Genealogy

The Descendants of William Dawes Who Rode Association maintained a genealogy database for many years, documenting the family of William Dawes (1745–1799), the patriot who rode alongside Paul Revere on the night of April 18, 1775 to warn of the British march on Lexington and Concord. Members contributed research, historical documents, and family photographs to build a record of more than 1,600 individuals spanning over two centuries.

The members-only genealogy database has been retired. Archived materials — including newsletters, reunion photos, historical documents, and family tree data — are preserved by the association.

A private Facebook group for members and descendants is coming soon.

Explore the Dawes Family Tree

The Dawes family tree can be explored on these free, public genealogy platforms:

• William Dawes on WikiTree — community-maintained profiles with DAR/SAR verification
• William Dawes on FamilySearch — extensive family tree (free account required for full access)

For questions about Dawes family genealogy, contact the association's genealogist through our Contacts page.

Historical Family Portraits

The following portraits of the Howe branch — descendants of William Dawes through his daughter Hannah — were contributed by Kris Nelson.