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William Thomas Dixon 1605–1692

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have William Dixon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 1 Sep 1605 · Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Died 8 May 1692 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Spouse Katherine Berkley
Children Ambrose I Dixon

Researchers connected through William Dixon 1605–1692

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Biography

In 1605, William Thomas Dixon entered the world in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. William Thomas Dixon married katherine berkley, and had children including ambrose i dixon. William Thomas Dixon passed away in 1692 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1605
Birth of William Thomas Dixon in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1692
Death of William Thomas Dixon in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dixon

This ancestor line traces from Accrington, Lancashire, England (1510) to Wakefield, Yorkshire, England (1605) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Dixon (1605–1692) was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Dixon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Thomas Dixon PTP
1605–1692
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Dixon's Descendants

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William Thomas Dixon PTP 1605–1692