Christine Dixon

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1951, St Peters RC Church, Middleton

Notes:

Addresses; 1951-1970 9 Highbarn Road. Alkrington. Middleton
1970-1983 8 Lever Walk . Alkrington, Middleton.
Christine worked as a travel guide with the mentaly ill. She died of Leukaemia

Birth:
Birth Certificate (CB 1/47)

Died:
Death Certificate (CD 1/28)

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living

Notes:

Merchant Navy service 1939-1945
Gerard travelled from Bine Algeria to New York arriving on the 24 Sept 1943 on the Ship SS Ocean Courier. Lenth of service 1? years 4th Engineer The Ocean Courier was Launched in Portland Maine 7 september 1942. and built ifor the Ministry of Works Tramsport (MOWT) in 1948 she was sold to Clan Line Ltd and renamed Clan Macbean
On 15 December 1943 he departed Algiers, Algeria on the ship SS Ocean Courer arriving New York 3 January 1944
Travelled on the ship SS Queen Elizabeth age 22 19 March, 1945, to Ellis Island New York from Gourock, Scotland where he was to reship to another Vessel. His final Destinatio was Aruba in the Caribbean . at this time Aruba was under the administration of the Dutch Government in Exile. he was listed as a Junior Engineer.
Gerard was 5' 8" in height Hair Brown Eyes Blue Complexion Medium with a mole on his left shoulder
Served in the Merchant Navy WWII. Pictures on file; PIC1/3, PIC1/4
Census Listings:
1939 22 Albert Street, Middleton, Lancashire (s)(. born 27 March 1922. Centre Lath Turner, Heavy Worker. (R 26)

Died:
Gerard died at Home of a Myocardial infarction. (Heart Attack)

Gerard married Mary (Molly) Hopkins on 23 Aug 1947 in St Peters, Middleton, Manchester. Mary (daughter of Patrick Hopkins and Mary Lockerbie) was born on 18 Aug 1923 in Middleton, Lancashire, England; died on 30 Nov 1983 in 8 Westfield Ave, Alkrington, Middleton, Lancashire; was buried on 6 Dec 1983 in Middleton New Cemetery 1058B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Molly was the Head Teacher at The Langly Centre for Mentally Challenged Adults.
Pictures on file PIC1/3

Died:
Place of Death 8 Westfield Aveue, Alkrington, Middleton
Mollie Dixon otherwise Mary Dixon maiden name Hopkins.
A Deputy Head Teacher, Mentally Handicapped (retired)
wife of Gerard Dixon, Engineer.
Informant Brian Eachus, son in law. first December 1983.
(certificate CD1-36)

Notes:

Death cert , died Oldham Hospital of Cerebral thrombosis. Registered by Alice Dixon, widow, 22 Albert St, Middleton Lived at Middleton Junction, opposite Radcliffe Arms
Census:
1891 10 Drubonner Street, Chadderton. son. age 7. Scholar. (91-19)
1901 18 Greengate Street, Middleton, Lancashire. son. age 16. Cotton Spinner. (01-59)
1911 5 Ogden Street, Middleton, Lancashire. Brother In Law (wid). age 26 Mule Minder. {cotton Spinning} (11-05) (D 77)
1939 22 Albert Street, Middleton, Lancashire married born 11 Jan 1885, Incapacitated Cotton Mill Minder. / Deputy Head Warden A.R.P. (R 26)
Pictures on file; PIC1/4, PIC1/5

Birth:
Birth Certificate Held CB1/9

Died:
Death in the Registration of Oldham First.
5th November 1958 Oldham & District General Hospital.
Frank Dixon age 74 years of 22 Albert Street, Middleton, Cotton Spinner (Retired).
Cause of Death Thrombosis.
Informant Alice Dixon widow of Deceased of 22 Albert Street, Middleton.
Registerd 5th November 1958.
Copy issued to Mary Howarh 27 North Street, Middleton, 6th November 1958.
** Copy Certificate CD1 - 34 **

Buried:
Borough of Middleton Old Cemetery. Register of Burial No. 1954.
Name of Desceased Frank Dixon grave N 162.
Burial Fees ?3 /13/06 Recieved from Mr C Bennett.

