Andrew Dixon (1803 - 1861)

Born 1803 in Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 1861 at about age 58 in Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Andrew Dixon, son of Robert Dixon & Jannet Wishart, was born or baptised on 14 July 1803 in Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[1]

In the 1841 census Andrew Dixon (age 35), Cotton H L W, was in Village of Springfield, Graitney, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[2]

Archibald Johnston M 28 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Isabella Johnston F 30 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

William Johnston M 10 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Grace Johnston F 7 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Alexander Johnston M 5 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Andrew Dixon M 35 Cotton h l w Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sarah Dixon F 30 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Janet Dixon F 12 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Dixon M 5 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Jean Dixon F 3 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Robert Dixon M 0 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

James Edward M 20 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

In the 1851 census Andrew Dixon (age 45), Hand Loom Weaver Cotton, was the married head of household at 1, High Street, Gretna, Annandale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[3]

Andrew Dixon Head Married M 45 Hand loom weaver cotton Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sarah Dixon Wife Married F 41 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Dixon Son M 15 Hand loom weaver cotton Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Jean Dixon Daughter F 12 Bobbin winder Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Robert Dixon Son M 10 At home Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Henry Dixon Son M 8 At home Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Edward Dixon Son M 6 At home England

Francis Dixon Daughter F 2 Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

In the 1861 census Andrew Dixon (age 56), Cotton Weaver (Pauper), was the married head of household in Springfield, Graitney, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[4]

Andrew Dixon Head Married M 56 Cotton weaver (pauper) Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sarah Dixon Wife Married F 53 Bobbin winder Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Jane Dixon Daughter Unmarried F 22 Cotton weaver Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Henry Dixon Son Unmarried M 17 Cotton weaver Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Edward Dixon Son Unmarried M 14 Cotton weaver Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Fanny Dixon Daughter Unmarried F 11 Bobbin winder Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Andrew Dixon Son M 8 Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Andrew Dixon's death (age 58) was registered in 1861 in the Graitney or Gretna district.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth or Baptism: "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 10/193; Parish Number: 837; Frame: 199
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Andrew Dixon born or baptised on 14 Jul 1803, son of Robert Dixon & Jannet Wishart, in Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: -; Piece number: -; Page: -; Schedule: 28
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Andrew Dixon (35), Cotton h l w, in Village of Springfield, Graitney, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
3. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -; Schedule: 67
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Andrew Dixon (45), married, Hand loom weaver cotton, head of household at 1, High Street, Gretna in Annandale registration district in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Born in Scotland.
4. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -; Schedule: 68
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Andrew Dixon (56), married, Cotton weaver (pauper), head of household in Springfield in Graitney registration district in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
5. ↑ Death Registration: "Statutory Register of Deaths"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 827/21
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Andrew Dixon death registered 1861 in Graitney or Gretna (age 58, mother's maiden name Wishart).