Charles Henry Dawes

Notes:

[DAWES2.FTW]

From The Converse Family Published in 1905 Vol 1 Page 113

They live in PIttsville, Wisconsin and have had four children.

Birthdate is either 1852 or 1853
History of Wood County 1924 Page 668 & 669
Charles H Dawes, a pioneer of Wood County , Wisconsin, retired after a useful career. Charles was 13 years olds when he accompanied his parests from New York State to Waterloo, Wisconsin. After finishing school there he worked in a flour mill until the family moved to Wood County in 1876. Here he helped to clear the land and endured all the hardships of pioneer life. In course of time he bought 65 acres of wild land, which he has since cleared and which is now operated by his son Ernest. Mr. Dawes is now living practically retired on the 65 acres above mentioned, which he himself farmed successfully for many years. The place is well stocked with Holstein cattle and is a finely developed farm. From time to time Mr. Dawes has taken an active part in public affairs. For nine years he was clerk of his school district, and he was one of the U. S. Census enumerators for the census of 1900, at which time the town of Wood consisted of the present towns of Wood, Dexter, Hiles and Cary, which made a large stretch of country for him to cover. Many places had to be reached on foot through dense forest, while to-day automobiles drive past the doors of the same places.

Charles married Laura A. Gardner on 26 May 1880 in Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.. Laura (daughter of Henry Gardner and Maria) was born on 26 Mar 1855 in Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

1. Earnest E. Dawes was born on 14 Apr 1881.
2. Henry L. Dawes was born on 14 Oct 1883.
3. Lewis G. Dawes was born on 12 Apr 1885.
4. Marvin Z. Dawes was born on 10 Apr 1888; died in 1888.
5. Floyd Amos Dawes was born on 26 Jul 1889; died in in Seattle, King, Washington U.S.A..

Notes:

From "Some of the Ancestors and Descendants of Samuel Converse, Jr." page 113: "Laura S. Goodrich, born in Rodman, N.Y., 20 Jan. 1832; married, 12 March 1850, William C. Dawes, who was born in Peasmarch, Sussex Co., Eng., 14 Nov. 1817, and came to this country with his parents in 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Dawes lived in Cape Vincent, N. Y., until spring of 1864, when they moved to Waterloo, Wis. In 1890 they were living in Pittsville, Wis. They had fourteen children:"

From a hand written letter in the possession of Marian DIBBLE Williams (1992): "Wm C. Dawes sailed from Rye Old England March 28th 1830 for the United States arrived in New York on the eleventh day of April 1830 at the age of 13 years." On side of this paper he has written: "I cannot see God, But God can see me."

From "History of Wood County" page 668 and 669: "William was a native of England and came to the United States when 12 years old, his family settling at Cape Vincent, New York where William C. was raised. The mother was of Holland Dutch descent. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dawes came to Wisconsin in 1863 and settled at Waterloo, where the father followed the trade of miller until 1876. In which year they came to Wood County, driving overland with a team of oxen. Here they purchased 80 acres of heavily timbered land in Section 24, of Wood Township. The country was a most primitive one at that time. The Dawes family on first coming lived in an old logging shanty while the father and sons made a clearing and hewed logs for a more commodious, if not less primitive residence. This structure, when completed, was roofed with home-made shingles after it was converted into a frame house. The family of pioneers set to work to clear the land, the age-old battle of the pioneer; there were hardships on every hand, and the task before them was a formidable one. Gradually, however, they accomplished it and from their efforts there emerged a fine agricultural property. This place was the home of the father and mother for the remainder of their lives."

William married Laura Sarah Goodrich on 12 Mar 1850. Laura (daughter of Joshua Goodrich and Harriet Converse) was born on 20 Jan 1832 in Rodman, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.; died on 25 Jan 1913 in Wood Township, Wisconsin U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Of Holland Dutch Descent.

