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Agnes Wherry1

F, #9208, b. circa 1850, d. 12 February 1899
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 7 Aug 2022

Parents:

Father*: Hamilton Wherry labourer b. c 1825
  • Birth*: Agnes Wherry was born circa 1850 at Ireland, .1
  • She was the daughter of Hamilton Wherry labourer.
  • (Bride) Marriage*: Agnes Wherry married John Dixon coal miner, son of James Dickson labourer and Sarah Conlin, on 9 June 1866 at Moneyrea, Comber, Down, Ireland, ; The Association of Irish Non-Subscribing Presbyterians and other Free Christians; 1866 marriage solemnized at Moneyrea in the parish of Comber in the county of Down, ref 13; 9th June 1866, John Dickson, of full age, bachelor, labourer, residing Comber, father James Dickson, labourer; and Agnes Wherry, of full age, spinster, residing Ballywiliiam, father Hamilton Wherry, labourer; married in the Moneyrea Non-Subscribing Church according to the form and discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by licence by me David Thompson; This marriage was solemnized between us John, his x mark, Dickson and Agnes, her x mark, Wherry in the presence of us Samuel Watson, Rebecca McWilliam; I certify that the above is a correct copy of an entry in the register of marriages of the Moneyrea Non Subscribers Church George John Slipper minister of Moneyrea Non Subscribing Church August 31st 1907; fee for this certification, two shillings and sevenpence.1,2
  • Death*: Agnes Wherry died on 12 February 1899 at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, .1
  • Burial*: She was buried in March 1899; Inscription

    In loving memory of Agnes
    The beloved wife of John Dixon of Ouston
    Who entered into her rest February 12th 1899 aged 50 years

    Also of the above John Dixon who died June 20th 1910 aged 66 years

    Also Sarah Anne Winn
    Daughter of Henry & Hannah Winn of Perkinsville who died October 4th 1905 aged 26 years

    Gravesite Details
    Agnes aged 50
    John aged 65.3
  • Married Name: As of 9 June 1866, her married name was Dickson.1
  • (Spouse) Death: Her spouse John Dixon coal miner died on 20 June 1910 at Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, England, .4

Census & Directory Entries

Spouse3 April 1881She was listed in the household of John Dixon coal miner in the 1881 census at 77 Middle Road, Perkinsville, Pelton, County Durham, England, . John Dixon, head, mar, 35, coal miner, Ireland; Agnes Dixon, wife, mar, 30, Ireland. James Dixon, John Dixon, Agnes Dixon, Hamilton Dixon and Grace Dixon were also listed in the household.5
Spouse5 April 1891She was listed in the household of John Dixon coal miner in the 1891 census at Ouston New Houses, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, . John Dixon, head, mar, 45, coal miner, employed, Ireland; Agnes Dixon, wife, mar, 40, Ireland. James Dixon, John Dixon, Agnes Dixon, Hamilton Dixon, Grace Dixon, Mary Dixon and Hamilton Wherry were also listed in the household.6

Family:

John Dixon coal miner b. 5 Jan 1846, d. 20 Jun 1910
  • (Bride) Marriage*: Agnes Wherry married John Dixon coal miner, son of James Dickson labourer and Sarah Conlin, on 9 June 1866 at Moneyrea, Comber, Down, Ireland, ; The Association of Irish Non-Subscribing Presbyterians and other Free Christians; 1866 marriage solemnized at Moneyrea in the parish of Comber in the county of Down, ref 13; 9th June 1866, John Dickson, of full age, bachelor, labourer, residing Comber, father James Dickson, labourer; and Agnes Wherry, of full age, spinster, residing Ballywiliiam, father Hamilton Wherry, labourer; married in the Moneyrea Non-Subscribing Church according to the form and discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by licence by me David Thompson; This marriage was solemnized between us John, his x mark, Dickson and Agnes, her x mark, Wherry in the presence of us Samuel Watson, Rebecca McWilliam; I certify that the above is a correct copy of an entry in the register of marriages of the Moneyrea Non Subscribers Church George John Slipper minister of Moneyrea Non Subscribing Church August 31st 1907; fee for this certification, two shillings and sevenpence.1,2

Children:

James Dixon+1 b. 27 Mar 1867, d. 10 Jan 1958
Jane Dixon7 b. 19 Aug 1868
John Dixon+1 b. 5 Jun 1871, d. bt Jan 1953 - Mar 1953
Agnes Dixon+1 b. 29 Oct 1874, d. 17 Mar 1954
Hamilton Dixon+1 b. 1877, d. 9 Mar 1942
Grace Dixon+1 b. 7 Nov 1879, d. 15 Jan 1970
Elizabeth Dixon+1 b. 1882, d. 8 Jul 1959
Mary Dixon+1 b. 1885

Citations

  1. [S40] Ancestry tree owner dl_mclean; McLean Family Tree [Feb 2012].
  2. [S40] Certified entry in The Association of Irish Non-Subscribing Presbyterians and other Free Christians records; from MK [Feb 2012].
  3. [S67] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com) Created by: III
    Added: 5 Jan 2014
    Find a Grave Memorial 122804024
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    Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122804024/john-dixon : accessed 04 October 2021), memorial page for John Dixon (5 Jan 1846–20 Jun 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 122804024, citing Holy Trinity Churchyard, Pelton, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England ; Maintained by III (contributor 47426837) . [Oct 2021]
  4. [S40] Email from MEK [Sept 2021].
  5. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 4981; Folio: 154; Page: 23; GSU roll: 1342198. Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1881 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. 1881 British Isles Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Appreciation is expressed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for providing the 1881 England and Wales Census Index. Original data: Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1881. Images © Crown copyright. Images reproduced by courtesy of The National Archives, London, England. The National Archives give no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives Image Library, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU, Tel: 020 8392 5225 Fax: 020 8392 5266. [Feb 2012]
  6. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 4123; Folio 50; Page 18; GSU roll: 6099233. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1891 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1891. Data imaged from The National Archives, London, England. 2,131 rolls. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. [Feb 2012]
  7. [S40] Email from MEK from IGI [Sept 2021].
Charts:
Conlin, Patrick c 1795 descendants
Dickson, David c1795 descendants
Dickson, Mary c1795 descendants
Strain, Sarah s1795 descendants