Dobyns - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Updating "Daniel Dobyns of Colonial VA"

Hdl24533 — 2012-01-11 23:37:41Z

Was this ever posted to the Internet? If so, what is the link?

I'm trying to discover information about a Timandra Dobyns (1830-1880), daughter of John Dobyns, who married Alexander Howell. There is some information available that would suggest John Dobyns (1783-1831) was the son of Griffin Dobyns (1743-1819), son of Griffin Dobyns (1705-1750), son of Daniel Dobyns (1653-1713).

Thanks!

Dobyns in Jefferson County, MS

ErnestRucker11 — 2012-01-02 18:36:14Z

I recently photographed the Dobyns Graveyard and have the names of Thomas L Dobyns (d. April 9, 1854) and Buena V. Dobyns, (d. Mar 15, 1855). Other names in this graveyard ar Mackey, Cowdon and Standard.

All can be viewed at: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=82...;

Any information to fill out the information I have posted would be greatly appreciated.

Ernest Rucker

Re: Capt. Henry M. Dobyns

rcadams151 — 2011-08-03 18:43:09Z

Cpt Dobyns is buried in Richland Cemetery, Amoret, Linn County, Kansas. Given the date of the initial inquiry I would be surprised if you haven't already learned this.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=do...;

Re: Samuel Fletcher Dobyns

lexusm54 — 2011-07-20 19:52:42Z

My 3rd great grandfather was also born in Virginia in 1803 and died in Perry Alabama in 1892. Nathaniel Land Dobynes. He had 2 sons Henry C. Dobyns 1845 in Alabama died in 1927 Plantersville, Dallas, Alabama and in 1847 William Dobynes was born in Alabama and died in 1906 in Perry, Alabama. I am thinking there may be a connection. I am having problems finding Nathaniel Land Dobynes parents and family.

Re: Thomas J. Dobyns

Deborahgolden42 — 2011-05-28 18:30:10Z

Have you received your links on the Dobyns family that you requested? I have a HUGE document which I have shared the LINK below which may help you. My dad was BILLY TED DOBYNS and his grandmother was Permila Redwine in Oklahoma. Billy Ted was married to my mom and then she found out that he was already married to Juinita and then had the marriage annuled. I was put up for adoption. So I am just finding my family in Texas and Oklahoma now.

This link should help,

http://www.myoutbox.net/ddcv-n01.htm

Re: Dobyns

tomgolfs — 2011-04-14 02:44:20Z

You probably already have this info, but here it is in case you don't. Your branch of the kennerly tree is from Kennerly's second marriage to Mary Kelso. My branch of Kennerly's tree is from his first marriage to Mary Groseclose. I was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1939. My father and his siblings were born in either Oklahoma or Texas, but moved to California in 1943.
My Great Grandfather Thomas Jefferson Dobyns was Joseph Marion Dobyns half brother.
Let me know if I can be of more help.
TOM DOBYNS-tomgolfs99@aol.com

¶N01-02 KENNERLY DOBYNS (from ¶N01-01) was born about 1821 in Montgomery Co VA. His name was variously spelled Kinnley, Kenaly and Kinnerly. On the 1850 census, Kenely Dobins, a farmer from Virginia, appeared in the enumeration for Union Town, Trinity Co CA, working as a miner on 28 Sept 1850. He married (1st) on 24 Mar 1854 in Franklin, Johnson Co IN to Esther A. Groseclose, daughter of Jacob Groseclose and his wife Elizabeth Lowe. Kennerly and Esther and most of the Groseclose family moved to Story Co IA about 1854. They settled in the southern part of Story Co in an area known as Cambridge where Kennerly became a successful wheat farmer. Esther was born about 1828 and died about 1872 at age 44. She gave birth to five children, but developed severe depression and spent much of 12 years in the Iowa Hospital for the Insane in Mt Pleasant IA before her death. Kennerly then married (2nd) in Jan 1872 Mary Eliza Kelso, a full-blooded Cherokee, who had been his housekeeper and helped raise his children by the first marriage. About 1876 they moved from Iowa to Texas. There are some recorded accounts that the family lived in Grayson Co TX, but traveled between Texas and the Chickasaw Nation. In 1888 Mary Eliza and Kennerly died the same day of yellow fever, apparently being exposed to this disease while waiting for an opportunity to cross the flooded Red River with a herd of horses and cattle that they were bringing home to Texas. Their orphaned children, except Oscar, left for the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, to work on the cattle ranch of Holmes Willis. Charles worked on the Willis ranch and other ranches for several years to support his younger siblings.

