Robert... Yes, I've seen that story at least twice. Wish more could be learned about that John Dods. Gene -----Original Message----- From: Rob & Heather Williams <will7370@tao.sou.edu> To: DODSON-L@rootsweb.com <DODSON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, April 30, 1998 11:12 PM Subject: Re: DODSON/PLUME--Native American records >Hi Gene, > >The stuff was handed to me by someone who found it on the >internet. You know how those stories go. I am totally >naive as to the legitimacy of the story or of any sources. > >Posted it here because that's where the experts are supposed >to be. Nice story if it is true. > >Robert > >GENE B ROOKS wrote: >> >> Robert, don't chisel this connection in stone just yet. This story >> has been around for a while, and to date has not been confirmed by >> anything reliable. The oldest proven Dodson is Charles DODSON born >> in 1649 in Richmond Co., VA. Where did you come across it? It is >> true that a John DODS who arrived in Jamestown was married to a Jane. >> There is no evidence they had children at all, much less that they >> were named Jesse, William, and Benjamin, or that the name evolved to >> Dodson. (Been there, done that) There is a Benjamin DODSON who >> emigrated from England in the 1630's. There is also other evidence >> that a William DODSON emigrated from England in the 1620's, this is >> without pulling my file. Neither one has been shown to be the father >> of Charles DODSON, William seems slightly more likely than Benjamin. >> There is also evidence of another emigrant Dodson, Thomas DODSON, >> who I think is the most likely father of Charles DODSON, since he did >> name a son Thomas. I too have wondered about the origin of Jane, >> wife of John DODS, since no ship record was given for her in the 1624 >> list of inhabitants. This is the first I've heard of the name Chief >> Eagle Plume, although I do think Mrs. C. T. Dodson made some >> reference to that name as her source for the original story about the >> Indian wife. Love to hear more, Gene in FL >> >> ____ >> Always seeking ROOKS & BALLENTINE > >-- > \\\|/// > \\ ~ ~ // > ( @ @ ) >------- oOOo-(_)-oOOo--------------- >Robert L. Williams KC7BUM > ---Veteran of operation Just Cause > Republic of Panama 1989 >Heather Williams >Bryce LeGrand Williams >Kjersten Chase Noelle Williams >Ashland, Oregon >will7370@tao.sou.edu >--------------------Oooo.----------- > .oooO ( ) > ( ) ) / > \ ( (_/ > \_) >