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Re: Civil War Pic of General John A Dix, Obit, Biography, & etc...

sudown — 2012-05-01 13:00:23Z

JOHN ADAMS DIX, born Boscawen, N. H. 27 Jul 1798 - died New York City, NY 21 Apr 1879; was the son of Lt. Col. Timothy Dix (1710-1813) & Abigail Wilkins (1772-1808); who married 29 May 1826, Catharine Waine Morgan there were at least seven children born to this union.
There is a photo of his burial place on Find A Grave...
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=58...

One of the Family Trees on Ancestry has a PDF document of the newspaper article regarding his service to the military, to the political positions he held, and his illness the night he passed.
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18306270/person/1090378891/me...

OBITUARY Pub. Thursday, April 30, 1879: GEN. JOHN A. DIX, died in New York City on Monday evening of last week, at the age of eighty-one. The career of Gen. Dix, was one of marked distinction, both in military and civil life. It falls to the lot of but a few men to be in public service for forty years. Gen. Dix, a son of a Revolutionary soldier, was born in New Hampshire, and at an early age was appointed ensign in a regiment. He had always been an anti-slavery man, and at the breaking out of the war, espoused the Union cause. During the war he distinguished himself as a Major General of volunteers, and subsequently was sent as Minister to France and was elected Governor of New York. Through all he retained the undiminished confidence and esteem of his fellow men, and bears to his grave an untarnished name, and a reputation for sturdy patriotism.
Source: The Herald And Torch Light Newspaper, Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD

Biography:
Dix, John A., major-general, was born in Boscawen, N. H., July 24, 1798, and received his early education at the academy at Salisbury, at the Phillips Exeter academy, and the College of Montreal. As a boy of fourteen he entered the war of 1812 as a cadet in his father's regiment the 14th U. S. infantry, stationed at Baltimore, Md., where he also studied at St. Mary's college. He was made ensign in 1813, took part in the operations on the Canadian frontier, served subsequently as adjutant to Col. Walback, and in 1819 was appointed aide-decamp to Gen. Jacob Brown, then in command of the northern military department of the United States and stationed at Brownsville, where he studied law. He was later prepared for the bar in Washington, under William West, but did not practice there, and in 1826 was sent as special messenger to the court of Denmark. On his return he was stationed at Fort Monroe, but ill health led him to practice law in Cooperstown, N. Y., and he subsequently held various important positions in that state. He was adjutant-general of the State of New York, secretary of state and superintendent of public schools, a prominent member of the "Albany Regency," and then, going out of office in 1840 by the defeat of the Democratic party, devoted himself to literary pursuits, being editor-in-chief from 1841 to 1843 of "The Northern Light." He was elected member of the state assembly in 1841, spent two years abroad, was United States senator from New York from 1845 to 1849, and in 1848, was the candidate on the Free-Soil Democratic ticket for governor of New York, but was overwhelmingly defeated by Hamilton Fish. He was appointed assistant treasurer at New York by President Pierce, and was the choice of the president as minister to France, but was never nominated, owing to political opposition. He earnestly supported Buchanan and Breckenridge in the canvass of 1856, and opposed the election of Lincoln in 1860, voting for Breckenridge and Lane. He was appointed by President Buchanan postmaster of New York to succeed Isaac V. Fowler, defaulter, declined the portfolio of war in that president's cabinet, and on Jan. 9, 1861, accepted the place of secretary of the treasury. It was while in this office that he sent the historic message to Lieut. Caldwell at New Orleans, to arrest the commander of the revenue cutter, adding to the message: "If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." At the opening of the Civil war he rendered effective service as president of the Union defense committee in New York, from its formation in 1861, and on April 24 of that year presided over the great meeting in Union Square which determined the attitude of the metropolis and of the entire North in reference to supporting the new administration. On the president's call for troops he organized and sent to the front seventeen regiments, and was appointed by Gov. Morgan one of the four major-generals of state troops. In the following June he was commissioned by President Lincoln major-general of volunteers, and was ordered to Washington by Gen. Scott to take command of the Arlington and Alexandria department. He was ousted from this post by political intrigue and given command of the Department of Maryland, which was then considered of comparatively minor importance, but which became later the center and key of the national position, and it was through Gen. Dix's energetic and judicious measures that the city and state were prevented from espousing the Confederate cause. He was sent from Baltimore to Fortress Monroe in May, 1862, and in June, 1863, was in command of a force of 10,000 men, in the movement up the York river to the White House, where he succeeded in cutting off Lee's line of communication with the Confederate capital, and in destroying bridges capturing Confederate troops, including Gen. W. H. F. Lee, and obtaining control of the whole country between the Pamunkey and Rappahannock rivers. Then, when the city of Richmond was almost within his grasp, he was ordered to fall back and send all his available troops to the defense of Washington and the Pennsylvania border, then threatened by the combined Confederate forces. After the trouble connected with the draft riots in New York, he was transferred to New York, in command of the Department of the East, superseding Gen. Wool, and he held this post until the close of the war, his energetic action preventing further trouble in the metropolis and restoring business confidence. He was the first president of the Union Pacific railroad company, and in 1866 was appointed U. S. naval officer of New York, and in the same year, minister to France. He returned to America on the accession of President Grant in 1869, was elected governor of New York in 1872, but in 1874, owing to political intrigue in the Republican party, was defeated of reelection. He became president of the Erie railroad company in 1872. Gen. Dix died in New York city, April 21, 1879.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 8; "U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles" available on Ancestry . com.

