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James Dickson 1738–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1738

Birth Location: Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Death Date: 22 Aug 1822

Death Location: Sanderstead, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England

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Spouse(s): Margaret Park

Children(s): Jean Dickson, Isabella Dickson

In 1738, James Dickson entered the world in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, born to Robert Dickson And Margaret Dun. James Dickson married Margaret Park, and had children including Isabella Dickson, Jean Dickson. James Dickson passed away in 1822 in Sanderstead, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1738, James Dickson entered the world in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, born to Robert Dickson And Margaret Dun.
  • James Dickson married Margaret Park, and had children including Isabella Dickson, Jean Dickson.
  • James Dickson passed away in 1822 in Sanderstead, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England.

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James Dickson's Ancestors

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James Dickson
1738–1822
Birth Place: Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland
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James Dickson's Descendants

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James Dickson (25 May 1738–22 Aug 1822) m. Margaret Park (18 Jul 1762–Bef. 17 Jun 1837)
  1. 1. Jean Dickson 1804–
  2. 2. Isabella Dickson 1796–1849
    1. 1. Charles (Spencer Wallace) Basset 1836– m. Frances Basset 1839–
      1. 1. Florence Basset 1869–
      2. 2. Lottie Basset 1874–
      3. 3. Fanny Basset 1861–

James Dickson's Timeline

4 Records

1738
25 May 1738
Birth of James Dickson in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland
1738
28 May 1738
James Dickson was baptized in , Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
1822
14 August 1822
Age 84
Death of James Dickson in Croydon, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England
Croydon, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England
1822
22 Aug 1822
Age 84
Burial of James Dickson in Sanderstead, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England
Sanderstead, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1738
    Event Place: Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 05; Page: 949
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 1174948
    [3] Surrey, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1997, Surrey History Centre; Woking, Surrey, England; Surrey Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: 801417
    [4] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 May 1738
    Event Place: , Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Description

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Croydon, Surrey, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1661

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 August 1822
    Event Place: Croydon, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 05; Page: 949
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 1174948
    [3] Surrey, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1997, Surrey History Centre; Woking, Surrey, England; Surrey Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: 801417
    [4] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1661
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1822
    Event Place: Sanderstead, London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Surrey, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1997, Surrey History Centre; Woking, Surrey, England; Surrey Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: 801417
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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