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John Dawson 1836 – 1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1836

Birth Location: Whorlton, Durham, England

Death Date: 6 Feb 1913

Death Location: Maple Green, Restigouche Co., NB, Canada

Father: Robert Dawson

Mother: Elizabeth Allcock

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gofton

Children(s): John Dawson, Dorothy Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson, Ralph Dawson, Robert Dawson, John Dawson, Fanny Dawson, Grace Dawson, Jane Dawson, George Dawson

In 1836, John Dawson entered the world in Whorlton, Durham, England, born to Robert Dawson and Elizabeth Allcock. In 1861, John Dawson resided in Benwell, Elswick, Northumberland, England. John Dawson married Elizabeth Fanny Gofton, and had children including John Dawson, Dorothy (Dora) Dawson, Elizabeth Ellen Dawson, Ralph Gofton Dawson, Robert Dawson, John (Jack) Dawson, Fanny Dawson, Grace Annie Alder Dawson, Jane Lister Dawson, George Henry Dawson. John Dawson passed away in 1913 in Maple Green, Restigouche Co., NB, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1836, John Dawson entered the world in Whorlton, Durham, England, born to Robert Dawson and Elizabeth Allcock.
  • In 1861, John Dawson resided in Benwell, Elswick, Northumberland, England.
  • John Dawson married Elizabeth Fanny Gofton, and had children including John Dawson, Dorothy (Dora) Dawson, Elizabeth Ellen Dawson, Ralph Gofton Dawson, Robert Dawson, John (Jack) Dawson, Fanny Dawson, Grace Annie Alder Dawson, Jane Lister Dawson, George Henry Dawson.
  • John Dawson passed away in 1913 in Maple Green, Restigouche Co., NB, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Dawson
1791 – 1851
Birth Location: Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire, England
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Elizabeth Allcock
1793 – 1883
Birth Location: East Cowton, North Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Gofton
1832 – 1905
Birth Location: Newburn, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
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Children(s)

John Dawson
1854 – 1861
Birth Location: England
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Dorothy Dawson
1857 – 1935
Birth Location: Witton Le Wear, Durham, England
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Elizabeth Dawson
1859 – 1934
Birth Location: St Jarrow, Durham, England
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Ralph Dawson
1860 – 1929
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
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Robert Dawson
1862 – 1927
Birth Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
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John Dawson
1865 – 1914
Birth Location: Cullercoates, Northumberland, England
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Fanny Dawson
1866 – 1950
Birth Location: Coulerwates, Northumberland County, England
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Grace Dawson
1868 – 1942
Birth Location: Tynemouth, Northumberland
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Jane Dawson
1870 – 1870
Birth Location: Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
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George Dawson
1872 – 1944
Birth Location: Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
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John Dawson's Ancestors

Self
John Dawson
1836 – 1913
Birth Place: Whorlton, Durham, England
Parents
Robert Dawson
1791 – 1851
Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Allcock
1793 – 1883
East Cowton, North Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dawson's Descendants

