Dodson, Frank (1875-1938)

Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, 1904, page 696
Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, 1904, page 696

 

Frank Dodson was a machinist who lived at 1876 Beach Avenue in 1904.

 

Family Background

Frank Dodson was born on June 9, 1875, in Nottingham, England. His parents were Thomas Dodson (1844-1887) and Maria Eleanor Mason (born about 1842 in Dunham, Nottinghamshire).

Thomas Dodson was a hotel keeper and licensed victualer (seller of food and alcohol).

Nottinghamshire Guardian (London, England), ; Issue 2183, March 25, 1887; page 8
Nottinghamshire Guardian (London, England), ; Issue 2183, March 25, 1887; page 8

 

Frank’s mother, Maria, may have married Thomas Holland in 1892.

 

To North America

In the late 1890s, Frank went to North America. He may have spent some time in the Yukon.

 

Marriage to Margaret McWhinnie

On March 8, 1899, in Juneau, Alaska, Frank married Margaret McWhinnie. She was born in Ontario on April 1, 1871. It appears that her parents were Henry and Sarah McWhinnie.

In 1900, Frank and Margaret were living in Douglas, Alaska, which is near Juneau.

 

To Vancouver

Frank first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1904. He was living at 1876 Beach Avenue, and he was working as a machinist.

 

Business Career and Later Life

From about 1909 to 1923,  Frank was a real estate broker and property estate manager.

 

Wrigley’s British Columbia Directory, 1921, page 84 (Bowen Island)
Wrigley’s British Columbia Directory, 1921, page 84 (Bowen Island)

 

From 1923 to 1938 he was a patent attorney.

Frank died in Vancouver on August 14, 1938. He was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Margaret died in Burnaby on April 23, 1947. She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

Frank and Margaret had the following children.

 

Edith May Dodson

Edith May Dodson was born in Douglas, Alaska, on December 18, 1899.

On November 19, 1928, in Vancouver, she married Gerald Charlton, who was a builder. He was born in Keighley, Yorkshire, England on April 8, 1898. His parents were Harry Charlton and Jane Broughton. Gerald had served with the military forces during the First World War, and he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Gerald died in Burnaby, British Columbia on May 28, 1982.

Edith died in Burnaby on December 15, 1993.

 

Percy (Bryon) Dodson

Percy (Bryon) Dodson was born in Douglas, Alaska, on November 21, 1901.

On October 2, 1930, in Vancouver, he married Jessie Grafton. She was born in Rush City, Minnesota, about 1891. Her parents were Robert Henry Green and Matilda Jane Horne.

Percy died in Chilliwack, British Columbia, on December 8, 1958.

 

Sources

Thomas Dodson (father of Frank Dodson)

“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQ5X-JPJ : 30 December 2014), Thomas Dodson, 29 Dec 1844; citing EAST BRIDGFORD,NOTTINGHAM,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 462,987, 503,478, 504,060, 504,069, 504,085.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DLG-BJ4 : 13 December 2014), Theresa [sic] Dodson, 1872; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1872, quarter 1, vol. 7B, p. 261, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27K-XQJV : 18 August 2016), Thomas Dodson, Nottingham St Mary, Nottinghamshire, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 10, Piece/Folio 3365/40, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,979.

“England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JBQ-7XY : 31 December 2014), Thomas Dodson, 1887; from “England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

 

Maria Eleanor Mason (mother of Frank Dodson)

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DLP-1C9 : 13 December 2014), Maria Eleanor Mason, 1872; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1872, quarter 1, vol. 7B, p. 261, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27K-XQVJ : 18 August 2016), Maria Elenor Dodson in household of Thomas Dodson, Nottingham St Mary, Nottinghamshire, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 10, Piece/Folio 3365/40, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,979.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4CXV-9ZM : 15 October 2015), Maria E Dodson, St Peter, Nottinghamshire, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Nottinghamshire county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DNH-6YV : 13 December 2014), Maria Eleanor Dodson, 1892; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1892, quarter 3, vol. 7B, p. 411, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England [possible connection].

 

Thomas Holland (possible husband of Maria Eleanor Dodson (née Mason))

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DNC-4B2 : 13 December 2014), Thomas Holland, 1892; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1892, quarter 3, vol. 7B, p. 411, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

 

Frank Dodson

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X8Y-WVH : 1 October 2014), Frank Dodson, 1875; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27K-XQK2 : 18 August 2016), Frank Dodson in household of Thomas Dodson, Nottingham St Mary, Nottinghamshire, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 10, Piece/Folio 3365/40, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,979.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4CXV-CPZ : 15 October 2015), Frank Dodson in household of Maria E Dodson, St Peter, Nottinghamshire, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Nottinghamshire county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-1959,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MM-TJN7 : 31 December 2015), Frank Dodson and Maggie Mcwhinnie, Juneau and Douglas, Alaska, United States; citing Marriage, Juneau and Douglas, Alaska, United States, Alaska State Archives, Juneau; FHL microfilm 100,730,203.

