In a message dated 01/05/2004 07:34:30 GMT Daylight Time, askx82@dsl.pipex.com writes: tell me who Joseph Dixon's parent were. . Mike: . They were called John and Mary. My database does not include the precise address, nor John's occupation, both of which will be given in the original record. . There are many possible marriages in the Whitburn district (ie Sunderland), but none at Whitburn itself. You might like to consider the following John Dixon marriages (date, bride, parish) . 1821 Mar 3 Mary Little, Jarrow *** 1823 Sep 28 Mary Stewart, Monkwearmouth *** 1824 May 13 Mary Lynn, Stanhope 1825 Feb 24 Mary Marshall, Sunderland *** 1828 --- -- Mary Willis, Lanchester 1829 Dec 14 Mary D Reed of Wolviston, Billingham 1830 Apr 14 Mary Dorothy Nelson, Chester le Street (John Dixon was of Durham St Nicholas parish) 1832 Sep 3 Mary Welch, Bishopwearmouth *** 1832 Nov 27 Mary Ann Good, Sunderland *** 1834 Aug 19 Mary Ann Patten, Stockton . I have marked those whch were fairly close to Whitburn with ***. . Geoff Nicholson . 57 Manor Park, Concord, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear NE37 2BU Ask for details of NBL/DUR family history research in depth by THE local expert, working for YOU.