The
Descendants of William Dawes, Who Rode, Association
(DWDWRA) was formed in 1971. As of 2005, the
Association consists of approximately 300 families. The
DWDWRA publishes a newsletter twice a year. It has
organized 20 reunions around the country since the
founding, and it holds a reunion at least every two
years. The purpose of the DWDWRA is to facilitate
connections among descendants of William Dawes, to
promote appreciation of the contributions by our patriot
ancestor to the formation of the new nation, and to
foster broad understanding of our common historical
experience. Web visitors
interested in possible family connections are invited to
contact our genealogist (see Reunions
& Contacts). For more information on
Williams ride and on his life in colonial America
and the early United States, click on The
Ride. If you click on Descendants of Note,
you can also access information on some of William's
distinguished descendants. Those who are interested
in joining the association will find a membership form at
the Membership link. News
& Links leads you to our
newsletters, newspaper articles, and links of interest.
For a history of past DWDWRA reunions, and a look forward
to the next one, click on the Reunions
& Contacts link.
|