d.1. John Dixon, ged. 22/03/1871, Swafield, Norfolk, Engeland, begr. St. Margaret of Swannington Churchyard, Swannington, Broadland District, Norfolk, Engeland x Betty NN, begr. St. Margaret of Swannington Churchyard, Swannington, Broadland District, Norfolk, Engeland.
John Dixon was die seun van John Wortley en Sarah Wright.
Event Date 1871
Event Place (Original) Swafield, Norfolk, England
Sub-District Bacton
Enumeration District 7
Event Type Census
Name John Dixon Wortley
Sex Male
Age 0
Birth Year (Estimated) 1871
Birthplace Swafield, Norfolk
Marital Status Unknown
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Event Date 1891
Event Place (Original) Crostwick & Frettenham, Norfolk, England
Enumeration District 3
Registration District St Faiths
Event Type Census
Name John D Wortley
Sex Male
Age 26
Birth Year (Estimated) 1865
Birthplace Norfolk, Swafield
Marital Status Single
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Event Place Note Church Road
Event Date 31 Mar 1901
Event Place (Original) Walton On The Hill, Lancashire, England
Sub-District Walton
Registration District West Derby
Event Type Census
Name John Dixon Wortley
Sex Male
Age 30
Birth Year (Estimated) 1871
Birthplace Swafield, Norfolk
Marital Status Single
Occupation CLERGYMAN OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Event Place Note County Road
Page Number 5
Piece/Folio 35
Schedule Type 28
Event Date 1911
Event Place (Original) Shere, Orchard Lea Shere, Surrey, England
Sub-District Albury
Sub-District Number 3
Enumeration District 3
Registration District Guildford
District Number 33
Event Type Census
Name John Dixon Wortley
Sex Male
Age 40
Birth Year (Estimated) 1871
Birthplace Swafield, Norfolk
Marital Status Single
Occupation CLERGYMAN OF ESTABLISHED CHURCH
Number in Family 1
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Document Type 3
Page Number 1
Source Page Type 6
Piece/Folio 235
Registration Number RG14
Schedule Type 118
THE REVD JOHN DIXON WORTLEY (1879-1950)
By joemasonspage on March 19, 2017
The eldest son of John and Sarah Wortley was John Dixon Wortley (the name Dixon after his maternal grandmother’s maiden name), born in 1870 at Swafield, which is the village that lies between Trunch and North Walsham. John Dixon Wortley went up to Trinity College (Cambridge) to read Divinity in 1889. By then the family were living in Frettenham, an area between Spixworth and Coltishall and only 6 miles from Norwich. It is well-known for its rich soil and superior farmland. After various curacies, first in Liverpool and then in Kent and Surrey, John Dixon Wortley was given the living of Swannington by his old college Trinity Hall. He was inducted in 1917 and remained at Swannington until his death at the age of 79 in 1950. His predecessor, the Revd George B. Aitkinson, had taught Wortley as a Fellow of “The Hall”, while Wortley was an undergraduate there in 1890. John Dixon Wortley was the last Rector to live in Swannington Rectory, built in the 17th century.
John Dixon Wortley was a prolific author on local history subjects during the first half of the 20th century. The following bibliography makes no claims of completeness. The duties associated with the care of the souls of Swannington obviously did not occupy him all his time.
Swannigton: its church, Rectors and History; 1921
An Account of the Parish Church of Skeyton 1923
Downham Market; its Church and History; 1924
The Parishes and Churches of Attlebridge and Morton-on-the-Hill; 1925
Alderford Church; 1928
Antiquarian Treasures discovered at Swannington, Norfolk; 1930
The Charm and Beauty of our Commons and Heaths; 1931
The Story of Swannington Parish Church from prehistoric times; 1932
Slyvan Scenery: the Charm and Beauty of our Trees and Woodlands; 1932
Miscellaneous Poems; no date. Joseph Mason (https://joemasonspage.wordpress.com/2017/03/19/the-revd-john-dixon-wortley-1879-1950/)
Inscription
In loving memory of John Dixon Wortley Rector of Swannington from 1917 to 1956 and of his wife Betty Dixon Wortley (rest of inscription illegible)
(https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241076559/john-dixon-wortley)
