Dobbins - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Donald Thomas Dobbins, 64,born in Oak Park, Ill., to Dennis "Jack" Dobbins Jr. and Mary Ellen Dobbins.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-05-17 02:16:33Z

Donald Thomas Dobbins, 64,
passed away on May 10, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev., due to complications following heart surgery.
He was born in Oak Park, Ill., to Dennis "Jack" Dobbins Jr. and Mary Ellen Dobbins. He graduated from Indio High School in 1966. Don joined the army in 1967, completed special training "overseas" in Fairbanks, Alaska, and returned to California upon his discharge in 1970. The adventure called life took him to Arizona, Illinois, and finally Las Vegas last year to enjoy his retirement. He loved bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family, especially if he had a coupon. Survivors include his devoted wife, Sharon; 2 children; son Jack Preston, Austin, Texas and daughter Carol Denise Chinchilla, Anchorage, Alaska. He is also survived by brothers, Dennis, Gerald, Leonard and Danny as well as sisters, Susan Slama, Kathleen Caudill, Cheryl Dobbins, and Jacqueline Mueller. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and brother Ronald. Don's wit and charm touched the lives of many. He never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by all. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Palm Desert, Calif.
( The Desert Sun on May 16, 2012.)

Dobbins, Jim and Salisbury, N.C.

RCJC333 — 2012-04-25 19:14:55Z

I am interested in finding information and people related to Jim Dobbins who lived in Salisbury, N.C. He was injured in a train wreck in 1891 in Statesville, N.C.

Joel Reese
RCJC333@yahoo.com

Louisa M Dobbins Payne

mystic712000 — 2012-03-25 19:31:51Z

I'm searching for information on Louisa Payne (nee Dobbins) born in Albany, New York in 1840 and died in Albany in 1867, married to Edward Augustus Payne and mother of Hettie and Anna Louise. Particularly, I am looking for information on her parents. I have been told that their names are Henry and Elizabeth but I have not been able to find anything to support this. Also, I have located her residence at death and there is a Julia Dobbins who lives a block away at the same time. I have been able to trace much of this family and Julia is the wife of William J Dobbins, a carpenter, originally from Pennsylvania. Other than the close residence, I have not been able to make any more connections between these families. Any information on either family would be helpful.

Re: Stanton Orlando Dobbins

aldobby — 2012-03-15 16:49:48Z

According to 1900 census records for Kansas; Father Frank Dobbins born Aug 1866 Ohio, wife Mary A born Feb 1871 Iowa, son Stanton born Jul 1892 Kansas, son Rexford born Oct 1894.

Father Frank shows in 1885 census for Asherville, Kansas as single.

Father Frank living with son Stanton and his family in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas in 1920.

Father Frank living with son Rexford and his wife Myrtle in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas in 1930.

Re: dobbins family living in georgia

aldobby — 2012-03-15 16:28:47Z

Do you know approximately what year Willie was born? Will be glad to help.

Re: Dobbins of Mt Holly, NJ, related to Budds

pgerber63 — 2012-03-15 15:56:36Z

I am also doing research on the Dobbins/Hilyard family. Mary Ann Hilyard b. 11/12/1807 d. 8/27/1872, married Joseph Ridgway Dobbins b. 4/15/1798 d. 9/19/1857. Married on 4/17/1827 in Philadelphia, PA. Mary Ann born in NY. Joseph born in NJ.

Re: Dobbins of Mt Holly, NJ, related to Budds

pgerber63 — 2012-03-15 15:33:17Z

I would like to be able to look at your tree. How can I find it.

Re: reply about Stanton Dobbins

2cronesplus1 — 2012-03-09 03:58:23Z

Oh, awesome. I just got your message. My e-mail address is 2cronesplus1@comcast.net. I have never met Stanton.
Myrtle (Cindy) Nielsen
Stanton Dobbins Granddaughter

Re: reply about Stanton Dobbins

judylync — 2012-03-09 03:10:45Z

I have information about Frank and Mary Azelia Dobbins, parents of Stanton Dobbins, as well as info about Azelia's parents and grandparents. I also have a picture of Azelia. I will be happy to share. I will also try contacting you directly.

