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Dodson Family History
Dodson Genealogy & Family TreeDodson is an English name from Worcestershire, England, where the family held a seat. It means "son of Dodd," an Old English given name. The earliest known ancestor--Aluisnus Dodeson--was recorded in 1086 in the Domseday Book. Roots for this name can also be found in Welsh. The family motto is Virtus semper eadam which means "Virtue is always the same."
Other spellings include "Dodshon," "Doddson," "Dodsaun," "Dodsen," "Dodsin," and "Dodsine." Notable people with the surname include American producer Neal Dodson (Margin Call, All Is Lost, Another Cinderella Story), American actor Jack Dodson (The Andy Griffith Show, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Mayberry R.F.D.), and American television personality Betty Dodson, better known as Dr. Betty (Dr. Betty: The 77-Year-Old Sexologist). The first Dodson to come to America was Benjamin Dodson in Virginia in 1635.
Dodson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Dodson -- --, 1652 July 2, 1729
- Gershom Dodson -- --, 1653 March 26, 1676 Massachusetts
- Mary Dodson -- --, 1736 December 0, 1778 Pennsylvania
- Mary Dodson -- --, 1730 December 0, 1816 West Virginia
- Mary Dodson -- --, 1730 December 0, 1816 West Virginia
Dodson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Fork Dodson -- --, 1728 March 25, 1816 Virginia
- Frances Dodson -- --, 1756 November 0, 1804
- Elisha Dodson -- --, 1727 May 0, 1791 Virginia
- Ruth Dodson -- --, 1754 November 22, 1828 Virginia
- Tibitha Dodson -- --, 1762 April 0, 1791 Virginia
