William Dunkason was born in 1788 to Robert and Ann (nee Seymour) and was baptised on 15th June 1788 at Boldre church.

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William married Ann Gregory on 12th May 1810 and they had a son John in 1817.

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Following Ann's death in 1828, William married Ruth Etheridge on 9th April 1829 at Boldre Church.

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Ruth Etheridge was born in 1796 in Beaulieu, Hampshire, to Sarah Etheridge and Jonathan Etheridge. She was baptised at Beaulieu church on 26th November 1796.

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The 1841 census lists William (a farmer) and Ruth living in Beaulieu Rails with 4 sons; John (20), James (10), George (9) and Charles (2) and 4 year old Sarah Etheridge.

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In 1851 the census shows William (63) and Ruth(53) lived at Furze Lodge, Beaulieu Rails with sons James (20) and Charles (12) with 8 year old Harriet Gregory a visitor there. William, James and Charles were all working as agricultural labourers.

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The 1861 census shows William farming 10 acres at Furzy Lodge living with Ruth and son Charles, a farm labourer. Widower Henry Etheridge (51) also lived with them as a servant/farm labourer.

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William was buried at the chapel on 25th June 1863 by Rev J B Burt.

Ruth was buried at the chapel on 8th November 1870  also by Rev J B Burt​