Brother of Admiral Sir Archibald Dickson and Admiral William Dickson.
DEATHS.
Same day [the 14th], aged 75, at his house in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, General John Dickson, brother of the late W. Dickson, and the late Admiral Sir Archibald Dickson, Bart. He entered the army the year of his present Majesty's accession. [Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 07 May 1816, p.2]
Brother of Admiral Sir Archibald Dickson and Admiral William Dickson.
DEATHS.
Same day [the 14th], aged 75, at his house in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, General John Dickson, brother of the late W. Dickson, and the late Admiral Sir Archibald Dickson, Bart. He entered the army the year of his present Majesty's accession. [Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 07 May 1816, p.2]
Inscription
Underneath are deposited, in hope of a joyful resurrection, the remains of Elizabeth Dickson, wife of Major-general Dickson, and youngest daughter of Alexander Collingwood, Esq. of Unthank, in the county of Northumberland. In remembrance of her amiable and exemplary conduct, as an affectionate wife and truly tender parent, this stone is placed by her afflicted husband. She died Feb. 25. 1801. aged 55 years.—Also are here deposited, with the same blessed hope, the remains of John Dickson, the husband, a general in his majesty's service, who served his country with honour and integrity for a space of 56 years, and whose loss is deeply felt by his afflicted family and friends. He died April 14, 1816, aged 76 years.
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