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Early Dosses

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Nancy Ellen (Medley) Doss was born on June 15, 1852 in Missouri us, and died at age 78 years old on October 5, 1930 in jefferson County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Ellen Tindall-Doss (Née Medley).
Wilhelmina Louise Karoline Doss-Trost
Wilhelmina Louise Karoline Doss-Trost was born on October 1, 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wilhelmina Louise Karoline Doss-Trost.
Francis Marion Doss was born on December 21, 1854 in lincoln County, Kentucky us, and died at age 90 years old on February 20, 1945 in jefferson County, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francis Marion Doss.
Birtis L Doss of Dallas County, Texas United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Birtis L Doss.
Jack F //doss of Amador County, California United States was born circa 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jack F //doss.
Ida Doss of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee was born on October 1, 1859, and died at age 107 years old in August 1967.
Jess Doss
Jess Doss was born on February 8, 1862. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jess Doss.
Mollie Doss of Dubach, Lincoln County, Louisiana was born on May 31, 1865, and died at age 105 years old in November 1970.
William Joel Doss
William Joel Doss was born on August 26, 1865 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas United States, and died at age 70 years old on April 10, 1936 in Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Joel Doss.
John H Doss
John H Doss was born on May 28, 1867. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John H Doss.
Kate A Doss of Eugene, Lane County, OR was born on May 22, 1870, and died at age 96 years old on July 15, 1966.
Victoria Doss of Chesapeake, Lawrence County, OH was born on October 24, 1872, and died at age 94 years old on May 15, 1967.

