Dr. Roy Carlton Dawson

1907 - 1986  (79 years)

• Name	Roy Carlton Dawson
  Prefix	Dr.
  Birth	1 May 1907	Culpeper, Culpeper, VA
  Gender	Male
  Death	28 Nov 1986	Hyattsville, Prince George's, MD
  	The Washington Post Roy Dawson Dies Ex-Soil Scientist For USDA, U.N November 29, 1986 Roy C. Dawson, 79, a microbiologist and soil scientist who retired from the Department of Agriculture and later worked for the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization, died Nov. 28 at his home in Hyattsville after a heart attack. Dr. Dawson was born in Culpeper, Va. He graduated from the University of Maryland and also earned a master's degree in microbiology there. He received a doctorate in soil science at the University of Nebraska. A resident of the Washington area since 1920, Dr. Dawson began his career as a food inspector for the D.C. Health Department. In the early 1930s, he went to work at the Soil Conservation Service at Agriculture. For most of his career there, he was a soil science consultant on international programs in the Agricultural Research Service. In the early 1960s, Dr. Dawson retired from the government and went to work for the FAO. He was an agricultural adviser and a technical recruiter until he retired a second time in 1969. In retirement, he played the saxophone with local dance bands. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages Name Dr Roy C Dawson Sex Male Age 79 Birth Year (Estimated) 1902 Birthplace Culpeper, Virginia Residence Date 28 Nov 1986 Residence Place Washington Death Date 1981 Occupation Agricultural Adviser Event Type Obituary Event Date 29 Nov 1986 Event Place Washington DC, United States Event Place (Original) Washington DC, United States Newspaper Washington Post, The Affiliate Name GenealogyBank, Inc. Dr Roy C Dawson's Spouses and Children Robert W Son Russell A Son Virginia T Dawson Wife U.S., Social Security Death Index Name: Roy Dawson SSN: 577-58-6450 Last Residence: 20782 Hyattsville, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA BORN: 1 May 1907 Died: Nov 1986 State (Year) SSN issued: District of Columbia (1960) Died of heart attack
  Burial	Brentwood, Prince George's, MD
  	Fort Lincoln Cemetery Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland Inscription: Roy C. Dawson May 1, 1907 November 28, 1986
  Person ID	I18953	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	30 May 2025

  
  

  Family	Virginia Trullinger,   b. 24 Jul 1914, Washington DC d. 4 Dec 1981, Hyattsville, Prince George's, MD (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	8 Mar 1941	Washington, DC
  	Ancestry.com Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements,1851-2003 Marriage > Washington, District of Columbia > 1941 > 1141 Newspaper: Washington Post, The (1877-1954) Event: Marriage Publication:10 Mar 1941 - Washington, District of Columbia 'Roy C. Dawsons On Wedding Trip Through South' (headline) Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carlton Dawson are on their Southern wedding trip and will visit New Orleans. The marriage of the former Miss Virginia Trullinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Trullinger, took place Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Church of Our Saviour, with the Rev. Alvin Lamar Wills officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a suit of pale blue and a corsage of orchids. Her flowered hat matched the ensemble. Miss Ernestine M. Loeffler was the bride's only attendant. William A. Noite was best man. A reception and buffet supper was given at the home of the bride's parents. White flowers were used with palms to decorate the house. The bride was graduated from Ohio State University. Mr. Dawson, who is the son of Mrs. Virginia Dawson, was graduated from the University of Maryland. Both received M.S. degrees at the University of Maryland. Ancestry.com Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements,1851-2003 Marriage > Washington, District of Columbia > 1941 > 722 Virginia Trullinger, Mr. Dawson to Wed Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Trullinger announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia, to Roy Carlton Dawson, son of Mrs. Virginia Dawson, of this city. The wedding ceremony will take place March 8,at the Church of Our Saviour in Washington. The bride was guest of honor recently at a tea and miscellaneous shower given by Miss Ernestine Loeffler, who is to be the maid of honor. Dr. Herbert Florestano will be best man. [sic] Newspaper: Washington Post, The (1877-1954) Event: Marriage Publication: 27 Feb 1941 - Washington, District of Columbia
  Children	+ 1. Robert William "Robin" Dawson,   b. 30 Dec 1946, Washington, DC d. 5 Dec 2016, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, MD (Age 69 years) + 2. LCPL Russell Allan "Rusty" Dawson,   b. 29 Oct 1948, Washington, DC d. 10 Jan 2021, Arlington County, VA (Age 72 years)
  Family ID	F6438	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 May 2025

  
  

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  Birth - 1 May 1907 - Culpeper, Culpeper, VA Marriage - 8 Mar 1941 - Washington, DC Death - 28 Nov 1986 - Hyattsville, Prince George's, MD Burial - - Brentwood, Prince George's, MD  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  World War II Draft Registration Cards Name Roy Carlton Dawson Birth Date 01 May 1907 Birthplace Culpeper, Virginia Occupation District Of Columbia Health Department Complexion Light Race White Height 5 8 Weight 140 Eye Color Gray Hair Color Brown Relationship to Head of Household Mother Relative's Name Virginia Dawson Event Type Draft Registration Event Place , , District of Columbia, United States Event Place (Original) , , District of Columbia, United States 1950 Census Name Roy C Dawson Sex Male Age 43 years Birth Year (Estimated) 1907 Birthplace Virginia Marital Status Married Occupation Sott Buterio Logist [microbiologist] Industry ??? Race w Relationship to Head of Household Head Event Date 10 April 1950 Event Place University Park, Prince George's, Maryland, United States Event Place (Original) University Park, Prince George's, Maryland Enumeration District 17-219 Line Number 15 Page Number 13 Roy C Dawson's Parents and Siblings Virginia C Dawson Mother F 80 years Virginia Roy C Dawson's Spouses and Children Robert W Dawson Son M 5 years District Of Columbia Russell A Dawson Son M 1 years District Of Columbia Virginia T Dawson Wife F 35 years District Of Columbia