Dawson
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Dawson Headstones
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"Cap" Dawson’s Blacksmith Shop
In this entry, Mr. Burl writes about the blacksmith shops that were in Owingsville and specifically mentions “Cap” Dawson. In his book, The History of Bath County, John Adair Richards also mentions Cap Dawson. From the journals: Have you ever watched a blacksmith prepare a shoe for shoeing a horse? All of our Bath County… Continue reading
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A Letter from WWI in Honor of Veteran’s Day
Jefferson Dawson Brother What follows is a letter written during WWI that Mr. Burl had kept in a box of his childhood mementos. The “Dawson” who wrote the letter is Jefferson Dawson Brother, who was a relative. I’ve checked the WWI registration cards to try to find out who Addrou… Continue reading
Echoes of Owingsville 