Children of the first marriage were

John Jacob Dobyns, born about 1857 in Story Co IA. He married (1st) an unidentified spouse about 1888 and fathered four children. He married (2nd) Mary J. Dobbs, born about 1854. There is a record that J.J. Dobyns, age 47, married Mary J. Dobbs, age 50, on 23 Dec 1904 at Leigh, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory. In the 1900 Census he appears among the inmates at Leavenworth Penitentiary. In the 1920 Census he appears in Boone Twp, Coal Co OK with his wife Mary J. Dobyns.

Elizabeth C. Dobyns, born Oct 1859 in Story Co IA, died after 1889, married Mr Barnett. Apparently she was the Bettie Barnett, sister, in the 1900 census listing with Thomas Dobbyns in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.

Ella M. Dobyns, born 5 Mar 1862 in Story Co IA, died 4 Dec 1885 at Whitehead, Garvin County, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma)

Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, b 27 Mar 1864 (See ¶N01-07)

Martha Elmira Dobyns, b 23 Oct 1866 (See ¶N01-08)

Children of the second marriage were

Oscar Dobyns (See ¶N01-09)

Charles Kinley Dobyns (See ¶N01-10)

Infant son, d 20 Feb 1875, buried at Center Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Story Co IA with stone

Joseph Marion Dobyns (See ¶N01-200)

David Fletcher Dobyns (See ¶N01-11)

Viola Gertrude Dobyns (See ¶N01-12)

Infant child, born about 1887, died 1888 in Texas in same yellow fever epidemic as parents.

Re: Dobyns

cdobyns169 — 2011-04-13 23:27:06Z

From what information I can Gather, I am part of the Dangerfield Clan as well. My Dad's name is David Dewayne Dobyns who's father's name was Jack Dobyns and his father's Name was Joseph Marion who was the child of Kennerly (Sp) Dobyns. Joseph died in Boswell Oklahoma in 1929. We were all born and raised in Oklahoma and hail from a family of 3 males who all carry the name on and who incidentally are all US Marines :)

-Craig Dobyns

DOBYNS Russell M Jr - Vietnam Wall section 25W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-09 21:58:42Z

DOBYNS Russell M Jr - Vietnam Wall section 25W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,081 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Oscar Dobyns

soonerbornnbred — 2010-11-29 17:02:27Z

For now, I have to say I've learned that Orlena and I are likely 1/2 cousins. Just hurriedly skimmed over some material, which reports that Oscar was born to Kennerly and Mary Eliza Kelso Dobyns, rather than Esther Ann Groseclose Dobyns. Whatever, Orlena and I share the same gr-gr- grandfather, and we didn't know, so please let her know, when time permits.

The photos: Oscar's sister or 1/2 sister, Mattie Dobyns jaye, my gr-grandmother and her husband, John M. Jaye; Mattie and her children. I'll send a link or 2 about them asap.

Many thanks for replying. I'd made contact with John Madden, who sent photos, and he contacted Barbara Warren, who'd sent the most recent report. Let me know if you've touched base with either of them as they seem to have much more info, at this time.
J.

Re: Oscar Dobyns

alyssadobyns1977 — 2010-11-29 16:46:47Z

Small world! Yes, Orlena is my aunt. Her brother (Dean) is my father. I am intrested in the pictures you posted. Can you tell me more about them?

Re: Thomas J. Dobyns

tomgolfs — 2010-11-26 04:58:50Z

I have been trying to find information on my Great Grandfather Thomas Jefferson Dobyns. I have most of the information on him from his birth. I'am looking for information on when and where he died. Any information you have will be appreciated. I know he lived with Mattie prior to his death.
My email is tomgolfs99@aol.com
Thanks,
Thomas Eugene Dobyns

Thomas J. Dobyns

soonerbornnbred — 2010-11-25 20:32:29Z

Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, was my great grand uncle since his sister, Martha Elmira "Mattie" Dobyns Reed Jaye, was my great grandmother. Would be glad to exchange information.
Jaye

