Dorton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Zaccheus Dorton b circa 1813 in NJ

rpwoolford2003 — 2012-01-25 01:27:19Z

I am working on my best friend's family tree for her and have hit a road block with her ancestor Zaccheus Dorton. I know he married a woman named Elizabeth and they had two maybe three children: William b circa 1847 in Hamilton Twp, Atlantic Co, NJ; Phebe b. May 1850 in Hamilton Twp married Charles R Coulter; possibly another son born 19 Feb 1855 in Mays Landing, Atlantic Co, NJ. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks
Robb

Re: Anne Dorton

wmorgan412 — 2011-07-11 00:48:13Z

Hey, I know I'm years late, but I am actually a descendant of an Anne Dorton who has a son named Henry. I'm not sure if it's the same one, but it's all mapped out here.

http://www.familyorigins.com/users/b/a/r/Glenn-W-Barnett/FAM...

Re: Beauregard Dorton, Missouri to Kansas City

Melaren — 2011-05-19 01:39:42Z

I may have some information on Beauregard's wife Leona Louise Carter

Re: Dortons of Arkansas

StephenDorton — 2011-05-16 05:21:49Z

Hello,
I just got your e-mail and you can contact me at ChubbaWubbaMe@aol.com and I would be more then happy to send you the info I have on the Dorton Family. Beulah was my Fathers Aunt!

Re: dorton in scott county va

okiefolk — 2011-04-01 19:31:22Z

Hi, I have been reading the dorton posts because I have been trying to find any info on the Indian line..my husband's mother is a Dorton..I did find that the Dorton surname is common among the Melungeon tribe. My husband's cousin's, also a Dorton, wife has researched back 5 generations which the 4 & 5 were William Dorton, Sr & Jr. The one married to an Elizabeth from what she understands, was the daughter of a half-blood cherokee named Benge. Do you know anything on that? If you have not read anything about the Melungeons might I suggest that you do. It is quite interesting and they are from the area from which the Dorton's came from and I have seen many of the Dorton names on the lineage

Re: Dorton info

MEPayne52 — 2011-03-12 17:48:12Z

Hi, I am descended from Joseph H Dorton and his first wife, who died shortly after giving birth to my G Grandmother, Mary L Dorton. His first wife's name was Mary Letitia Miller. Joseph was born in VA around 1846. After Mary L Miller died, he remarried Emily C. 13 yrs younger than he. My great-grandmother was born in TN around 1876; she had in the 1880 census, sisters: Martha A, 8 yrs, Lillie J E, 6 yrs of age. this census was taken in Powell Dist, Scott Co, VA. My grandmother (Bess Jane Kidd) said Joseph Dorton, her grandfather, was buried in either Pridemore or Gobble Cemtery, near Clinchport VA. do you have any information on this family.

Re: Wm Dorton Sr. not killed by Indians & location of Dorton's Fort

bdifferent61641 — 2011-02-12 19:21:20Z

Do you know who Williams parents are?

Re: Dortons of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada

Catherineg3 — 2010-12-18 07:34:37Z

Hi

My family is from Nova Scotia and I believe we are the only Dorton's in this area. My father was Ernest Edward Leo Dorton of Port Hawksbury. His father was Edward Dorton and his mother was Christine (Cummings) Dorton. We are the only family of Dorton's in Nova Scotia. I have searched the internet and there seems to be a lot in the U.S. I was told by a relative that the origin was "Dalton" and was changed through the years.

I would like to know if anyone has more info as to where or how we came to be

Re: Dorton

BarGranny1 — 2010-12-17 04:20:34Z

Martha...please email me at Bargranny@q.com regarding Cindy Dorton. My name is Judy East.

looking for relatives

alexisriddle1984 — 2010-10-11 20:06:47Z

I'm looking for relitives for my mother for possible health problems from her father's side.
If you are related to Lancing D. Dorton (Sr or Jr) please contact me. His brothers names were Micheal, George and Jimmy(possible LIberto or Sgitcovich).
my e-mail is alexis_riddle1984@yahoo.com for if i dont respond right away on here.

Re: Dortons of Arkansas

alexisriddle1984 — 2010-10-03 20:25:21Z

my grandfather was Lancing detroit Dorton II, his father was Lancing detriot Dorton SR. they LIved in Texas near galviston. i dont know if there is any connections i have been searching for family for a while now my grandmother didn't let anyone know anything she knew about my grandfathers family. i know his mother was Italian she was Lillian Liberto. if any of these names sound framiliar please contact me. I also live in Arkansas.

