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George Dixon 1778 – 1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Coniston, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 08 Jul 1856

Death Location: Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England

Father: George Dixon

Mother: Elinor Dixon

Spouse(s): Margaretta Cowpland

Children(s): GEORGE DIXON, MARY DIXON, WILLIAM DIXON, JAMES DIXON, Robert Dixon, THOMAS DIXON, ELEANOR DIXON, LECK DIXON, MARGARET DIXON, Dinah Dixon, Myrehouse Dixon, Elizabeth Kendel, Jane Dixon, ANN DIXON, RUTH DIXON, John Dixon

George Dixon was born in 1778 in Coniston, Lancashire, England, the child of George Dixon and Elinor Dixon. In 1778, George Dixon resided in Spoon Hall, Coniston, Lancashire, , England. George Dixon married Margaretta Cowpland, and had children including GEORGE DIXON, MARY DIXON, WILLIAM DIXON, JAMES SWAINSON DIXON, Robert Dixon, THOMAS DIXON, ELEANOR DIXON, LECK DIXON, MARGARET DIXON, Dinah Dixon, Myrehouse Cowpland Dixon, Elizabeth Ann Kendel, Jane Dixon, ANN DIXON, RUTH DIXON, John Dixon. George Dixon passed away in 1856 in Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • George Dixon was born in 1778 in Coniston, Lancashire, England, the child of George Dixon and Elinor Dixon.
  • In 1778, George Dixon resided in Spoon Hall, Coniston, Lancashire, , England.
  • George Dixon married Margaretta Cowpland, and had children including GEORGE DIXON, MARY DIXON, WILLIAM DIXON, JAMES SWAINSON DIXON, Robert Dixon, THOMAS DIXON, ELEANOR DIXON, LECK DIXON, MARGARET DIXON, Dinah Dixon, Myrehouse Cowpland Dixon, Elizabeth Ann Kendel, Jane Dixon, ANN DIXON, RUTH DIXON, John Dixon.
  • George Dixon passed away in 1856 in Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Dixon
1744 – 1820
Birth Location: Coniston, Lancashire, , England
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Elinor Dixon
1752 – 1783
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Margaretta Cowpland
1784 –
Birth Location: Thwaites, Cumberland, England
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Children(s)

GEORGE DIXON
1804 – 1891
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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MARY DIXON
1806 –
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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WILLIAM DIXON
1809 –
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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JAMES DIXON
1810 –
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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Robert Dixon
1811 –
Birth Location: Broughton West, Lancashire, England
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THOMAS DIXON
1814 –
Birth Location: –
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ELEANOR DIXON
1815 –
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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LECK DIXON
1817 –
Birth Location: Broughton, Lancashire, England
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MARGARET DIXON
1819 –
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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Dinah Dixon
1822 – 1880
Birth Location: Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England
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Myrehouse Dixon
1823 – 1849
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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Elizabeth Kendel
1824 –
Birth Location: Broughton in Furness, Lancashire,
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Jane Dixon
1827 –
Birth Location: Lancashire, England
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ANN DIXON
1828 –
Birth Location: –
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RUTH DIXON
1832 – 1832
Birth Location: BROUGHTON IN FURNESS
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John Dixon
1838 –
Birth Location: Lancashire, England
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George Dixon's Ancestors

Self
George Dixon
1778 – 1856
Birth Place: Coniston, Lancashire, England
Parents
George Dixon
1744 – 1820
Coniston, Lancashire, , England
Elinor Dixon
1752 – 1783
Grandparents
George Dixon
1699 – 1771
Bowmanstead, Coniston
Mary Leck
1703 – 1781
Spoon Hall, Coniston, Lancashire, England
William Dixon
1727 –
Coniston, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dixon
1670 –
Agnes Fleming
1670 –
John Leck
1675 – 1735
Esther Chamney
1689 – 1761
William Dixon
1691 – 1764
Elinor
1695 – 1739
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Leck
1650 –
John Chamney
1660 –
Myles Dixon
1665 –
Elizabeth
1670 – 1704