Oscar Dobyns

soonerbornnbred — 2010-11-13 01:02:09Z

I believe your aunt, Orlena Dobyns is my 2nd cousin 1x removed. I did not realize this when she was a Jr. and I a Sr. at Purcell High School, or I would have been proud to call her cousin! My paternal gr-grandmother, Mattie Dobyns, was the sister of Oscar Dobyns. I can refer you to Esther Ann's grave site, and others, and info, if you should be interested......(Kennerly and Esther Ann Groseclose Dobyns (1821 - 1871) were the parents of Oscar Dobyns (1868 - 1932) and Martha Elmira "Mattie" Dobyns Reed Jaye (1866 - 1954), who was the mother of Eva Velma Jaye Yoakum (1902 - 1986), mother of my father, Living Yoakum.

DOBYNS Brown M. - MD PhD 1913-2010

Lace_Lynch — 2010-10-31 23:50:26Z

DOBYNS BROWN McILVAINE DOBYNS, MD, PhD, age 97, of Chardon, Ohio formerly of Shaker Heights, Ohio died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at Judson Manor in Cleveland, OHIO.

He was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, on May 14, 1913 to Leah (McIlvaine) Dobyns and Harry D. Dobyns.

Brown spent his childhood in Jacksonville and showed early signs of having an inquisitive scientific mind and inventive ingenuity.
As a child he became very interested in bird nests and eggs and began photographing and documenting what he learned. Brown and his father gardened together and experimented with hybridizing German bearded iris.
Throughout his life he continued to manage his ancestral family's farms.
He loved to climb mountains in Wyoming and Colorado in his younger years. He was a naturalist and an accomplished ornithologist, photographing and studying birds worldwide. He also loved to travel out west in his Model "A' to search and collect geological specimens. He made jewelry from the semi-precious stones he found, cut and polished on his own homemade machines.
He made fine furniture measuring and replicating pieces he admired in fine arts museums.

He enjoyed friends and social gatherings, ballroom and square dancing.

He received his BA at Illinois College, his MD at Johns Hopkins U and his PhD from U of Minnesota. He did his fellowships in surgery (GI, Thyroid) at Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Dobyns was one of the mainstays of the Mayo Clinic all during World War II.

Dr. Dobyns was a surgeon, a scientific researcher, a humanitarian and a much-respected teacher.

He worked at MetroHealth Medical Center (formerly Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital) where he served as assistant chief of surgical services from 1951 to 1967 and associate director of surgery beginning in 1967. He retired in 1988.

He was Professor Emeritus of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He had his own laboratory and did research on Radioiodine.
He developed the first stationary directional Geiger counter, which allowed him to locate tracer radioisotopes within the thyroid.

He made 13 trips to study and treat Marshall Islanders who were exposed to fallout from the first hydrogen bomb test off Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean in 1953.

He received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach for three months in Australia after which he spent a month in the remote highlands of New Guinea studying goiters in native people whose diets lacked iodine.
Two of the most prestigious offices he held were president of the American Thyroid Association and president of the Cleveland Surgical Society.
In his day he was one of the world's pre-eminent surgeons in thyroid and parathyroid matters. MetroHealth's Dobyns Surgical Suite was named after him.
He is recognized in Who's Who in America and the Cleveland Medical Hall of Fame.

Dr. Dobyns was a former member of Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights and Federated Church of Chagrin Falls.

He is survived by his children: M. Meredith Dobyns, MD of New Albany, OHIO., Courtney S. Dobyns of Norwich, VT., and Brown (Cynthia Keith) Dobyns of Norwich, Vermont; also by his grandchildren: Colin and Nina Steffa, Rye and Travis Keller; and his sister, Suzanna (Ernst) Harboe of Northfield, IL.; as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by wives Meredith and Jean Dobyns; his sister, MaryJane (Robert) Drummond; and his Aunt Mary H. Dobyns.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at the Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, OHIO. Inurnment will be at a later date at Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL.

His family invites memorial donations are made to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Conservation Outreach Program to preserve the viability of natural communities, 1 Wade Oval, Cleveland, OH 44106.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, MENTOR, Ohio. Online obit at www.brunners.com

Published in The Plain Dealer on October 31, 2010
Cuyahoga

Re: Thomas Jefferson Dobyns

tomgolfs — 2010-08-07 15:22:43Z

I appreciate your input; however the Thomas Jefferson Dobyns (my Great Grandfather) was born in Iowa in 1864 and died between 1927 & 1930. He was born in Iowa, But lived most of his life in Paoli & Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Thanks for your reply.

