William Doshier

Male11 April 1818–4 March 1900

Brief Life History of William

When William Doshier was born on 11 April 1818, in Warren, Tennessee, United States, his father, Richard Prichard Doshier, was 23 and his mother, Emma Holly, was 23. He married Margaret Ann Martin about 1845. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 4 March 1900, in Bronte, Coke, Texas, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Bronte, Coke, Texas, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Doshier
1818–1900
Margaret Ann Martin
1813–1898
Marriage: about 1845
Nancy A. Dozhier
1846–1924
Martha Jane Doshier
1848–1912
Alexander E. Doshier
1850–1933
Mary Frances Doshier
1856–1943
James Richard Doshier
1858–1950
William H. Doshier
1863–1900
John Wesley Doshier
1866–1949

Sources (8)

  • William Doshier, "United States Census, 1870"
  • William Dozier in entry for Mattie Dozier Rodgers, "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
  • William Martin Doshier, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1845
  • Children (7)

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    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (22)

    +17 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1819 · Panic! of 1819

    Age 1

    With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

    1835 · The Hermitage is Built

    Age 17

    The Hermitage located in Nashville, Tennessee was a plantation owned by President Andrew Jackson from 1804 until his death there in 1845. The Hermitage is now a museum.

    1846

    Age 28

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    Name Meaning

    Americanized form of German Döser (see Doser ). Compare Dosier and Dozier .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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