Dortons of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada

rleemac_1 — 2010-07-17 04:10:17Z

Hi I am new to this and am trying to research my family. My mothers maiden name is Dorton. She is the oldest of five children born to Walter and Hattie(Timmon) Dorton of Nova Scotia. I was jsut wondering if there is anyone else out there researching this name from Nova Scotia. Her gFather is Huigh Dorton married to Stella (McRae), her moms family are William Timmons married to Johnena (Shaw). Anyone with info on these or anyone that you think may be related please contact me.
RHonda

Re: Dortons of Cabarrus County, NC

crstarnes1 — 2010-05-17 19:07:55Z

I have Charles Lee Dorton 1818-3/11/1891 buried Bethel Methodist Church Cem. Midland Cabarrus N.C. Married 1/14/1841 in Cabarrus Co. To Elizabeth Brown 1825-Aug !890 Buried Bethel Methodist Cabarrus Co. Children , John M. 1840 , Mary Catherine 1845, James Harvey 1848, David Alexander !848 , Cyrus Naiman 1850 , Elizabeth Jane 1853 , Charles Hawkins 1853 , William Ceciro 1862. My wife is g g granddaugther to James Harvey

NJ Dortons

rockinrobin477 — 2010-05-09 02:39:45Z

I am trying to find info on my father's family. He is Robert Dorton, born in Camden, NJ and his mother is Elizabeth Dorton. I believe her mother was Martha. That is all I can find on that side of my family. Any help would be great!

Jasper Leon Dorton? TN/TX

LyricWoods — 2010-03-31 18:49:20Z

I am looking for any information on my GG grandfather, Jasper Leon Dorton originally from TN. He married Hettie Alexander Dorton in Maury,TN and their children are Clara, Gilbert, Virgie (my G grandma),and Charles. I think there may have been more but not sure. I have no info other than the year he was born (1877) and location (TN). I know they lived in Hickman and Littlelot(?).

Re: Dorton Family

cariespangler05 — 2009-11-24 16:50:55Z

Can you contact me to talk about the Dortons? Cora was my great grandma,

Carie-Anne.spangler@hhs.gov

Re: Dorton Fort Historical Marker Dedication

Frankie_Dorton_Jr — 2009-11-09 03:19:57Z

hi am tracking my family and i believe i am kin to the william of old dorton fort.. I would like to exchange findings.... fdorton03@hotmail.com

Re: More Information on the Dortons

Frankie_Dorton_Jr — 2009-09-29 18:42:31Z

hi,

I am Frankie Dale Dorton, Jr. my grandfather was John Pemberton Dorton and his father was John David Dorton and his father was Jackson M. Dorton of cabarrus I am told that I have relatives in texas threw a Cal Dorton ???? I am trying to track my ancestory any help you could give I would be greatful. I look forward to hearing from you. my e-mail fdorton03@hotmail.com

Re: MIGHT BE KIN FOLK

lindabaker100 — 2009-08-16 16:30:52Z

hello brenda
i am linda baker, daughter of virgil baker and hazel mullins baker. my dad was the son of hick amd mary ellen dorton baker. tell me all about your-self, where you live, who your mother and dad, and grand-paRENTS ARE.i would love to start a family re-union, get all the dortons together

Re: Moses & Laodicea (Robinson) Dorton

erbunch5809 — 2009-07-19 18:05:43Z

CORRECTION!!!!
Dicey Robinson Dorton was the daughter of my great X6 grandfather and grandmother William and Charity Robinson. Her maiden name was supposedly Kennedy.

Re: Moses & Laodicea (Robinson) Dorton

erbunch5809 — 2009-07-19 17:59:15Z

Ms Stafford,
Dicey Robinson Dorton was the daughter of my great X6 grandfather and grandmother William & Charity Kenney. You mention a Brenda that had lots of info on Dicey and Moses Dorton. Do you happen to have her email address so that I might get in touch with her?
Thank you in advance,
Beth Robinson

Re: James and Jessee

halliehh — 2009-06-02 00:12:39Z

1937 in San Antonio (i found this through an obituary link from the former San Antonio Light newspaper)

Ella Mai Dorton ( - );Tx

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 2009-05-31 12:21:22Z

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Source

source note 1: obituary - Mary Margaret Jarrell Hughes, 9 Jan 2001*
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* Being as it's my sole source for this query I've included the
obituary at the bottom of this query. One of her grandchildren has
just contacted me and I'm hoping she can help us.

