John Dowsing

(born abt 1657 Alderton)

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Maternal grandmother: not known

Maternal grandfather: not known

Paternal grandmother: Elizabeth March (born 1600 ) View NotesHide notes

Proved her husband,s will 1654

married 1623 Ipswich M L

Paternal grandfather: Wolfram Dowsing (born 21.10.1599 Laxfield died 1675 Framlingham) View NotesHide notes

Burial record for a Wolfran Dowsing, Framingham, Suffolk, 17th July 1675, next of kin son John. Similar record next of kin son John and Audrey for 10 years later 26 Feb 1685 And another, same date 1686. Perhaps the writing was unclear. All Framlingham.

Another death, widow 1611 also Framlingham just have surname.

Mother: Elizabeth ??? (born abt 1626) View NotesHide notes

named in husband’s will. He also named Cornelius Collett as son-in-law, so presumably she was a Collett before becoming a Dowsing. There is marriage of Bence to Elizabeth Collet 1679, Boyd’s marriage index, but not sure which Bence.

married 1679 Suffolk

Father Bence Dowsing (born abt 1622 died 1681 Alderton) View NotesHide notes

Probate 18 June 1681, names Cornelius Collett his son in law.

Brother: Bence Dowsing (born abt 1655 ) 1 children

Wife: Martha Vertue (born 1660 Debach ) View NotesHide notes

Martha was one of George’s younger three daughters mentioned on his 1669 will. See also IGI. Died after 1686, as mentioned in mother Mary’s will.

Son: Bence Dowsing (born 1682 died 1749 ) View NotesHide notes

Buried 23rd May 1749, mother Martha, father Bence, England Deaths & Burials 1538-1991.

possibly married Mary Nelson 1713, Alderton, Suffolk, Boyd’s marriage index

Brother: Thomas Dowsing (born abt 1660 Alderton )