YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Blanche Dixon 1870–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sept 1870

Birth Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Death Date: 8 Apr 1959

Death Location: Te Henui Cemetery, Taranaki, New Zealand

Father: Samuel Dixon

Mother: Maria Brightwell

Spouse(s): George Burgess

Children(s): Gwendoline Burgess, Gertrude Burgess, Reginald Burgess, Roy Burgess, Albert Burgess, Cecil Burgess, Leonard Burgess, Doreen Burgess, Joy Burgess

In 1870, Blanche Dixon entered the world in Wellington, New Zealand, born to Samuel Sam Dixon And Maria Jane Brightwell. Blanche Dixon married George Burgess, and had children including Albert Arthur Burgess, Cecil Claude Burgess, Doreen Blanche Burgess, Gertrude Clarice Burgess, Gwendoline Bertha Burgess, Joy Burgess, Leonard Dixon Burgess, Reginald George Burgess, Roy Maslin Burgess. Blanche Dixon passed away in 1959 in Te Henui Cemetery, Taranaki, New Zealand.

Find more search results for Blanche Dixon
BD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1870, Blanche Dixon entered the world in Wellington, New Zealand, born to Samuel Sam Dixon And Maria Jane Brightwell.
  • Blanche Dixon married George Burgess, and had children including Albert Arthur Burgess, Cecil Claude Burgess, Doreen Blanche Burgess, Gertrude Clarice Burgess, Gwendoline Bertha Burgess, Joy Burgess, Leonard Dixon Burgess, Reginald George Burgess, Roy Maslin Burgess.
  • Blanche Dixon passed away in 1959 in Te Henui Cemetery, Taranaki, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Blanche Dixon's Ancestors

Self
Blanche Dixon
1870–1959
Birth Place: Wellington, New Zealand
Parents
Samuel (Sam) Dixon
1840–1917
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Maria (Jane) Brightwell
1847–1917
Waiwhetu, Hutt Valley, Wgtn, New Zealand
Grandparents
Thomas (Rollins) Brightwell
1813–1904
Eydon, Northhamptonshire, England
Mary (Ann) Knight
1823–1904
Roche, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
William Knight
1806–1867
Mary Penrose
1806–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Knight
1767–1838
Philipa Hooper
1767–1842
John 3rd
1768–1841
Margaret Cook
1773–1839

Blanche Dixon's Descendants

1.
BD
Blanche Dixon (19 Sept 1870–8 Apr 1959) m. George Burgess (About 1870–Jun 1955)
  1. 1. Gwendoline (Bertha) Burgess 1893–1980
  2. 2. Gertrude (Clarice) Burgess 1894–1983
  3. 3. Reginald (George) Burgess 1898–1972
  4. 4. Roy (Maslin) Burgess 1900–1957
  5. 5. Albert (Arthur) Burgess 1902–1965
  6. 6. Cecil (Claude) Burgess 1906–2003
  7. 7. Leonard (Dixon) Burgess 1908–1967
  8. 8. Doreen (Blanche) Burgess 1911–2009
  9. 9. Joy Burgess 1909–1909

Blanche Dixon's Timeline

3 Records

1870
19 Sept 1870
Birth of Blanche Dixon in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
1959
7 Apr 1959
Age 89
Death of Blanche Dixon in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
1959
8 Apr 1959
Age 89
Burial of Blanche Dixon in Te Henui Cemetery, Taranaki, New Zealand
Te Henui Cemetery, Taranaki, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sept 1870
    Event Place: Wellington, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Birth Index, New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1959
    Event Place: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1959
    Event Place: Te Henui Cemetery, Taranaki, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE