1861 census gives his place of birth as Liverpool
GRO index for birth of possible children

DIXON, JOHN mmn MULLYNEUX
GRO Reference: 1846 D Quarter in WEST DERBY Volume 20 Page 1015
DIXON, ANN mmn MOLLYNEUX
GRO Reference: 1849 M Quarter in WEST DERBY Volume 20 Page 1086
DIXON, MARY ELLEN mmn MOLLYNEUX
GRO Reference: 1854 M Quarter in WEST DERBY Volume 08B Page 278