Samuel John Dixon

1852–1891 (age 39)

Biography

Samuel John Dixon was a talented photographer whose technical skill and artistic vision contributed to the development of photography in Canada during the nineteenth century. His work documented the people and places of his era with remarkable clarity and sensitivity.

Dixon's legacy as a photographer endures through his images and his influence on the photographic arts. He was laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, honored for his contributions to visual documentation and artistic photography.

Also buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery

William Pennington
1796–1862 (age 66)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
William Pennington (1796-1862) was a Newark resident and notable figure of the 19th century.
Marcus Morton
1784–1864 (age 80)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Marcus Morton was a Massachusetts politician who served as governor and judge.
Charles Swasey
1839–1862 (age 23)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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J. Playfair McMurrich
1859–1939 (age 80)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Daniel Bagley
1818–1905 (age 87)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Robert John Fleming
1854–1925 (age 71)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery