The brothers Edgar A. Dodge and George M. Dodge studied insects during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They corresponded and exchanged countless specimens with many prominent entomologists. Their younger brother, Charles F. Dodge, collected insects to a lesser extent. The Dodges obtained specimens primarily where they resided in Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, and California. Edgar's son, Ralph E. Dodge, collected moths, mostly in Nebraska and California. Detailed biographical information is provided for these members of the Dodge family, as well as for John P. Strohbeen, who collected Lepidoptera with Edgar in California. Their photographs are presented for the first time. George described 17 taxa of Lepidoptera and Orthoptera, which are summarized with remarks about related type specimens. Also listed are seven entomological patronyms that honor Edgar and George.