Edmond, who was well known & respected in Newton Co, AR, was never in the military, so the title General is simply a nick name that has been passed down through this present generation.
Edmond, the 6th of William Abraham & Nancy (Raynor) Dodson/Dotson's 11 children, was born in Grainger Co, TN, in 1818. On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave a sworn deposition stating that he was 73 years old. His brother, Doctor Floyd, was born on April 27, 1813, which indicates that he was born in 1812.
Edmond married Susanah Casey in McMinn Co, TN, on February 13, 1840. Susanah, the daughter of Ambler & Polly (Ellison) Casey, was born about 1820 in TN.
They had eight children: Nancy, William Stephen, Mary Ann "Polly," Pleasant, Doctor Floyd, John Marion "Tucker," Martha Ellen, and Thomas Edward.
Their first child, Nancy, was born in McMinn Co, TN in 1841. Following her birth they moved near Hunstville, Madison Co, AR, and were there in 1842 when their son, William Stephen, was born.
On November 15, 1854, Edmond purchased a land patent in Madison County. This was for forty acres in Township 16 north of range 25, in Section 28, which included the SE quarter of the SW quarter. By this time they had four children: Nancy, Mary, Pleasant, & Doctor.
John Marion was born in May 1855. They had probably moved a few miles east to Newton Co, where they made their home in Limestone Valley, by the time their daughter, Martha Ellen, was born in the spring of 1858.
On July 12, 1860,
They were living in Richland Township when the Federal Census was taken. Edmond, age 49, was listed as a farmer, with real estate valued at $500. Other members of the family were also listed: Susan (age 45), William ( age 17), Mary A. (age 15), Pleasant (age 10), Doctor (age 7), John (age 5), and Martha (age 2). Thomas Edward, their last child, was born the following year.
The Civil War started in the spring of 1861. Limestone, first known as Limestone Valley, is in the southwest part of the county. It is a very old community in rough hill country, drained by Big Piney Creek. Before the war there was a bond between the people of the valley, because they were isolated from the politics of the outside world. Now their loyalties and feelings of betrayal divided neighbors and even family members.
Their son, William, was married to a local girl, Mary Woodward, on February 19, 1862. They had one child, George Bell (my g-grandfather), on November 15, 1863. On January 1, 1864, William, age 22, went to Jasper and enlisted on the side of the Union. More about his service will be shown in his memorial.
The first record of a land purchase by Edmond Dotson, in Newton County, is recorded on February 12, 1868, when he bought 150 acres from Uriah Davis for $400. On June 18, 1868, Edmond and Susan sold land to John Bohannon for $600.
On September 18, 1869, Edmond sold a tract of land to his son, William, for $150.
On March 2, 1870, Edmond was selected to serve on jury duty in Newton County. This trial was to decide the guilt of a man charged with bigamy, and he was found to be innocent.
In 1870 Edmond was listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $525. Susan, age 49. Their children were: Pleasant, age 21; Polly A., 19; Doctor F., age 16; John M., 14; Martha E., 12; and Thomas E., 9.
On June 10, 1880, Edmond & Susanah's youngest son, Thomas Edward (age 18), was the only child still living at home.
On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave an affidavit to support his son, William's, application for a Civil War pension. Edmond stated that his address was Red Rock, Newton Co, AR, and that he was 73 years old. In this document he told about William's physical condition prior to and after his service in the War.
On May 5, 1887, The Department of Interior sent a letter to the postmaster of Red Rock. Commissioner, John C. Black, of Washington, D.C., was requesting information as to Edmond's standing in the community and his general reputation for truth. The postmaster, William R. Jones, replied on May 18. He wrote;
"In reply to your inquiry of Edmond Dodson, I will say that his reputation for truth is good. I have known him for 15 years and his reputation has been good since that time that I know of."
Edmond Dotson is buried in Lonehill Cemetery in "Dotson row" beside his wife, Susan. The cemetery is located in Limestone Valley, Newton County, Arkansas. It is aptly named, sitting on top of Lonehill which rises over 100 feet above the valley floor. The primitive road that once led to the top has long since been hidden by the advance of time. Now the hill is covered with trees and brush, making the cemetery inaccessible to all but the most adventuresome. The last time anyone was buried there was in the late 1930's. According to old-timers, the reason it was no longer used was because of water. Newly dug graves would fill with water before a burial could be completed. This sounds surprising for land on the crown of a hill, but the lavish growth of trees, brush, and briars supports this theory.
