Ann Dexter

Brief Life History of Ann

When Ann Dexter was born on 13 November 1822, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, John Dexter, was 39 and her mother, Lydia Wardell, was 25. She married Solomon Saxton. She died in 1839, in Greasley, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 17.

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Solomon Saxton
1824–1902
Ann Dexter
1822–1839

Sources (6)

  • Ann Dexter, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Anne Dexter, "England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918"
  • Ann Dexter, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

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1823

Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1830

Eclectic Period (Art and Antiques).

Name Meaning

English (East Midlands): occupational name from Middle English dexter(e), dei(gh)ester, deyster ‘dyer’ (Old English deaʒestre, deʒ(e)stre). The word originally denoted a female dyer, but came to be used for dyers of both sexes. Compare Dyer .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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