“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3FN-ZBP : 25 January 2015), Frank Dodson, Douglas Island, Galcier Bay & vicinity., Southern District, Alaska Territory, United States; citing sheet 39B, family 309, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,830.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-YJY : 2 March 2015), Franck Dollson [sic], 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=62719&highlight=32&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Frank+Dodson

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLLL-QZD : 30 September 2015), Frank Dodson, 1938.

“Frank Dodson,” Vancouver Sun, August 15, 1938, page 14:

“Frank Dobson [sic], 63, native of England, and resident in Vancouver 45 years, died at his home, 1772 Haro Street.

Mr. Dodson was in the Yukon during the gold rush, and in 1899 at Juneau, Alaska, married Margaret McWhinney.

Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Charlton, Vancouver; one son, Percy Dodson, West Vancouver.

Funeral services will be conducted in T. Edwards Co. Chapel, Tenth and Granville Street, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, by Rev. C.G.F. [sic] Stone; interment Ocean View Burial Park.”

Frank Dodson, Vancouver Province, August 16, 1938, page 17:

“Last rites for Frank Dodson, 63, 1772 Haro street, will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in T. Edwards’s chapel. Rev. G.C.F. [sic] Stone will officiate, and interment will take place in Ocean View Burial Park.

Brown in England, Mr. Dodson mined gold in the Yukon. In 1893 [sic] he came to Vancouver, where he was a real estate agent until fifteen years ago. From 1923 to 1938 he was a patent attorney.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gerold [sic] Charlton, and one son, Percy, in West Vancouver.”

Frank Dodson, death notice, Vancouver Province, August 15, 1938, page 13; Vancouver Province, August 16, 1938, page 13; Vancouver Sun, August 15, 1938, page 11; Vancouver Sun, August 16, 1938, page 13: “Dodson—On August 14, 1938, Frank Dodson of 1772 Haro street, in his sixty-fourth year. Survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Charlton, city; one son, Percy, West Vancouver, also two granddaughters. Funeral Wednesday, August 17, at 1:30 o’clock, from the T. Edwards Memorial Chapel, Granville at Tenth, Rev. G.C.F. Stone officiating. Interment Ocean View Burial Park.”

 

Henry McWhinnie (father of Margaret McWhinnie)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M47B-KNB : 13 November 2014), Henry Mc Whinnie, Oro, North Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 6, line 17; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9964, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,755; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396755_00241.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFZ-58G : 18 November 2014), Henry McWhinnie, Oro, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 19; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13252, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,888; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e328/e008186310.pdf

“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWGH-KZ8 : 13 November 2014), Henry Mcwhinnie, Oro, Simcoe East, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148170; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148170-00110.

 

Sarah (mother of Margaret McWhinnie)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M47B-9TZ : 13 November 2014), Sarah Mc Whinnie in household of Arthur Alexander Mc Whinnie, Oro, North Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 6, line 18; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9964, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,755; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396755_00241.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFZ-58P : 18 November 2014), Sarah McWhinnie in household of Henry McWhinnie, Oro, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 19; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13252, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,888; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e328/e008186310.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWGH-KZD : 13 November 2014), Sarah Mcwhinnie, Oro, Simcoe East, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148170; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148170-00110.

 

Margaret McWhinnie (wife of Frank Dodson)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M47B-9T8 : 13 November 2014), Magaret Mc Whinnie in household of Arthur Alexander Mc Whinnie, Oro, North Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 7, line 5; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9964, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,755; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396755_00241.pdf

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFZ-581 : 18 November 2014), Margaret McWhinnie in household of Henry McWhinnie, Oro, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 19; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13252, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,888; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e328/e008186310.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWGH-KZ6 : 13 November 2014), Maggie Mcwhinnie, Oro, Simcoe East, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148170; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148170-00110

“Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-1959,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MM-TJN2 : 31 December 2015), Frank Dodson and Maggie Mcwhinnie, Juneau and Douglas, Alaska, United States; citing Marriage, Juneau and Douglas, Alaska, United States, Alaska State Archives, Juneau; FHL microfilm 100,730,203.

“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3FN-ZB5 : 25 January 2015), Maggie Dodson in household of Frank Dodson, Douglas Island, Galcier Bay & vicinity., Southern District, Alaska Territory, United States; citing sheet 39B, family 309, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,830.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-YJB : 2 March 2015), Margaret Dollson in entry for Franck Dollson, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=62719&highlight=33&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Margaret+Dodson

1921 Canada Census, Margaret Dodson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 14; Census Place: Bowen Island, Comox, British Columbia; Page Number: 2; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRF-J79 : 30 September 2015), Margaret Dodson, 1947.

