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James Dawson 1705–1761 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1705

Birth Location: Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?)

Death Date: abt 1761

Death Location: Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England

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Spouse(s): Mary Choulerton

Children(s): James Dawson, Mary Dawson, Martha Dawson

The story of James Dawson began in 1705 in Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?). James Dawson married Mary Choulerton, and had children including James Dawson, Martha Dawson, Mary Dawson. James Dawson passed away in 1761 in Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James Dawson began in 1705 in Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?).
  • James Dawson married Mary Choulerton, and had children including James Dawson, Martha Dawson, Mary Dawson.
  • James Dawson passed away in 1761 in Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England.

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James Dawson's Ancestors

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James Dawson
1705–1761
Birth Place: Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?)
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James Dawson's Descendants

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James Dawson (1705–abt 1761) m. Mary Choulerton (1716–Jun 1793)
  1. 1. James Dawson 1755–1784 m. Eleanor Clay 1745–1790
    1. 1. Ann Dawson 1779–1856 m. Stringer Tonks 1777–1852
      1. 1. Ellen (Elizabeth) Tonks 1804–1871 m. William (Somerfield) Sr 1803–1887
        1. 1. William (Summerfield) Jr 1823– m. Harriett Taylor 1824–1894
        2. 2. Louisa (Summerfield) Mrs 1846–1913
        3. 3. Walter (Summerfield) Mr 1836–1895 m. Emma (Tipper) Mrs 1836–1909
      2. 2. Sarah Tonks 1800–
      3. 3. William Tonks 1810–1812
      4. 4. Frances Tonks 1808– m. George Harrison 1796–1865
        1. 1. Thomas Harrison 1833–1868 m. Rosannah Ball 1839–
      5. 5. Thomas Tonks 1815–
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Tonks 1802–1842
      7. 7. Ann Tonks 1815–
  2. 2. Mary Dawson 1741–
  3. 3. Martha Dawson 1761–

James Dawson's Timeline

4 Records

1705
1705
Birth of James Dawson in Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?)
Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?)
1705
17 May 1705
James Dawson was baptized in Weston Upon Trent,Derby,England
Weston Upon Trent,Derby,England
1738
5 Oct 1738
Age 33
James Dawson was married In St. Werburgh'S, Derby, Derbyshire, England
St. Werburgh'S, Derby, Derbyshire, England
1761
abt 1761
Age 56
Death of James Dawson in Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England
Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1705
    Event Place: Weston on Trent, Derbyshire, England (?)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 May 1705
    Event Place: Weston Upon Trent,Derby,England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 1376 A/PI 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1738
    Event Place: St. Werburgh'S, Derby, Derbyshire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1761
    Event Place: Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England

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