Joseph Dixon (1806 - 1866)

Born 2 Feb 1806 in Coalisland, County Tyrone, Ireland

Died 29 Apr 1866 at age 60 in Armagh, County Armagh, Ireland

Biography

Joseph Dixon born 2 February 1806 at Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, son of James Dixon, farmer, and Jane Dixon (née Casey).^[1]

"He entered Maynooth College in August 1822 to begin training for the priesthood and was ordained for the diocese of Armagh seven years later. Appointed as dean of the college (1829–34), he did not take up a parish appointment and was to remain at Maynooth for much of his early career."

" On the translation of Archbishop Paul Cullen to Dublin (1852), Dixon was appointed his successor as archbishop of Armagh. "

The will of Most Rev Joseph Dixon RC Archbishop and Primate, late of Armagh, County Armagh, who died 29 Apr 1866 was proved at Armagh by the oath of Rev Patrick Quinn RC Clergyman of Dungannon, Co Tyrone, and Rev Thomas M'Crystal RC Clergyman of Armagh, the executors. Effects under £ 800, re-sworn under £ 1,500

"He died at Armagh, 29 April 1866. After requiem mass at St Patrick's cathedral, his remains were interred in the burial ground of the Sacred Heart convent, Armagh."

Sources

1. ↑ Dixon, Joseph Contributed by Murphy, David https://www.dib.ie/biography/dixon-joseph-a2639