Hi , according to British army records, my GGG grandfather Samuel Dixon was b. in Kilmore, Mayo circa 1784. He was a weaver by trade till he joined the 47th Foot Regiment in 1813. He would go on to serve in England, France, India , Burma and even St. Helena Island before emigrating to Canda in 1831 with his wife, Sarah nee Wallace, and several children. The family were Church of England. Samuel's wife accompanying him abroad and all of his children except for two I believe, were born in India or at sea. One of these two, James, was reportedly born in Dublin and the other, Mary Ann born in Quebec in 1832, where they landed I believe Samuel had a younger brother, Henry Dixon, who was with the 49th Foot Regiment prior to emigrating to Canada as well. Both Henry and Samuel settled in Bathurst Townshio, Lanark county, Ontario and farmed adjacent lots. Looking to learn more about Samuel and Henry's ancestry and possiblly connect with family members still in Mayo.
Lisa in Ottawa, Canada