Robert Doyne Dawson and Elizabeth Reed

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Husband Robert Doyne Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 30 Jul 1801 - near Ohioville, Beaver Co, PA 1 2 3
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           Died: 2 Dec 1882 3 4
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         Father: Benoni Dawson (1768-1844) 5 6
         Mother: Katherine P. D. McKennon (      -      ) 2 6

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       Marriage: 9 Feb 1826 1 3

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Wife Elizabeth Reed ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 12 Feb 1803 - Beaver Co, PA 1
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           Died: 22 Oct 1864 3 4
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         Father: Ruel Reed (1769-      ) 3 7
         Mother: Mary Ann DeBolt (      -      ) 1

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Children

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1 F Mary Ann Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 
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           Died: 1909 3
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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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2 F Catharine Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: Abt 1829
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           Died: Aft 1914
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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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3 M Benoni Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 1830 - Ohio Twp, Beaver Co, PA 8
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           Died: 1909 3
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         Spouse: Rolena Brisbane (      -      ) 8
           Marr: 1858 8

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4 M Ruel Reed Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 
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           Died: 1908 3
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         Spouse: Salina Reed (      -Bef 1914) 3

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5 M Robert Doyne Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 
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           Died: Aft 1888
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6 F Rebecca Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 
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           Died: 29 Oct 1864 1 3
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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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7 M Daniel Debolt Dawson ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 14 Nov 1844 - near Fairview, Beaver Co, PA 3
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           Died: 18 Aug 1908 - near Fairview, Beaver Co, PA 3
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         Spouse: Sarah Jane Cochran (1841-      ) 9
           Marr: 28 May 1868 9

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8 M James M. Dawson ^{1 2}

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           Born: 
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           Died: Bef 1888
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9 M Benjamin Dawson ^{1 2}

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           Born: 
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           Died: Bef 1888
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10 M William McKennon Dawson ^{1 2}

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           Born: 
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           Died: Bef 1888
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General Notes: Husband - Robert Doyne Dawson

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He followed the occupation of farmering throughout his entire active career. After his marriage he lived for two years in Ohio township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, then took up his residence in Columbiana County, Ohio, later returning to his native place and settling on land later a part of the Ferguson farm, there residing for eight years. He then purchased one hundred acres of land near Fairview, thereon erecting a substantial brick house, also building a smaller house of brick. Before his death he had acquired two hundred acres adjoining, making his farm three hundred acres in extent.
He continued in the faith of his fathers and was a member of the Episcopal Church, and supported the Whig party in all political issues.

He worked on his father's farm for some time, but subsequently followed river life between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. He worked in that capacity until his marriage. After his marriage, he relinquished river life and returned to farming. For a short time he was located on his father's homestead farm. Then, for a brief period, he rented a place. Later, he purchased one hundred acres of land from his father-in-law. After farming that for some time, he sold out and purchased another farm where Daniel D. Dawson later resided. Here he prospered, and was soon enabled to add three other farms to his original purchase. Thus he became the owner of three hundred and forty acres, which he improved in a superior manner, building a good brick residence. In addition to producing large quantities of fruit, he devoted much attention to stockraising. He was the first to introduce Durham cattle and Leicester sheep in Ohio township, and was among the first to introduce these breeds into the county. He disposed of his stock at Pittsburgh and in local markets. Like his father, he was vestryman in the Protestant Episcopal church. In his political affiliations he followed the leadership of the Republican party. At the time of his demise, he was a comparatively wealthy man.

1 Editor, History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Chicago: A. Warner & Co., Publishers, 1888), Pg 639.

2 Editor, Book of Biographies, Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899), Pg 376.

3 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1914), Pg 798.

4 Editor, History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Chicago: A. Warner & Co., Publishers, 1888), Pg 640.

5 Editor, Book of Biographies, Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899), Pg 375.

6 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1914), Pg 797.

7 Editor, History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Chicago: A. Warner & Co., Publishers, 1888), Pg 639, 652.

8 Editor, Book of Biographies, Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899), Pg 377.

9 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1914), Pg 799.