First found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Dabsons to arrive in North America: Edward Dobson settled in Virginia in the year 1638; and Richard also settled in that colony in the year 1643. Later, Sam UEL Dobson settled in Harbour Grace Parish in Newfoundland in 1823.

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