Found Laura Elizabeth Fuller In The Vital, Canada, Ontario Births And Baptisms, 1779-1899

 In a previous blog post I mentioned that I found my paternal great grandmother Laura Elizabeth Fuller in the Vital, Canada, Ontario Births And Baptisms, 1779-1899 on FamilySearch.org.

Vital, Canada, Ontario Birth and Baptisms, 1779-1899

When Born: 8th January 1887

Name: Laura Elizabeth

Sex -Male or Female: Female

Name and Surname of Father: Albert J. Fuller

Name and Surname of Mother: Mary E. Arnott

Rank or Profession of Father: Farmer

Signature, Description and Residence of Informant: A. J. Fuller, Father

When Registered: 15th January 1887

1940 United States Federal Census for William Leslie Dixon

 I previous found  my paternal great grandfather William Leslie Dixon in the 1940 United States Federal Census while researching on the Ancestry Library Edition at St. Catharines Public Library. Just forgot to blog about the find, so I am doing it now.

1940 United States Federal Census 
For William Leslie Dixon

William Dickson was 46 years old. Birthplace is West Virginia .William is the head of house. Sex is male. Nationality is White.  Marital status is married. William's education was completed up to high school 4th year. Residence is 524 Keyster Street in Union City, Wayne, West Virginia, USA. In 1935 was living in Wayne, West Virginia, USA on a farm. William is doing government work working as a intake supervisor. His income is $1140. William worked 44 hours prior to census. In 1939 William work 52 weeks. 

Fannie Dickson was 46 years old. Birthplace is West Virginia. Sex is female. Fannie is the wife of the head of house. Marital status is married. Fannie’s education was completed up to grade 8. Residence is 524 Keyster Street in Union City, Wayne, West Virginia, USA. In 1935 was living in Wayne, West Virginia, USA on a farm. Fannie is engaged in home housework.

1930 United States Federal Census For William Leslie Dixon

I previous found  my paternal great grandfather William Leslie Dixon in the 1930 United States Federal Census while researching on the Ancestry Library Edition at St. Catharines Public Library. Just forgot to blog about the find, so I am doing it now.

1930 United States Federal Census
For William Leslie Dixon

William Dixon was 36 years old. William is the head of house. Race is white. Sex is male. Marital status is married. Age at first marriage is 24.Birthplace is Virginia. Father’s birthplace is Virginia. Mother’s birthplace is Virginia. Residence is 616 Broadway Street in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. William is not attending school, but he can read and write. William speaks English. William is working in the machine manufacturing industry as a machinist; he is worker. William is not a veteran. Have two lodgers living in the house Edward Bishop and Harlam Bryce.

Fanny Dixon was 34 years old. Fanny is the wife of head of house. Race is white. Sex is female. Marital status is married. Age at first marriage is 26.Birthplace is West Virginia. Father’s birthplace is West Virginia. Mother’s birthplace is West Virginia. Residence is 616 Broadway Street in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Fanny is not attending school, but she can read and write. Fannie speaks English. Fannie is a manager at a hotel; she is worker. Have two lodgers living in the house Edward Bishop and Harlam Bryce.

Research Day At The Library/Records Found On Family Search

 

Today I spent the day at St. Catharines Public Library doing genealogy research. I was working on FamilySearch.org by reviewing records that were added by other users on Family Search. As Family Search is a one tree site that anyone can added records too profiles and make changes. I wanted to know if the records that have been added by other users are correct for my ancestors. If the record is correct I want to add the information into Family Tree Maker and source it, so it will sync to my online Ancestry.ca family tree as well. While working on my family tree I watched episodes of Finding My Roots on my iPad, which gets me into the genealogy mode.

I first started by making sure records that were previous found on Ancestry.ca were sourced and noted on Family Search, also if the record is available on Family Search I can add it as a source.

The records that I previous found on Ancestry and was able to find and source on Family Search were the following:

• 1931 Census of Canada for Roger Henry Dagenais (previous blogged about)
• 1931 Census of Canada for Jean Gertrude Marshall (previous blogged about)
• 1910 United States Federal Census for William Leslie Dixon (previous blogged about)
• 1930 United States Federal Census for William Leslie Dixon (blog post coming soon)
• 1940 United States Federal Census for William Leslie Dixon (blog post coming soon)

After reviewing a Vital, Canada , Ontario Births and Baptisms, 1779-1899 attached to Laura Elizabeth Fuller (my paternal great-grandmother) added by another user on Family Search, I was able to determined that this record was indeed for my paternal great grandmother. A detail blog post is coming soon. 