Re: Thomas Jefferson Dobyns

ktdicus — 2010-08-07 13:57:34Z

Hello--I'm not sure if this is a connection for you to your ancestor--Thomas Jefferson Dobyns--or not, but you're striking enough chords with me to know that there could be a connection. My great-great-grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, Sr. (a well-known photographer of his day) who had eight daughters and one son--Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, Jr. TJD, Jr. (1851-1881) married a woman named Fannie and lived in Saint Louis where they had one son, George. I understand that when TJD died at such a young age (just before he was 30 years old), Fanie and baby George moved away, but I have no idea where. Could this be a connection to you?

Re: Please Help. From The great granddaughter of Oscar dobyns

kwdxemailancestry — 2010-06-17 22:33:21Z

I believe you will find a great deal of information about your Oscar and his family at
http://myoutbox.net/ddcv-n01.htm#N01-09

Re: H.C. Dobyns

haskell1 — 2010-04-03 21:33:26Z

Have I sent you a copy of my genealogy report? I will send it to your email address if that is ok? You can see what I have and maybe that will clear some things up for you?

Re: H.C. Dobyns

gwinnma — 2010-04-03 21:21:46Z

All this talk about Henry C. Dobyns and Mattie Tomlinson, might just be in vain. As of today, there is "No" male decendants in "Mattie Tomlinson's linage" that we're aware of that will continue to carry on the Dobyns surname. Our Mattie had six daughters and three sons William, MonCrief, and Claude. William dissapears prior to 1910 ( we assume he's deceased, prior to the age of 35... but ..??? ), MonCrief, there's no indication that he father'd any male sons, while married to Bessie, and Claude G. Dobyns, had one son (Claude D. Dobyns) I'm aware of, but there is NO indication that he had fathered any boys (only two girls) ... But these guys might had served overseas for the military. Like myself, I was born overseas of American parents, on US Military soil. Only time will tell if there are any male Doybyns left in my linage ... (maybe 1940 Census could reveal new info). Oddly this same pattern of "Femaling Out" almost occurs with the families of William Thomas B. Sr." Dobynes and Lucy Jane (Dobynes) Stodghill.

Your probably asking what proof do I have showing that Martha A. "Mattie" Tomlinson was married to a Henry C. Dobyns.... ??? THREE their childrens Death Certificates state the father was "Henry Dobyns" and one infant's gravestone states "Dau of H. C. & M. A. Dobyns"

... Biggerstaff, Parilee Myrtle (Dobyns) - death certificate states father "Henry Dobyns"
... McKinley, Emmer Lou (Dobyns) - death certificate states father "Henry Dobyns"
... Morris, Ollie (Dobyns) - death certificate states father "Henry Dobyns"
... Dobyns, Jessie - Dec 1892 - Sep 1893 - gravestone states "Dau of H. C. & M. A. Dobyns"
one child's name is unknown (b. btw 1877-1881, d. unknown)
William Dobyns & Lela Dobyns can not be located after 1900
Mon Crief's death certificate state father "unknown"
Florence (d. Dec 1951) & Claude (d. Jan 1973) death California death certificates "I do not have"

Thank you,
Michael A. Gwinn
gwinnma@aol.com

Re: H.C. Dobyns

haskell1 — 2010-04-03 16:15:58Z

Hi Michael,

The 2nd wife of Henry C Dobynes was Mary Evie Loney Reid. One of their daughters is named Mary Evie Loney Jane Dobynes. She was nicknamed Mel-j based on her initials. I knew Mel-j very well all my life. She died in 2006 at the age of 93 (I think).

She told me that her father was born 9/17/1846 and died 12/10/1927. She was very sharp and could spit out dates without hesitation. I was amazed!

Of course, all she knew about the 1st wife was what her father told them. She would have been stunned, dismayed and just devastated if she'd thought her father had children that he had abandoned.

I did find a better location to his grave. I'm not sure if Mel-j was accurate about its location. He is buried in the Dobynes Cemetery on County Road 221 just north of Selma, AL and before you get to the Plantersville Community.

