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William Dodson was born on January 21st, 1834 in Moravian Falls, Wilkes Co., NC.  William Dodson's father was David Hugh Mikels and his mother was Marguerite Minerva Swiney.  His paternal grandparents were David Hugh Michael and Lucinda Doty. He had four brothers and three sisters, named Moses Loren, David Hugh, John C., Thomas N., Susan, Nancy J. and Bethany Louisa.  He was the second oldest of the eight children.  He died at the age of 45 on February 22nd, 1879 in Arkoma, Indian Territory.


William Dodson's family with Caroline Bushey

‌William Dodson and Caroline were married in a religious ceremony on February 21st, 1861.  They had three sons and a daughter, named John Aubrey, George Elmer, William and Ella May.


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