Dictionary of Sydney

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Dixon, James

Irish priest transported to Sydney after taking part in the Irish uprising of 1798. On 15 May 1803 he conducted the first public Roman Catholic mass and marriage in Sydney.

Milestone
Born
Ireland
1758
Arrived Sydney
Friendship
16 Jan 1800
Departed Sydney
1808
Died
Ireland
1840
Name
Alternate
Father Dixon
Occupation