Peerage Record – 36956

     William Dewar is the son of unknown son Dewar.²
     He was a practising a merchant.¹ In 1752 he was proposing to come out to St. Kitts.¹

     George Dewar was born in 1708.¹ He was the son of David Dewar.² He married, firstly, Christina Panton, daughter of John Panton, on 22 August 1744 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England^G.¹ He married, secondly, Lady Caroline Bertie, daughter of Peregrine Bertie, 2nd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven and Jane Brownlow, on 31 October 1753.¹ He died on 12 July 1786.¹
     He matriculated at Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland^G, on 5 April 1721.¹ He was Captain of the merchantman Caesar in 1737.¹ He was recognised by Lord Lyon King of Arms, and matriculated his arms at the Lyons Court in 1744.¹ He was admitted to the Royal Company of Archers in 1748.¹ He lived at St. Kitts^G.¹ He lived at Dominica^G.¹ He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.)¹ He purchased Doles, Andover, Hampshire on 1 May 1782.¹ He lived at Enham House, Andover, Hampshire, Dominica^G.¹

     Christina Panton is the daughter of John Panton.¹ She married George Dewar, son of David Dewar, on 22 August 1744 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England^G.¹
     From 22 August 1744, her married name became Dewar. She was living in 1746.¹

     John Dewar was born circa 1746.¹ He was the son of George Dewar and Christina Panton.² He married Caroline Vernon, daughter of James Vernon, on 27 August 1766.¹ He died before 1813.¹ His will was proven (by probate) between 1813 and 1816.¹
     He gained the rank of Ensign in the 1st Regiment Foot Guards.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Cricklade between 1776 and 1780.¹ In 1786 he was disinherited by his father for extravagance.¹

     Elizabeth Vernon is the daughter of James Vernon.¹ She married Count unknown Dupont.¹

     Caroline Vernon is the daughter of James Vernon.² She married John Dewar, son of George Dewar and Christina Panton, on 27 August 1766.¹
     From 27 August 1766, her married name became Dewar.²

     John Dewar was born circa 1780.¹ He was the son of John Dewar and Caroline Vernon.² He married Maria (?) before 1812.¹ He died on 31 August 1812 at Ambertsburg, Canada^G.¹
     He gained the rank of Ensign in 1794.¹ He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1802 in the 18th Regiment (Royal Irish.)¹ He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1806 in the York Fencibles.¹ He lived at Ambertsburg, Canada^G.¹ He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1812 in the Canadian Fencibles.¹

     Maria (?) married John Dewar, son of John Dewar and Caroline Vernon, before 1812.¹
     From before 1812, her married name became Dewar.

     Reverend Edward Henry Dewar was born on 31 August 1812 at Ambertsburg, Canada^G.¹ He was the son of John Dewar and Maria (?)² He married, firstly, Amy (?)¹ He married, secondly, Caroline Elliott in 1859.¹ He died on 24 October 1862 at age 50 at Thornhill, Canada^G.¹
     He was educated at Frankfurt-am-Main, Hessen, Germany^G.¹ He graduated from Exeter College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1834 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)¹ He graduated from Exeter College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1837 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)¹ He was the Chaplain in 1840 at Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, Sussex, England^G.¹ He was the Chaplain between 1850 and 1851 at Hamburg, Germany^G.¹ He was the Rector between 1852 and 1859 at St. John’s, Sandwich, Kent, England^G.¹ He was the Rector in 1859 at Thornhill, Canada^G.¹ He had twin daughters by his second wife.¹

     Amy (?) married Reverend Edward Henry Dewar, son of John Dewar and Maria (?).¹
     Her married name became Dewar.