Found on Newspaper.com about Marriage License Willie Leslie Dixon to Fannie Hampton

Found on Newspapers.com a newspaper clipping about getting a marriage license for Willie Leslie Dixon to Fannie Hampton it was published in the The Big Sandy News on June 17 1921.

Willie Leslie Dixon, 26, of Roderfield, W. Va, to Fannie Hampton, 27, of Fort Gay.

Marriage License for Willie Leslie Dixon to Fannie Hampton.

1931 Census of Canada Found For Jean Gertrude Marshall

 In a previous blog posts I mentioned I found my paternal grandmother Jean Gertrude Marshall in the 1931 Census of Canada.

1931 Census of Canada for Jean Gertrude Marshall

Frederick Dalton Marshall is the head of house. Sex is male. Frederick is married. Frederick is 57 years old. Frederick’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Frederick can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Frederick can read and write. Occupation is a labourer, industry is C.P.R. Section Foreman. Class of worker is wage or salary. Total earnings in the last 12 months is $1440. Was a work on Monday June 1^st 1931.  Frederick owned his own house, which is valued at $1200. Class of house is a semi-detached, house is made of brick. Eight rooms are occupied by the family in the house. Family doesn’t own a radio.

Laura Elizabeth Marshall is the wife of the head of house. Sex is female. Laura is married. Laura is 44 years old. Laura’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is English. Laura can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Laura can read and write. Occupation is dressmaker, industry is own home. Class of worker is own account.

Stella Viola Marshall is the daughter of the head house. Sex is female. Laura is single. Laura is 15 years old. Laura’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Laura can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Laura can read and write. Laura is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Alexander Wright Marshall is the son of the head house. Sex is male. Alexander is single. Alexander is 13 years old. Alexander’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada.  Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Alexander can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Alexander can read and write. Alexander is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Olive Kezia Marshall is the daughter of the head house. Sex is female. Olive is single. Olive is 13 years old. Olive’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Olive can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Olive can read and write. Olive is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Murrary Norvel Marshall is the son of the head house. Sex is male. Murrary is single. Murrary is 11 years old. Murray’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Murrary can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Murrary can read and write. Murrary is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Jean Gertrude Marshall is the daughter of the head house. Sex is female. Jean is single. Jean is 11 years old. Jean’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Jean can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Jean can read and write. Jean is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Doris Marguirite Marshall is the daughter of the head house. Sex is female. Doris is single. Doris is 9 years old. Doris’ birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Doris cans speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Doris can read and write. Doris is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Fred Hilliard Marshall is the son of the head house. Sex is male. Fred is single. Fred is 7 years old. Fred’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Fred can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Fred can read and write. Fred is a student, 9 months in school since Sep 1 1930.

Edna Phyliss Marshall is the daughter of the head of house. Sex is female. Edna is single. Edna is 5 years old. Edna’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Edna can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Edna can’t read or write.

Barbara Elizabeth is the daughter of the head of house. Sex is female. Barbara is single. Barbara is 1 year old. Barbara’s birthplace is Ontario. Father’s birthplace is Ontario. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario. Residence is Artemesia, Ontario, Canada. Nationally is Canada. Origin is Irish. Barbara can speak English but can’t speak French. Religion is Anglican. Barbara can’t read or write.

Comparison Of DNA Results For John Dixon Sr From Ancestry.ca and 23andMe.com

Here is comparison of John Dixon Sr (my father's) DNA results from both Ancestry and 23andMe ethnicity reports, there are slight difference due to the way both companies test and compare the DNA results. 

Ancestry DNA Results for John Dixon St

23andMe DNA Results for John Dixon Sr

Comparison Of DNA Results For Lisa Dixon From Ancestry.ca and 23andMe.com

Here is comparison of my DNA results from both Ancestry and 23andMe ethnicity reports, there are slight difference due to the way both companies test and compare the DNA results. 

Ancestry DNA Results For Lisa Dixon

23andMe DNA Results For Lisa Dixon

1921 Census of Canada found for Jean Gertrude Marshall

 I mentioned in a previous blog post I found paternal grandmother Jean Gertrude Marshall in the 1921 Census of Canada.

1921 Census of Canada for Jean Gertrude Marshall

Here is the summary of the information learned from the 1921 Census of Canada:

Fred Marshal is the head of the house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Renting a single house with 6 rooms, made from wood.  Pays $5 a month in rent.  Sex is male. Fred is married. Fred is 41 years old. Fred’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada.. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Fred can speak English but can’t speak French.  Fred can read and write. He works for the railroad. Total earnings in the last 12 months $1500.