I will post, shortly, another query concerning Garrett Martin JARRELL
and I believe the two queries concern the same person with a
misidentified wife's given name or the same person with a 2nd wife.

I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant
and insignificant others, children and cemeteries on the following:

FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT
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WIFE: Ella Mai DORTON
BORN:
DIED: living 2 Sep 1911 Clarksville, Red River Co TX
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Death...data used from birth of last known child
DPlace..data used from birth of last known child
Other...source note 1
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HUSBAND: Garett Martin JARRELL
BORN:
MARR: before 1911
DIED:
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Other...source note 1
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1 | NAME: "Jerry" Mary Margaret JARRELL
F | BORN: 2 Sep 1911 Clarksville, Red River Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED: 28 Dec 2000 Saint Michael's Hospital in Texarkana,
| Bowie Co TX
| BUR: Chapelwood Memorial Cem, Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: Dr. Robert Paul HUGHES
| BORN: 18 Sep 1909 DIED: 12 Dec 1990
| SRCE: Other...source note 1
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| Grandchild by Dr. Robert Paul HUGHES
1 | NAME: Dr. Robert Paul HUGHES Jr.
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 28 Dec 2000 Fort Smith, Sebastian Co AR
| WIFE: Mary Jo ???
| BORN: DIED: living 28 Dec 2000
| SRCE: Oth..source note 1
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| Grandchild by Dr. Robert Paul HUGHES
2 | NAME: Bette Lyn HUGHES
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 28 Dec 2000 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: Ralph SHOPTAW
| BORN: DIED: living 28 Dec 2000
| SRCE: Oth..source note 1
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| Grandchild by Dr. Robert Paul HUGHES
3 | NAME: Margee HUGHES
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 28 Dec 2000 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: ??? HAWKINS
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..source note 1
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2 | NAME: Mildred JARRELL
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 28 Dec 2000 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: ??? WEASNER
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Other...source note 1
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| Grandchild by ??? WEASNER
1 | NAME: Michael WEASNER
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 28 Dec 2000 Kingston, Hunt Co TX
| WIFE: Wendy ???
| BORN: DIED: living 28 Dec 2000
| SRCE: Oth..source note 1
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If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask!

If you are a descendant of this line you can e-mail me, privately
at wajarrell@earthlink.net and I will provide you a descendants
chart and an ahnetafel chart for yourself.
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The Oak Ridger
9 Jan 2001

MARY MARGARET JARRELL "Jerry" HUGHES, 89, of Texarkana, Texas, died
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana.

Mrs. Hughes was born Sept. 2, 1911, in Clarksville, the daughter of
Ella Mai Dorton Jarrell and Garett Martin Jarrell.

She was the widow of Dr. Robert Paul Hughes, who died Dec. 12, 1990.

She is survived by her sister, Mildred Weasner of 104 Cumberland View
Drive; her son, Dr. Robert Paul Hughes Jr. and his wife, Mary Jo
Hughes, of Fort Smith, Ark.; and two daughters, Bette Lyn Hughes
Shoptaw and her husband, Ralph Shoptaw, and Margee Hughes Hawkins, all
of Texarkana.

Mrs. Hughes is also survived by nine grandchildren, Peyton Elizabeth
Mills, Hallie Hawkins, Garrett Clifford Mills, Bret Nathan Shoptaw and
Holly Shoptaw Giles, all of Texarkana, Robert Paul Hughes III and
David Hughes, both of Fort Smith, and Joe Cartwright Hughes and John
Austin Hughes, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and by a nephew, Michael
Weasner and his wife, Wendy Weasner, of Kingston.

A memorial service was conducted Wednesday, Jan. 3, at First United
Methodist Church in Texarkana.

The Rev. Michael Clayton and the Rev. Blake Bradford officiated.

Entombment was at Chapel Wood Mausoleum in Texarkana.

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Tx, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <>< John 3:16

Re: Patton Dorton

debbieschultz134 — 2009-01-29 19:53:08Z

Hi Robert,

I must have overooked it before but I notice that you have Nancy as the name of Charley Newman's mother. Everything that I find indicates her name was Lucy. Do you know if this is a middle name that she went by? In the North Carolina Birth Records it shows that James Newman and Lucy Shell are the parents of Charles Newman b. 1887. Let me know your thoughts.

