If you like it I have "gobs ' of stuff like it. CDA

Seeking information about Thomas Greenham DODSON (son of Greenham DODSON), m. Sarah DODSON. Their son, Willis DODSON, Sr., was b. 1784 in Virginia. His daughter, Sarah DODSON 1802 NC-1884 IL), m. William B. HARRIS, son of Wooten HARRIS. They emigrated to Fayette Co., Illinois.

Hi You all, Hope someone can help this lady. CDA

Looking for any relatives to a GREEN DOTSON listed on the 1860 census for South Fork Township. was married to a Nancy ?...Had children Enos 13, John 10, and Elizabeth 7. ANy information on these people would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. Rochelle Dotson

If you have contacted me in the past regarding the name Dodson, please do so again as I deleated the entire contents of my filling cabnet. I know there were some other Dodson sites I had visited and would like to do so again any address would be great. JWhite1043@aol.com