Laura Marshal is the wife of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Laura is married. Laura is 34 years old. Laura’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Laura can speak English but can’t speak French. Laura can read and write. Laura is a homemaker.

Gladys Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Gladys is single. Gladys is 16 years old. Gladys’ birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Gladys can speak English but can’t speak French. Gladys’ can read and write. Gladys is a student, in school for 9 months at time of the census.

Ida Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Ida is single. Ida is 15 years old. Ida’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Ida can speak English but can’t speak French. Ida can read and write. Ida is a student, in school for 8 months at time of the census

Dalton Marshal is the son of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is male. Dalton is single. Dalton is 15 years old. Dalton’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Dalton can speak English but can’t speak French. Dalton can read and write. Dalton is a student, in school for 9 months at time of the census.

Vera Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Vera is single. Vera is 11 years old. Vera’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Vera can speak English but can’t speak French. Vera can read and write. Vera is a student, in school for 9 months at the time of the census.

Clarence Marshal is the son of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is male. Clarence is single. Clarence is 11 years old. Clarence’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Clarence can speak English but can’t speak French. Clarence can read and write. Clarence is a student, in school for 9 months at the time of the census.

Irene Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Irene is single. Irene is 10 years old. Irene’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Irene can speak English but can’t speak French. Irene can read and write. Irene is a student, in school for 9 months at the time of the census.

Reita Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Reita is single. Reita is 8 years old. Reita’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Reita can speak English but can’t speak French. Reita can read and write.  Reita is a student, in school for 5 months at the time of the census.

Stela Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Stela is single. Stela is 6 years old. Stela’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Stela can speak English but can’t speak French. Stela can read and write. Stela is a student, in school for 9 months at the time of the census.

Olive Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Olive is single. Olive is 4 years old. Olive’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Olive can speak English but can’t speak French. Olive can’t read or write. Olive is not in school.

Alex Marshal is the son of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is male. Alex is single. Alex is 4 years old. Alex’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Alex can speak English but can’t speak French. Alex can’t read or write. Alex is not in school.

Murray Marshal is the son of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is male. Murray is single. Murray is 2 years old. Murray’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Murray can speak English but can’t speak French. Murray can’t read or write. Murray is not in school.

Jean Marshal is the daughter of the head of house. Residence is Albion, Ontario, Canada. Sex is female. Jean is single. Jean is 2 years old. Jean’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Father’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Mother’s birthplace is Ontario, Canada. Nationality is Canadian. Origin is English. Religion body belongs to is the Church of England. Jean can speak English but can’t speak French. Jean can’t read or write. Jean is not in school.

Edward Leslie Dixon 80th Birthday Announcement

Here is the 80th Birthday Announcement for my paternal grandfather Edward Leslie Dixon I found in the special collections record room at St. Catharines Public Library.

Transcription of text in the document:  
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! - Let it be known throughout the town that today marks a very Special Day in out Community. Edward L Dixon Sr. (of Yates), renown founder of DIXON COMMERCIAL INVESTIGATORS (since 1956) he reached the golden age of 80. We congratulate you Ted on this day and wish you our best. All our Love! Ted Jr,, Bronwyn, John, Linda, Elizabeth, Lisa, Jay, Jane, Andrew, Owen, Nancy, Sandy, Ginette.

Published by The Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada), June 20 1998, p. F4

Found News Clippings In The Special Collections Room At The St. Catharines Public Library

On Saturday September 21, I  spent the day at St. Catharines Public Library doing research on the family tree. 
I spent time in the special collections room and I found the following:

• Hear Ye! Hear Ye! - Edward L Dixon, 80th Birthday Announcement - [about my grandfather Edward Leslie Dixon] (I took a picture of the article) Found in a yellow folder marked Dixon (SPEC COLL 929.2 Dix) - Published in St. Catharines Standard, Jun 20 1998, p. F4 
• Middleman Lists 165 Questions To Guide Franchise Holders [about my uncle Edward Leslie Dixon Jr] ( I took a picture of the article) Found in a yellow folder marked Dixon (SPEC COLL 929.2 Dix) - Had the date May 8 1976 wrote on the article - believed to have been published in St. Catharines Standard.
• Franchise Buyer Beware [about my uncle Edward Leslie Dixon Jr] ( took a picture of the article) Found in a yellow folder marked Dixon (SPEC COLL 929.2 Dix) - Published in St. Catharines Standard, Jun 21 2000, p. B1
• Policeman Also Wears Military Hat [about my uncle Gary Dagenais] (I took a picture of the article) Found in a black binder marked Cull/Daym (SPEC COLL 929.2 Sur V.15) - Published in Hamilton Spectator, Oct 23 1991, p. B4

I will be posted the articles I found in the special collections room in the next couple of days.