Judy Lynch

Re: Dobbins of Mt Holly, NJ, related to Budds

clairenelson162 — 2012-03-04 05:22:25Z

Please see my tree. Tons more since 2008. "the Nelson tree"

Re: Dobbins of Mt Holly, NJ, related to Budds

clairenelson162 — 2012-03-04 05:20:57Z

I am away, limited keyboard. I am a direct ancestor of wm Parvin and Mary budd Parvin . See my tree for all the children, full names and dates. The Nelson tree. I filled in a lot since the original post in 2008.

Re: Dobbins of Mt Holly, NJ, related to Budds

aldobby — 2012-03-03 21:52:34Z

According to 1860 Census record, William Parvin is living with his mother in law, Sarah Budd, with wife Mary D and children Ella B born 1854, Clifford and Frank born 1856.

On 1870 census record, William is living with wife Mary and children Ella B, Frank W, son W M born 1859, son W P born 1862

Hope this helps.

Re: Dobbins of Mt Holly, NJ, related to Budds

dobbins3045 — 2012-03-03 20:05:43Z

James Dobbins (1730-1776) married Ruth Woolston. One of their 4 children, John Dobbins (1760-1841) was married twice. He married wife #1, Mary Murrell on 12/23/1779 & wife #2, Susannah Ridgway.
One of John & Mary Murrell's children was Sarah Dobbins. Sarah married Dr. Benjamin Say Budd. They had 8 children and one of which was Mary Dobbins Budd. As you stated, she maried William Parvin (born 8/19/1826 - died 3/15/1889. From my records they had 1 child, Clifford Ray who died in 1865 at 10 years of age. If you could help me/us with more information on that union it would be appreciated.

Re: Drury Dobbins

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-27 14:42:33Z

This is not the Will of Ezekiel Dobbins that I saw this past weekend at the Spartanburg Library. It was VERY long and it stated within the will that Rebecca was now married to Henderson Cash. I DID MAKE A COPY OF THESE PAGES.

Re: DOBBINS, Ezekiel 1770/1857 Spartanburg, SC

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-27 14:37:20Z

This is not the will that the Spartanburg Library has for Ezekiel Dobbins. His is, at least, 37 pages. I saw it just this Friday, February 24, 2012.

Re: William Dobbins

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-27 14:34:19Z

Do you have any information on Rebecca Dobbins born to Ezekiel Dobbins?

Re: DOBBINS, Ezekiel 1770/1857 Spartanburg, SC

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-27 14:33:24Z

Do you have any information on Rebecca Dobbins born to Ezekiel Dobbins?

Re: William Dobbins

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-27 14:32:46Z

Do you have any information on Rebecca Dobbins, daughter of Ezekiel Dobbins?

Re: dobbins family living in georgia

Turner_Collins — 2012-02-25 17:02:33Z

Your query about Eliza Defreese and sister Mary caught my eye. I am searching for an Eliza Defreese b. SC, ca. 1830, d. Dawsonvill Ga 1905. She married Willaim D. Turner ca. 1850. I have census records from 1850 on. Cannot locate parents for either. They are my maternal gggrandparents. Would appreciate any information you might have.

Turner Collins
Springfield, MO

Re: Drury Dobbins

colleyville — 2012-02-15 15:55:25Z

I know that Rebecca Dobbins was living with her father when he wrote his will in 1851 - and is listed as Rebecca Dobbins, therefore, not married since no husband is listed.

WILL OF EZEKIEL DOBBINS
South Carolina - Spartanburg District
Know all men by these presents that I EZEKIEL DOBBINS do make this my last will and Testament.
1.I will that all my just debts be paid.
2.I will that all my estate both real and personal shall be and remain in the possession and use of my wife ELIZABETH DOBBINS (should she be alive at the time of my death). during her natural life for her support and maintenance and at her death (or should she die before me - at my death) I will that all my estate both real and personal be sold and divided amongst my several children and grandchildren in the following manner.
3.I will that the children of my daughter NANCY POTTER, wife of RICHARD POTTER lawfully begotten shall receive equally the distributive share of their mother NANCY.
4.I will that the distributive share of my daughter SARAH MARTIN wife of RICHARD MARTIN be paid into the hands of my daughter REBECCA DOBBINS in trust for my said daughter SARAH to be used or disposed of by my said daughter REBECCA as she may think proper for the support and maintenance of my said daughter Sarah but no interest is to account for by my said daughter REBECCA. She being accountable for the principle only.
4.I will that my son DRUORY DOBBINS shall have and receive his distributive share of my estate.
5.I will that my granddaughter JANE BLANTON and my grandson WILLIAM BLANTON shall receive the distributive share of their Mother, my daughter POLLY BLANTON deceased, equally share and share alike.
6.I will that the children of my daughter SUSANNAH CASH wife of AARON CASH lawfully begotten shall receive the distributive share of their Mother my daughter SUSANNAH CASH equally share and share alike.
7.I will that the children of my daughter MARGARET BLANTON wife of JESSE BLANTON shall receive the distributive share of their Mother MARGARET BLANTON to be divided amount the said children of MARGARET BLANTON lawfully begotten equally share and share alike.
8.I will that my daughter REBECCA DOBBINS now living with me shall receive her full distributive share of my estate for her own use and benefit. I further will that she shall be allowed to keep for her own use as her own property all the stock of cattle, hogs and sheep also beds bedding, ie with such articles of household and kitchen furniture as she may have at that time. She being allowed to select her own property as above stated.