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Lanzo Baily Doss of Muncie, Indiana United States was born on July 17, 1957 in Muncie, and had a brother Clayton L Doss. Lanzo doss died at age 57 years old on August 22, 2014 at bedford co in Shelbyville, TN.
Clayton L Doss of Allardt, Fentress County, TN was born on September 3, 1929, and had a brother lanzo baily doss. Clayton Doss died at age 71 years old on June 23, 2001.
Juanita Doss of Dallas, Dallas County, TX was born circa 1942. She married Sable Gonzales in 1961 and they later divorced in June 1968. They had children Sable R. Gonzales and Lisa M Gonzales. She would also marry Norman D. Doss on March 20, 1982 in Dallas County, TX. Juanita Doss died at age 68 years old circa May 12, 2011 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas United States.
Desmond Thomas Doss
Desmond Thomas Doss was an American hero, a devout Christian, and a model of courage and selflessness. He was born on February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia to parents William Thomas Doss (1893-1989) and Bertha Edward Oliver (1899-1983). He had two siblings; Audrey Wyatt Doss (1916-2003) and Harold Edward Doss (1922-2007). Doss grew up in poverty and left school after just one year of high school. Despite his lack of formal education, Doss was a skilled worker and held a variety of jobs throughout his life, including carpenter's assistant, blacksmith, and mechanic. However, it was his service in the United States Army during World War II that earned Doss his place in history. As a conscientious objector, Doss refused to carry a weapon or participate in any act of violence. Despite facing ridicule and opposition from his fellow soldiers and superiors, Doss proved himself to be a brave and dedicated soldier, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa. He also saved (by his count 50, by the Army's count 75) men in the Battle of Hacksaw Ridge. For more information and a number of photos highlighting this man's life see Desmond Doss The Real Life Hero of Hacksaw Ridge. After the war, Doss returned to civilian life, where he continued to live by his faith and his principles of non-violence and compassion. He worked as a barber, a salesman, and a maintenance mechanic at a shipbuilding company. Doss also became a popular speaker and advocate for veterans' issues, traveling around the country to share his experiences and his message of peace.
Dorothy (Schutte) Doss
Dorothy Pauline (Schutte) Doss was the daughter of Fredrick G Schutte (1892 - 1937) and Elsie J Brewster (1898 - 1989). While her parents were both born in Virginia, she was born in Philadelphia and had siblings Thomas, Ralph, Leslie, Barbara, Gloria, and Harold Schutte. By 1930 the family lived in Manchester, Chesterfield County Virginia, and then moved to New York between 1935-1940. Dorothy married Desmond Thomas Doss (1919 -2006) on August 17th 1942 in Richmond Virginia. They were married for 49 years and had one son Desmond Doss Jr. Tragically, she lost her life when her husband Desmond lost control of their car while he was driving her to her breast cancer treatment and they crashed. He believes that she died instantly. The experiences of her husband Desmond in WW2 are portrayed in the movie "Hacksaw Ridge". For additional information about her husband, see Desmond Doss The Real Life Hero of Hacksaw Ridge. See Sticking by her husband’s side for additional insight into their relationship.
Lily (Patton) Doss of Sand Springs, Oklahoma United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillie (Patton) Doss.
James Doss of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on December 12, 1924, and died at age 61 years old in December 1985.
Tammy Renee (Doss) Carder of Washington County, Tennessee United States was born on August 2, 1968 in Jonesborough.
Peggy Joyce (Cook) Doss of Tennessee United States was born in Apr. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peggy Joyce cook.
Everette Matthew Doss Jr of Bristol, Tennessee United States was born on March 17, 1947, and died at age 40 years old in January 1988.
Desmond Thomas Doss Jr.
Desmond Thomas Doss Jr. was born to World War II hero and conscientious objector Desmond Thomas Dodd Sr. and Dorothy Schutte. He was an only child. According to the Desmond Doss Foundation Leadership web page " Desmond grew up hearing his dad's stories and could recite them verbatim. Through his dad's well-known achievements, Desmond Jr. had the privilege of meeting presidents, senators, congressmen, generals and many other Medal of Honor recipients. His father's notorious invitations took him to interesting places and unique events he would have never had the opportunity to experience." Growing up with a war hero in the house might sound exciting or glamorous, but in many respects Desmond Jr. says it was all very ordinary. "To me, he was just my Dad." Doss Jr. continue to travel the United States, sharing his father's story and says that he is honored to do so. See Desmond Doss Jr. tells the story of visiting "Hacksaw Ridge".
Elijah M Doss of Irvine, Orange County, CA was born on December 12, 1917, and died at age 86 years old on May 1, 2004.
Carlos H Doss of Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee was born on September 6, 1912, and died at age 64 years old in January 1977.
Walter N Doss of Hales Corners, Milwaukee County, WI was born on February 19, 1926, and died at age 85 years old on August 14, 2011.
Ezery R Doss of Jackson, Madison County, TN was born circa 1923, and died at age 58 years old on August 16, 1982.
Willie J Doss of Nashville, Davidson County, TN was born on June 14, 1919, and died at age 52 years old on November 13, 1971. Willie Doss was buried at Nashville National Cemetery Section LL Site 450 1420 Gallatin Road, South, in Madison.
Melvin L Doss of Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, TX was born on September 17, 1927, and died at age 70 years old on November 27, 1997.
Melvin Doss of Piedmont, Calhoun County, AL was born on May 28, 1919, and died at age 81 years old on January 6, 2001.
Melvin E Doss of Roanoke, Roanoke City County, VA was born on April 3, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on July 10, 2007.
Ossie L Doss of West Point, Clay County, MS was born on October 13, 1919, and died at age 79 years old on January 1, 1999.

