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 In Memory

of GEORGE DAWKINS who

Died February ye 7th 1741

Aged 69

And also of WILLIAM his

Son who Died June 17th 1768

Aged 64



George Dawkins was born about 1673. He and his wife Susannah had at least three children: William, born about 1704, Mary, baptised 1711, and Isabella, who died as an infant.

William married Mary Austin, of Desborough, with whom he had seven children.

Mary married William Kidney, of Desborough. The couple had nine children.

 

Note: Before 1752 the calendar year started on 25th March so by modern dating, George's death was on 7th Feb 1742.