George Dixon's Descendants

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George Dixon (1778 – 08 Jul 1856) m. Margaretta Cowpland (1784 – )
  1. 1. GEORGE DIXON (6 MAY 1804 – Jun 1891) m. Ellen BULLOCK (abt 1814 – Sep 1875)
    1. 1. Margaret Dixon (abt 1833 – )
    2. 2. Mary Dixon (abt 1836 – )
    3. 3. Ellen Dixon (abt 1837 – )
    4. 4. George Dixon (abt 1839 – )
    5. 5. Thomas Dixon (abt 1840 – )
    6. 6. John (C) Dixon (abt 1843 – )
    7. 7. Robert Dixon (abt 1845 – )
    8. 8. Ann Dixon (abt 1846 – )
    9. 9. Elizabeth Dixon (abt 1849 – )
    10. 10. William (Henry) Dixon (27 Jan 1854 – )
  2. 2. MARY DIXON (17 JAN 1806 – )
  3. 3. WILLIAM DIXON (20 JAN 1809 – )
  4. 4. JAMES (SWAINSON) DIXON (2 NOV 1810 – )
  5. 5. Robert Dixon (19 DEC 1811 – ) m. Mary BROWNRIGG (abt 1813 – )
    1. 1. Mary Dixon (abt 1843 – )
    2. 2. John Dixon (abt 1845 – )
    3. 3. Mary Dixon (abt 1846 – )
    4. 4. Margarita Dixon (abt 1848 – )
    5. 5. Robert Dixon (abt 1850 – )
  6. 6. THOMAS DIXON (1814 – )
  7. 7. ELEANOR DIXON (1815 – )
  8. 8. LECK DIXON (1817 – )
  9. 9. MARGARET DIXON (1819 – )
  10. 10. Dinah Dixon (abt 1822 – Jan 1880) m. Edmund Chadwick (1819 – ) m. Samuel Lythgoe (1821 – )
    1. 1. Thomas Chadwick (abt 1848 – )
    2. 2. William Chadwick (1850 – )
    3. 3. John Chadwick (1855 – 1891)
    4. 4. William (Thomas) Lythgoe (1857 – Sep 1914)
    5. 5. George Lythgoe (abt 1861 – )
    6. 6. Joseph Lythgoe (12 March 1861 – )
  11. 11. Myrehouse (Cowpland) Dixon (1823 – Mar 1849)
  12. 12. Elizabeth (Ann) Kendel (1824 – ) m. Robert Kendall (21 Feb 1821 – Dec 1887)
    1. 1. John (George) Kendal (Jun 1850 – Sep 1924) m. Mary Ashcroft (Jun 1854 – )
      1. 1. Robert Kendal (18 Jun 1873 – Jun 1931) m. Isabella Beattie (Jan 1876 – Dec 1935)
        1. 1. Annie Kendal (abt 1900 – )
        2. 2. Isabella Kendall (17 Mar 1905 – Dec 1983)
        3. 3. Marie Kendal (Oct 1907 – )
        4. 4. Eveline Kendal (Oct 1910 – )
        5. 5. Robert Kendal (Apr 1913 – )
      2. 2. Thomas Kendal (18 June 1874 – 01 May 1951) m. Margaret Smith (Apr 1872 – 1943)
        1. 1. John (George) Kendal (Jun 1898 – Jun 1920)
        2. 2. Alfred (James) Kendal (17 Feb 1901 – Jan-Feb-Mar 1971) m. Doris Brand (21 Jul 1898 – Jun 1988)
        3. 3. Winifred Kendal (Jul 1905 – 1923)
        4. 4. Edward (Barry) Kendal (15 February 1908 – 22 June 1975) m. Eileen Fox (14 Nov 1911 – Dec 1973)
        5. 5. Robert (William) Kendal (23 Nov 1910 – 1982)
        6. 6. Margaret Kendall (14 Apr 1915 – 5 Nov 1997) m. George (Martin) Jamieson (27 Oct 1911 – 16 Jan 1999)
        7. 7. James (Thomas) Kendall (1916 – 2000) m. Woods (6 Jul 1921 – Sep 2002)
        8. 8. Albert (Arthur) Kendall (6 Aug 1920 – May 1999)
      3. 3. Annie Kendall (17 Dec 1876 – )
      4. 4. Joseph Kendal (Jul 1880 – Apr 1949)
      5. 5. John (George) Kendall (17 Nov 1883 – Dec 1939) m. Florence (E) Williamson
        1. 1. FLORENCE (MARY) KENDALL (Apr May Jun 1919 – 2006)
