Stephen, son of John & Elizabeth Dobson, was born Jan 1860 KY, died 1946, Louisville, Jefferson Co KY & buried at Schardein Cemetery.
Occupation: Foundry Laborer, Stationary Fireman & Company Driver
Married: (1) Name Unknown.
Married: (2) Amanda ? about 1889 KY. She was born Mar 1868 KY, died Dec 24, 1959 Jefferson Co KY & buried at Schardein Cemetery.

Children of Stephen & Amanda:
1. John M. born Apr 7, 1889 Louisville, Jefferson Co KY.
Married: Roena Price 1909 Jefferson Co KY.
Children: John E.
2. Ella P. born Nov 1891 Jefferson Co KY.
4. Elmer Clarence born Dec 16, 1893 Jefferson Co KY, died Mar 6, 1937 Louisville, Jefferson Co KY & buried at Schardein Cemetery.
Married: ?
Children: Earl L.

Notes:
1. July 10, 1860 Nelson Co KY census record shows John Dobson age 25, Elizabeth age 29, William age 4, Samuel age 2 & Stephen age 7mo living in District 2, P.O. Boston. It is noted that John is working as a laborer. (pg 56b, #357)
2. June 5, 1880 Bullitt Co KY census record shows John Dobson age 52, Elizabeth age 52, Samuel age 21, Steven age 20, Emma age 16 and Rebecca E. age 14 on their farm in Pine Tavern District, east of L&W RR. It is noted that John was blind & born in TN. All others were born in KY. (pg 251b, #71)
3. June 7, 1900 Jefferson Co KY census record shows Stephen Dobson age 40, Amanda age 32, John N. age 11, Ella P. age 8 & Clarence age 6 living in District 8, Louisville, Ward 9. It is noted that they had been married 11 years, had 3 children with all living. His occupation is listed as fireman stationary. All the children attended school. (pg 96a, #152)
4. Apr 20, 1910 Jefferson Co KY census record shows Stephen Dobson age 50, Amanda age 41, Ella age 16 & Elmer age 7 living in Schardein Precinct. It is noted that they had been married 21 years, had 4 children all living. It is noted that this was his second marriage and her first marriage. Stephen's nephew Chester Wilson age 16 & niece Mary Wilson age 9 are also living with them. His occupation is foundry laborer. (pg 94b, #59)
5. Apr 20, 1910 Jefferson Co KY census record shows John Dobson age 21 & Roena age 19 living in Schardein township. It is noted this is the first marriage for both. His occupation is vegetable peddlar. (pg 94b, #62)
6. June 5, 1918 WWI Draft registration card shows John Dobson to be tall, slender, blue eyes, black hair delivering ice in Shirley KY area. It is noted that his right hand is amputated at wrist. He is living on Rte 4 near Shirley KY.
7. June 5, 1918 WWI Draft registration card shows E.C. Dobson to be short, medium build, gray hair, brown eyes working as an express delivery person in Louisville. It is noted he has weak eyes. He lives on Rte 2 near Louisville.
8. Jul 27, 1918 John E. Dobson was born in Jefferson Co KY.
9. Jan 15, 1920 Jefferson Co KY census record shows John Dobson age 29, Roena age 28, John E. age 12mo & Roena's brother, George Price age 19, living in Schardein Precinct, District 4 on Seventh Street. It is noted Stephen is a plow factory grinder & George is a oil refinery mechanic. (pg 234b, #360)
10. Jan 15, 1920 Jefferson Co KY census record shows Stephen Dobson age 57, Amanda age 59 & Elmer age 18 living in Schardein Precinct. Stephen is working as a driver for Express Co & Elmer is a plow plant laborer. (pg 235a, #361)
11. Apr 16, 1930 Jefferson Co KY census record shows Stephen Dobson age 72, Amanda age 63, Elmer L. age 26 & Earl L. age 7 living in Louisville, Ward 8, District 7 on 17th Rd. They owned their home valued at $1500. Elmer was a widower working as a plow factory mill room laborer. All were born in KY. (pg ?, #739)
12. Apr 16, 1930 Jefferson Co KY census record shows John M. Dobson age 40, Roena A. age 39 & John E. age 11 living in Louisville, Ward 8, District 7 on 17th Rd. They owned their home valued at $1500. John is a plow factory grinder. All were born in KY. (pg ?, #740)
13. Mar 6, 1937 Elmer Dobson died in Louisville, Jefferson Co KY at the age of 33. (KY Death Index, Vol. 16, Certificate 07918, Death Vol. 1937)
14. Apr 27, 1952 Roena A. Dobson died at age 61 in Jefferson Co KY. (Vol 16, Certificate 07841, Death Vol. 1952)
15. Dec 24, 1959 Amanda Dobson died in Jefferson Co KY at the age of 91. (KY Death Index, Vol. 56, Certificate 27931, Death Vol. 59)
16. June 10, 1975 John M. Dobson died in Jefferson Co KY. (Vol. 34, Certificate 16883, Death Vol. 1975)
17. Sep 19, 1999 John E. Dobson died in Louisville, Jefferson Co KY. The ssn was issued in Kentucky. (Rootsweb SSDI)
18. Stephen Dobson is my gg Uncle.

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