Dawson Family Line
Dawson Family Line
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Nana's Maternal 5x Great Grandmother:
My 7x Great Grandmother:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 8x Great-Grandmother:
Anne Dawson (1705 - 1791)
Anne Brown
Also known as: "Ann"
Birthdate: April 1705
Birthplace: Chebsey, Staffordshire, England
Christening: April 30, 1705 at Chebsey, Staffordshire, England
Denomination: Quaker
Date of Marriage: March 29, 1729
Place of Marriage: Buckingham, Bucks County, Province of Pennsylvania
Death: January 7, 1791 in Plumsteadville, Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Province of Pennsylvania
Burial: in Pennsylvania
Parents:
John Dawson
1669-1759
Catherine Fox
1675-1710
Family
Spouse:
Joseph Browne
Also known as: "Joseph Brown"
Birthdate: December 10, 1707
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Province of Pennsylvania
Denomination: Quaker
Death: February 26, 1748 in Plumsteadville, Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Province of Pennsylvania
Immediate Family:
Son of Thomas Browne and Mary Ayer
See: Brown Line
Children:
1. Abraham Browne, Sr. 1730-1794
2. Isaac N. Brown 1731-1796
3. Ann Brown 1733-1775
4. Dawson Brown\Browne 1735-
5. Joseph Brown 1737-1818
6. Leah Browne 1739-1777
7. Elizabeth Brown\Browne b. 1741, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA
About Anne Dawson
John Dyer, who wrote a diary. In it there is a reference to his Aunt Ann Brown: I assume she is not a spinster which means her married name is Brown. Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. II Memoranda from the Diary of John Dyer of Plumstead, Bucks Co., Pa. page 35 of 841
will extract
5.208. Ann Brown of Plumstead Twp.
January 1, 1791. Proved January 21, 1791.
Son Abram and gdsn. Abram Brown exrs.
Sons Joseph, Isaac, Abram and Dawson Brown.
Gdsn. Abram son of son Abram. Ch. of December'd. daus. Ann Rich and Leah Ellicott.
Gddau. Hannah Brown, dau. of Abram.
Wits: Joseph Walton, John Young.
Notes:
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Her sister, Elizabeth Dawson, married her husband's brother Thomas.
Sources:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ancestral File (TM). (July 1996 (c), data as of 2 January 1996).
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5GS-Q5X : 19 March 2020), Ann Dawson, 1705.
First-hand information as remembered by Van Landry, Friday, November 7, 2014. Replace this citation if there is another source.
References:
https://www.geni.com/people/Ann-Brown/6000000003241531524
https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Ann_Dawson_(5)
https://gw.geneanet.org/tdowling?lang=en&pz=timothy+michael&nz=dowling&p=ann&n=dawson&oc=1
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/131380/I357913/ann-dawson/individual
http://www.dessertfamilyhistory.com/getperson.php?personID=I2910&tree=Dessert
https://upperlevelgen.blogspot.com/2009/09/joseph-browne-1707-1746-ann-dawson-1705.html
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Dawson-2930
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/2Z3N-W5T
https://www.myheritage.com/names/ann_dawson
http://www.familycentral.net/index/family.cfm?ref1=5135:160&ref2=5135:161
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Nana's Maternal 6x Great Grandfather:
My 8x Great Grandfather:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 9x Great-Grandfather:
John Dawson (1669 - 1759)
Birthdate: 1669
Birthplace: Chelsey, Staffordshire, England
Christening: January 5, 1668 at Leicester, St. Martins, Leicester, England
Denomination: Quaker
Death: May 26, 1759 in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Province of Pennsylvania
Parents:
Richard Dawson
1639-1684
Elizabeth
1639-
Family
Spouse:
Catherine Fox
1675-1710
Catherine Dawson
Birthdate: ca. 1675
Birthplace: Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Christening: (unconfirmed) March 9, 1677/78 at Mancetter, Warwickshire, England
Denomination: (probably) Quaker
Date of Marriage: June 4, 1696
Place of Marriage: Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Death: aft. 1710 in Solebury, Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Immediate Family:
Daughter of Samuel Fox and Mary Shepherd
Children:
1. John Dawson 1696–
2. Margaret or Martha Dawson 1698–
3. Elizabeth Dawson 1701–1733
4. Johnathan Dawson 1703–
5. Anne Dawson 1705–1791
6. Thomas Dawson 1710–1782
About John Dawson
References
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ancestral File (TM). (July 1996 (c), data as of 2 January 1996).
