Solano County Biographies

W. G. DOZIER

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on May 5, 1833.  Entered U. S. Naval Academy 
Apirl 1, 1850; remained in the navy until latter part of December, 1860 passing 
through the various grades to lieutenant, when he resigned and returned to South 
Carolina on her seceding from the Union.  Served in the naval branch of the 
State forces until turned over to the Southern Confederacy; remained in the C.S. 
navy until the close of the war; and surrendered at Appomattox C. H., Va.  Held 
several commands during the war and served at various places from New Orleans to 
Richmond.  Was married to Mary B. Atkinson, in Georgetown, South Carolina, on 
December 22, 1859, and by her had five sons.  This lady was born near 
Georgetown, South Carolina, in August, 1835, and died and was buried there 
December, 1868.  In 1869, Mr. D. moved to California and located in Rio Vista, 
this county.  While acting as agent for the P.C.S.S. Co. at San Diego, 
California, he married Miss Louise M. Williams, daughter of Dr. John S. Williams 
of that place.  They have two children, a daughter and son.  He is now a member 
of the mercantile firm of Wilcox, Ruble & Dozier, at Rio Vista.
 
History of Solano County � San Francisco, Cal. - Wood, Alley  & Co., East 
Oakland, pub 1879, pp 470-471