Thank you,
Debbie

Re: Joel Dorton f/o Sarah Rowe

bub4_60 — 2009-01-11 05:37:15Z

Tiffany, I believe there must be two Joel Dortons. The Joel listed here doesn't fit with the information I have for Sarah's father. However I have also found her in the marriage register with her last name is spelled Deston. She is listed in the annotated census as being Sarah Dorton. If you look back at some of the earlier posting you'll see the Wiley connection. I'm related to Jenny Sellards Wiley about three different ways. Bubby Rowe

Re: The Dorton's From Pikeville,Ky.

bub4_60 — 2009-01-03 00:15:50Z

Iris, thank you. I wonder if Martha is Sarah's mother and not Haley. All I have to go on is the annotated census for Wayne co. WV. I'm not sure right now if it was the 1860 or 1880 census. My mind is so mixed up here lately. But whichever one it was they have Sarah's parents listed as Joel and Haley Dorton. And if memory serves me there's another place se is listed a Deston. It is amazing how things get so mixed up. You are probably correct in what you found, and I thank you for your help.

Re: The Dorton's From Pikeville,Ky.

bub4_60 — 2009-01-03 00:07:24Z

I am sorry but I don't have any thing on your Lewis.

Re: The Dorton's From Pikeville,Ky.

bub4_60 — 2009-01-03 00:05:53Z

Craig, thank you for your information I'm not sure how I missed your response before now. I have been woring away from home and must have just missed it, sorry. Again thank you

Re: The Dorton's From Pikeville,Ky.

iris_ota — 2009-01-02 09:16:55Z

Joel and Martha had a daughter named Sarah Dorton who was born in 1851 and who is listed on the 1860 census. Your Sarah may be her.

Re: The Dorton's From Pikeville,Ky.

lblanke907 — 2008-09-11 11:19:44Z

In all of your Dorton information do you have listed a Lewis Dorton? He is in the 1800, 1810 and 1820 Census for Shelby County, Kentucky. I believe he is the father of my George Dorton who moved to Callaway County, MO abt. 1827-1830. Any information or leads would be appreciated. I have posted on this board in the past regarding Lewis but have received no information as yet about him. Thanks in advance for your answer.

Re: The Dorton's From Pikeville,Ky.

CraigWiley — 2008-09-10 21:47:48Z

There are several Dorton's buried in a cemetery in River Ky where a great grandson of Jenny and Thomas is buried. He is William E. Wiley. Not sure if there is a connection or if it helps you.

Re: Dortons of Cabarrus County, NC

mcky964 — 2008-08-05 23:59:40Z

I descend through Nancy Dorton, m. Christopher Lewis in Cabarrus Co, NC Jan 28,1800. Believe Charles Dorton,(b. abt.1760)her father. She & family moved to Adair Co,KY; shown in deed book there in 1832. I have Charles(70+)living w/son David (50+)on 1830 Cabarrus Co,NC census. Also shown listed next to them is Charles,Jr(30+), & Alex(20+.) Looking forward to hearing from you; my e-mail address is:
Mcky964@aol.com

Re: Dorton Family

jnadorton0527 — 2008-07-03 20:36:37Z

There are two sources that you might want to try (if you haven't already - due to the time lag):
1. Cumberland County's First Hunders Years by
Helen Bullard and Joseph marshall Krechniak.
2. Tales of the Civil War Era by
Mrs. Stella Mowbray Harvey.

The latter is a compilation published by the Chronical publishing of Crossville Inc. in 1963.

Both sources mention the murder of Moses during the civil war.

Lewis Dorton, Shelby County KY, circa 1800

lblanke907 — 2008-05-30 11:15:14Z

Hello Dorton relatives!

I am still searching for information on Lewis Dorton who lived in Shelby County in the early 1800's. I periodically re-post in order to try and catch anyone who has joined recently. I am really stuck here so any help would be appreciated!!

This branch of the Dorton family is my brick wall. I am still trying to locate my grandmother's family. She was a Dorton from a family that came from Virginia to Shelby County , Kentucky around 1800. I am still trying to find information on the family before 1800. Here is a brief overview. Any help would be appreciated, especially if you have seen a Lewis Dorton listed in any of your research.