References:
https://www.geni.com/people/John-Dawson/6000000003241526356
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/MSH6-LHX
https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:John_Dawson_(19)
lang=en&pz=timothy+michael&nz=dowling&p=john&n=dawson&oc=3
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/131380/I256443/-/individual
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Dawson-9609
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Nana's Maternal 6x Great Grandfather:
My 8x Great Grandfather:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 9x Great-Grandfather:
Richard Dawson (1639 - 1684)
Birthdate: September 22, 1639
Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Christening: September 22, 1639 at Leicester, St. Martins, Leicestershire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican / Quaker
Parents:
Williams Dawson
1609-1668
Eleanor Andrews
1609-1655
Family
Spouse:
Elizabeth [unknown]
1639-
Elizabeth Dawson
Birthdate: ca 1639
Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican / Quaker
Date of Marriage: ca. 1659
Place of Marriage: England
Death: aft. 1682 [place unknown]
Immediate Family:
Daughter of [unknown father] and [unknown mother]
Death: October 25, 1684 in Twyford, Leicestershire, England
Children:
1. William Dawson 1661–
2. Robert Dawson 1663–1665
3. Elline Dawson 1664–
4. Alice Dawson 1666–
5. John Dawson 1669–1759
6. Anne Dawson 1671–1672
7. William Dawson 1674–1669
8. Thomas Dawson 1676–1723
9. Elizabeth Dawson 1679–
10. Joan Dawson 1681–
11. John Dawson 1681–
12. Paul Dawson 1682–
About Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson was born at Leicester, Leic, England 1639. His parents were William Dawson and Eleanor (Ellen) Andrew Andrews.
He married Elizabeth Abt 1660 at Leicester, Leic, Eng . Elizabeth was born at Eng Abt 1639 .
They were the parents of 11 children:
William Dawson born 1661.
Robert Dawson born 1663.
Elline Dawson christened 27 Jan 1664/65.
Alice Dawson born 1666.
John Dawson christened 5 Jan 1668.
Anne Dawson born 1671/72.
William Dawson born 1674.
Thomas Dawson born 1 Oct 1676.
Elizabeth Dawson born 1679.
Joan Dawson born 1681.
Paul Dawson born 1682.
References:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L78V-F48
https://www.geni.com/people/Richard-Dawson/6000000109807277822
http://www.familycentral.net/index/family.cfm?ref1=5742:6030&ref2=5742:6031
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Nana's Maternal 7x Great Grandfather:
My 9x Great Grandfather:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 10x Great-Grandfather:
Williams Dawson (1609 - 1668)
Birthdate: 1609
Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Christening: February 5, 1609 at Church of St Mary de Castro, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Death: 1668 in England
Parents:
William Dawson
1580-
Frances Auncelot
1584-1609
Family
Spouse:
Eleanor Andrews
1609-1655
Eleanor Dawson
Birthdate: 1609
Birthplace: Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Christening: July 9, 1609 at St. Martin's Church, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Date of Marriage: April 29, 1634
Place of Marriage: (probably) at Church of St Mary de Castro, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Death: aft. 1655
Immediate Family:
Daughter of Moses Andrew and Janne Needham
Children:
1. Cornelia Dawson 1635–
2. William Dawson 1636–
3. Robert Dawson 1637–
4. Richard Dawson 1639–1684
5. Dawson 1641–
6. Dawson 1642–
7. Alice Dawson 1645–
8. Anthony Dawson 1655–1698
About Williams Dawson
References:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LK7X-BXY
http://ericbuchanan.info/genealogy/I20482.html
https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/william-dawson-24-crmcq5?geo_a=r&o_iid=41018&o_lid=41018&o_sch=Web+Property
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Nana's Maternal 8x Great Grandfather:
My 10x Great Grandfather:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 11x Great-Grandfather:
William Dawson (1580 - )
Birthdate: ca. 1580
Birthplace: St. Mary's, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Christening: ca. 1580 at Church of St Mary de Castro, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Death:
Parents:
John David Dawson
1548-1588
Margaret Thompson
1552-1585
Family
Spouse:
Frances Auncelot
1584-1609
Frances Dawson
Birthdate: 1584
Birthplace: St. Mary's, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Christening: ca. 1584 at Church of St Mary de Castro, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Date of Marriage: December 21, 1605
Place of Marriage: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Death: aft. 1609
Immediate Family:
Daughter of [unknown father] and [unknown mother]
Children:
1. Elizabeth Dawson 1606–
2. Katheren Dawson 1607–1609
3. Williams Dawson 1609–1668
About William Dawson
References:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LK7X-BVM
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Nana's Maternal 9x Great Grandfather:
My 11x Great Grandfather:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 12x Great-Grandfather:
John David Dawson (1548 - 1588)
Birthdate: 1548
Birthplace: Cottingham, East Riding, Yorkshire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Death: 1588 in Cottingham, East Riding, Yorkshire, England
Burial: Cottingham, East Riding, Yorkshire, England
Parents:
Edward Dawson
1525-1582
Elizabeth Charlton
1515-1590
Family 1
Spouse:
Margaret Thompson
1552-1585
Margaret Dawson
Birthdate: 1552
Birthplace: Cottingham, Yorkshire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Date of Marriage: June 7, 1573
Place of Marriage: Cottingham, Yorkshire, England
Death: ca. 1592 in Cottingham, East Riding, Yorkshire, England
Burial: September 15, 1592 at Manchester, Lancashire, England
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John Thompson and [unknown mother]
Children:
1. Jane Dawson 1572–1590
2. Ellen Dawson 1574–
3. Margaret Dawson 1577–1584
4. John Dawson 1577–1581
5. Richard Dawson 1579–1579
6. William Dawson 1580–
7. John Dawson 1580–1619
8. Thomas Dawson 1580–1679
9. Barbara Dawson 1581–
10. Maria Dawson 1582–
11. Cecely Dawson 1584–1586
12. Edward Dawson 1585–1586
13. Margaret Dawson 1586–
14. John Dawson 1588–1588
15. Jane Dawson 1588–1590
16. Mary Dawson 1590–
17. William Dawson 1591–
Family 2
Spouse:
Barbara Thornhough
1572-1614
Barbara Thornhough (Disney / Dawson)
Birthdate: 1572
Birthplace: Norton Disney, North Kesteve, Lincolnshire, England
Denomination: (probably) Anglican
Date of Marriage:
Place of Marriage:
Death: 1614 in Norton Disney, North Kesteve, Lincolnshire, England
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John Thornhough and Anne Williamson
Children:
1. Thomas Dawson 1580–1679
2. Ann Disney 1587–1658
3. William Disney 1589–1656
4. Griffin Dawson 1593–
5. Hester Disney 1600–
6. Hantascia Disney 1611–1611
About John David Dawson
Interesting tidbit...
Apparently he had a mistress / concubine (who he had two children by) named Barbara Thornhough. She was (at the same time) also a mistress of Sir Henry Disney (1569-1641) - an ancestor of Walt Disney.
References:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LKKM-NHY
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Nana's Maternal 10x Great Grandfather:
My 12x Great Grandfather:
Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 13x Great-Grandfather:
Edward Dawson (1525 - 1582)
Birthdate: 1525
Birthplace: Wapping, London, Greater London, England
Denomination: (probably) Roman Catholic / Anglican
Death: February 16, 1582 in Seaham, Durham, England
Parents:
George Thomas Dawson
1499-
Dawn Gregory
1505-
Family
Spouse:
Elizabeth Charlton
1515-1590
Elizabeth Dawson
Birthdate: 1515
Birthplace: Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Durham, England
Denomination: (probably) Roman Catholic / Anglican
Date of Marriage: October 1, 1548
Place of Marriage: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Death: 1590 in Staffordshire, England
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John Holme Charlton and Events Elizabeth Oxley
Children:
1. John David Dawson 1548–1588
About Edward Dawson
References:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GMF5-W65
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Dawson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Dawson is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Dawson family lived in Westmorland (now part of Cumbria). The family was originally from Osonvilla, near Dieppe, Normandy, and it is from the local form of this name, D'Oson, which means from Oson, that their name derives.
Early Origins of the Dawson family
The surname Dawson was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire at North Bierely, a township, in the parish and union of Bradford, wapentake of Morley. "Royds Hall [in North Bierely], which has been for many years the residence of the Dawson family, was originally built by the Rookes."
Langcliffe was another ancestral seat of the family. "Langcliffe was parcel of the possessions of Sawley Abbey, and subsequently for a century and a half the property of the Dawsons, a family highly distinguished in point of alliances and personal desert. Whitaker gives a copy of verses, printed in 1690, by William Dawson, containing an account of a village destroyed by the Scots in the reign of Edward II."
The name is "a north of England name, mostly found in Cumberland and Westmoreland, Durham, West Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Cheshire, and extending into central Scotland."
The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 had many early entries of the family: Johannes Dauson; Robertus Dauson; Johanna Dowedoghter; Osbarn Daweson; and Wallerus Daweson. "In the same village occur, among a few inhabitants: Robertas Doweson; and Willelmus Daweson."
Further to the north in Scotland, early record there revealed: "John Daweson was a merchant in the service of Archambaud, Earl of Douglas in 1405. John Dawson is recorded in Kethyk in 1466, and James Dawson was godson of King James IV. Duncan Dalsoun was coalman to the king in 1531"
Dawson Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Dawson has been recorded under many different variations, including Dawson, Daweson and others.
Dawson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
William Dawson, who settled in Virginia in 1607
Will Dawson, who landed in Jamestown, Va in 1607
Owen Dawson, who arrived in Virginia in 1622-1623
George Dawson, who settled in Virginia in 1623
Georg Dawson, who arrived in Virginia in 1623
Dawson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Gregory Dawson, who landed in Virginia in 1701
Richard Dawson, who landed in Virginia in 1703
Margaret Dawson, who arrived in Virginia in 1704
Thomasin Dawson, who landed in Virginia in 1713
Nicho Dawson, who landed in Virginia in 1714
Dawson Coat of Arms - Leicestershire