| Our Roots
The numbers given below for the two Dodge lines in this country are by no means complete. There are many more people who have Dodge ancestry which we have no yet been able to connect to their ancient ancestors. |
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Two brothers, William and Richard, came to America in 1629 and 1638,
respectively, from Somerset County, England. Their father was John
Dodge of Middle Chinnock. One brother, Michael, stayed in
England. Today, there are well over 35,000 descendents of William
and Richard living in the United States that we know of. In 1660/61 Tristram Dodge arrived on Block Island, R.I. and today there are almost 17,000 Tristram descendents in this country that we know of. We hope that someday we will know for sure, where Tristram came from in England. Visit the history pages to get the interesting story. Let us help you find your connection to one of the above two Dodge lines.. Look at the genealogy page. There are books available. Visit our store. Ancient Dodge family homes are still standing, not just in America, but in England, dating from the 1300's. Visit the Historical Sites page for pictures and descriptions. The Dodge family Coat of Arms was awarded not once, but twice. Take a look at history, There are annual, regional Dodge Family Reunions. People looking for their Dodge roots are eagerly welcomed. Go to the Reunions page. We publish a 6 page newsletter, the Dodge Family Journal, 6 times a year. This contains articles of interest about Dodges. Become a member of The Dodge Family Association. and you will receive each newsletter as part of your membership benefits. We are always looking for new branches of the Dodge family to connect to our ever-growing tree. Visit our genealogy pages. |