Source: Ancestors of Robert Dodson and His Descendants. Written by Mrs. C. T. Dodson; Illustrated by Miss Oneida Uzzell. Privately published, {1964?] (Note: This book is 115 p. and is located in the Dallas Public Library, Dallas, TX, call # R929.2 D647d) Continuing Mrs. C. T. Dodson's book, pp. 4-5 (All of the following is direct quote from the book, unless otherwise noted.): THOMAS (4) DODSON: Thomas (4) Dodson, b. May 15, 1681, in Richmond Co., Va., d. Nov. 21, 1740, m. Mary Durham (Dau. of Thomas Durham and Dorothy Smoot). [I can find no reference to prove that Dorothy's maiden name was Smoot--gg] They lived in North Farham Parish in Richmond Co., Va. Records on this family are recorded in the North Farnham Register. There are wills and deeds on record in Richmond Co., Va., on the Durham family and the Smoots family. H. W. Newman makes reference to William Smoot, Sr.., in his book "The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia" (Washington, 1936), pages 5 and 6. (Thomas Durham's will is recorded in WILL BOOK 3, pages 210, 211, 212, Richmond Co., Va.) Mary was b. June 5, 1686, Thomas (4) Dodson's will dated Feb. 17, 1739 proved March 1740 Richmond Co., Va. It is the children of this Thomas who went to Southwest Virginia, settling in Pittsylvania Co., Va., prior to May 1767. From 1676 (Bacon's Rebellion) until 1776 (Revolutionary War) Virginia had a gradual growth in population and continual quarrels with royal governors. As new immigrants arrived, the frontier was pushed further westward until the settlements reached the mountains. In their quarrel with the governors the people gained more and more privileges and acquired more and more ability to manage their own affairs. A notable event of this period was the establishment of William and Mary College at Williamsburg in 1694. Children: a. George (5) MORE LATER b. David (5) possibly eldest child, son of Thomas and Mary Dodson, m. Amey, surname unknown, settled in Prince William Co. where he died 1740, prior to the death of his father. He had an only child, a daughter born after his death who probably died young since his estate eventually went to his brothers, all of whom are named in his will dated April 27, 1740, proved July 28, 1740. c. Thomas (5) m. (1) Elizabeth Rose (2) Mrs. Eleanor Sloan, a widow. He settled in Pittsylvania Co., Va. d. Greenham (5) m. Elinor Hightower. e. Alice (5) m. a Creel. f. Mary (5) m. an Oldham. g. Abraham (5) b. April 4, 1923 [should be 1723--gg], m. Barbary, removed to Farquier Co., Va. where he died; will proved Oct. 25, 1768. h. Joshua (5) b. May 25, 1725, no further record. i. Elisha (5) b. Feb. 22, 1727, m. an Averett, settled in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Some of the above information may be found in Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas's 2-vol. book, and with some updated information. I thought this would be helpful. More later, Glenn Gohr ggohr01@mail.orion.org