You are most welcome to email at my home email, genealogybuff@bellsouth.net.

Linda Haskell

Re: H.C. Dobyns

gwinnma — 2010-04-02 16:51:23Z

I've had a lot of time thinking about the Henry C. Dobyns you mentioned, buried beside someone's fence. Here's what I know about "your Henry Dobynes"

1846, Dec - born AL
1850 - Radfordville, Perry Co., AL (with parents)
1860 - Severe, Perry Co., AL (with parents)
1868, 7 Oct - Perry Co., AL - marries - Martha E. Morris
1870 - Perry Co., AL - with wife, (no kids) & sister's family - Lucy Jane (Dobynes) Stodghill
1880 - .....?? unknown
1890 - .....?? unknown
1900 - Severe, Perry Co., AL "widowed"
1907 - married "Effie" (age 25), (Henry's, 61) ... refer to 1910 census,
1910 - Severe, Perry Co., AL, married-1 (deception) wife Effie (age 28), child Mary (5 months old).
1920 - .....?? unknown
1930 - .....?? unknown

QUESTIONS:
1) as you stated "but Martha supposedly would not leave her parents and eventually they divorced and he remarried." ...... this statement tell's me that Henry wanted to go ... where, when, - could mean Martha Morris and Henry Dobyns divorced shortly after 1870 in Perry Co. ...???

2) I would like to know more about this Mary Reid, you mentioned ( you refer to her as his second wife, and having 4 of his children ) .... could your info have been an error, confusion with Effie's and Henry's daughter "Mary" ..... or is this Effie's real name ...??

3) I have not been able to find Henry & Effie Dobynes in 1920, ..... Did Henry died as a result of the 1919 flu epidemic, after WWI .... ???? Henry would of been 74, can you provide dates.. ???

4) Have you located Henry's burial spot, as stated in the previous messase (along someone's fence)..??

SUMMARY:
Absolutely .... I believe this is the Henry C. Dobyns, I'm looking for. I believe your story about Martha (Morris) Dobyns, not wanting to leave Perry County, and them divorcing ... I believe he met Martha A. Tomlinson, moved to Arkansas, then Texas, and gave my Grt-Grt-grandmother 9 to 10 children ... between 1875 to 1897.... I believe he went back to Perry County, AL ( with NO intentions of returning ) abandoning his second wife in Texas, and hooked up with a gal half his age ..... I appologize, if I'm blunt about this, but we,ve been looking for him for years, and this just might be the one..

Re: Please Help. From The great granddaughter of Oscar dobyns

tomgolfs99 — 2010-03-22 22:18:01Z

My name is Thomas Dobyns. I have some information on an Oscar Dobyns, Born in 1872. His mother was Mary Eliza Kelso and she had Indian Blood, I think Choctaw or Cherokee. This Oscar was a half brother to my Great Grandfather Thomas Jefferson Dobyns who lived in Paoli, Oklahoma for a time. Oscar & Thomas Dobyns father was Kinely Dobyns. If you need more information contact me at tomgolfs99@aol.com.

Re: New info on William Dobyns

Lavetta_22 — 2010-03-22 17:57:51Z

If anyone has info my email is lavetta22@yahoo.com

Please Help. From The great granddaughter of Oscar dobyns

alyssadobyns1977 — 2010-02-11 09:11:20Z

Hello.=My name is Alyssa.
My great-grandfather was Oscar Dobyns. He was my father's Grandpa.My
father's dad was Leon Carl "Cub" Dobyns.=A0 He married my grandma Ella Sel=
tzer.=A0 Both are deceased.=A0 My father is Arthur Dean Dobyns (living).=A0=
He has 2 sisters (my Aunts) Orleana (Bratcher)=A0and JoAnn(Arms).=A0=A0 My=
father's brother Also named Leon carl dobyns (went by the name carl) died =
at a very young age (before I was born).=A0 My father married Linda Powers =
of Lindsay, Ok.=A0 The two had 2 daughters, myself, Alyssa Louise Dobyns an=
d my sister Garcy Lin Dobyns.
I do not know much about my grandpa's side of the family.=A0 He doesn't kno=
w the maiden name of Oscar's wife.=A0=20
I have yearned for years for this information to fill in a giant gap in my =
life.=A0=20
One of my first childhood memories was in 1981.=A0 I was a little tiny girl=
and my mother carried me to my grandpas coffin and said this is your grand=
pa.=A0 I still remember what he looked like.
From what I understand, my father had a hard time growing up. My grandpa=
cub was very violent and a huge drinker.I have met many many family =
members on his wife's side, my grandma Ella Seltzer.I know the history
all the way back to Germany.
Any information you can provide me with will be wonderful.=A0 We were recen=
tly added to the choctaw rolls (finally). I am wondering if Oscars wife
was indian also.
Please write when you can.
Your distant Niece or 3rd cousin or something,
Alyssa

