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Thomas Dawes

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Thomas Dawes

(1757–1825)


    Thomas Dawes

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    • Father of Thomas Dawes — 2nd Generation
    • Ahnentafel No:
    • Birth Date:
    • 5 Aug 1731 
    • Birth Location:
    • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts 
    • Christening Date:
    • 8 Aug 1731 
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    • Death Date:
    • 2 Jan 1809 
    • Death Location:
    • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts 
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    • Marriage Date:
    • Jul 1752 
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    • Notes: 
    • After the deaths of both Governor Increase Sumner and Lieutenant Governor Moses Gill, the Governor's Council, headed by Thomas Dawes, served as the executive for ten days. At no point was Thomas Dawes named governor or acting governor as is often claimed.

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