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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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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