| Born | 1811 |
|---|---|
| Died | 03 Apr 1887 |
| Father | Joseph DAWSON (1775 - 1823) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Mary MAYHEW (1787 - 1847) |
1861 census: Farmer and merchant having 1600 acres in Levington and Nacton employing 41 men and 9 boys.
It is possible that Bill had a previous marriage about which we know nothing.
Probate was granted 24/5/1887. It quoted his wife as Maria Louisa Josephine Dawson. The beneficiaries of his will were Harold Spurling Dawson, Farmer; John Charles Dawson, Farmer; Harold Percival Varley, Gentleman and Edward Rush Turner, Ironfounder.
Born
Death of Father, Joseph DAWSON
Birth of Daughter, Mary Jane (Jennie) DAWSON
Birth of Daughter, Laura Ann DAWSON
Death of Mother, Mary MAYHEW
Birth of Daughter, Alice DAWSON
Birth of Son, Horace Spurling DAWSON
Birth of Daughter, Helen Phyllis DAWSON
Birth of Son, George Wales DAWSON
Birth of Son, Spencer DAWSON
Death of wife, Jane SPURLING
Died 1887