Hannah Dixon Marshall

 I have written previously about Hannah Dixon Marshall, the oldest daughter of John Dixon Sr and Anne Dixon, as her identification was a mystery that took time to solve without having the resources of Ancestry.com.

Here is a summary of what we now know about her life: 

She was born near Leeds and was baptized at St. Peter’s parish church on May 16, 1821. She was about 20 years old when she immigrated to America, presumably with her parents and one brother. Her other three brothers travel a year later in the company of  an older cousin. She lives in Edwards County the remainder of her life.

She marries William Marshall in Edwards County on March 16, 1848. Mr. Marshall dies in 1859. 

Her eldest son, John H. Marshall (1849-1914) is a newborn in the 1850 census. John H. Marshall becomes a steady source of support to both his Dixon and Marshall relatives and he provides a home for many of them throughout the years. He is relatively wealthy.

Sarah Ann Marshall (1851-1871) dies tragically at age 20, which is very rare in the Dixon family. The cause of death is unknown.

Lucy H. Marshall (1853-1914), Mary Lavina Marshall (1856-1920) and William Alfred Marshall (1858-1938) all live relatively long lives and have families.

Hannah Dixon Marshall was a school teacher and a single mom per the 1860 census. She dies tragically on June 19, 1863, leaving several young children. I’m not sure who raises the children, although her mother in law lives later in life with grandson John H. Marshall and it is possible that she helps to raise the kids. Her brother Joseph and wife Grace also help.

There is additional information about all of these individuals on Ancestry, including their marriages, their children, and there residences.