The DOVASTON Family

Motto
PERCUSSUS ELEVOR
Literally: Strike hard; lift up
Meaning: Work hard and life will get better

I have been researching the surname DOVASTON for well over ten years. The main family tree now contains several hundred names. There are other smaller branches not yet linked to the main trunk. There are hundreds of twigs, many of whom are probably listed elsewhere in the tree. The one common element is that all lines seem to eventually lead back to North East Shropshire. I am convinced we are all descended from one person.

There are several different pronunciations but true variations in the spelling of the surname did not appear until the late 1800s. These seem to be DOVESTON, DOVEASTON, DOVINSON & DOVESON.

The name can appear with a variety of spellings in official documents. So far I have found 38!

My DOVASTON HUNT Chapter One My family as I knew it then Chapter Two On the DOVASTON trail Chapter Three My family as I know it now	DOVASTON & Co FAMILY LINES (All the DOVASTONS and variations I have found) Surname List Index of Names 1851 Census 1861 Census 1871 Census	My DOVASTON Branch One day it will be a whole tree! Taxus baccata Dovastonii DOVASTON YEW
Famous DOVASTONS M DOVASTON ARTIST J F M DOVASTON POET & ORNITHOLOGIST The DAINTONS MUSIC HALL ACT	DOVASTON & Co Memorial Photo Album Mystery DOVASTONs Can you identify any of these people or places?	Please Read & Sign You may find others researching your line

Many hours have been put into the research of these family trees, not necessarily by me!
I gratefully acknowledge all the help I have received.
I may have further details I have not yet uploaded
and am always eager to add to, amend or verify what I do have.
Much of the information is, as yet, unchecked against original sources.
I therefore make no guarantees as to the accuracy of any of the data.

Sue BURTON, East Sussex, England

If you find you or any of your family
If you can add any names or details
If you know of any new branches
If you would like your name removed or amended
If you have any photos I can use

Please Email me!

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