The Dobbins family lived in Whitehaven, Cumberland. John Dobbins, born about 1807, married Ann Swainson. Their son, Taylor, left the area to settle in Durham, where Al’s Great Grandfather, Andrew, was born in 1876. Andrew’s daughter, Ethel, married John Turnbull and settled in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland.
But who was John Dobbins? The two trees below show the most likely candidates. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
| Richard - b 1793 Whitehaven |
| William - b 1803 Whitehaven |
| John - b 1806 Whitehaven |
| John - b 1809 Whitehaven |
| Sarah- b 1819 Whitehaven |
| William - b 1826 Whitehaven |
| Shepherd - b 1822 Whitehaven |
| Mary - b 1828 Whitehaven |
| Mary - b 1832 Whitehaven |
| Joseph - b 1817 Whitehaven |
| James- b 1814Whitehaven |
| Thomas Kendal - b 1811 Whitehaven |
| George - b 1823 Whitehaven |
| Eleanor - b 1809 Whitehaven |
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John Dobbins married Eleanor Singleton 1792 St Bees
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James Dobbins married Jane Topping 1809 St Bees
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