Obituary: Judith Dobyns Barraza

joytoza — 2010-01-22 22:27:36Z

Judith Dobyns Barraza, 70, of Carson City,NV died Jan. 15, 2010. She was born on April 30, 1939, in Michigan.

FROM - http://www.nevadaappeal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201010...

DO NOT REPLY FYI ONLY

Re: Edward Dobyns and the Revolutionary War, papers needed

kwdxemailancestry — 2009-12-05 17:58:31Z

According to DAR website, at
http://216.36.105.133/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&a...
DAR has a record of DOBBINS, EDWARD
Ancestor #: A032647
Service: VIRGINIA Rank: PRIVATE
Birth: 12-7-1747 ENGLAND (birthplace appears incorrect)
Death: 4-3-1794 MASON CO KENTUCKY

According to DAR website at
http://216.36.105.133/DAR_Research/search_member/?Action=ful...
Aurelia Pierce Ballou was the first applicant admitted to DAR based on Edward Dobyns as ancestor/patriot. Her national [membership?] number was listed as 3314.

According to Patrick Dolan at
http://www.myoutbox.net/patd.htm
The application papers of Mrs. Aurelia A. Ballou, wife of George Washington Ballou, National No. 3314, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, show that Hilary Dobyns, of Mexico, Missouri, made an affidavit that he had seen the War record of Edward Dobyns at Richmond, Virginia -- since burned during the Civil War.

Apparently the DAR will, for a fee, provide copies of application papers. See
http://www.dar.org/library/record_copy.cfm

Edward Dobyns and the Revolutionary War, papers needed

okcowgirl52 — 2009-11-17 22:06:47Z

I know that there are papers stating the Edward Dobyns fought in the Revolutionary War. I have found papers for Apollo Cooper whose daughter, Sarah R Cooper married the son of Edwards and Frances Dobyns. And then saw some papers about Edward Dobyns being in the Virginia 3rd. But I need some guidance on where those papers are and if I can get copies for my suppliment application to DAR. I am descended from Edwards Dobyns through his son, Berry, then Berry's son James Brown Dobyns, then through James' daughter, Mary Porter Dobyns DeWitt.

I need some help, please. My many thanks in advance,
Linda DeWitt Hughey

Re: Batten Anderson Dobyns' parents

FredRossiSTL — 2009-09-19 21:54:47Z

I believe you are referring to "Andrew" Bat Anderson Dobyns born 26 Jun 1882 in Mascoutah, Illinois, USA. Joseph Evans Dobyns was Bat's father not brother and was born in Kentucky in Dec 1850. Virginia E. Kline was Bat's mother born Jun 1847 in Indiana. Bat's wife was Susie Elizabeth born in 1881. Is this the information you are looking for?

Re: Timandra Dobyns/Alexander Howell Floyd, VA

kwdxemailancestry — 2008-12-07 21:25:54Z

Reference is made to http://myoutbox.net/ddcv09.htm#393 for a John Dobyns, son of Griffin Dobyns, who lived in Bedford County VA and Shenandoah Co VA and married Theodosia King in 1811. I know nothing further about him, but Bedford County is only about 40 miles from Floyd County, and he could easily have moved that far.

The site at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~barbr/howe... has her listed as Timandra Howell, wife of Alexander Howell. That site says that was b. c1813 Floyd Co., VA, d/o John Dobyns & cousin of Samuel Dobyns. The site is entitled Howell Families in Floyd Co., Virginia -- Part 1. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this site (the other two are mine), but it seems a good point to begin.

Looking at http://myoutbox.net/ddcv09.htm#453, Samuel Russell Dobyns (1810-1872) of Floyd CH was a son of Abner Dobyns, son of Griffin Dobyns, and thus was a first cousin of Timandra Howell, as the Howell Families site suggests.

