"Dickson, William (otherwise written Dikson, and Dixon), in 1642 owned the estate fronting on Brattle Square, extending from Mount Auburn Street to Winthrop Street. At what time this residence was changed does not distinctly appear. But, at an early period the Dickson family occupied an estate on the easterly side of Menotomy River, extending from North Avenue to the Winter Hill road, a portion of which remained until very recently in their possession. … William the f. d. 5 Aug. 1692, a. 78; …"