        2. 2. Annie (Margaret) Kendall (23 Apr 1923 – 18 June 1964) m. Thomas Miller (1 Dec 1916 – 16 Oct 1985)
        3. 3. John Kendall (1928 – )
      6. 6. Margaret Kendall (Jul 1888 – Sep 1962) m. John Horan (abt 1888 – )
        1. 1. John (T) Horan (Oct 1911 – Dec 1957)
        2. 2. Sarah Horan (13 May 1913 – Sep 1982)
      7. 7. Elizabeth Kendal (Jul 1892 – )
    2. 2. Thomas Kendal (1 Apr 1852 – 08 Feb 1912) m. Elizabeth (Annie) Potter (9 Mar 1858 – 1 Dec 1943)
      1. 1. Joseph Kendal (7 Apr 1878 – 1881)
      2. 2. Ellen (E.) Kendal (1881 – Bef 1891)
      3. 3. Thomas Kendal (17 Sep 1883 – Jul 1894)
      4. 4. Jonathan Kendal (28 Feb 1888 – 20 Mar 1932) m. Sarah (Catherine) Paysden (24 Jun 1890 – 10 Nov 1975)
        1. 1. Anne (Potter) Kendal (ABT 1919 – Abt 2000) m. Harold Owens (ABT 1917 – ) m. Jack Lewis
        2. 2. Thomas (George) Kendal (25 Aug 1920 – 2 Nov 2002) m. Margaret (Alexandra) Cranston (1 Nov 1916 – 26 Aug 2013)
        3. 3. Johnathan Kendal (29 Mar 1923 – 5 Feb 2014) m. Nora (Kathleen) McAuley (9 Nov 1925 – 1998)
        4. 4. James (Paysden) Kendal (5 Apr 1925 – 27 Jul 2012) m. Elizabeth (McCann) Simpson (ABT 1925 – 2009)
        5. 5. Samuel (Hogg) Kendal (19 Mar 1927 – 13 APR 2006) m. Sarah Connolly (24 Jun 1932 – 6 May 2019)
        6. 6. Jessie (Margaret) Kendal (Abt 1929 – 27 February 1972) m. William (John) Beck (6 Dec 1928 – 19 Apr 2017)
      5. 5. Alfred (William) Kendal (October 1889 – 29 May 1951) m. Susan Burrows (8 Mar 1908 – 6 Apr 1984)
      6. 6. Henry Kendal (Aug 1892 – January 1893)
      7. 7. Samuel Kendal (1 Dec 1893 – ) m. Jane Martin (ABT 1900 – 9 Aug 1955)
        1. 1. Murial (Florence) Kendal (19 May 1923 – ) m. Francis (Robert) Stirling
        2. 2. Lawrence (Desmond) Kendal (29 Jul 1926 – )
        3. 3. Vina Kendal (18 Jan 1932 – ) m. David Galashoin (Abt 1935 – Feb 2011)
      8. 8. Lizzie Kendal (9 Jul 1895 – 24 May 1961) m. Tommy Killen (26 Nov 1884 – 27 Nov 1959)
        1. 1. Thomas (Frank Kendal) Killen (21 Sep 1918 – 28 Nov 2011) m. Masie Clarke
        2. 2. Johnathan (Alfred Kendal) Killen (1 Oct 1919 – 19 Dec 1975) m. Jane Koschrick ( – 1960s)
        3. 3. Edith (Elizabeth Kendal) Killen (14 Feb 1921 – ) m. John Thorpe
        4. 4. Ruby Killen (7 Mar 1922 – 11 Apr 2015) m. John (Adamson) Petticrew ( – 10 Aug 1972) m. James Agnew
        5. 5. Samuel Killen (19 Jul 1923 – Feb 2005) m. Ruth Sharples
        6. 6. Muriel Killen (19 Jul 1923 – 5 May 2004) m. Raymond (Calvert) Taylor (25 Jan 1920 – 1987)
        7. 7. Elizabeth Killen (26 Jul 1926 – 6 Mar 2011) m. James (Joseph) McCartan (1927 – )
        8. 8. James Killen (ABT 1928 – ) m. Davina (Dina Hanna) Nicholson m. Freda
        9. 9. Charles Killen (23 Feb 1928 – 22 Feb 1929)
      9. 9. James (Cross) Kendal (16 Aug 1896 – 29 Aug 1974) m. Edith Wannop
        1. 1. Muriel Kendal (Mar 1920 – )
        2. 2. Audrey Kendal (Jun 1926 – )