DOBYNS Loretta Mae 1939-1999

t42Moore — 2008-12-04 21:10:15Z

DOBYNS Loretta Mae 1939-1999

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,466 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Dobyns in Virginia

papasmurf1197 — 2008-11-25 20:52:30Z

do you know of the dobbins in floyd and indian valley
russell ruple dobyns was my gggrandfather virginia dobbins

Re: Dobyns in Virginia

papasmurf1197 — 2008-11-25 20:47:38Z

do you know of the dobbins in floyd and indian valley
russell ruple dobyns was my gggrandfather

Re: Checking out the family

papasmurf1197 — 2008-11-23 19:53:58Z

hello my name is haven dobbins how can i get that book it
sounds like just what i need

thank you

Re: DOBYNS, Edward

okcowgirl52 — 2008-10-31 21:41:13Z

Yes! Another relative! My 2x greatgrandfather was James Brown Dobyns, the son of Berry Dobyns and brother of Benjamin Franklin Dobyns. Please contact me at OKCOWGIRL52@HOTMAIL.COM for further information. I have alot of information out on my family tree that is on Ancestry.com. In fact, I have been in contact with another descendant of Benjamin Doybyns just this week comparing notes.

James and his wife, Sabina Bruce Summer DeWitt daughter was my greatgrandmother, Mary Porter Dobyns. I love saying that name - Mary Porter Dobyns. She married William Thomas DeWitt Jr in 1869 in Columbus, Johnson County, Missouri. I have found out from the other Dobyns relative that the church in Columbus was kinda a headquarter of the Confederacy there in Johnson County. Both William Thomas and his brother, John fought in the Civil War. John was a POW at Fort Delaware and William Thomas was wounded in Vicksburg and the Battle of Corith.

As I said, contact me at OKCOWGIRL52@ HOTMAIL.COM and I will share what I have with you.

Linda DeWitt Hughey

Re: DOBYNS, Edward

kwdxemailancestry — 2008-10-27 09:29:26Z

See http://myoutbox.net/ddcv03.htm#121

I suspect a bit of confusion in the reading of the records here.

EDWARD DOBYNS was apparently born on 7 Dec 1747 in Caroline Co. Va. and died on 3 Apr 1794, probably in Mason Co. Ky. There is a book called Dobyns Cooper and Allied Families (see http://myoutbox.net/dobcoop.htm) published in 1908, which, in an apparent mistake, stated that he was born in Englnd. His ancestry for another three generations in Virginia is traced on this web site.

Edward did have a son named Berry Dobyns, who had a son named Benjamine Franklin Dobyns. Benjamine Franklin Dobyns however, was married to Margaret Ruth Morrow from 1848 to 1878. They had a son named Benjamine Graves Dobyns, who lived from 1856 through 1868. Thus it is unlikely that he had a son named Benjamin Franklin Dobyns in 1865 by a wife named Elizbeth Warner. At the time he already had a living son named Benjamin and he also had another wife.

I suspect that someone has mistakenly grafted onto this family a person born in 1865 named Benjamin Franklin Dobbs, thinking that the names are so similar, so that is where he must belong. But he does not belong there.

Re: DOBYNS, Edward

pdolan6297 — 2008-10-26 23:01:27Z

I am indeed fairly familiar with this line. I am wondering where your information about the Dobyns/Frances Howe information came from--the Cooper-Dobyns book or from your relative. The generations after Edward pretty much kept the surname "Dobyns." I have never heard of any segment of the family changing it to "Dobbs" and wonder if your relative might be following a false lead in identifying and tracing her family. Anyway, I will attach my Edward Dobyns group sheet and let you know there is complete Dobyns information, including a lot contributed by me, on Kenneth Dobyns' Dobyns web page. I don't have the url right at hand, but you should be able to find it easily through Google. Please let me know if you can find out where the Frances Howe information came from.

Pat

Timandra Dobyns/Alexander Howell Floyd, VA

Hdl24533 — 2008-04-06 14:30:29Z

Am looking for any information, but especially anecdotes, about Alexander Howell, born 5 May 1809 in Floyd, VA. He was married to Timandra Dobyns 13 May 1831 in Franklin, VA. She was born 1813 in Floyd, VA. They were my ggg-grandparents.

