Mary Compton McAdams Dobkins

Thomas & Mary came to Missouri Territory with 3 children from the mountians of East Tennessee in the spring of 1817. Mary's uncle, John Brickley, came with them. Later, Thomas sold 160 acres of land on Bates Creek, near Potosi to John Brickey for $40.00. Thomas settled on Cotaway Creek at Berryman and built a home for his wife and 3 children. Two more were born there. The older boys helped Thomas clear a farm. They built fence and enlarged the 2 room log house. They were religious people and often held church services for themselves and the neighbors on Sunday. No doubt the local preachers had many good dinners at Thomas & Mary's home. Most of their supplies were homegrown or built on their farm. Potosi was the nearest settlement to purchase supplies and luxuries. The Dobkins family was instrumental in organizing the Berryman Church and in 1829 deeded to the community a parcel of land for the church and cemetery. It took many years and setbacks before the church was finished. The first church burned down and the present church was built. It is beleive this is the oldest church in the area. Rev. William D. Dobkins, preached here and at Gibbs for many years. Some restoration work has been done on the old church. Hopefully, it will be restored and used regularly. Thomas Dobkins died in 1822, leaving behind Mary and 5 children. Rachael was born this same summer. Mary made her home with her eldest son, John, and cared for her young children.

• Residence: District 24, Crawford, Missouri, USA - 1850
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