During my visit to Lonehill, while climbing up the path of the old road, visions of those days of more than a century ago, came to mind. I almost felt like I was part of a procession, joined by those mourning friends and relatives who had made this climb so many times. Teams of horses struggled up this very trail, pulling the wagons that carried my ancestors to their final resting place.
Arriving at the top, the vegetation became much more dense and impassable in places. Once inside the boundary of the small cemetery, it was surprising to see how nature had reclaimed this beautiful site. What had once been neatly manicured was now covered with brush and thorns. Most of the monuments were hidden from view or had toppled and become just broken rubble. In spite of this, I could see the great effort that had gone into honoring the loved ones buried here. In some places the warmth of spring had brought different varieties of flowers to life, undoubtedly from those that had adorned this place many years before.
All available records indicated the only Dotson grave marked with a stone was that of Edmond. What was supposed to be Edmond Dotson's tombstone was a large flat rock almost completely hidden from view. The crudely chiseled lettering was difficult to read, but it actually appeared to be the grave of his son, Doctor Floyd, and not that of Edmond.
The inscription appeared to be: "DF DOTSON WAS BORND OCT 18 1853 AND DIED JULY 6 1873." The birth date would agree with the Federal Census of Newton County taken in July 1870, which listed Doctor Floyd as age 16. If he died in 1873, it would explain why this was the last census where his name appeared. Furthermore, other records show that Edmond probably lived until 1889. If this is the stone for Doctor Floyd, the carving could have very likely been done by Edmond.
Graves of other members of the family were totally inaccessible because of the overgrowth. Nancy Dotson Lemarr, daughter of Thomas Edward Dotson, was the last descendant who could identify each grave. She died on March 13, 1985, but sadly did not leave a record of this information.
Susanah Dotson was living in Fort Douglas, Johnson County, Arkansas, in 1890, when she wrote a letter inquiring about the status of her son, William's, Civil War pension. It appears that the letter was written on her behalf by someone else, possibly her grandson, George.
No one knows the exact date of Susanah Dotson's death. Some of her descendants claim that she lived to be very old. She was buried beside Edmond in Lone Hill Cemetery.
Edmond, the 6th of William Abraham & Nancy (Raynor) Dodson/Dotson's 11 children, was born in Grainger Co, TN, in 1818. On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave a sworn deposition stating that he was 73 years old. His brother, Doctor Floyd, was born on April 27, 1813, which indicates that he was born in 1812.
Edmond married Susanah Casey in McMinn Co, TN, on February 13, 1840. Susanah, the daughter of Ambler & Polly (Ellison) Casey, was born about 1820 in TN.
They had eight children: Nancy, William Stephen, Mary Ann "Polly," Pleasant, Doctor Floyd, John Marion "Tucker," Martha Ellen, and Thomas Edward.
Their first child, Nancy, was born in McMinn Co, TN in 1841. Following her birth they moved near Hunstville, Madison Co, AR, and were there in 1842 when their son, William Stephen, was born.
On November 15, 1854, Edmond purchased a land patent in Madison County. This was for forty acres in Township 16 north of range 25, in Section 28, which included the SE quarter of the SW quarter. By this time they had four children: Nancy, Mary, Pleasant, & Doctor.
John Marion was born in May 1855. They had probably moved a few miles east to Newton Co, where they made their home in Limestone Valley, by the time their daughter, Martha Ellen, was born in the spring of 1858.
On July 12, 1860,
They were living in Richland Township when the Federal Census was taken. Edmond, age 49, was listed as a farmer, with real estate valued at $500. Other members of the family were also listed: Susan (age 45), William ( age 17), Mary A. (age 15), Pleasant (age 10), Doctor (age 7), John (age 5), and Martha (age 2). Thomas Edward, their last child, was born the following year.
The Civil War started in the spring of 1861. Limestone, first known as Limestone Valley, is in the southwest part of the county. It is a very old community in rough hill country, drained by Big Piney Creek. Before the war there was a bond between the people of the valley, because they were isolated from the politics of the outside world. Now their loyalties and feelings of betrayal divided neighbors and even family members.
Their son, William, was married to a local girl, Mary Woodward, on February 19, 1862. They had one child, George Bell (my g-grandfather), on November 15, 1863. On January 1, 1864, William, age 22, went to Jasper and enlisted on the side of the Union. More about his service will be shown in his memorial.