I found my Uncle Tom Dagenais' & Aunt Susan's(not sure what her maiden name is) marriage date on Facebook. Aunt Susan posted a post a saying want to wish my husband Tom a Happy 27th Wedding Anniversary on Sept 19 2019. Which lets me calculate the marriage date as Sept 19 1992.

I found my Aunt Pamela (not sure what her maiden name is) Dagenais' birthday on her Facebook page. Her birthday is Sep 5 1962. The Facebook page was viewed on Sep 28 2019.

Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club ID Cards for John Dixon & Linda Marie (Dagenais) Dixon

I found Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club ID Cards for my parents (John Dixon & Linda Marie (Dagenais) Dixon which the pictures of ID cards are below: 

Transcription of text in the document:  

Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club Second International Convention July 12 - 16 1976
Ontario I
Name: John Dixon
State: Main Ont
Chapter: I Can

Transcription of text in the document:  

Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club Second International Convention July 12 - 16 1976
Ontario I
Name: Linda Dixon
State: Main
Chapter: I

Linda Marie Dagenais's Kernahan Park Secondary School Student Activity Card

Here is a picture of my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) high school student activity card.

Transcription of text in the document:      

Kernahan Park Secondary School  St. Catharines, Ontario   
Student Activity Card   
Name: Linda Dagenais   Grade 9  
Address:19 Manchester   Age: 15  
Principal: Ptt Pratt  
1969-70

Pictures From Lisa's Baby Book

Here are some pictures of my sister (Elizabeth) & I from my (Lisa) baby book. 

Linda Marie Dagenais Dixon's Hospital Bracelets For Daughters Elizabeth Jean Dixon & Lisa Marie Dixon

Below I found the hospital bracelets my mom (Linda) had for the birth of my sister (Elizabeth) & I (Lisa) 

Transcription of text in document:  

Baby: DIXON - Girl
Room: 217
Mother: Linda
Date Of Birth: Nov 3/77
Time: 11:52
Weight: 6 - 4 1/2
Length: 19
Head: ______
Chest: 30.5
Blood Group: _____
Doctor: Whyte

Transcription of text in the document:  

Bracelet 1: Dixon Linda  Girl Nov 3 1152
Dr. Donevan 14507

Bracelet 2: Dixon Girl Nov 3 1152 Linda
Dr. Whyte 14507

Bracelet 3: Dixon Mrs. Linda  23
Nov 277 #14507
Dr. D. Donevan RC

Transcription of text in the document:  

Dixon Linda Girl Dec 31 -2318
Dr. Norult 086719

Transcription of text in the document:  

Dixon Girl Linda Dec 31 2318
Dr. Rosenberg 086719

Another Day Antiques Business Card

Here is the business card for Another Day Antiques which is the antique store that my mom (Linda) ran.

Transcription of text in the document:      

Another Day Antiques     

Linda Dixon    
91 Geneva St,   
St. Catharines Ont. L2R 4M9   
(905) 688-5386        

P.O. Box 550     
Lewiston, NY 14092    (716) 754-2224    

Tues - Sat 11:00am - 5:00 pm

Family Tree Found In Lisa Marie Dixon's Baby Book

Here is a family tree I found in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting in my (Lisa Marie Dixon) baby book.

Service Record From Family Bible

The following Service Record was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

1975, Brother Gary is a Captain in the reserve Army Matilia 

Record Of Important Religious Events From Family Bible

The following Record Of Important Religious Events was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

Dec 1977 Elizabeth was baptized at St. Dennis Church in St. Catharines on Carleton St.

Lisa was baptized at Holy Rosary Church in Thorold on February 1st 1981

John Jr. was baptized at Holy Rosary Church in Thorold on June 12th 1983

Record Of Important General Events From Family Bible

The following Record Of Important General Events was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

June 15th 1974 Fary & Judy's Wedding Day

Aug 10th 1975 our first wedding anniversary - I still love John more than ever if not more & I'm sure its more

Nov 3 1977 our first child Elizabeth Jean was born at 11:58 AM 6lbs 4oz

Oct 25/78 Dad died at 1:15pm at General Hospital [refering to Roger Henry Dagenais]

Dec 31, 1980 our 2nd child Lisa Marie was born at 11:18 PM 4lbs 8oz

Jan 30 1982 I had a miscarriage & I lost our baby, was approx. 4 to 6 weeks pregnant.

March 27, 1983, our 3rd child is born a son John Marshall Dixon Jr at 7:31 AM 5lbs 8ozs