Timandra was the daughter of John Dobyns. I have been unable to locate any information about him or his wife.

Thank you.

1935 obit for R. H. Dobyns from Indiana to Texas

RedRiverTXOK — 2008-03-02 01:30:58Z

Abilene Morning News
Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas

Tuesday morning, March 19, 1935

Jeweler Dies at Stamford
Stamford, March 18: Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon for R. H. DOBYNS, 62, veteran Stamford jeweler who died unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss MAY FLOYD of Texarkana; two sons, JOHN and PAUL; his mother Mrs. ADELA DOBYNS of Greensburg, Indiana; a brother GEORGE DOBYNS of Greensburg, and sister Mrs. CARRIE MOORE of Chicago.

Mr. Dobyns had been in business here 27 years, operating one of the best known jewelry stores in west Texas. Formerly he was in business at San Angelo, where he first settled when he came to Texas. His first store was in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was born in Greensburg, Indiana.

Audrey Dobyns

2000-07-22 20:08:36Z

Looking for information on Audrey Kepner Dobyns born 1904 and died 10/29/97 Lake Mary, FL. Buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

searching

2000-07-31 10:57:28Z

looking for Jane Dobyns, classmate in Spokane WA. Born about 1944. High school graduation 1962. Please contact.

Griffin Dobyns Sally Woodford

Yodadob — 2002-08-24 16:45:43Z

The dates don't match but the Danial Dobyns of Colonial VA book has a Griffin Dobyns marrying a Sarah 1Sally' Woodford 24 May 1802 in Bedfor Co. VA. There is nothing in the book about children of that marriage and Griffin married again, a Patty Travis, in 1808

Griffin Dobyns Sally Woodford

2000-08-12 17:18:41Z

I am looking for any info on Griffin Dobyns that married Sally Woodford on 10-9-1821 in Bedford Va.

Nancy J. and Sarah J. Dobyns/Dobbins of Floyd CO VA 1889

2000-08-27 23:58:11Z

James Floyd Dickerson m. Nancy Jane Dobbins/Dobyns in 1889 in Floyd County, VA. His brother, William Dickerson m. her sister Sarah J. Does any of this sound familur to anyone? Any help would be appreciated. Jessie557@aol.com

Jesse Dobyns

2000-09-23 14:25:45Z

I am looking for any information on Jesse Dobyns (spelling may be different). He was the son of Henry Dobyns Sarah Freshwater. He was born 1782 in Richmond County, VA and died in Ohio. I believe he served in the War of 1812. I just can't get all the pieces to fit together. Would love some help!

Re: Elizabeth Dobyns

2000-11-23 00:51:08Z

Your Elizabeth Dobyns is probably Elizabeth Catherine Dobyns, daughter of Francis Marion Dobyns and his first wife Caroline Wolford. He was born on 17 Feb 1834 and died 25 June 1917 and was buried in Brandon CO. He married Caroline on 4 Aug 1864 and she died on 3 May 1876.

See Daniel Dobyns of Colonial Virginia, paragraph 515 for the rest of this family.

Elizabeth Dobyns

ASmith500 — 2001-09-26 10:16:59Z

I am searching for information concerning Elizabeth Dobyns, born in Illinois, married Jesse Marion White in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. They later moved Kiowa Co., CO. They lived there the rest of their lives. She died Dec 2, 1956 in Lamar, Prowers Co., CO. Her parents were Francis M. Dobyns and Caroline. I would appreciated any help. A. Smith

Barry A. Dobyns

JohnMoehring47 — 2001-07-12 09:03:38Z

Oops! Barry is my second cousin, not first cousin. My full name is Sharon Anne Dobyns Moehring.

Barry A. Doybns

JohnMoehring47 — 2001-07-12 09:03:38Z

Barry A. Dobyns is not blood related son of my father, late Richard E. Dobyns.
He was adopted by my parents and he is my first cousin. His real father's name
is C.W. Akin.

Thanks

alff1 — 2001-06-27 02:44:01Z

Kenneth, Thank you for leading me to the information. It's very interesting!
Thanks again, Connie

Tabitha Dobyns

2001-01-15 18:12:43Z

You will find Tabitha Dobyns and her parents at
http://www.myoutbox.net/ddcv08.htm#376