The first record of a land purchase by Edmond Dotson, in Newton County, is recorded on February 12, 1868, when he bought 150 acres from Uriah Davis for $400. On June 18, 1868, Edmond and Susan sold land to John Bohannon for $600.
On September 18, 1869, Edmond sold a tract of land to his son, William, for $150.
On March 2, 1870, Edmond was selected to serve on jury duty in Newton County. This trial was to decide the guilt of a man charged with bigamy, and he was found to be innocent.
In 1870 Edmond was listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $525. Susan, age 49. Their children were: Pleasant, age 21; Polly A., 19; Doctor F., age 16; John M., 14; Martha E., 12; and Thomas E., 9.
On June 10, 1880, Edmond & Susanah's youngest son, Thomas Edward (age 18), was the only child still living at home.
On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave an affidavit to support his son, William's, application for a Civil War pension. Edmond stated that his address was Red Rock, Newton Co, AR, and that he was 73 years old. In this document he told about William's physical condition prior to and after his service in the War.
On May 5, 1887, The Department of Interior sent a letter to the postmaster of Red Rock. Commissioner, John C. Black, of Washington, D.C., was requesting information as to Edmond's standing in the community and his general reputation for truth. The postmaster, William R. Jones, replied on May 18. He wrote;
"In reply to your inquiry of Edmond Dodson, I will say that his reputation for truth is good. I have known him for 15 years and his reputation has been good since that time that I know of."
Edmond Dotson is buried in Lonehill Cemetery in "Dotson row" beside his wife, Susan. The cemetery is located in Limestone Valley, Newton County, Arkansas. It is aptly named, sitting on top of Lonehill which rises over 100 feet above the valley floor. The primitive road that once led to the top has long since been hidden by the advance of time. Now the hill is covered with trees and brush, making the cemetery inaccessible to all but the most adventuresome. The last time anyone was buried there was in the late 1930's. According to old-timers, the reason it was no longer used was because of water. Newly dug graves would fill with water before a burial could be completed. This sounds surprising for land on the crown of a hill, but the lavish growth of trees, brush, and briars supports this theory.
During my visit to Lonehill, while climbing up the path of the old road, visions of those days of more than a century ago, came to mind. I almost felt like I was part of a procession, joined by those mourning friends and relatives who had made this climb so many times. Teams of horses struggled up this very trail, pulling the wagons that carried my ancestors to their final resting place.
Arriving at the top, the vegetation became much more dense and impassable in places. Once inside the boundary of the small cemetery, it was surprising to see how nature had reclaimed this beautiful site. What had once been neatly manicured was now covered with brush and thorns. Most of the monuments were hidden from view or had toppled and become just broken rubble. In spite of this, I could see the great effort that had gone into honoring the loved ones buried here. In some places the warmth of spring had brought different varieties of flowers to life, undoubtedly from those that had adorned this place many years before.
All available records indicated the only Dotson grave marked with a stone was that of Edmond. What was supposed to be Edmond Dotson's tombstone was a large flat rock almost completely hidden from view. The crudely chiseled lettering was difficult to read, but it actually appeared to be the grave of his son, Doctor Floyd, and not that of Edmond.
The inscription appeared to be: "DF DOTSON WAS BORND OCT 18 1853 AND DIED JULY 6 1873." The birth date would agree with the Federal Census of Newton County taken in July 1870, which listed Doctor Floyd as age 16. If he died in 1873, it would explain why this was the last census where his name appeared. Furthermore, other records show that Edmond probably lived until 1889. If this is the stone for Doctor Floyd, the carving could have very likely been done by Edmond.
Graves of other members of the family were totally inaccessible because of the overgrowth. Nancy Dotson Lemarr, daughter of Thomas Edward Dotson, was the last descendant who could identify each grave. She died on March 13, 1985, but sadly did not leave a record of this information.
Susanah Dotson was living in Fort Douglas, Johnson County, Arkansas, in 1890, when she wrote a letter inquiring about the status of her son, William's, Civil War pension. It appears that the letter was written on her behalf by someone else, possibly her grandson, George.
No one knows the exact date of Susanah Dotson's death. Some of her descendants claim that she lived to be very old. She was buried beside Edmond in Lone Hill Cemetery.
