John Dobkins

Brief Life History of John

John Dobkins was born in 1776, in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. He married Elizabeth Dow in Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died in 1852, in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States, at the age of 76.

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Family Time Line

John Dobkins
1776–1852
Elizabeth Dow
1780–
Marriage:
Lorenzo Dow Dobkins
1805–1876

Sources (3)

  • John Dobkins, "United States Census, 1830"
  • Legacy NFS Source: John Dobkins - Published information: death: 1852; Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
  • John Dobkins, "United States Census, 1840"

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World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital

On April 18, 1780 Richmond became the capital of Virginia. It was the temporary capital from 1780-1788.

1796 · Tennessee Becomes a State

On June 1, 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state.

Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Dobkin .

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

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