Dicksons/Dixons from Canonbie/Middlebie/Langholm research help!

[brentdickson]

Alright super sleuths: I'm trying to identify the parents of John Dixon, born between 1784 and 1790 (corresponding censuses and death record don't match). He married Elizabeth "Betty" Thomson 26 Jan 1816 (maybe a 2nd marriage?).

We believe John's death record incorrectly noted his mother's maiden name as "Little," when his grandmother's maiden name was Little. As a result, and based on dates, location and DNA, I believe we've narrowed down the search of John's parents to one of three brothers:

Simon Dixon who married 1st Elizabeth Richardson and 2nd Mary Tinning;
John Dixon and Jannett Hill;
James Dixon and Jean Telfer.

I've attached John's details, as well as the trees of the brothers who I believe are candidates to be John's father. Any help ruling out or in possibilities, other suggestions for research, or other tips are appreciated!

[rosie99]

He married Elizabeth "Betty" Thomson 26 Jan 1816 (maybe a 2nd marriage?).

What information did this marriage entry give and where did it take place

[brentdickson]

The marriage was performed at Canonbie.

[rosie99]

Sorry I am unable to view that on my screen,  it is always better if you type out information

[brentdickson]

"John Dixon of Middlebie & Elizabeth Thomson in this parish Jan 26th"

[Wendy2305]

I would be looking at James Dixon as the father with John naming his first son James possibly following the naming pattern
Did John and Elizabeth have other children was any of them named Jane/Jean
Also if born between 1784 and 1790 John would be only 26 to 32 years old so maybe his first marriage

[brentdickson]

We definitely lean to James and Jean Telfer as the likely candidates for parents because of the first son's name of James.  Their other children were: Ann (1817), John (1820), William (1822), Robert (1825), Thomas (1826), and Margaret (1828).  Identifying the birth year would be so helpful.  During this time period, I assumed first marriages would typically occur between ages 16 and 25.  We are working with a couple theories.... one being that he was married first, closer to 18, and divorced or she died during childbirth.  It's also possible (based on some vague records) that he served in the military and married after returning from the War of 1812.

[Wendy2305]

In my experience they married mid to late twenties as by that time they had a trade/job so were able to provide for a wife and children

[MonicaL]

What were the actual details on his death cert? Father's name and occupation. Mother's first name? You say that the surname Little for her was in error and was actually John's grandmother? How do you know this if you don't know who John's parents were?

From the children's christening entries, were there any Dixon named as sponsors?

What were the names of Elizabeth's parents? She died 1871?

Monica

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