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Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson 1885–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1885

Birth Location: Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 03 May 1972

Death Location: Norwich Outer, Norwich, England

Father: Philip Dawson

Mother: Ann Beck

Spouse(s): Richard High

Children(s): Raymond High, Roland High, Wesley High

In 1885, Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson entered the world in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England, born to Philip Dawson And Ann Beck. In 1891, Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England. In 1901, Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England. Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson married Richard Joseph Dick High, and had children including Raymond George High, Roland Jasper Roly High, Wesley Dawson High. Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson passed away in 1972 in Norwich Outer, Norwich, England.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson entered the world in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England, born to Philip Dawson And Ann Beck.
  • In 1891, Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England.
  • In 1901, Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England.
  • Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson married Richard Joseph Dick High, and had children including Raymond George High, Roland Jasper Roly High, Wesley Dawson High.
  • Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson passed away in 1972 in Norwich Outer, Norwich, England.

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Children(s)

Mary Dawson's Ancestors

Self
Mary Dawson
1885–1972
Birth Place: Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Philip Dawson
1855–1942
Thornage, Erpingham, Norfolk, England
Ann Beck
1856–1943
Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Philip Dawson
1814–1879
Thornage, Erpingham, Norfolk, England
Mary (Ann) Baillie
1815–
Briningham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
James (Rush) Beck
1827–
Field Dalling, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Rebecca Pointer
1830–1883
Morston, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Dawson's Descendants

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Mary (Rebecca "Polly") Dawson (25 Mar 1885–03 May 1972) m. Richard (Joseph "Dick") High (27 Jul 1877–04 Mar 1936)
  1. 1. Raymond (George) High 1915–
  2. 2. Roland (Jasper "Roly") High 1917–2015 m. Dorothy (E) Willimott 1922–
  3. 3. Wesley (Dawson) High 1926–1997

Mary Dawson's Timeline

5 Records

1885
25 Mar 1885
Birth of Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
1891
1891
Age 6
Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided here in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
1901
1901
Age 16
Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided here in Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 26
Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson resided here in Bromley, Bromley, Kent, England
Bromley, Bromley, Kent, England
1972
03 May 1972
Age 87
Death of Mary Rebecca "Polly" Dawson in Norwich Outer, Norwich, England
Norwich Outer, Norwich, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 3633; Schedule Number: 66
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1559; Folio: 168; Page: 13; GSU roll: 6096669
    [3] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1877; Folio: 165; Page: 14
    [5] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1559; Folio: 168; Page: 13; GSU roll: 6096669

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Saxlingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1877; Folio: 165; Page: 14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Bromley, Bromley, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 3633; Schedule Number: 66

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 May 1972
    Event Place: Norwich Outer, Norwich, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005

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