Edmond, who was well known & respected in Newton Co, AR, was never in the military, so the title General is simply a nick name that has been passed down through this present generation.
Edmond, the 6th of William Abraham & Nancy (Raynor) Dodson/Dotson's 11 children, was born in Grainger Co, TN, in 1818. On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave a sworn deposition stating that he was 73 years old. His brother, Doctor Floyd, was born on April 27, 1813, which indicates that he was born in 1812.
Edmond married Susanah Casey in McMinn Co, TN, on February 13, 1840. Susanah, the daughter of Ambler & Polly (Ellison) Casey, was born about 1820 in TN.
They had eight children: Nancy, William Stephen, Mary Ann "Polly," Pleasant, Doctor Floyd, John Marion "Tucker," Martha Ellen, and Thomas Edward.
Their first child, Nancy, was born in McMinn Co, TN in 1841. Following her birth they moved near Hunstville, Madison Co, AR, and were there in 1842 when their son, William Stephen, was born.
On November 15, 1854, Edmond purchased a land patent in Madison County. This was for forty acres in Township 16 north of range 25, in Section 28, which included the SE quarter of the SW quarter. By this time they had four children: Nancy, Mary, Pleasant, & Doctor.
John Marion was born in May 1855. They had probably moved a few miles east to Newton Co, where they made their home in Limestone Valley, by the time their daughter, Martha Ellen, was born in the spring of 1858.
On July 12, 1860,
They were living in Richland Township when the Federal Census was taken. Edmond, age 49, was listed as a farmer, with real estate valued at $500. Other members of the family were also listed: Susan (age 45), William ( age 17), Mary A. (age 15), Pleasant (age 10), Doctor (age 7), John (age 5), and Martha (age 2). Thomas Edward, their last child, was born the following year.
The Civil War started in the spring of 1861. Limestone, first known as Limestone Valley, is in the southwest part of the county. It is a very old community in rough hill country, drained by Big Piney Creek. Before the war there was a bond between the people of the valley, because they were isolated from the politics of the outside world. Now their loyalties and feelings of betrayal divided neighbors and even family members.
Their son, William, was married to a local girl, Mary Woodward, on February 19, 1862. They had one child, George Bell (my g-grandfather), on November 15, 1863. On January 1, 1864, William, age 22, went to Jasper and enlisted on the side of the Union. More about his service will be shown in his memorial.
The first record of a land purchase by Edmond Dotson, in Newton County, is recorded on February 12, 1868, when he bought 150 acres from Uriah Davis for $400. On June 18, 1868, Edmond and Susan sold land to John Bohannon for $600.
On September 18, 1869, Edmond sold a tract of land to his son, William, for $150.
On March 2, 1870, Edmond was selected to serve on jury duty in Newton County. This trial was to decide the guilt of a man charged with bigamy, and he was found to be innocent.
In 1870 Edmond was listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $525. Susan, age 49. Their children were: Pleasant, age 21; Polly A., 19; Doctor F., age 16; John M., 14; Martha E., 12; and Thomas E., 9.
On June 10, 1880, Edmond & Susanah's youngest son, Thomas Edward (age 18), was the only child still living at home.
On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave an affidavit to support his son, William's, application for a Civil War pension. Edmond stated that his address was Red Rock, Newton Co, AR, and that he was 73 years old. In this document he told about William's physical condition prior to and after his service in the War.
On May 5, 1887, The Department of Interior sent a letter to the postmaster of Red Rock. Commissioner, John C. Black, of Washington, D.C., was requesting information as to Edmond's standing in the community and his general reputation for truth. The postmaster, William R. Jones, replied on May 18. He wrote;
"In reply to your inquiry of Edmond Dodson, I will say that his reputation for truth is good. I have known him for 15 years and his reputation has been good since that time that I know of."
Edmond Dotson is buried in Lonehill Cemetery in "Dotson row" beside his wife, Susan. The cemetery is located in Limestone Valley, Newton County, Arkansas. It is aptly named, sitting on top of Lonehill which rises over 100 feet above the valley floor. The primitive road that once led to the top has long since been hidden by the advance of time. Now the hill is covered with trees and brush, making the cemetery inaccessible to all but the most adventuresome. The last time anyone was buried there was in the late 1930's. According to old-timers, the reason it was no longer used was because of water. Newly dug graves would fill with water before a burial could be completed. This sounds surprising for land on the crown of a hill, but the lavish growth of trees, brush, and briars supports this theory.