Popular Doss Biographies

Dorothy (Schutte) Doss
Dorothy Pauline (Schutte) Doss was the daughter of Fredrick G Schutte (1892 - 1937) and Elsie J Brewster (1898 - 1989). While her parents were both born in Virginia, she was born in Philadelphia and had siblings Thomas, Ralph, Leslie, Barbara, Gloria, and Harold Schutte. By 1930 the family lived in Manchester, Chesterfield County Virginia, and then moved to New York between 1935-1940. Dorothy married Desmond Thomas Doss (1919 -2006) on August 17th 1942 in Richmond Virginia. They were married for 49 years and had one son Desmond Doss Jr. Tragically, she lost her life when her husband Desmond lost control of their car while he was driving her to her breast cancer treatment and they crashed. He believes that she died instantly. The experiences of her husband Desmond in WW2 are portrayed in the movie "Hacksaw Ridge". For additional information about her husband, see Desmond Doss The Real Life Hero of Hacksaw Ridge. See Sticking by her husband’s side for additional insight into their relationship.
Desmond Thomas Doss
Desmond Thomas Doss was an American hero, a devout Christian, and a model of courage and selflessness. He was born on February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia to parents William Thomas Doss (1893-1989) and Bertha Edward Oliver (1899-1983). He had two siblings; Audrey Wyatt Doss (1916-2003) and Harold Edward Doss (1922-2007). Doss grew up in poverty and left school after just one year of high school. Despite his lack of formal education, Doss was a skilled worker and held a variety of jobs throughout his life, including carpenter's assistant, blacksmith, and mechanic. However, it was his service in the United States Army during World War II that earned Doss his place in history. As a conscientious objector, Doss refused to carry a weapon or participate in any act of violence. Despite facing ridicule and opposition from his fellow soldiers and superiors, Doss proved himself to be a brave and dedicated soldier, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa. He also saved (by his count 50, by the Army's count 75) men in the Battle of Hacksaw Ridge. For more information and a number of photos highlighting this man's life see Desmond Doss The Real Life Hero of Hacksaw Ridge. After the war, Doss returned to civilian life, where he continued to live by his faith and his principles of non-violence and compassion. He worked as a barber, a salesman, and a maintenance mechanic at a shipbuilding company. Doss also became a popular speaker and advocate for veterans' issues, traveling around the country to share his experiences and his message of peace.
Desmond Thomas Doss Jr.
Desmond Thomas Doss Jr. was born to World War II hero and conscientious objector Desmond Thomas Dodd Sr. and Dorothy Schutte. He was an only child. According to the Desmond Doss Foundation Leadership web page " Desmond grew up hearing his dad's stories and could recite them verbatim. Through his dad's well-known achievements, Desmond Jr. had the privilege of meeting presidents, senators, congressmen, generals and many other Medal of Honor recipients. His father's notorious invitations took him to interesting places and unique events he would have never had the opportunity to experience." Growing up with a war hero in the house might sound exciting or glamorous, but in many respects Desmond Jr. says it was all very ordinary. "To me, he was just my Dad." Doss Jr. continue to travel the United States, sharing his father's story and says that he is honored to do so. See Desmond Doss Jr. tells the story of visiting "Hacksaw Ridge".
Annie (Jacobs) Doss
Annie Doss of Susanville, Lassen County, CA was born on January 19, 1889 in France to Anton Jacobs and Marie (Tisserand) Jacobs. She had siblings John Joseph Jacobs and Andrew Jacobs. She married George Clarence Doss, and had children Audrey Earl Doss, Maxine Marie Doss, William Anton Doss, and Joyce Ann Doss. Annie Doss died at age 99 years old on September 25, 1988 in Susanville, and was buried in 1988.
Audrey Earl Doss
Audrey Earl Doss was born on May 8, 1914 in Cedarville, Modoc County, California United States, and died at age 81 years old on December 4, 1995 in Willows, Glenn County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Audrey Earl Doss.
William Anton Doss
William Anton Doss of Shady Cove, Jackson County, OR was born on December 27, 1918 in Cedarville, Modoc County, California United States to Annie (Jacobs) Doss and George Clarence Doss. He had siblings Audrey Earl Doss, Maxine Marie Doss, and Joyce Ann Doss. He married Marion Therese (Kriege) Doss and they later divorced. He had children Janice Claire Doss, William Gregory Doss, Michelle Anne Doss, Mary Jean Doss, Laura Leigh Doss, Steven Anton Doss, Theresa Joanne Doss, and Paula Marie Doss. William Doss died at age 90 years old on August 11, 2009 in Klamath Falls, OR, and was buried in 2009 in Cedarville, CA.
William Doss was born on September 17, 1893 in Appomattox County, Virginia United States. He was married to Bertha E. (Oliver) Doss, and they were together until Bertha's death on April 6, 1983. He had children Audrey (Doss) Millner, Desmond Thomas Doss, and Harold Doss. William Doss died at age 96 years old on November 21, 1989 in Lynchburg. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Doss.
Bertha E. (Oliver) Doss was born on February 26, 1899 in Amherst County, Virginia United States. She was married to William Doss, and they were together until Bertha's death on April 6, 1983. Bertha Doss had children Audrey (Doss) Millner, Desmond Thomas Doss, and Harold Doss. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bertha E. (Oliver) Doss.
George Clarence Doss
Clarence Doss was born on October 4, 1891 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas United States, and died at age 58 years old on May 7, 1950 in Cedarville, Modoc County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Clarence Doss.
Marion Therese (Kriege) Doss
Marion Terese (Kriege) Doss was born on December 18, 1926 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa United States, and died at age 91 years old on November 9, 2018 in Yuba City, Sutter County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marion Therese (Kriege) Doss.
Henry L Doss
Henry L Doss was born on April 1, 1888. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry L Doss.
Elizabeth  Doss
Elizabeth Doss was born on April 4, 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Doss.
Juanita Doss of Dallas, Dallas County, TX was born circa 1942. She married Sable Gonzales in 1961 and they later divorced in June 1968. They had children Sable R. Gonzales and Lisa M Gonzales. She would also marry Norman D. Doss on March 20, 1982 in Dallas County, TX. Juanita Doss died at age 68 years old circa May 12, 2011 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas United States.
Walter Ellery Doss
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Ellery Doss.
Michelle Anne Doss
Michelle Anne Doss was born to Marion Therese (Kriege) Doss and William Anton Doss, and has siblings Janice Claire Doss, Mary Jean Doss, Laura Leigh Doss, Steven Anton Doss, Theresa Joanne Doss, Paula Marie Doss, and William Gregory Doss. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michelle Anne Doss.
Maxine Marie Doss
Maxine Marie Doss was born on September 12, 1917 in Cedarville, Modoc County, California United States, and died at age 77 years old on August 22, 1995 at Clear Lake in Lake County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maxine Marie Doss.
Janice Claire Doss
Janice Claire Doss was born on April 18, 1951 in Alameda, Alameda County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janice Claire Doss.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wilma Eloise Doss.
Laura Leigh Doss was born to Marion Therese (Kriege) Doss and William Anton Doss, and has siblings Janice Claire Doss, Michelle Anne Doss, Mary Jean Doss, Steven Anton Doss, Theresa Joanne Doss, Paula Marie Doss, and William Gregory Doss. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laura Leigh Doss.
Joyce Ann Doss
Joyce Ann Doss was born on July 2, 1932 in Cedarville, Modoc County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joyce Ann Doss.

