YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Dixon Kay 1879–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1879

Birth Location: North Shields, Northumberland, England

Death Date: Jan 1964

Death Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Father: William Thomas

Mother: Jane Kay

Spouse(s): Annie Fitzgerald

Children(s): Albert Kay, Edith Kay

William Dixon Kay was born in 1879 in North Shields, Northumberland, England, the child of William Thomas And Jane Catherine Kay. In 1881, William Dixon Kay resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. In 1891, William Dixon Kay resided in Wallsend, Northumberland, England. William Dixon Kay married Annie Mary Fitzgerald, and had children including Albert Kay, Edith Kay. William Dixon Kay passed away in 1964 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

Find more search results for William Kay
WK

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

  • William Dixon Kay was born in 1879 in North Shields, Northumberland, England, the child of William Thomas And Jane Catherine Kay.
  • In 1881, William Dixon Kay resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • In 1891, William Dixon Kay resided in Wallsend, Northumberland, England.
  • William Dixon Kay married Annie Mary Fitzgerald, and had children including Albert Kay, Edith Kay.
  • William Dixon Kay passed away in 1964 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Kay's Ancestors

Self
William Kay
1879–1964
Birth Place: North Shields, Northumberland, England
Parents
William Thomas
1854–1906
Byker, Tyne and Wear, England
Jane (Catherine) Kay
1852–1931
North Shields, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
William Thomas
1818–1877
LIVERPOOL Merseyside England
Mary (Ann) Harbit
1826–1895
HEBBURN Tyne and Wear England
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Thomas
1788–1852
Hannah Freeman
1781–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Kay's Descendants

1.
WK
William (Dixon) Kay (13 Sep 1879–Jan 1964) m. Annie (Mary) Fitzgerald (19 Jul 1881–22 Sep 1974)
  1. 1. Albert Kay 1906–2008
  2. 2. Edith Kay 1910–2001

William Kay's Timeline

9 Records

1879
13 Sep 1879
Birth of William Dixon Kay in North Shields, Northumberland, England
North Shields, Northumberland, England
1881
1881
Age 2
William Dixon Kay resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 12
William Dixon Kay resided here in Wallsend, Northumberland, England
Wallsend, Northumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 22
William Dixon Kay resided here in Elswick, Durham, England
Elswick, Durham, England
1904
July 1904
Age 25
William Dixon Kay was married in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
1911
1911
Age 32
William Dixon Kay resided here in Benwell, Northumberland, England
Benwell, Northumberland, England
1921
1921
Age 42
William Dixon Kay resided here in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1939
1939
Age 60
William Dixon Kay resided here in Northumberland, England
Northumberland, England
1964
Jan 1964
Age 85
Death of William Dixon Kay in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1879
    Event Place: North Shields, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4220; Folio 128; Page 69; GSU roll: 6099330.
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5080; Folio: 141; Page: 96; GSU roll: 1342227.
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4768; Folio: 128; Page: 42.
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012911C
    [6] UK, Royal Mail Pension and Gratuity Records, 1860-1970, The Postal Museum; London, England; Pension and Gratuity Records 1860-1970; Reference: POST 11089
    [7] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1525249, ED 4, Sch 307; Book: 25249

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: July 1904
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5080; Folio: 141; Page: 96; GSU roll: 1342227.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wallsend, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4220; Folio 128; Page 69; GSU roll: 6099330.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Elswick, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4768; Folio: 128; Page: 42.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Benwell, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1525249, ED 4, Sch 307; Book: 25249

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2911C

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1964
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

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