NAMES IN HISTORY

Several members of this family achieved fame in their chosen field. A potted history of some can been seen through the links below.

Sir Henry Docwra, Baron Dockwra of Culmore

James Dokray of Carrickfergus

Sir Thomas Docwra, Grand Prior of the Order of St John of Jerusalem

Thomas Dockwray, 1st Master of the Stationers' Company

William Dockwra, Originator of the London Penny Post

Right: 19th Century stained glass window in the East Tower in St. John's Gate, showing Thomas Docwra, Prior of England 1501-1527

Photo copyright of and reproduced courtesy of the
Museum of the Order of St.John, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London. EC1M 4DA