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Rev Drury Dobbins

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Birth	:	14 Apr 1776 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	19 May 1847 North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Friendship Cemetery, Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.9146430, -89.2381450
Description	:	72 yrs. Rev. Drury Dobbins is known as the Father of the Baptist denomination in western North Carolina. He helped begin Double Springs in 1846 & led in it's early growth until his death. The Reverend began ministering at age 20 & was ordained 12-Mar-1803 at State Line Baptist. His first pastorship began at Sandy Run Church, where he served 1803 to 1847. He also pastored Zion and Buffalo. Dobbins also helped organize Capernum, High Shoals, Zion, Zoar, and First Baptist in Shelby. Rev. Dobbins married more couples, preached more... Read More	72 yrs. Rev. Drury Dobbins is known as the Father of the Baptist denomination in western North Carolina. He helped begin Double Springs in 1846 & led in it's early growth until his death. The Reverend began ministering at age 20 & was ordained 12-Mar-1803 at State Line Baptist. His first pastorship began at Sandy Run Church, where he served 1803 to 1847. He also pastored Zion and Buffalo. Dobbins also helped organize Capernum, High Shoals, Zion, Zoar, and First Baptist in Shelby. Rev. Dobbins married more couples, preached more funerals, had more namesakes, & preached the Gospel than any other minister of his time. Dobbins also farmed and made shoes. He height was stood 5' 10", weighing about 200 lbs. Dobbins was buried in his family's cemetary on his plantation which is located one mile north of the present day Drury Dobbins Church

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Rev Drury Dobbins's memorial is located at: Friendship Cemetery, Friendship, Crockett County, USA.
When did Rev Drury Dobbins death?
Rev Drury Dobbins death on 19 May 1847 in North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 35.9146430
Longitude: -89.2381450

Family Members:

Parent

William Dobbins

(1739 - 1814)

Susannah Collins Dobbins

(1737 - 1832)

Spouse

Hannah Sams Dobbins

(1768 - 1848)

Children

Artaminsee Mincie “Artie” Dobbins Harrill

(1797 - 1878)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Friendship Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9146430, -89.2381450

2. Bellevernon Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9135830, -89.2495910

3. Bowen Chapel Cemetery
Friendship, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9311810, -89.2353720

4. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8955420, -89.2576300

5. Edwards Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9314120, -89.2146810

6. Mount Zion Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9131950, -89.2032590

7. Deaton Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9350080, -89.2122640

8. Robertson-Warren Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8830700, -89.2427200

9. Mose M. Thompson Cemetery
Friendship, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9243680, -89.2765870

10. Hardin Cemetery
Friendship, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9243270, -89.2766430

11. Nash Cemetery
Dyersburg, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9252500, -89.2822230

12. Mays Chapel Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9363540, -89.2006050

13. Old Dyer Church Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8844600, -89.2101900

14. Allen Chapel Cemetery
Tigrett, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9511400, -89.2207500

15. Hendrix Cemetery
Tigrett, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9511500, -89.2206950

16. Williams Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Friendship, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9258940, -89.1916320

17. Mount Pisgah Cemetery
Friendship, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9162470, -89.2901740

18. Zion Hill Church Cemetery
Friendship, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9095110, -89.2900760

19. Saint Peter Cemetery
Tigrett, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9616440, -89.2520140

20. Staggs Cemetery
Friendship, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9397930, -89.2896620

21. Jones Cemetery
Tigrett, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9552230, -89.2747450

22. McGary Family Cemetery
Tigrett, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9649530, -89.2501520

23. Browder Family Cemetery
Broadview, Crockett County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8646890, -89.2623010

24. Cock and Irvin Cemetery
Hawkinsville, Dyer County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9104430, -89.3046210