Dear Rootsweb Dodsons, I am desperately searching for information about my ggg-grandfather, Eli Dodson. I know little about him, but any knowledge I could obtain would help me begin to piece together my family tree. Here's what I know: Eli was born c.1802, somewhere in Virginia. I have heard that he lived for many years in Patrick County, Virginia. It has also been said that he is buried there. He married a Susan? c.1825. And he sired Thomas Dodson, my gg-grandfather. I do not know Eli's parents' names, and there is a rumor that he was an orphan. So--as of now--my family tree ends, and not even with certainty, in the early 1800s. Does anyone have info about Eli's parents? Or his arrival date in Patrick County? Or from whence he came prior to Patrick Co.? Any assistance will be met with a mega-portion of Dodson gratitude. Sincerely, Danita Dodson Hancock County, Tennessee ---------- > From: DODSON-D-request@rootsweb.com > To: DODSON-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: DODSON-D Digest V98 #141 > Date: Thursday, August 06, 1998 9:17 AM >