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WILLIAM FOWKES BORN PORTUGAL
« on: Wednesday 27 March 13 22:22 GMT (UK) »
Looking for information on Fowkes family in Portugal, Particularly William Fowkes born approximately 1808.  Can anyone help me please.

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Re: WILLIAM FOWKES BORN PORTUGAL
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 28 March 13 15:40 GMT (UK) »
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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Re: WILLIAM FOWKES BORN PORTUGAL
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 28 March 13 20:29 GMT (UK) »
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.