Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Dawson, Esq.
Died, 1832 Age 72
— (Only known Tory buried in graveyard) —
Born on Long Island, N.Y., chose British side during the war. Capt., Tarleston's Reg't of Light Dragoons. Col., Legion of Orange Ranger. Lived in Canada after Revolutionary War.
Unknown why he came to Philadelphia. Old Pine Church records note, Geo. Dawson wed Anna Maria Robertson on Christmas Day, 1794.
His widow applied & received a pension from the British government to support her family.
Erected by Friends of Old Pine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Immigration • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 39° 56.59′ N, 75° 8.958′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker can be reached from Pine Street east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In memory of William Hurrie who departed this life Oct. 22, 1781 aged 60 years and 2 months. (a few steps from this marker); Col. William Linnard (a few steps from this marker); Captain John McGinley (a few steps from this marker); William Hurry (a
this page online
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
