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Research in Other Countries => Europe => Topic started by: debrat2810 on Wednesday 27 March 13 22:22 GMT (UK)
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Looking for information on Fowkes family in Portugal, Particularly William Fowkes born approximately 1808. Can anyone help me please.
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Hi Debra,
Just linking in so people can see what was found earlier.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=626724.0
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=515476.0
What was William's occupation?
There could be a military connection. His birth was around the time of the Peninsular War. A William Fowkes born Northampton served in the 20th Dragoons between 1799 and 1818 (when he was discharged aged 39) - this man could well have been serving in Portugal in 1808 and is a good candidate for your William's father.
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Hi Debra,
Just linking in so people can see what was found earlier.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=626724.0
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=515476.0
What was William's occupation?
There could be a military connection. His birth was around the time of the Peninsular War. A William Fowkes born Northampton served in the 20th Dragoons between 1799 and 1818 (when he was discharged aged 39) - this man could well have been serving in Portugal in 1808 and is a good candidate for your William's father.
That's brilliant, my family all come from Northampton so has to be the same one. Thank you so much.