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About our DAWSON Branch

 

I am descended from a Samuel Dawson, my ggggg grandfather, who lived in Cavan County, Ireland.  His son, Col. Thomas Dawson came to Canada and established what became known as Dawson’s Grove, at the head of Hillsboro, PEI.  You will find my Dawson family tree by clicking above.

 

It was my sister Audrey who got me interested in researching our Dawson roots.   She lived in PEI briefly, and while there she was able to meet some of our cousins and she brought back some interesting information about our ancestry.  I am also indebted to Judy Gamble and Pam Dawson, for their helpful contributions.

 

The picture below shows my Great Grandmother, Jane Dawson, standing on the far left.  There are other Dawsons in the photo, as well as some MacNeill’s and some Mabey’s.  It was taken in PEI around 1905.

IF YOU CAN HELP IDENTIFY THIS PHOTO, PLEASE CONTACT ME Linda@ourbegats.com

 

MacNeill family photo

The writing on the back of the original reads as follows:

 

Emma No. 1 (front row – far right) (ie Emma Grace MacNeill McKenna)

Elmer No. 2 (front row next to Emma) (ie Elmer Russell MacNeill)

Annie No. 3 (front row next to Elmer) (ie Annie Edith MacNeill MacDonald)

Poor Aunt Maggie behind Emma   (ie Margaret MacNeill Thomas)

Grandpa with the whiskers on doorstep (ie John F. MacNeill)

Grandma x with white apron (far left front row) (ie Jane Dawson)

Poor Aunt Eva next, that’s who you are called after (ie Eva Edith MacNeill Lord)

* Esther & Oscar Mabey that was drowned in front of Aunt Eva in picture

I’m behind the door peeking through the crack you can’t see me (probably Cora MacNeill)

 

I believe these words were written by Cora MacNeill, and she sent the photo (which is printed on a post card) to her sister and my mother, Eva Ruby MacNeill.   My mom couldn’t remember what the occasion was –however, it was likely something special like a christening or wedding.   Some say it was the wedding of Ellen MacNeill and Albert Mabey, but that can’t be so because their son Oscar is in the photo, and looks to be about 3-4 years old)

 

* “Esther” would be Blanche Esther Lord (1903-1992)

 

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