During my visit to Lonehill, while climbing up the path of the old road, visions of those days of more than a century ago, came to mind. I almost felt like I was part of a procession, joined by those mourning friends and relatives who had made this climb so many times. Teams of horses struggled up this very trail, pulling the wagons that carried my ancestors to their final resting place.
Arriving at the top, the vegetation became much more dense and impassable in places. Once inside the boundary of the small cemetery, it was surprising to see how nature had reclaimed this beautiful site. What had once been neatly manicured was now covered with brush and thorns. Most of the monuments were hidden from view or had toppled and become just broken rubble. In spite of this, I could see the great effort that had gone into honoring the loved ones buried here. In some places the warmth of spring had brought different varieties of flowers to life, undoubtedly from those that had adorned this place many years before.
All available records indicated the only Dotson grave marked with a stone was that of Edmond. What was supposed to be Edmond Dotson's tombstone was a large flat rock almost completely hidden from view. The crudely chiseled lettering was difficult to read, but it actually appeared to be the grave of his son, Doctor Floyd, and not that of Edmond.
The inscription appeared to be: "DF DOTSON WAS BORND OCT 18 1853 AND DIED JULY 6 1873." The birth date would agree with the Federal Census of Newton County taken in July 1870, which listed Doctor Floyd as age 16. If he died in 1873, it would explain why this was the last census where his name appeared. Furthermore, other records show that Edmond probably lived until 1889. If this is the stone for Doctor Floyd, the carving could have very likely been done by Edmond.
Graves of other members of the family were totally inaccessible because of the overgrowth. Nancy Dotson Lemarr, daughter of Thomas Edward Dotson, was the last descendant who could identify each grave. She died on March 13, 1985, but sadly did not leave a record of this information.
Susanah Dotson was living in Fort Douglas, Johnson County, Arkansas, in 1890, when she wrote a letter inquiring about the status of her son, William's, Civil War pension. It appears that the letter was written on her behalf by someone else, possibly her grandson, George.
No one knows the exact date of Susanah Dotson's death. Some of her descendants claim that she lived to be very old. She was buried beside Edmond in Lone Hill Cemetery.
Edmond, the 6th of William Abraham & Nancy (Raynor) Dodson/Dotson's 11 children, was born in Grainger Co, TN, in 1818. On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave a sworn deposition stating that he was 73 years old. His brother, Doctor Floyd, was born on April 27, 1813, which indicates that he was born in 1812.
Edmond married Susanah Casey in McMinn Co, TN, on February 13, 1840. Susanah, the daughter of Ambler & Polly (Ellison) Casey, was born about 1820 in TN.
They had eight children: Nancy, William Stephen, Mary Ann "Polly," Pleasant, Doctor Floyd, John Marion "Tucker," Martha Ellen, and Thomas Edward.
Their first child, Nancy, was born in McMinn Co, TN in 1841. Following her birth they moved near Hunstville, Madison Co, AR, and were there in 1842 when their son, William Stephen, was born.
On November 15, 1854, Edmond purchased a land patent in Madison County. This was for forty acres in Township 16 north of range 25, in Section 28, which included the SE quarter of the SW quarter. By this time they had four children: Nancy, Mary, Pleasant, & Doctor.
John Marion was born in May 1855. They had probably moved a few miles east to Newton Co, where they made their home in Limestone Valley, by the time their daughter, Martha Ellen, was born in the spring of 1858.
On July 12, 1860,
They were living in Richland Township when the Federal Census was taken. Edmond, age 49, was listed as a farmer, with real estate valued at $500. Other members of the family were also listed: Susan (age 45), William ( age 17), Mary A. (age 15), Pleasant (age 10), Doctor (age 7), John (age 5), and Martha (age 2). Thomas Edward, their last child, was born the following year.
The Civil War started in the spring of 1861. Limestone, first known as Limestone Valley, is in the southwest part of the county. It is a very old community in rough hill country, drained by Big Piney Creek. Before the war there was a bond between the people of the valley, because they were isolated from the politics of the outside world. Now their loyalties and feelings of betrayal divided neighbors and even family members.
Their son, William, was married to a local girl, Mary Woodward, on February 19, 1862. They had one child, George Bell (my g-grandfather), on November 15, 1863. On January 1, 1864, William, age 22, went to Jasper and enlisted on the side of the Union. More about his service will be shown in his memorial.
