"Of this family but little is known. Nothing has been discovered to connect it with the family of Robert Dawson, of East Haven.
1. March 5, 1721-2, John Hitchcock conveyed to 'Thomas Dawson, formerly of Newport, on Road Island, now of New Haven,' 2½ acres in New Haven: consideration £100. (New Haven Records, vol. 6, p. 24).
April 14, 1722, Thomas Dawson, similarly described, in consideration of 'love, good will and natural affection,' conveyed to his 'loving son,' … Job Dawson, of New Haven, a house, barn and home lot in New Haven, and sundry household goods. ('N. H. Records', vol. 6, p. 101. The same land bought of John Hitchcock)."