Dawes born approx 1878 London UK
I am trying to find out more about my late Father's family, his name was William Thomas Dawes and he was born December 1904 in London, sadly his father died before he was born, he drowned in the river Thames. My Father was brought up by his mother and stepfather, surname Brown, he kept the name of Dawes. Because of the circumstances I know very little, virtually nothing, about his side of the family and would like to change that.
I am guessing his father could have been in his mid to late 20s when he died and also guessing that his name was William, as tradition seemed to name the first born after the parent. Look forward to reading thru the forum notes already, to see if I can find any clues.