Jesse R. Dawson and Myrtle Elaine Tiggs- Wedding Photo

Myrtle E Dawson of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1954. Myrtle Dawson was married to Jesse R. Dawson Jr on July 16, 1977 in Dallas County, TX and they separated on January 22, 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtle E. (Tiggs) Dawson.

Jesse Ray Dawson was born to Jesse ray Dawson Sr and Mary Lake Freeman on October 10, 1952 in Dallas, Texas. He was married three times in his life, and is known for being one of the first Black Police Officers in Dallas. He was one of 4 Black Officers in Dallas at the time, and joined in 1948 along with William Starks and Charles Thompson. These Black officers patrolled the historic Black enclave State-Thomas neighborhood just north of downtown Dallas and at the time, were not allowed to arrest white people. Over time, the racial restrictions thinned out and these officers, including Dawson, began to share their experiences in media interviews. Read more about it in I Was Just Thinking: Trailblazing Dallas Black Police Officers . The Jesse R. Dawson State Jail located at 106 W. Commerce St in Dallas is in dedication of him and his service.