YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Dickson 1847–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1847

Birth Location: Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland

Death Date: 29 Dec 1923

Death Location: 12 Rose Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Father: James Dickson

Mother: Annie How

Spouse(s): Betsy Edward

Children(s): Isabella Dickson, Helen Dickson, James Dickson, William Dickson, David Dickson, Ann Dickson, Mary Dickson, Betsy Dickson, Ann Dickson

John Dickson was born in 1847 in Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland, the child of James Dickson And Annie How. In 1851, John Dickson resided in Maerich, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland. In 1861, John Dickson resided in Loanhead, Glenisla, Angus, Scotland. John Dickson married Betsy Edward, and had children including Ann Dickson, Betsy Dickson, David R S Dickson, Helen Mckay Dickson, Isabella Brown Dickson, James Dickson, Mary Dickson, William Dickson. John Dickson passed away in 1923 in 12 Rose Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

Find more search results for John Dickson
JD

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

  • John Dickson was born in 1847 in Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland, the child of James Dickson And Annie How.
  • In 1851, John Dickson resided in Maerich, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland.
  • In 1861, John Dickson resided in Loanhead, Glenisla, Angus, Scotland.
  • John Dickson married Betsy Edward, and had children including Ann Dickson, Betsy Dickson, David R S Dickson, Helen Mckay Dickson, Isabella Brown Dickson, James Dickson, Mary Dickson, William Dickson.
  • John Dickson passed away in 1923 in 12 Rose Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Dickson
1811–1896
Birth Location: Lintrathen, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland
JD
Annie How
1819–1877
Birth Location: Glenisla, Angus, Scotland
AH

Spouses(s)

Betsy Edward
1847–1913
Birth Location: Lintrathen, Forfarshire, Scotland
BE

Children(s)

Isabella Dickson
1872–
Birth Location: Kirriemuir, Forfarshire Scotland
ID
Helen Dickson
1873–1940
Birth Location: Ruthven, Angus, Scotland
HD
James Dickson
1876–1900
Birth Location: Ruthven, Fofarshire, Scotland
JD
William Dickson
1880–1967
Birth Location: Lintrathen, Fofarshire, Scotland
WD
David Dickson
1882–1917
Birth Location: Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
DD
Ann Dickson
1881–1897
Birth Location: Fofarshire, Scotland
AD
Mary Dickson
1883–1884
Birth Location: Corereffie, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
MD
Betsy Dickson
1874–
Birth Location: Ruthven, Angus, Scotland
BD
Ann Dickson
1879–1894
Birth Location: Lintrathen, Forfarshire, Scotland
AD

John Dickson's Ancestors

Self
John Dickson
1847–1923
Birth Place: Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland
Parents
James Dickson
1811–1896
Lintrathen, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland
Annie How
1819–1877
Glenisla, Angus, Scotland
Grandparents
John Dickson
1771–
Forfarshire, Scotland
Ann Peter
1781–1849
St Vigeans, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland
David How
1779–1860
Scotland
Jean Coutts
1791–1859
Crathie, Braemar Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
David Dickson
1750–
Jannet Milne
1750–
John Peter
1750–
Elisabeth Littlejohn
1746–
David How
1748–
Kate Farqrson.
1752–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Littlejohn
1720–
Isabell Stott
1720–

John Dickson's Descendants

1.
JD
John Dickson (15 Sep 1847–29 Dec 1923) m. Betsy Edward (abt 1847–15 Nov 1913)
  1. 1. Isabella (Brown) Dickson 1872– m. David Murdoch 1869–1928
    1. 1. David Murdoch 1899–1918
    2. 2. Betsy (Edwards) Murdoch 1907–1950
    3. 3. John (Dickson) Murdoch 1903–1974
  2. 2. Helen (McKay) Dickson 1873–1940 m. Donald MacColl 1869–
    1. 1. Bessie (E) Maccoll 1897–
  3. 3. James Dickson 1876–1900
  4. 4. William Dickson 1880–1967 m. Alexina Ramsay 1876–1966
    1. 1. John Dickson 1904–1961 m. Helen Burnett 1906–1991
      1. 1. Helen Dickson 1932–2018 m. Donald Smales 1930–2017
      2. 2. Ronald Dickson 1933–2020 m. Heather Lindsay 1934–2023
    2. 2. George (Ramsay) Dickson 1914–2004 m. Irene (May) Moody 1918–2020
    3. 3. Helen Dickson 1906–1990 m. John Boyd 1908–1991
      1. 1. Nancy Boyd 1947–2017 m. Brian Hayes 1947–2018
    4. 4. Florence Dickson 1909–1914
  5. 5. David (R S) Dickson 1882–1917 m. Charlotte (Urquhart) Millar 1877–1961
    1. 1. John Dickson 1906–1992
    2. 2. Charles (Mullar) Dickson 1912–
    3. 3. Davina Dickson 1901–1997 m. Carl (Kjerulff) Carstensen 1900–
      1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Carstensen 1926–2003 m. William (Arthur) Carlson 1928–2008
      2. 2. Ralph (Eugene) Carstensen 1924–1991
      3. 3. Davina Carstensen –2003
  6. 6. Ann Dickson 1881–1897
  7. 7. Mary Dickson 1883–1884
  8. 8. Betsy Dickson 1874– m. Alexander Duncan 1872–
  9. 9. Ann Dickson 1879–1894

John Dickson's Timeline

7 Records

1847
15 Sep 1847
Birth of John Dickson in Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland
Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 4
John Dickson resided here in Maerich, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
Maerich, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 14
John Dickson resided here in Loanhead, Glenisla, Angus, Scotland
Loanhead, Glenisla, Angus, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 34
John Dickson resided here in Correffie Cottage, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
Correffie Cottage, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 44
John Dickson resided here in 38 Alex St, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
38 Alex St, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 54
John Dickson resided here in 38 Alex St, St Andrew, Angus, Scotland
38 Alex St, St Andrew, Angus, Scotland
1923
29 Dec 1923
Age 76
Death of John Dickson in 12 Rose Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
12 Rose Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1847
    Event Place: Glenisla, Forfarshire, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Lintrathen; ED: 6; Page: 1; Line: 15; Roll: CSSCT1851_66; Year: 1851
    [2] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Glenisla; ED: 1; Page: 9; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1861_42
    [3] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: St Andrew; ED: 53; Page: 17; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1901_103
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 44; Page: 27; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1891_96
    [5] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Lintrathen; ED: 4; Page: 4; Line: 6; Roll: cssct1881_93
    [6] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Maerich, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Lintrathen; ED: 6; Page: 1; Line: 15; Roll: CSSCT1851_66; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Loanhead, Glenisla, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Glenisla; ED: 1; Page: 9; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1861_42

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Correffie Cottage, Lintrathen, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Lintrathen; ED: 4; Page: 4; Line: 6; Roll: cssct1881_93

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 38 Alex St, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 44; Page: 27; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1891_96

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 38 Alex St, St Andrew, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: St Andrew; ED: 53; Page: 17; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1901_103

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1923
    Event Place: 12 Rose Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories)
Find more search results for John Dickson

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