And last I do hereby adopt and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all other will or wills by me at any time heretofore made and in confirmation of this I hereby call on GABRIEL CANNON, ELIAS JOHNSON and SAMUEL LANCASTER to subscribe as witnesses to the execution of this will. Signed, Sealed and acknowledged in presence - January 16th 1851.

But before the probate was finalized she had married a Blanton. (Contact me at blkirkland@prodigy.net and we will go over all of this.)

DOBBINS Joseph S Co K 2 Va Inf Sp Am War

t42ForestLawn — 2012-02-15 13:42:54Z

DOBBINS Joseph S Co K 2 Va Inf Sp Am War

DaveStrtickland photographed this gravestone in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Forest Lawn) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Dobbins Family News/National Living Dobbins Registry

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-15 13:26:45Z

Does it say anything about Rebecca Dobbins, daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Hughes Dobbins?

Rebecca Dobbins, Daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Hughes Dobbins

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-15 13:20:38Z

Does anyone know the birth and death dates of Rebecca, where she is buried, and whether or not she married. I am told that she married a Henderson Cash but cannot find anything official to substaniate this.

Re: Drury Dobbins

lkblevins1 — 2012-02-15 13:10:00Z

Do you know the birth and death dates of Rebecca Dobbins, daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth and whether or not she had any children?

Re: reply about Stanton Dobbins

2cronesplus1 — 2011-12-19 21:18:26Z

Sorry contact information about Rexford or Stanton Dobbins has changed to 2cronesplus1@comcast.net .

Re: Dobbins-Culbreth Families of Rutherford Co NC

WhimsicalDancer — 2011-11-20 19:24:21Z

I have not checked this board in a really long time, now I am so glad I did. Found a treasure trove on the Dobbins line recently via the Christopher Columbus line from a direct descendant.

Would be really happy to correspond with you and my Louisa Jane Dobbins Hamrick is near and dear to my heart. She has been my elusive ancestor for many years and I have put many hours into this line and would love to correspond with you!

Please feel free to contact me via e-mail at WhimsicalDancer123@gmail.com. Look forward to making a connection and sharing what I have.

I also have quite a bit of Webb info too.

dobbins family

ericbland94 — 2011-11-10 11:22:19Z

Does anyone have facebook on here so we can possibly share information that will help out. I uploaded my tree on my account there to share with other people.

Re: dobbins family

aldobby — 2011-11-09 02:39:33Z

I don't mind sharing, but my info is on ancestry.com. If interested, send me an email at aldobbins@comcast.net and I will send you an invite to my tree.

Al

William Ferrell and Serena Dobbins

KatChambers — 2011-11-03 14:11:51Z

William Ferrell Dobbins and wife Serena F. Buchanan Dobbins were born in Humphreys Co., TN in mid 1800s, but I can't find where they went or what happened to them after the 1880 census. Does anyone have information? Thanks!

Kathy

William & Eta? Dobbins, St.Clair Co, Missouri 1930s

HolidayResearcher — 2011-09-18 13:55:29Z

Are William and "Eta" Dobbins connected to the descendants of Joanna Dobbins Teaney? They lived near St. Clair County, Missouri in the late 1930s.