From "Some of the Ancestors and Descendants of Samuel Coverse, Jr.", Charles Allen Converse; The Salem Press Co., Salem, MA.; 1905; Vol. 1, page 113: "Laura S. Goodrich, born in Rodman, N.Y., 20 Jan. 1832; married, 12 March 1850, William C. Dawes, who was born in Peasmarch, Sussex Co., Eng., 14 Nov. 1817, and came to this country with his parents in 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Dawes lived in Cape Vincent, N.Y., until spring of 1864, when they moved to Waterloo, Wis. In 1890 they were living in Pittsville, Wis. The had fourteen children:"

Notes:

Came to U.S. 1829-1831 and settled in Jefferson County, New York.

Buied at Bates cemetery on County Route 6, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York.
Grave Stone inscription: James Dawes / DIED / March 5, 1853 / in the 61 Yr of his / age

Left Rye, England on March 28 1830. Arrived NY April 11 1830.

James married Sarah Lusted Campbell on 22 Dec 1816 in Peasmarsh, Sussex, England. Sarah (daughter of William Campbell) was born in 1780 in England; died on 27 Apr 1853 in Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.; was buried in Bates Cemetery, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

! Note the maiden name may possibly be Lusted. This is per M. Dibble Williams
family tree chart.

Gravestone inscription: SARAH
WIFE OF
JAMES DAWES
DIED
April 12 (possibly 17), 1853
in the 2(7) 3 i y.r. of her
age

Notes:

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY, ENGLAND ST PETER AND ST PAUL CHURCH

Notes:

From "Converse and Allied Families" page 112: [Harriet Converse] married first, 16 June 1825, Joshua Goodrich of Rutland, [Jefferson County, New York] who was born 12 March 1794, and died in 1836.

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Joshua married Harriet Converse on 16 Jun 1825 in Rutland, New York U.S.A.. Harriet (daughter of Thomas Convers and Sabrina Smedley) was born on 03 May 1794 in New York, USA; died on 08 Oct 1867 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

From Watertown New York Daily Paper April 23, 1979:
DAR PUTS MARKER ON GRAVE

A bonze marker was placed at the grave of a daughter of a Revolutionary War colonel in dedication ceremonies Saturday at St. Lawrence Union Cemetery, Town of Cape Vincent by the LeRay De Chaumont Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

The marker at the grave of Harriett Converse Goodrich Gardner notes that she was the daughter of Col. Thomas Converse who served in the Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1780, wintered at Valley Forge in 1777-78 and settled in Jefferson County, receiving a land grant after the war. He died near Rutland in 1811. The DAR Chapter held a tea in the DAR room of the Flower Memorial Library following the ceremonies.

A history of the family was given by Mrs. Irene Dawes Dibble, Pittsville, Wisconsin, Miss Doris Lee, Park Ridge, Illinois and Mrs. Marian Dibble Toney of Jacob-Bennett Chapter, DAR, Silver City, New Mexico, all great-granddaughters of Harriett Converse. Eleven descentants from out-of-state attended the ceremonies.

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1850; Census Place: Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 389A;

Notes:

YOB may be 1748.

Land Surveyor

Aaron married W. Esther Stevens on 23 Dec 1778 in Peasmarsh, Sussex, England. W. was born in 1752 in Peasmarsh, Sussex, England; died in 1826 in Peasmarsh, Sussex, England; was buried on 12 Nov 1826 in Peasmarsh, Sussex, England. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

PEASMARSH SUSSEX ENGLAND SY PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH

Notes:

From "Some Ancestors and Decsendants of Samuel Converse, Jr." pages 39: "Thomas Convers, Colonel, Baptized at Killingly, 5 Nov. 1738; died in Rutland, N. Y., in 1800; married, 1st, Mary Morse; married, 2nd, Abigail Colton; married, 3rd Sabrina Smedley, married, 4th, Mary Colton, widow. (27)"

