William Dixon of Old Raby and later a shopkeeper of Staindrop was the eldest son of Joseph and Mary Dixon. William was born on 8th Oct 1731[1] in Catterick Bridge, North Yorkshire.
He married Sarah Coates on 30th Apr 1754 in Raby. They had five children.
William died on 11 Aug 1777 in Staindrop, County Durham.
In his will he bequeathed his lands at Bolron, Co. York and Staindrop, Co. Durham to his wife Sarah, and made her sole executrix. He owned land on the North side of Raby Castle, which he sold to the Lord of Raby Castle and moved to other property in Staindrop. His old house at Raby, faced the porter's lodge and was still standing in 1898.
Name | William Dixon |
Gender | Male |
Birth Date | 8 Oct 1731 |
Birth Place | Durham, England |
Father | Joseph Dixon |
Mother | Mary Dixon |
Reference ID | 13 |
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