Peter Brown Family History

John Mead (1801) & Elizabeth Dobson

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General History

John Mead & Elizabeth Dobson were one of my 5th generation ancestors.

Key Dates:

John Mead was born on 9th January 1801 in Whitby, Yorkshire, the son of Roger Mead & Mary Graham, and was baptised there on 12th January. He married Elizabeth Dobson on 23rd February 1825 in Sunderland, Durham (Source is IGI & unconfirmed). He was a seaman by occupation.

Elizabeth Dobson was baptised on 6th November 1798 in Sunderland, Durham. She was the daughter of Charlton Dobson & Frances Horsley.

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John & Elizabeth had 2 children.

Mary Mary
  1. Mary Mead (shown as Maria) was born on 17th October 1827 in Monk-Wearmouth, Sunderland, Durham and was baptised there on 30th January 1828. (Source is IGI & unconfirmed). She died in 1828.(Source is IGI & unconfirmed).
  2. Mary Mead was born on 10th March 1829 in Monk-Wearmouth, Sunderland, Durham and was baptised there on 29th March 1829. She married James Speight.  Details of Mary Mead & James Speight are shown separately as they are direct ancestors.

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  1. For father Roger, Mead is also shown as Medd.
  2. No John Meads in Durham, but lots in Yorkshire. Possible parents are Rodger and Mary Mead from Whitby in Yorkshire
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  1. Ancestry Yorkshire Parish Records CD (North Riding & West Riding)
  2. Latter day Saints-Family Search: For initial identification of details only