There is a Sampson Williams DODSON b-1820, d 23 Jun 1877 in Benton Co, AR. He is the son of Nimrod DODSON and Elizabeth CHISUM. Nimrod was a preacher who moved around in TN and other areas early on... This Sampson married Celia RODGERS. Also, Hampson Hillard DODSON, son of Sampson H and Ruth SELLERS was born 23 Mar 1824, died 14 Jan 1886. Don't have a death place on him. I have a Simpson C. DODSON in my direct line and I've done research on these Sampsons...thinking it was variation of spelling. I wonder if my Simpson isn't a nephew of the older Sampson...still haven't been able to prove it... Regards, Mickey DODSON