Margaret Dodson, death notice, Vancouver Province, April 24, 1947, page 21; Vancouver Province, April 25, 1947, page 21; Vancouver Sun, April 24, 1947, page 15; Vancouver Sun, April 25, 1947, page 21: “Dodson—Suddenly on April 23, 1947, Margaret Dodson, of 401 N. Carleton Ave., aged 76 years. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Charlton, city; 1 son, Bryon, West Vancouver; 1 sister, Mrs. Jean Forrester, Or, Ont. Funeral Saturday, April 26, at 3 o’clock from the T. Edwars Memorial Chapel, Granville at 10th, Rev. D. Law officiating. Interment Ocean View Burial Park.”

 

Edith May Dodson (daughter of Frank Dodson)

“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3FN-ZBR : 25 January 2015), Edith M Dodson in household of Frank Dodson, Douglas Island, Galcier Bay & vicinity., Southern District, Alaska Territory, United States; citing sheet 39B, family 309, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,830.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-YJ1 : 2 March 2015), Edith M Dollson in entry for Franck Dollson, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=62719&highlight=34&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Edith+M.+Dodson

1921 Canada Census, Ethel [sic] Dodson in household of Margaret Dodson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 14; Census Place: Bowen Island, Comox, British Columbia; Page Number: 2; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

1921 Canada Census, E M Dodson in household of Arthur M. Kipp; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 13; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8N-DRX : 21 January 2016), Gerold Charlton and Edith May Dodson, 19 Nov 1928; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13755, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,508.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6P-TCQR: 5 October 2015), Edith May Charlton, 1993.

 

Gerald Charlton (husband of Edith May Dodson)

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2FWJ-9G9 : 1 October 2014), Gerald Charlton, 1898; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Keighley, Yorkshire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWNP-P14 : 20 January 2015), Gerald Charlton, Keighley, Keighley, Yorkshire (West Riding), England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“United Kingdom, World War I Service Records, 1914-1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVB2-2PNW : 23 March 2015), Gerald Charlton, 1914; citing Keighley, Yorkshire, England, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment), regiment #12085, publication WO 363, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 7,266,203.

“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HGZ-VF6 : 27 December 2014), Gerald Charlton, Sep 1919; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-14702, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8N-DRX : 21 January 2016), Gerold Charlton and Edith May Dodson, 19 Nov 1928; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13755, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,508.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL16-GZY : 30 September 2015), Gerald Charlton, 1982.

Gerald Charlton, death notice, Vancouver Province, May 31, 1982, page D1; Vancouver Sun, May 31, 1982, page C11: “Charlton—Passed away in hospital May 28, 1982, Gerald Charlton, aged 84 years, late of Burnaby. A Gallipoli Veteran of First World War, member of R.C.L [Royal Canadian Legion] No. 148. Survived by his loving family, his loving wife Edith, daughter Margaret Charlton, brothers Harold and Cyril Charlton, a sister Mrs. T.N. Varty, 4 grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday, June 2 at 1 p.m. from St. Nicolas Church, Ingelton and Triumph Street, Rev. E.J. officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jessie R. Burke (Memorial) Cancer and Research Fund IODE, Rom 408, 207 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. V6 1H7 [sic] will be appreciated. Burnaby Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.”

 

Baby Charlton (daughter of Edith May Dodson)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6G-LJXY : 5 October 2015), Charlton, 1931.

 

Percy (Bryon) Dodson (son of Frank Dodson)

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-YVM : 2 March 2015), Percy Dollson in entry for Franck Dollson, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=62719&highlight=35&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Percy+Dodson

1921 Canada Census, Percy Dodson in household of Margaret Dodson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 14; Census Place: Bowen Island, Comox, British Columbia; Page Number: 2; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD4-S53 : 21 January 2016), Percy Dodson and Jessie Grafton, 02 Oct 1930; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13759, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,555.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLR9-RQS : 30 September 2015), Bryon Dobson, 1958.

 

Jessie Green (also known as Jessie Grafton) (wife of Bryon Percy Dodson)

“Minnesota State Census, 1895,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQDK-LLB : 26 November 2014), Jessie Green in household of Robert Henry Green, Rush City village, Chisago, Minnesota; citing p. 18, line 26, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 565,766.

“Minnesota State Census, 1895,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQD2-GLW : 26 November 2014), Jessie Green in household of Robert Green, Rushseba township, Chisago, Minnesota; citing p. 13, line 21, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 565,766.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZF-QHF : 21 January 2016), David Grafton and Jessie Green, 12 Apr 1909; citing Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11374, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,702.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLK2-WVM : 30 September 2015), David Grafton, 1929.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD4-S57 : 21 January 2016), Margaret Mcwhinnie in household of Percy Dodson and Jessie Grafton, 02 Oct 1930; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13759, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,555.