DOBBINS:MISSOURI, 1930's

HolidayResearcher — 2011-09-17 14:28:02Z

Looking for family of Bill and Eta DOBBINS, south-central Missouri, 1930's

Re: George W Dobbins - 25th Ohio, Company I - civil war

darkelfdragon — 2011-08-24 11:37:22Z

have more info on family if needed

Re: Dobbins-Culbreth Families of Rutherford Co NC

bryanangela171 — 2011-08-22 16:13:33Z

Saw your posts on the board....I am realted also through John Dobbins and Elizabeth Webb through the Christopher Columbus Dobbins line. I am having great difficulty finding out anything about Julia Anne who married Wilson Bradley. I have a copy of their marriage license dated September of 1876 which conflicts with many of the public trees. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
Many Thanks,
Angela

Re: John Dobbins - Revolutionary War - PA Line - lived in VA

montana20012003 — 2011-08-14 02:59:18Z

Ican prove it. I went to the regional library and they have a fantastic genealogy room there and I found th books with the pages listing the soldiers names and what infintry they werein. I sent all this in with my app and have heard nothing.I have pictures of grave stones that go back 4 generations

Re: John Dobbins - Revolutionary War - PA Line - lived in VA

dobbinsla — 2011-08-14 01:52:53Z

I am also a descendant. I tried to use our line for my DAR membership, but the documentation ceases before reaching John (I think at Samuel?). I went in under the Frame connection. Good luck!

Monte Vista Memorial Gardens in Johnson City TN

kathypaulus1 — 2011-08-01 01:23:59Z

July 31, 2011. Just visited Monte Vista Memorial Gardens in Johnson City TN. I live in North Carolina and haven't been there in years. My grandmother, Leola Dobbins Marion, and her nine year old daughter are buried in an old part of the cemetery. We could not find the grave because it was overgrown with weeds, briers, and poison ivy. Then I saw where they were bulldozing the area behind where the graves should be. The guys doing the bulldozing didn't know there were graves there. I went crazy and went into the area looking for my grandmother's grave. My daughter came after me and she finally found the grave. It was 10 feet from the bulldozed area. We could not get to the area next to her grave where her daughter is buried. It was too dense. They are letting the old part grow over and then covering over the old graves. For what? Reuse the land for other graves? Contacting the Johnson City police tomorrow, then the state of TN. What appears to be a beautifully maintained perpetual care cemetery is really a business that doesn't care about any graves it thinks are too old to have anyone visit any more. Anyone who has anyone buried at Monte Vista Memorial Gardens and are related the Dobbins in East Tn and VA, call and complaint about the treatment Leola has received. They do know she is there. My sister had asked them years ago where the grave was and they told her where to find it.

Monte Vista Memorial Gardens
1900 E Oakland Avenue
Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone Number: (423) 282-2631

Moses W. Dobbins-- Stewart County, Ga./Fulton County, Ga.

OurNanceFamily — 2011-07-30 14:39:39Z

I am looking for information about Moses W. Dobbins (b. around 1825) of Stewart County, Ga. Looking at U.S. Census records, it appears that he and his family moved to Fulton County, Ga., sometime between 1870 and 1880. In particular I'd like to know if this Moses W. Dobbins was a slaveholder in Stewart County, Ga. Can anyone help?

Descendants of Robert Dobbins KY-AL-TX

dking1943 — 2011-07-12 18:52:40Z

Dobbins Researchers,
I have posted a "Descendants of Robert Dobbins" family tree on ancestry as well as WorldConnect. I am interested in JENNIE LEE (DOBBINS) DUNN, her parents (JAMES B. DOBBINS and CATHERINE M. BENSON); as well as her grandparents. Please bring any errors or omissions to my attention and I'll make the appropriate changes.

I hope you find this research useful. ENJOY!

Andy Dobbins and Nancy Pickens

kathypaulus1 — 2011-05-19 23:02:48Z

I am looking for Andy Dobbins and Nancy Pickens.

My great grandfather was Sidney T Dobbins. Born about 1870 and died 14 Oct 1934 in Tennessee.

On his death record his father is listed as Andy Dobbins and his mother is listed as Nancy Pickens. Both were suppose to be born in Tennessee but it could also be Virginia.

Mark Spencer Dobbins

montana20012003 — 2011-05-06 06:29:57Z

This is my cousin. He died April 29,2011.My mother was Ruth Ellen Dobbins of Clarksburg, WV. Her brother was William Dobbins, father of Mark. Marks mother was Jackie. Havent seen them since the 60's when I last lived in Amarillo, TX. I want to connect with the rest of the family, Martin Wayne, Matthew Wade, Michelle.