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John Dawson (8 Apr 1836 – 6 Feb 1913) m. Elizabeth (Fanny) Gofton (31 Oct 1832 – 5 Sep 1905)
  1. 1. John Dawson (24 Nov 1854 – Bef. 1861)
  2. 2. Dorothy ((Dora)) Dawson (5 Nov 1857 – 2 Dec 1935)
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Ellen) Dawson (15 Apr 1859 – 23 Oct 1934)
  4. 4. Ralph (Gofton) Dawson (21 Jul 1860 – 16 Jun 1929) m. Martha (L) Stewart (27 Jul 1875 – 21 Aug 1936)
    1. 1. Edith (Lauretta) Dawson (13 May 1901 – )
  5. 5. Robert Dawson (9 Jan 1862 – 16 Jan 1927)
  6. 6. John ((Jack)) Dawson (24 Mar 1865 – 15 Nov 1914)
  7. 7. Fanny Dawson (22 06 1866 – 10 Feb 1950)
  8. 8. Grace (Annie Alder) Dawson (13 Apr 1868 – 22 Aug 1942)
  9. 9. Jane (Lister) Dawson (Jul 1870 – 20 Aug 1870)
  10. 10. George (Henry) Dawson (5 Apr 1872 – 10 Oct 1944) m. Emily (Satira) Myles (2 Apr 1882 – 15 May 1959)
    1. 1. Dorothy ((Dora)) Dawson (28 Aug 1902 – 6 Aug 1988) m. Mortimer (Thomas) Moores (11 Feb 1897 – 16 May 1960)
      1. 1. Dawson (Mortimer) Moores (20 Oct 1921 – Abt. 2000) m. Mathilda (Dorothea) Firth (24 Nov 1925 – 2005)
        1. 1. Helen Moores (1956 – 27 Mar 1957)
      2. 2. Denzil ((Bunny)) Moores (20 May 1926 – 2000) m. Mildred Shirley (Nov 1919 – 12 May 2006)
      3. 3. Guy Moores (Abt. 1928 – 2002) m. Charlene Butler
      4. 4. George (Thomas) Moores (26 Sep 1933 – 20 Jan 1989)
    2. 2. John ((Jack)) Dawson (11 Jun 1904 – Apr 1984) m. Clara (Kerr) Crocket (18 Jun 1907 – 1995)
      1. 1. Susan Dawson (1920,s – ) m. Austin Slater
      2. 2. John ((Jack) Crocket) Dawson (abt 1930 – 7 Feb 2023) m. Laura
      3. 3. Richard ((Dickie)George) Dawson (1940 – ) m. Ginny Lane
      4. 4. Katherine (Jane (Kay)) Dawson (10 Feb 1946 – 25 Mar 2012) m. James (Howe ( Howie)) Taylor (1943 – 3 May 1968)
        1. 1. Christy Taylor m. Brian Cameron
        2. 2. John Taylor
      5. 5. Marian Dawson m. David Humphrey
      6. 6. Claire Dawson m. Vern Wilson
      7. 7. Joanie Dawson m. Nolan
    3. 3. Arnold (George) Dawson (21 Jul 1910 – 10 Jun 1982) m. Doris (Winnifred) Mann (Abt. 1910 – 15 mar 1990)
      1. 1. George (Arnold (Mannie)) Dawson (28 Nov 1932 – 29 May 2015) m. Etta Thomas
        1. 1. Darlene Dawson
        2. 2. Randy Dawson
      2. 2. Vivian (Florence Emily) Dawson (1 Dec 1932 – 29 Jul 2018) m. Donald (Francis) MacDonald (9 Oct 1921 – 17 Apr 1977)
        1. 1. Wayne MacDonald
        2. 2. Glenda MacDonald
        3. 3. Beverly MacDonald
        4. 4. Robert MacDonald m. Chris
        5. 5. Kelly MacDonald m. Daniel Gould
      3. 3. Cynthia (Audrey) Dawson (14 May 1934 – 18 Oct 2021) m. William (Herbert) MacDonald (4 Dec 1928 – 18 Jan 2013)
        1. 1. Ken Macdonald m. Linda
        2. 2. David Macdonald
    4. 4. Morton (Myles (Don)) Dawson (abt 1923 – 31 Aug 1983) m. Beryl (Frances) Clarke (Abt. 1925 – 6 Jan 2009)
    5. 5. Maxwell (John) Dawson (abt 1927 – 28 Dec 1998)

John Dawson's Timeline

6 Records

1836
8 Apr 1836
Birth of John Dawson in Whorlton, Durham, England
Whorlton, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 25
John Dawson resided here in Benwell, Elswick, Northumberland, England
Benwell, Elswick, Northumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 55
John Dawson resided here in Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
1901
1901
Age 65
John Dawson resided here in New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick, Canada
1911
1911
Age 75
John Dawson resided here in , Annapolis, Nova Scotia
, Annapolis, Nova Scotia
1913
6 Feb 1913
Age 77
Death of John Dawson in Maple Green, Restigouche Co., NB, Canada
Maple Green, Restigouche Co., NB, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1836
    Event Place: Whorlton, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1861 England Census
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada
    [4] 1911 Census of Canada
    [5] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
    [6] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Benwell, Elswick, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Annapolis, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Maple Green, Restigouche Co., NB, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Campbellton, Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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