      10. 10. Francis Kendal (26 Oct 1898 – 22 Apr 1980)
    3. 3. William Kendal (Sep 1854 – Jul 1911) m. Ellen DONNELLY (Jul 1874 – 1918)
      1. 1. OWEN KENDAL (28 SEP 1900 – 8 Mar 1944) m. Elizabeth Stephenson (9 Mar 1902 – Nov 1989)
        1. 1. OWEN (George) Kendal (26 may 1928 – dec 2005) m. Sylvia (Lodge \) Dean (8 Nov 1929 – Jan 2004)
        2. 2. Joyce (Ellen) Kendal (Oct Nov Dec 1931 – )
        3. 3. kenneth (walter) kendal (21 Nov 1934 – Oct 2005) m. joan (gladys) taylor (Apr May Jun 1940 – 1976)
        4. 4. William (Joseph) Kendal (29 Jun 1937 – Nov 2002)
        5. 5. twin (Torley) Kendal (abt 1941 – abt 1942)
        6. 6. David (Douglas) Kendal (29 Jan 1942 – Feb 1989) m. Kathleen Murphy (27 Dec 1944 – Jul 1992)
        7. 7. VALERIE (A) KENDAL (Mar 1944 – Mar 1944)
      2. 2. Mary (Agnes) Kendal (10 Dec 1906 – Apr 1993) m. William Lamb (1905 – 1962) m. Reginald (Parr) Golding (Jul 1909 – Jun 1931)
        1. 1. William (E) Lamb (Dec 1935 – ) m. Brenda (E) Jones
        2. 2. MARGARET (R) Lamb (1937 – )
        3. 3. Reginald (K) Golding (Apr May Jun 1931 – )
        4. 4. Beryl Golding (Jul 1934 – Jul 1934)
      3. 3. John (Francis) kendall (22 Jul 1909 – 23 June 1986) m. Ellen Robinson (Aug 1906 – 27 June 1986)
        1. 1. Ellen Kendall (Jul 1933 – 14 Oct 2002)
        2. 2. Jack Kendall (Sep 1935 – 8 May 2025) m. Margaret Bradley
        3. 3. Brian (M) Kendal (23 Dec 1937 – 5 Jan 2023) m. Mary ( – 24 Aug 2020)
        4. 4. Maureen Kendall (27 Nov 1948 – ) m. Thomas (Michael) O'Sullivan (31 Oct 1946 – )
    4. 4. Robert Kendal (abt 1856 – )
    5. 5. Barron Kendal (abt 1859 – 1904) m. Mary Callighan (abt 1861 – 1913)
      1. 1. Maria Kendal (Jan 1894 – )
      2. 2. Florence Kendal (abt 1896 – )
      3. 3. Elizabeth Kendal (Jul 1897 – april 1985) m. William (Henry) Halewood (1889 – about 1949)
        1. 1. Joseph Halewood (3 Mar 1918 – Mar 1988) m. Mary Taylor
        2. 2. florence halewood (19 March 1924 – 03rd august 1980) m. Dennis Edwards (10th november 1925 – 8th november 1990)
        3. 3. William Halewood (abt 1936 – Jun 1941)
    6. 6. Agnes Kendal (16 Aug 1861 – Jul 1862)
    7. 7. Maria Kendall (30 Dec 1863 – Sep 1905) m. Charles Wikberg (1862 – Jun 1941)
      1. 1. Henry Wikberg (1888 – )
      2. 2. Charles Wikberg (1889 – 1960)
      3. 3. Robert Wikberg (1890 – )
      4. 4. Arthur (R.A) Wikberg (1891 – )
      5. 5. Albert Wikberg (1892 – 1892)
      6. 6. William Wikberg (1894 – 1896)
      7. 7. Eveline (May) Wikberg (1896 – 1981)
      8. 8. George (D) Wikberg (1898 – )
      9. 9. George (S) Wikberg (abt 1898 – )
      10. 10. Frank (Herbert) Wikberg (1900 – 1901)
      11. 11. Elsie (Florence) Wikberg (1901 – 1903)
      12. 12. Christina (Amelia) Wikberg (January 1904 – Jun 1925)
    8. 8. Alfred Kendal (8 Jun 1866 – April 1891)
  13. 13. Jane Dixon (1827 – )
  14. 14. ANN DIXON (1828 – )
  15. 15. RUTH DIXON (1832 – JAN 1832)
  16. 16. John Dixon (1838 – )