From "Some Ancestors and Decsendants of Samuel Converse, Jr." pages 63-64: "27. Colonel Thomas Convers (Thomas (15), Samuel, Sergeant Samuel, Deacon Edward), baptized in Killingly, Conn., 5 November 1738; married, first, in 1762, Mary Morse; Married, second, Abigail Colton; married, third, Sabrina Smedley; married, fourth, Mary Colton; a widow. He was a deacon for many years. He enlisted in the Old French War from Thompson, Conn., served two years as sergeant and participated in the capture of Quebec, 12 September 1759; served in the American army during the whole of the Revolutionary War as set forth below; and for meritorious service was made Colonel by brevet. His original commission as Captain was in the possession of his grandson, Hiram Converse of Watertown, N. Y., and was loned by him to Mr. and Mrs. Reed of Philadelphia, who kept it in Rev. Dr. Amasa Converse's "Christian Observer" office. It was lost in the confiscation of that property by the government at the beginning of the Civil War."

From "Some Ancestors and Descendants of Samuel Converse, Jr." page 66: "For meritorious services, Col Thomas Convers received a grant of land in New York State, and after the close of the ware he went to Granville, Washington Co., N. Y., organized a militia regiment, of which he took command as Colonel, and was thenceforth known as Col. Thomas Converse. He afterwards lived at Bridgewater, N. Y., and at Rutland, Jefferson Co., in the same state, where he died just before the breaking out of the ware of 1812, aged 71. He was elected Deacon of the Presbyterian Church at Rutland, N. Y., and faithfully served the church as deacon for many years."

From "Some Ancestors and Descendants of Samual Converse, Jr." page 64: "State of Connecticut,
Adjutant General's Office, Hartford, April 19, 1989. This is to certify that Thomas Converse served in the war of the Revolution, and the following is said service, according to the records of this office:
On page 142, "Connecticut Men in the Revolution" appears the following: "Thomas converse of Goshen, Captain, 7th Company Conn. Line, Jan. 1st 1777; --probably at Battle of Germantown, Oct. 4th 1777, wintered at Valley Forge 1777-78; there appointed Sub-Inspector, Huntington's Brigade, March 29th, 1778."
On page 217, same book, appears the following: "Adjutant Thomas Converse of Goshen."
On page 313, same book, appears the following: "Thomas Converse of Goshen continued as Sub-Inspector, 2nd Conn. Brig., July 14th, 1781, to Jan. 1st, 1783."
On page 375, Thomas Converse appears in name as a member of Connecticut Cincinnati Society, 1783, from Goshen, joined Jan. 1776.
In testimony whereof we have affixed hereto the seal of this office.
(Signed) Wm. E. F. Landers,
Col. & Ass't Adj. General.

In the "Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April 1775 to December 1783" by F. B. Heitman, Washington, D.C., 1893, Colonel Convers is mentioned as follows:
"Converse, Thomas (Conn.), Ensign of Burrall's Connecticut State Regiment, 23 January 1776, left behind, sick, on the retreat from Ouebec in April 1776: 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant, 7th Connecticut, 1st January 1777; Captain, 3rd November 1777; transferred to 2nd Connecticut, 1st January 1781; Brigade Inspector, 14 July 1781; retired, 1 January 1787."

The following is his Revolutionary War record in "Connecticut Men in the Revolution":
--Converse, Ensign, Colonel Burral's Regiment, 1776. Reported "left behind" in retreat from Quebec, April '76. [This regiment was raised on Continental basis to serve in the Northern Department under Gen. Schuyler for the year 1776, its term expiring Jan. 19, 1777. It reinforced the troops besieging Quebec under Arnold and Wooster, and after the retreat from that position in April '76, was stationed at the Cedars, forty mailes avove Montreal, on Mar 17, and nearly all made Prisoner.] Page 110.

There is more information in the Converse book.

Alternate YOD: 1809

Thomas married Sabrina Smedley between 1783 and 1793. [Group Sheet]