Doss Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Doss family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 6,890 people with the last name Doss that have a birth and death date listed.

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71.0 years

Oldest Dosses

These are the longest-lived members of the Doss family on AncientFaces.

Lillian D Doss of Gueydan, Vermilion County, LA was born on October 3, 1896, and died at age 107 years old on March 1, 2004.
107 years
Ida Doss of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee was born on October 1, 1859, and died at age 107 years old in August 1967.
107 years
Mollie Doss of Dubach, Lincoln County, Louisiana was born on May 31, 1865, and died at age 105 years old in November 1970.
105 years
Ida M Doss of Hamptonville, Yadkin County, NC was born on August 24, 1885, and died at age 104 years old in June 1990.
104 years
Paula G Doss of Jackson, Hinds County, MS was born on July 4, 1902, and died at age 104 years old on June 22, 2007.
104 years
Pearl D Doss of Princeton, Caldwell County, KY was born on October 26, 1891, and died at age 104 years old on November 9, 1995.
104 years
Dollie T Doss of Clay, Clay County, WV was born on September 25, 1905, and died at age 103 years old on November 7, 2008.
103 years
Nora Doss of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas was born on April 3, 1881, and died at age 103 years old in May 1984.
103 years
Ophelia G Doss of Magnolia, Columbia County, AR was born on August 26, 1890, and died at age 102 years old on August 12, 1993.
102 years
Ruth S Doss of Frankfort, Franklin County, KY was born on October 27, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on January 4, 2002.
102 years
Edna E Doss of Prospect, Prince Edward County, VA was born on March 15, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on April 4, 2007.
102 years
Alice Doss of Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio was born on February 25, 1879, and died at age 102 years old in December 1981.
102 years
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My name is Michael Richardson but my first last name was Doss. My father is Randy Arnold Doss. I believe he still lives somewhere in texas. If you know anything about him please contact me at mightymouse6792yahoo.com thank you
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