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« on: Monday 14 January 13 19:57 GMT (UK) »
I am looking for some local Watford, Hertfordshire knowledge. I have carefully researched my Dawes family tree through Deal in Kent to my 6th great grandpa Richard Dawes a Victualler. He was not born in that parish and I only seem to have two small clues as to a possible place of his birth. (The only date I definitely have is his Deal marriage of 1755.)
He has two brothers, William and John Dawes (at least). In William Dawes Will of 1761 also in Deal and a Victualler he names JOHN DAWES OF WATFORD in Hertford as a Labourer.
It's a long shot because Watford may not be their origins either, but during this time frame was Watford in any way a victualling route to the coast.... could anyone suggest a possible link or connection that might explain the distance split in this family?
Or does anyone know anything about the Dawes name in Watford at this time?
I would be most grateful for even a small snippet or thought. Best Regards. Ankaret.