This entry, extracted from the Allendale parish baptism register 1785 - 1812, which included Catton, refers to Michael Dixon born 2nd June 1802 and baptised 4th July 1802. He was the son of Henry Dixon of Catton Lee, who was a Farmer by profession and was a native of Hexhamshire. Henry's wife was recorded as Allice Winter. The entry also gives details about Henry and Allices's parents.
When a person is baptised an entry is made in the baptism register. Of particular interest are the baptism registers for the period 1798-1812. These are known as Bishop Barrington registers. Shute Barrington, Bishop of Durham, ordered that additional information should be recorded in the registers, for example, details about the parents and sometimes grandparents of the child being baptised. The baptism registers of Allendale parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