George Dixon's Timeline

10 Records

1778
1778
Birth of George Dixon in Coniston, Lancashire, England
Coniston, Lancashire, England
1778
28 Mar 1778
George Dixon was baptized in Coniston, Lancashire, , England
Coniston, Lancashire, , England
1778
1778
George Dixon resided here in Spoon Hall, Coniston, Lancashire, , England
Spoon Hall, Coniston, Lancashire, , England
1802
28 Aug 1802
Age 24
George Dixon was married in Millom Cumberland
Millom Cumberland
1802
1802
Age 24
George Dixon resided here in of Bootle, near Millom
of Bootle, near Millom
1835
1835
Age 57
George Dixon resided here in Broughton West, Lancashire, England
Broughton West, Lancashire, England
1841
1841
Age 63
George Dixon resided here in Kirkby Ireleth, Lancashire, England
Kirkby Ireleth, Lancashire, England
1849
1849
Age 71
George Dixon was employed
None
1851
1851
Age 73
George Dixon resided here in Broughton West, Lancashire, England
Broughton West, Lancashire, England
1856
08 Jul 1856
Age 78
Death of George Dixon in Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England
Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Coniston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2275; Folio: 343; Page: 12; GSU roll: 87302.
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Civil Parish: Kirkby Ireleth; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 4; Page: 19; Line: 18; GSU roll: 306915.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1778
    Event Place: Coniston, Lancashire, , England
    Record Source: Baptism, Online Parish Clerks (OPC), Lancashire

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1802
    Event Place: Millom Cumberland
    Record Source: Pallot's Marriage Index for England: 1780 - 1837

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Spoon Hall, Coniston, Lancashire, , England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: of Bootle, near Millom
    Record Source: Pallot's Marriage Index for England: 1780 - 1837

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835
    Event Place: Broughton West, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Kirkby Ireleth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Civil Parish: Kirkby Ireleth; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 4; Page: 19; Line: 18; GSU roll: 306915.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1849
    Record Source: Marriage Certificate, See Elizabetrh Dixon's Marriage Certificate

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Broughton West, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2275; Folio: 343; Page: 12; GSU roll: 87302.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Millom, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jul 1856
    Event Place: Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915
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