John never married. He was a burglar by trade and was shot by police & later died at the Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, PA. He reportedly had an extensive reputation for burglary and escaping from prison. He served prison terms in West Virginia State Pen in Moundsville & Western State Pen in Pittsburgh & Ohio State Reformatory beginning at age 11 years. His nickname was Whitey.
Message from contributor "He is buried in Single Grave 214. I searched the entire Single Grave section and could not find a marker. There are many unmarked graves in this section. The cemetery has his name as John William Dawson."
*According to his intake file from 12 Sep 1927, Western State Penitentiary, John was married and had 1 child.
Message from contributor "He is buried in Single Grave 214. I searched the entire Single Grave section and could not find a marker. There are many unmarked graves in this section. The cemetery has his name as John William Dawson."
*According to his intake file from 12 Sep 1927, Western State Penitentiary, John was married and had 1 child.
John never married. He was a burglar by trade and was shot by police & later died at the Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, PA. He reportedly had an extensive reputation for burglary and escaping from prison. He served prison terms in West Virginia State Pen in Moundsville & Western State Pen in Pittsburgh & Ohio State Reformatory beginning at age 11 years. His nickname was Whitey.
Message from contributor "He is buried in Single Grave 214. I searched the entire Single Grave section and could not find a marker. There are many unmarked graves in this section. The cemetery has his name as John William Dawson."
*According to his intake file from 12 Sep 1927, Western State Penitentiary, John was married and had 1 child.
Message from contributor "He is buried in Single Grave 214. I searched the entire Single Grave section and could not find a marker. There are many unmarked graves in this section. The cemetery has his name as John William Dawson."
*According to his intake file from 12 Sep 1927, Western State Penitentiary, John was married and had 1 child.
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