| Obit For | Rachel Jane (Johnson) Dotson |
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| Headline | An Aged Citizen Passes Away |
| Text | Mrs. Rachel J. Dotson, wife of the late George Dotson and one of the community's respected citizens, died at her home in Cassville, Tuesday afternoon, April 8, 1912, aged 81 years and one day. Her death was due to old age. She had been in poor health for several weeks and her death came as no surprise to her many friends.
The deceased was born April 7, 1832 in Indiana. In that state she grew to womanhood and was married to George Dotson in 1849. Within a few years later they came to Missouri and settled near Washburn. Some years later, they resided in the Pasley locality until moving to Cassville. They were among the pioneer settlers of this country. They were blest in marriage by the birth of three children all dead except a son James Dotson of Shawnee, Okla. She is also survived by 4 grand children and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Rev. E. A. Frost and interment made in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Dotson was a member of the Christian Church and her Christian life gained the respect and esteem of her acquaintances. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | April 10, 1913, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of Missouri |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