The first record of a land purchase by Edmond Dotson, in Newton County, is recorded on February 12, 1868, when he bought 150 acres from Uriah Davis for $400. On June 18, 1868, Edmond and Susan sold land to John Bohannon for $600.
On September 18, 1869, Edmond sold a tract of land to his son, William, for $150.
On March 2, 1870, Edmond was selected to serve on jury duty in Newton County. This trial was to decide the guilt of a man charged with bigamy, and he was found to be innocent.
In 1870 Edmond was listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $525. Susan, age 49. Their children were: Pleasant, age 21; Polly A., 19; Doctor F., age 16; John M., 14; Martha E., 12; and Thomas E., 9.
On June 10, 1880, Edmond & Susanah's youngest son, Thomas Edward (age 18), was the only child still living at home.
On January 21, 1886, Edmond gave an affidavit to support his son, William's, application for a Civil War pension. Edmond stated that his address was Red Rock, Newton Co, AR, and that he was 73 years old. In this document he told about William's physical condition prior to and after his service in the War.
On May 5, 1887, The Department of Interior sent a letter to the postmaster of Red Rock. Commissioner, John C. Black, of Washington, D.C., was requesting information as to Edmond's standing in the community and his general reputation for truth. The postmaster, William R. Jones, replied on May 18. He wrote;
"In reply to your inquiry of Edmond Dodson, I will say that his reputation for truth is good. I have known him for 15 years and his reputation has been good since that time that I know of."
Edmond Dotson is buried in Lonehill Cemetery in "Dotson row" beside his wife, Susan. The cemetery is located in Limestone Valley, Newton County, Arkansas. It is aptly named, sitting on top of Lonehill which rises over 100 feet above the valley floor. The primitive road that once led to the top has long since been hidden by the advance of time. Now the hill is covered with trees and brush, making the cemetery inaccessible to all but the most adventuresome. The last time anyone was buried there was in the late 1930's. According to old-timers, the reason it was no longer used was because of water. Newly dug graves would fill with water before a burial could be completed. This sounds surprising for land on the crown of a hill, but the lavish growth of trees, brush, and briars supports this theory.
During my visit to Lonehill, while climbing up the path of the old road, visions of those days of more than a century ago, came to mind. I almost felt like I was part of a procession, joined by those mourning friends and relatives who had made this climb so many times. Teams of horses struggled up this very trail, pulling the wagons that carried my ancestors to their final resting place.
Arriving at the top, the vegetation became much more dense and impassable in places. Once inside the boundary of the small cemetery, it was surprising to see how nature had reclaimed this beautiful site. What had once been neatly manicured was now covered with brush and thorns. Most of the monuments were hidden from view or had toppled and become just broken rubble. In spite of this, I could see the great effort that had gone into honoring the loved ones buried here. In some places the warmth of spring had brought different varieties of flowers to life, undoubtedly from those that had adorned this place many years before.
All available records indicated the only Dotson grave marked with a stone was that of Edmond. What was supposed to be Edmond Dotson's tombstone was a large flat rock almost completely hidden from view. The crudely chiseled lettering was difficult to read, but it actually appeared to be the grave of his son, Doctor Floyd, and not that of Edmond.
The inscription appeared to be: "DF DOTSON WAS BORND OCT 18 1853 AND DIED JULY 6 1873." The birth date would agree with the Federal Census of Newton County taken in July 1870, which listed Doctor Floyd as age 16. If he died in 1873, it would explain why this was the last census where his name appeared. Furthermore, other records show that Edmond probably lived until 1889. If this is the stone for Doctor Floyd, the carving could have very likely been done by Edmond.
Graves of other members of the family were totally inaccessible because of the overgrowth. Nancy Dotson Lemarr, daughter of Thomas Edward Dotson, was the last descendant who could identify each grave. She died on March 13, 1985, but sadly did not leave a record of this information.
Susanah Dotson was living in Fort Douglas, Johnson County, Arkansas, in 1890, when she wrote a letter inquiring about the status of her son, William's, Civil War pension. It appears that the letter was written on her behalf by someone else, possibly her grandson, George.
No one knows the exact date of Susanah Dotson's death. Some of her descendants claim that she lived to be very old. She was buried beside Edmond in Lone Hill Cemetery.
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