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Where did the Scottish Dixon family come from? What is the Scottish Dixon family crest and coat of arms? When did the Dixon family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Dixon family history?
The name Dixon originated among the descendants of the ancient Pictish clans. It is derived from son of Dick which is a derivative of the personal name Richard.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
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During the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Dixon include Dixon, Dickson, Dixoun, Dikson, Dyxson, Dyckson, Dicksoun, Dicson and many more.First found in Kirkcudbrightshire, where they held a family seat from early times. They were descended from the ancient Pictish Clan Keith, and the first Dickson was son of Richard Keith, son of the great Marischal of Scotland, who died in 1249, and Margaret daughter of the third Lord Douglas. Hence the Clan has always claimed to be followers of the Douglas Clan.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dixon research. Another 441 words(32 lines of text) covering the years 1307, 1471, 1479, 1702, 1695, 1583 and 1663 are included under the topic Early Dixon History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Dixon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 147 words(10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Dixon. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Dixon:
Dixon Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Henry Dixon settled in Virginia in 1606
- Steven Dixon, who arrived in Virginia in 1623
- Adam Dixon settled in Virginia in 1624
- Christopher Dixon settled in Virginia in 1635
- Alice Dixon, aged 21, arrived in Barbados in 1635
Dixon Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Hugh Dixon, who landed in Virginia in 1701
- Anne Dixon, who landed in Virginia in 1701
- Margt Dixon, who arrived in Virginia in 1703
- Robt Dixon, who landed in Virginia in 1704
- Thos Dixon, who landed in Virginia in 1714
Dixon Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- James Johnston Dixon, who landed in New York in 1803
- Mary Ann Dixon, who landed in New York, NY in 1811
- Joanna Dixon, who landed in New York, NY in 1811
- Henry Dixon, aged 37, landed in New York in 1812
- Catherine Dixon, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Bill Dixon (b. 1925), American trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano player
- Dean Dixon (1915-1976), American conductor
- Donna Dixon (b. 1957), American actress
- Floyd Dixon (1929-2006), American rhythm and blues pianist and singer
- Dougal Dixon (b. 1947), Scottish geologist and author
- Captain George Dixon (1748-1795), English sea captain, explorer, and maritime fur trader
- Charles Dixon (1858-1926), English ornithologist
- Sir Owen Dixon OM, GCMG, KC (1886-1972), sixth Chief Justice of Australia and a justice of the High Court for thirty-five years
- Denham Dixon (1786-1828), English army officer
- Sir Pierson John Dixon (1904-1965), English diplomat
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Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. MoreMore about the Dixon History...
We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Downeast Dicksons: 42 Lines of Early New England Settlers and All the Descendants, as of 1987, of Captain Talbot Dickson and Susan Hayland of Harrington, Maine by Katharine Dickson.
- The Descendants of James A. Dickson (Also Dixon), ca.1820-1864, Tennessee and Texas: Allied Families, Coleman, Fulbright, Harkey, Nall, Tippen by Roy Shelton Dickson.
- The Descendants of Nicholas Dixon: As They Are Discovered, Updated Periodically by Joel Dixon Wells.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fortes Fortuna Juvat
Motto Translation: Fortune favours the Bold.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Glasgow: Harper Collins, 1995. Print.
- Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Le Patourel, John. The Norman Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 1976. Print. (ISBN 0-19-822525-3).
- Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
- Papworth, J.W and A.W Morant. Ordinary of British Armorials. London: T.Richards, 1874. Print.
- Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8).
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The Dixon Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dixon Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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