I am looking for information on Lewis Dorton who lived in Shelby County Kentucky from circa 1800-1830. He had a son George and a daughter Elizabeth and possibly other children unknown to me. Elizabeth married Hiram Shakelford Dec 15, 1817. George married Nancy Clatterbuck Aug 14, 1816 in Shelby County, KY. Lewis is listed as paying the bond for a number of marriages including Ducker, Vories, Garrett, Moses, Adams, Williams, Wells, Riddle, Dearinger, and is listed as the cousin of Elizabeth Feuell at her marriage to William Hunley April 20, 1813 and paid the bond. He also is noted as putting up the bond for the founding of the town of Graefenburg, Shelby County, Kentucky. I am interested in where he came from, his wife's name and any other children he may have had. I would also like to know if he died in Kentucky or if he came to Callaway County Missouri with his son George Dorton when he moved in 1830. Any help would be appreciated.
Later generations of the Dorton family in Missouri carry the names of William, Reuben, Oliver, Benjamin, Beauregard, Bertha,and Matilda among others.

Thanks again for any help you can give!

Cindy Blankenship

Joel Dorton f/o Sarah Rowe

Tisamystery2me — 2008-05-29 04:18:37Z

I am trying to determine if there were 2 Joels, Joel M and Joel Hall. Could Joel M (from death record) be an error? Also does anyone know anything about Wasington and Polly/Mary? Also what about the Wiley family, how are they connected?
Thank you
Tiffany

John Clark Dorton born 08//04/1848 Russell County VA

CrystalEngland48 — 2007-12-17 18:40:02Z

I ams seeking information on John Clark Dorton born 08/04/1848 in Russell County VA. He was the son of John Wesley Dorton and Jemima Osborne. He married Mary Jane Litton on 08/03/1869. I am trying to find out his death date and the names of his children

Thanks for any help
Crystal

Re: MIGHT BE KIN FOLK

thomasblevins71 — 2007-12-07 07:04:53Z

Ernest Kelly died back in January He is buried between Seco & Kona. He has 2 girls & 3 boys living in Jenkins in letcher county KY I believe one maby two of his boys works for Mother nature watter company on Elkhorn creek His oldest son Ernie works for the city of Jenkins.
His mom Zula was my sister
God Bless Tom Blevins

Re: MIGHT BE KIN FOLK

lindabaker100 — 2007-12-06 23:24:04Z

hello
my name is linda, daughter of virgil baker. his mother was mary ellen dorton baker, turners sister.you can e-mail me at lindabaker200@aol.com im looking for all my relatives

WILLIAM DORTON SR.

sbramz — 2007-11-30 14:17:42Z

I have noticed that about half of the Dorton family researchers name as wife of William Dorton Sr., Elizabeth Watts, or Elizabeth Lewis. Has anyone out there ever verified which of these woman was the wife of William Dorton Sr. ? If so please get in touch with me at: sbramz@centurytel.net.
One of these woman is my gggggGrandmother, and I sure would be thankful if someone could help me identify her. Thanks in advance.

Bill

Dorton family from Virginia to Shelby County KY to Callaway County MO

lblanke907 — 2007-06-05 11:08:56Z

This branch of the Dorton family is my brick wall. I am still trying to locate my grandmother's family. She was a Dorton from a family that came from Virginia to Shelby County , Kentucky around 1800. I am still trying to find information on the family before 1800. Here is a brief overview. Any help would be appreciated, especially if you have seen a Lewis Dorton listed in any of your research.

I am looking for information on Lewis Dorton who lived in Shelby County Kentucky from circa 1800-1830. He had a son George and a daughter Elizabeth. Elizabeth married Hiram Shakelford Dec 15, 1817. George married Nancy Clatterbuck Aug 14, 1816 in Shelby County, KY. Lewis is listed as paying the bond for a number of marriages including Ducker, Vories, Garrett, Moses, Adams, Williams, Wells, Riddle, Dearinger, and is listed as the cousin of Elizabeth Feuell at her marriage to William Hunley April 20, 1813 and paid the bond. He also is noted as putting up the bond for the founding of the town of Graefenburg, Shelby County, Kentucky. I am interested in where he came from, his wife's name and any other children he may have had. I would also like to know if he died in Kentucky or if he came to Callaway County Missouri with his son George Dorton when he moved in 1830. Any help would be appreciated.
Later generations of the Dorton family in Missouri carry the names of William, Reuben, Oliver, Benjamin, Beauregard, Bertha,and Matilda among others.