(Burial Receipt MR 3-8)

Frank married Alice Rattigan on 11 Jan 1913 in St Peters, Middleton, Nr Manchester, Lancashire.. Alice (daughter of Martin Rattigan and Mary Cleland) was born on 4 Feb 1886 in 3 John Lee Fold, Middleton, Lancashire, England; died on 1 Feb 1976 in Oldham & District General Hospital; was buried on 5 Feb 1976 in Middleton Old Cemetery, Grave N162. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alice attended the Old Grammar School, Middleton
Census Listings:
1891 3 John Lee Fold, Middleton, daughter, age 5. Scholar. (91-2)
1901 9 Morton Street, Middleton, daughter, age 15. Cotton Ring Winder. (01-171).
1911 37 Chapel Street, Middleton. Sister, (s), age 25, Bobbin Winder, {cotton Mill} (11-07) (E 95)
1939 22 Albert Street, Middleton, Lancashire Married, born 4 Feb 1886, Unpaid Domestic Duties/ Nursing Auxiliary Service Volunteer. (R 26)
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Address on death: 1976 Flat 2, Baytree Lane, Middleton
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Pictures on file; PIC1/4

Birth:
Birth in Middleton, Oldham, Lancashire
Fourth February 1886, 3 John Lee Fold, Middleton.
Alice daughter of Martin Ratigan , Bricklayers Labourer and Mary Clelland
Informant Mary Ratigan X (her mark). 5th March 1886.

(birth Certificate CB1-52)

Died:
Alice (Rattigan) Dixon first February 1976 .
Informant Frances Joseph Dixon, son. of 35 Market Street, Middleton, Lancs.
Death registerd 2nd February 1976.

(CD1-35)

Notes:

Grave stone, Boarshaw Cemetery, Middleton.
In loving memory of Patrick Hopkins, died March 10th 1933, age 55.
Also Mary wife of above, died May 26th 1958, age 78.
Also David son of above, died Dec 24th 1930, age 16.
Also Thomas, Peter and Joyce, (grandchildren) died infancy.
Also Maxwell John Hopkins, died March 4th 1973, age 27. Loving husband of Wendy and daddy of Scot & Ryan.
Also Margaret Loving Mother of Max, died Sept 13th 1980, age 61 years.
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Census Listings;
1911 27 Oldham Road, Middleton, Head (m). age 33. Plasters Labourer & Gas Stoker for the Boro Council. (11-06) (E 27)

Residence:
1903 Sale Hays Farm, Brooklands, Cheshire, England
1933 27 Oldham Road, Middleton, Manchester

Birth:
1911 census gives place of birth as County Mayo, Ireland

Patrick married Mary Lockerbie on 18 Sep 1903 in St Joseph's Chapel, Hope Road, Sale.. Mary (daughter of David Lockerbie and Margaret McFarlane) was born on 29 Oct 1879 in Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland; died on 26 May 1958 in Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, England; was buried in 1958 in Middleton New Cemetery E97 [Boarshaw Cemetery]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grave stone, Boarshaw Cemetery, Middleton.
In loving memory of Patrick Hopkins, died March 10th 1933, age 55.
Also Mary wife of above, died May 26th 1958, age 78.
Also David son of above, died Dec 24th 1930, age 16.
Also Thomas, Peter and Joyce, (grandchildren) died infancy.
Also Maxwell John Hopkins, died March 4th 1973, age 27. Loving husband of Wendy and daddy of Scot & Ryan.
Also Margaret Loving Mother of Max, died Sept 13th 1980, age 61 years.
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Brothers and sisters: James, Sam, Fred, Kate and Polly all moved to South Africa
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Census;
1881 Ayr Street, Glencalne, Dumfries, Scotland. daughter. age 1. (81-26)
1891 Cottage Row, Glencairn daughter, age 11. Scholar (91-68)
1901 Raglan Road, Sale Heys, Cheshire, Servant. age 24. Cook (Domestic). (01-114).
1911 27 Oldham Road, Middleton, wife. age 31. (11-06)
1939 27 Oldham Road, Middleton. (wid) born 29 Oct 1879. unpaid Domestic Duties. (R 18)

Notes:

Married:
Married 18 sept 1903, St Josephs Chapel, Hope Road, Sale, Bucklow, Cheshire.
A Roman Catholic Ceremony by Licence. Rev Cannon Crawley.
Patrick Hopkins, age 24 Bachelor & Farm Labourer, Residence; Sale Heys Farm, Brooklands.
Mary Lockerbie, age 24, Spinster of Belgrave Road, Sale.
witness: Richard Casey; Jane Brownhill.
Grooms Father Partrick Hopkins, Farmer
Brides Father: David Lockerby, Farm Labourer.
(Marriage Certificate held; CM1-30)

Other Events:

• Baptism: 6 Dec 1846, St Mary Thornton Le Moors

Notes:

According to Gerrard this couple had farms in Frodsham and Helsby in Cheshire
Census
1851 Elton Hall Cottages, Elton, Cheshire. son. age 4. (51-40)
1861 Wheelright Arms, Elton Village, Cheshire (61-26)
1871 Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire, England. son (un). age 24 Ag Lab (71-10)
1881 10 Pott Street, Chadderton, Lancashire age 32 (81-27)
1891 10 Drubonner Street, Chadderton. . Head (m). age 45, Carter. (91-19)
1901 18 Greengate Street, Middleton, Lancashire. Head (mar). age 52. Formery Labourer. (01-59)

(desendant list FG1/6)

Died:
Copy Death Certificate Held CD1/2 Cause of Death; Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Frank Dixon (son) Present at Death 25 Albert Street, Middleton

Hugh married Ann Worrall on 7 Aug 1873 in St Mathews, Chadderton. Ann (daughter of Samuel Worrall and Elizabeth (Betty) Garner) was born in 1853 in Helsby, Cheshire, England; died on 17 Jun 1905 in 18 Greengate, Alkrington. Middleton; was buried in 1905 in St Gabriels, Middleton Junction. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Feb 1853, Frodsham, Cheshire, England

Notes:

census;
1861 Jannion Cottage, Helsby, Cheshire. daughter, age 8. Scholar (61-27)
1871 Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire, England. servant (sin) age 18. General Servant. (living two doors away from her to be husband) < Ann Worrall> (71-10)
1881 10 Pott Street, Chadderton, Lancashire wife. age 32 (81-27)
1891 10 Drubonner Street, Chadderton. wife. age 39. (91-19)
1901 18 Greengate Street, Middleton, Lancashire wife. age 48. (01-59)
Ann was unable to read or write.

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 7th August 1873, St Matthew, Chadderton, Lancashire
Hugh Dickson, age 25, Bachelor & Labourer of Block Lane
Ann Worrall X (her mark), age 20. Spinster & Servant of Chadderton.
were married by Banns,
Witness: Thomas Dickson X (his mark); Mary White
Grooms Father: Joseph Dickson, Labourer
Brides Father: Samuel Worrall, Labourer.
[Copy Marriage Certificate Held CM1/2]

Notes:

Census:
1871 Jolly Butcher St, Tonge, son, age 16. Labourer in Foundry. (71-01)
1881 5 Walker St, Tonge.Son (un-m). age 25. Bricklayers Labourer. (81-29)
1891 3 John Lee Fold, Middleton. Head. (M). age 36. Bricklayers Labourer. (91-02)

Martin married Mary Cleland on 11 Jul 1881 in St Peters, Middleton, Manchester. Mary (daughter of John Cleland and Ann McCormick) was born in 1858 in Bolton, Lancashire, England; died in 1901 in 9 Morton St, Middleton; was buried on 7 Sep 1901 in Middleton Old Cemetery, Grave N162. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census Listings:
1871 Irk Stret, Middleton, Lancs daughter, age 12 Cotton Winder
1891 3 John Lee Fold, Middleton. wife. age 32 . cotton winder. (91-02)
1901 9 Morton Street, Middleton, Head (wid). age 41. (01-171).

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 11 July 1881 St Peter, Middleton, Manchester
Martin Rattigan of Tong
Mary Cleland of Middleton
were married by E Goetgeluck,
in the presence of Michael Rattigan & Anna Cleland
Grooms Parents: John & Margaret Rattigan
Brides Parents: John & Anne McCormick

Patrick married Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census;
1851 Penpoint . son. age 8. (51-41)
1861 Closeburn, Dumfriesshire, Servant age 18. Servant
1871 Penpoint. son (single) age 27. Drainer. (71-78)
1881 Ayr Strret, Glancairn, Dumfries, Head (married) age 37 Surface Drainer. (81-26)
1891 Cottage Row, Glencairn. Head (married) age 46. Ag Lab. (91-68)
1901 Glenwhisk, Glencairn. Head (married). age 54. General Labourer. (01-367)

David married Margaret McFarlane on 14 May 1875 in Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of John McFarlane and Mary Wilson) was born on 20 Apr 1852 in Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland; died on 14 Apr 1936 in Glencairn, Dumfrieshire; was buried on 16 Apr 1936 in Glencairn Parish Church Graveyard.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 27 Jun 1852, Moniave United Presbyterian, Glencairn

Notes:

Census;
1861 Craigneston Cottage, Glencairn. Daughter, age 9. (61-238)
1881 Ayr Street, Glancairn, Dumfries, wife. Age 28 (81-26)
1891 Cottage Row, Glencairn, wife. age 39. (91-68)
1901 Glenwhisk, Glencairn. wife. age 48. (01-367)