HELP - Thomas Vernal Dobson Massachusetts

[johnnyboy]

Hi Debbie,

Fascinating and with 2 photographs - wonder if "johnnyboy" bears any resemblance to either of the 2 gents   

Digressing but just read the probate for Joseph Dobson of Northgate, Elland confectioner who died 25 th November 1885 at Wade Street. Halifax. Will was proved by Eleanor Dobson of Northgate. Elland widow the relict and Robert Henry Dobson of Northgate, Elland, confectioner, the son, the executors. £445 5s 5d

Just out of interest - possible Christening record for this Joseph Dobson  which would probably be the wrong area for you both.

Joseph Dobson  - Birth Date 10 Jan 1829
Christening 8 Mar 1829  - York, Yorkshire, England
Father Joseph Dobson and Mother Jane

Hi Sandra: You are such a helpful sort here on Rootschat and you always have nice things to say about me that I am sorry to have to disappoint you. But I don't resemble in the least either of the Messrs. Dobson of Joseph Dobson and Sons. Nor am I half as handsome as they are.

My father's side of the family is Italian, as I may have mentioned at some point, so you'll have to imagine me with dark hair and the looks of Rudolf Valentino, only a tad handsomer than he was. And yes, I am sad to say, those gentlemen are from another part of Yorkshire.

John 
John