Dorton family from Virginia to Shelby County KY to Callaway County MO

lblanke907 — 2007-06-02 14:42:47Z

Re: William Dorton

sbramz — 2007-06-01 00:48:58Z

Hello, Can you possibly help me with the identification of the wife of WILLIAM DORTON JR. A sincere thank you is extended.

Bill Ramsey sbramz@centurytel.net

Re: Dortons of Arkansas

azeigler99 — 2007-04-03 16:21:06Z

My ggrandmother was Beulah Mae Dorton (1900-1979) who lived in Jonesboro & Harrisburg, AR. I believe she is the sister of your John William Dorton. Their parents were Harvey Dorton & Virginia Lee Erwin. Beulah's only child, Verna Glaudine Wood (1921-1970) married John William "Bill" Blaxton of Harrisburg, AR. Would love to share info...

Re: William Dorton

rootdigger1 — 2007-01-02 04:58:01Z

Maxie Florence was the daughter of William Howard and Sarah FLETCHER DORTON. Sarah FLETCHER DORTON was the daughter of John S. & Matilda BARRETT FLETCHER. Sarah was born 1869 married 1885 and died 9 Jun 1935. Below is her obituary which list her daughter Mrs. J. G. Coldiron. Hope this helps
DEATH CALLS MRS. DORTON
Mother of Local Bank Cashier Succumbs at Taylor
Mrs. Sarah Fletcher Dorton, 68 years old, mother of D. H. Dorton, cashier of the Second National Bank of Paintsville died at the home of her son Orab Dorton at Taylor, Ky., Sunday night. Word was received here at an early hour Monday morning and Mr. Dorton left immediately. Her death was due to heart failure and she had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Dorton was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. Dorton who died four years ago. She spent the greater part of her life at Red Bush where her family was reared. Last winter she spent in Chicago with her son A.G.T. Dorton. Funeral services were held at Fullerton Wednesday and burial was in the family cemetery there. She is survived by nine sons and four daughters. They are Mrs.J. G. Coldiron, Fayetteville, Ohio; Mrs. Ira Lester, Skaggs, Ky.; Mrs. Marvin Hill of Martha, Ky.; Mrs.Sanford Smith, Columbus, Ohio; D.H. Dorton of Paintsville; J.R. Dorton of Red Bush; Thomas Dorton of Kansas City , Mo.; Harry Dorton of Fayetteville, Ohio; A.G.T. Dorton of Chicago; Harry Dorton of Martha; Orbie Dorton of Taylor, Okie Dorton of Wayland and John A. Dorton of Salyersville. Mrs. Dorton was a widely known and prominent citizen of Johnson County and leaves a host of friends and relatives who join her family in mourning her death. PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JUNE 13 1935

Re: William Dorton Sr.

lblanke907 — 2007-01-01 16:57:29Z

Great information on the Dorton family. I am still trying to locate my grandmother's family. She was a Dorton from a family that came from Virginia to Shelby County , Kentucky around 1800. I am still trying to find information on the family before 1800. Here is a brief overview. Any help would be appreciated, especially if you have seen a Lewis Dorton listed in any of your research.

I am looking for information on Lewis Dorton who lived in Shelby County Kentucky from circa 1800-1830. He had a son George and a daughter Elizabeth. Elizabeth married Hiram Shakelford Dec 15, 1817. George married Nancy Clatterbuck Aug 14, 1816. Lewis is listed as paying the bond for a number of marriages including Ducker, Vories, Garrett, Moses, Adams, Williams, Wells, Riddle, Dearinger, and is listed as the cousin of Elizabeth Feuell at her marriage to William Hunley April 20, 1813 and paid the bond. He also is noted as putting up the bond for the founding of the town of Graefenburg, Shelby County, Kentucky. I am interested in where he came from, his wife's name and any other children he may have had. I would also like to know if he died in Kentucky or if he came to Callaway County Missouri with his son George Dorton when he moved in 1830. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: William Dorton Sr.

crosss1 — 2006-12-29 15:51:22Z

I have been researching this DORTON line for a while and I have never seen William DORTON, Sr., referred to as "William F.".

Could anyone tell me what the documented reference is for both his middle initial and his wife's name, Elizabeth WATTS?

I have seen other Internet references to the couple, but the "source" of the information is always given as an individual, rather than a public document, i.e., a pension, a will, or a land record.

