Help with DIXON - all getting too much...

[sillgen]

Hi again
If you google "Parton Cumbria" you will find an article about it - it is on the coast by Moresby and very close to Harrington and Whitehaven.  That would make sense of the different places of birth.   I should write to Whitehaven register office and ask them to check if that particular birth is the son of a Thomas.   You can then get it if it is.   Ask about the marriage too as they will be able to see the mother's maiden name on the birth certificate.  I think Penrith is a red herring - it is too far away.  On the whole they tended to marry locally.  Though I suppose there are always exceptions to every rule!
Otherwise try getting the film of the parish of Harrington at your nearest LDS centre  or ask for a specific look up for a baptism.
Have you looked for Hannah's marriage?    Another possible line to follow.   
Andrea

[sillgen]

Hannah Elizabeth Dixon and George Brigham married Jun quarter 1900 Cockermouth 10b 1075
Andrea

[sillgen]

1901 census RG13 4883 F12 p15 14 Cross Hill Workington
George Brigham Hd 29 Steelworker b Workington
Hannah E wi 24 b Broughton

Broughton is in the same area but inland a bit.
Have you though of looking at his army records if JTD was in the Boer War?
Andrea

[2 lil dicky birds]

Hi,

Thanks for that.  Yes I have a copy of what they used to call "the small book", which is apparently what they had 2 copies of - one for the office and one on the soldier.  This is where his father is listed as Thomas, mother (in brackets Sarah) and Hannah older sister, George younger brother, and Edward as younger brother.  This dated 1899 when JT was enlisted for the Boer War.   We have his medal card too now.

Have ordered a copy of what I hope is Hannah Elizabeth Dixon's birth certificate.  Born June 1876 10b 580, Cockermouth.  This date is right for the census as it was done in March and she hadn't had her birthday. Right? - and the middle name Elizabeth from the marriage. 

ta muchly

[2 lil dicky birds]

What's an LDS office? - Sorry I'm in New Zealand and a little naive about English terms

[trish251]

The Church of the the Latter Day Saints Family history centre. If you go to

www.familysearch.org  and where it says "find a family history centre near you" - enter New Zealand & you can find your closest centre. They have much useful family history research information available. If you find a family entry on the IGI you can order the parish film from them to check for any more details. If you haven't visited your local centre, it is well worth a visit.

Trish

[2 lil dicky birds]

Ok - right gotcha.

I use there web site - familysearch.org.

Just found our local place here in Tauranga

Thanks - I might pay them a visit

[trish251]

Just found our local place here in Tauranga

Thanks - I might pay them a visit

Really nice folks. This is where everyone used to research before the internet    They will no doubt have all your NZ BDMs - may have England/Wales  and Scotland as well & perhaps Oz states if you need them.

Trish

[rtr]

I accidently stumbled on this website while I was looking up ancestry in England for the family name Dixon.  I was quite surprised when I saw your name, 2 lil dickie birds.  My Grandfather used to say and play the little game when I was just a child.  I have never heard that expression used by anyone, until I saw your name on this site.

My Grandparents came to the US from Whitehaven, near Parton.  His name was Joseph Bushire Dixon.  I was wondering if you have ever heard that name in your research?