John Dobson was born in 1855 in Cartright Township, Ontario.
John married Maria Louisa Hastings on 8 Jun 1881 in Toronto, York County, Ontario. Maria (daughter of John Hastings and Maria Louisa Orr) was born in 1853 in Lemonville, Whitchurch Township, York County, Ontario; died on 29 Mar 1924 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
2. Ernest Betty Dobson was born on 1 May 1882 in Bradford, Simcoe County, Ontario.
3. Robert James Dobson was born on 19 Dec 1883 in Feversham, Osprey Township, Grey County, Ontario.
4. Hassie Emily Dobson was born on 6 Oct 1885 in Reach Township, Ontario County, Ontario.
5. Maria Louisa Dobson was born on 2 Jul 1887 in Reach Township, Ontario County, Ontario.