I would like to add this information to my work, but I am wary since the source has not been documented.

Any reference is appreciated.

DORTON Genealogy

historicalwatson — 2006-12-23 02:50:36Z

I'm looking for information on my family member, ELIZABETH WATTS BENGE, who married WILLIAM F. DORTON, SR. An approximate date range for her is 1734 to 1790. I am told she was from North Carolina and lived in Virginia after marrying William. Our family oral history indicates that she was either full or part Cherokee Indian. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

DORTON family members

sbramz — 2006-12-22 16:50:09Z

Hello Dorton family members. I have been watching your correspondence about the Dorton family and would like to ask a favor. My ggggGrandmother was Sarah Dorton, b. 1780/90 in Russell Co., Va., daughter of William Dorton Jr.. She marrlied JOHN RAMSEY in Russell sometime during the year 1803. My John Ramsey does not appear in any records in Russell Co. until the 1802 Property Tax List. He also appears on the 1803 Tax List. He and Sarah leave Russell Co. sometime during the year 1803 and have their first born child, a son, William Ramsey, b. 1804 Ga. This couple is in GA. and SC. for a period of three years. They then return to Russell Co., Va. where they live from 1807 through 1818. During the year 1819 the family moves to Wayne Co., Ky. Evidently this move was made with one of Sarah Dorton's sisters, Priscilla Dorton Brown. Priscilla Dorton married Thomas Brown in Russell. What I have been trying to find for more than ten years now is the parents of JOHN RAMSEY. John Ramsey was born in VA.during the year 1777. His father will probably be a William, and his mother probably an Elizabeth. All my years of research have led me to the idea that the early DORTON family and RAMSEY family new each other. Do any of you have any Ramsey and Dorton marriages other than the ones I have mentioned ?, or can any of you shed any light on the early Dorton Ramsey relationship ? A sincere thank you is extended.

Bill Ramsey sbramz@centurytel.net

Re: Joel Dorton/ John Dorton

sbramz — 2006-12-22 16:43:29Z

Hello Dorton family members. I have been watching your correspondence about the Dorton family and would like to ask a favor. My ggggGrandmother was Sarah Dorton, b. 1780/90 in Russell Co., Va. She marrlied JOHN RAMSEY in Russell sometime during the year 1803. My John Ramsey does not appear in any records in Russell Co. until the 1802 Property Tax List. He also appears on the 1803 Tax List. He and Sarah leave Russell Co. sometime during the year 1803 and have their first born child, a son, William Ramsey, b. 1804 Ga. This couple is in GA. and SC. for a period of three years. They then return to Russell Co., Va. where they live from 1807 through 1818. During the year 1819 the family moves to Wayne Co., Ky. Evidently this move was made with one of Sarah Dorton's sisters, Priscilla Dorton Brown. Priscilla Dorton married Thomas Brown in Russell. What I have been trying to find for more than ten years now is the parents of JOHN RAMSEY. John Ramsey was born in VA.during the year 1777. His father will probably be a William, and his mother probably an Elizabeth. All my years of research have led me to the idea that the early DORTON family and RAMSEY family new each other. Do any of you have any Ramsey and Dorton marriages other than the ones I have mentioned ?, or can any of you shed any light on the early Dorton Ramsey relationship ? A sincere thank you is extended.

Bill Ramsey sbramz@centurytel.net

Obit:Melvin Elbert Dorton 02/26/1900-01/24/1977 Burkburnett,Wichita County, Texas

CrystalEngland48 — 2006-11-08 18:47:46Z

BurkBurnett(Special)-
Services for M.E “Bill” Dorton,76, of BurkBurnett, will be at 2 pm Wednesday in Union Valley Church at Cookietowm, Okla. He was dead of arrival at a Wichita Falls Hospital Monday after an apparent Heart attack.
The Rev. Arbuary Ritter, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Randlett Cemetery under direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home here.
Dorton was born 2/26/1900, in Virginia. He was a former long time resident of Cookietown, Okla. Dorton was a retired farmer who resided in BurkBurnett for two years.
Survivors include four sons, M.E. ”Sonny” of Walters,Okla., J.W of Devol, Okla., Jimmy of BurkBurnett, and Charles of Perryton Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Higgerson of Lawton Okla., and Mrs. Dorothy Briscoe of Walters Okla.; a sister Mrs. Zadia Bryant of Randlett,Okla.; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.