Re: Dobbins Family kidderminster England

sylviacronin1956 — 2011-05-02 14:21:55Z

hi this is my james dobbins, my tree is open, feel free to look ,silv

Re: Dobbins Family kidderminster England

sylviacronin1956 — 2011-05-02 14:16:33Z

hi quite new to ancestry see your post from a while back ,i think we are related ,silv, my tree is open to the public feel free to look ,silv

Re: Looking for info on Dobbins Name

scottie77091 — 2011-03-27 18:14:55Z

Dear Robert:
My biologacal grandfather's name was William Alvin Dobbins. He was married to my grandmother, Bessie Lea Young, in Kansas City, Mo. on June 11, 1915, in Kansas City, Mo. They had one daughter, Ruby Frances Dobbins, my mother. He and my grandmother separated and were divorced in 1920. My mother grew up not knowing her father. I, also,am trying to find information. What I have so far is his residence in Quindaro, Wyandotte, Kansas, the marriage record when he and my grandmother married,and his draft registration in 1917-1918. His mother later married a man named Mr. Hardy. I have a picture of them. He may not be the right Will Dobbins but hope this helps. Beth White

Re: Dobbins Family kidderminster England

sylviacronin1956 — 2011-03-26 16:02:56Z

yes this is the same dobbins silv.

Re: Dobbins in Texas

aldobby — 2011-03-19 16:55:50Z

I concur with your assessment. The only thing that puzzles me is Jennie doesn't show on the 1860 census, unless her middle name is Elizabeth.

Happy hunting!

Re: Dobbins Family kidderminster England

sylviacronin1956 — 2011-03-19 15:53:37Z

hi i think we could be related silv

Re: Dobbins Family kidderminster England

sylviacronin1956 — 2011-03-19 15:51:49Z

hi i think we must be related ,my mom has just given me information off her sister about a rev charles joseph dobbins whose father was joseph burford dobbins let me know if we can help each other ,silvps are you in america ?

Dobbins in Texas

dking1943 — 2011-03-19 14:58:14Z

Looking for information on the family of a Jennie Lee Dobbins (b.1857, d.1899) married to Albert Alexander Dunn. As best I can tell, she had the following siblings: Susan (abt 1848), Robert B. (abt 1851), John (abt 1855), Oliver(abt 1860), and James (abt 1863). I suspect her father was James B. Dobbins (abt 1830(GA)) and mother was Ann Benson (abt 1832(AL)). Census records show them living in Texas (Rusk Co.(1860)and Colorado Co.(1880)). I have also found Susan living with an uncle William Benson in Colorado and Scurry counties. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Marcus King

Dobbins from Virginia to Mississippi

jlwren4 — 2011-03-16 02:12:23Z

I've hit a big-time dead end and need some help. Trying to find ANY parent information on Abner Dobbins, born about 1808, married to Minerva Hicks, & having children named Thelma, Samuel, Martha, Charles W., James, and Creed Fulton. He is my GGGGrandfather. Creed had a son named Creed, who had a son named William, my Grandfather. I'm pretty sure our branch of the family can be traced back to Ireland but I can't get any further back than Abner and all I know is that he was supposed to have been born in Virginia. If anyone can point me to information on Abner, we would really appreciate it.

Re: DOBBINS Freddie J - Vietnam Wall section 37W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

BertramDobbinsisBloodBought357 — 2011-03-06 18:50:30Z

I am looking for information on Benjimin F. Dobbins. I can't be sure of my relation to this gentelman yet, but the time line fits.

If this section restricted to VietNam that or on the wall notify me, because I am living VietNam veteran. I am a surver of the 1968 Tit offence and searching for a possible relationship connection this Benjimin Dobbins.

Here is the tree information:
Family Members: Father: George W. Dobbins, Mother: Ellen Dobbins, Spouse: Eller Dobbins, Children: Saint Foster Dobbins

My Father's name was Saint Foster Dobbins, scense these are not very common names, like Bill, Mary, and John etc. For this exact combination of names to be from two seperate, people born in the same place would be a very unlikely and my father was not a Jr.

I dio't know if posting here will do any good but it can't do any harm. Any information on any of these persons will be helpful and very much apreciated.