His son, Charles William Dabney (who would later marry Francis Alsop Pomeroy) who succeeded his father in this position, was to play an important part in the history and economy of Horta and Faial.
Hans søn, Charles William Dabney (som senere ville gifte sig med Francis Alsop Pomeroy), der efterfulgte sin far i denne position, skulle spille en vigtig rolle i Hortas og Faials historie og økonomi.