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David Dawson 1768–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1768

Birth Location: North Elmham, Norfolk, England

Death Date: Oct 1845

Death Location: Norfolk, England

Father: John Dawson

Mother: Ann Jary

Spouse(s): Penelope Watson, Catharine Sadler

Children(s): Ann Dawson, Alice Dawson, Susanna Dawson

The story of David Dawson began in 1768 in North Elmham, Norfolk, England. David Dawson married Catharine Sadler, Penelope Watson, and had children including Alice Dawson, Ann Dawson, Susanna Dawson. David Dawson passed away in 1845 in Norfolk, England.

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Biography

  • The story of David Dawson began in 1768 in North Elmham, Norfolk, England.
  • David Dawson married Catharine Sadler, Penelope Watson, and had children including Alice Dawson, Ann Dawson, Susanna Dawson.
  • David Dawson passed away in 1845 in Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dawson
1742–1802
Birth Location: North Elmham, Norfolk, England
JD
Ann Jary
1746–1783
Birth Location: Mattishall, Norfolk, England
AJ

Spouses(s)

Penelope Watson
1783–1821
Birth Location: London, England
PW
Catharine Sadler
1767–1833
Birth Location: Norfolk, England
CS

Children(s)

Ann Dawson
1804–1874
Birth Location: Burnhamthorpe, Norfolk, England
AD
Alice Dawson
1799–
Birth Location: –
AD
Susanna Dawson
1813–
Birth Location: –
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David Dawson's Ancestors

Self
David Dawson
1768–1845
Birth Place: North Elmham, Norfolk, England
Parents
John Dawson
1742–1802
North Elmham, Norfolk, England
Ann Jary
1746–1783
Mattishall, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Dawson's Descendants

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David Dawson (26 Aug 1768–Oct 1845) m. Penelope Watson (07 Apr 1783–1821) m. Catharine Sadler (1767–13 Jan 1833)
  1. 1. Ann Dawson 1804–1874 m. Matthew Meek 1797–1879
    1. 1. Matthew Meek 1834–1910 m. Ellen (Maria) Hudson 1854–1920 m. Sarah Stangroom 1830–1868
      1. 1. Robert (William) Hudson 1881– m. Esther Waddington 1877–1960
        1. 1. May Hudson 1911–1995 m. George (Henry) Thorburn 1914–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Hudson 1913–1992
      2. 2. Charlotte (Maria) Hudson 1878–1893
    2. 2. Samuel Meek 1847–1922
    3. 3. Catherine Meek 1827–1886
    4. 4. Susan Meek 1829–1905
    5. 5. William Meek 1836–1910
    6. 6. Mark Meek 1838–1907
    7. 7. David Meek 1840–1910
    8. 8. Rob Meek 1842–1910
    9. 9. Elizabeth Meek 1844–
    10. 10. James Meek 1850–
    11. 11. John Meek 1826–1846
    12. 12. John Meek 1846–1910
    13. 13. Mahalia Meek 1850–1851
    14. 14. Noah Meek 1831–1898
    15. 15. Daniel Meek 1849–1925
  2. 2. Alice Dawson 1799–
  3. 3. Susanna Dawson 1813–
    1. 1. Laurna Doughty 1839–
      1. 1. Albert Goodman 1876–1951
        1. 1. Albert Goodman 1903–

David Dawson's Timeline

2 Records

1768
26 Aug 1768
Birth of David Dawson in North Elmham, Norfolk, England
North Elmham, Norfolk, England
1845
Oct 1845
Age 77
Death of David Dawson in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1768
    Event Place: North Elmham, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mileham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1845
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
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