Re: Dix in KS

okiepawpaw — 2012-04-30 18:08:59Z

My Great Grandmother was Paulina Jane Dix Payton. She was the daughter of Jonathan & Mary Williams Dix. Paulina was born abt 1848 in Louisa County, IA. I have much info on Paulina on down, but nothing on the Dix line. Paulina had 3 sisters, Adelia, Rosanna and Nancy. I believe Jonathan's father to be David Dix. Jonathan was b abt 1820 in Ohio or Indiana. not sure which.

Civil War Pic of General John A Dix

clddbd — 2012-04-30 09:21:03Z

From the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2011661066/resource/
enjoy!

Re: Dix family London

paf1930 — 2012-04-18 18:55:38Z

Hello Janet,

Mary Lois Golden was my great- grandmother. In fact, she had five children. There was another son called Edward who died in an unfortunate accident as a child.

My grandmother was the eldest, Mary Lois Dix, who was born in 1883. She used to talk a lot about her parents and what life was like growing up in London in the 1890's.

It sounds as if your great-grandfather would have been her uncle.

It's really nice to read your message but as you sent it six years ago I don't know if you will receive this reply.

I do hope so.

Best wishes,

Penny

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

JeNewhall — 2012-03-15 16:19:48Z

maybe you guys can help....
my husband is descended from Jonathan Dix who married Polly Reed. i believe that they lived in Vermont, at least their son, John Plimpton Dix was born there in 1818.

That is where my research has ended though.

if anyone has any info for me, I'd appreciate it.

thanks!

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

marysyphus51 — 2012-03-14 21:40:41Z

I have: Anthony Dike/Dix/Dyke born a about 1600 in England and went to Holland about 1609. Do not know his parents except probably Anthony Dike, Sr. He married Tabitha? about 1628 and had his first child: Anthony Dike, Jr. 1631 in Charlestown, Massachusetts; he married Margary A. Pickman. Second child: Charity born 1633 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, she married John Alvord. Third child: Jonathan Dike, born 1635 and he married Mary Bidwell.Fourth child: Elizabeth, born 1637 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts and she married John Bruce who was born in Scotland.
Anthony Dix died Dec.15 1638 (date from his wife's statement after he died.)Anthony was a captain of a barque, which was swamped by the ocean during a fierce storm in Cape Cod, he was drowned and only three of the eight men survived in the cold weather, saved by Indians.
Edward Dix was born in 1606 so was not known to be a son of Anthony. Do not know of a relationship to Anthony.

DIX FAMKILY. ROSS ON WYE. HEREFORDSHIRE.

1_onogiles — 2012-02-18 14:20:39Z

SEARCHING FOR THE FAMILY OF ELSIE MAY DIX BORN 1905 AND HER SISTER KATE ROSS ON WYE HEREFORDSHIRE.
HELP APPRECIATED

Re: DIX Family( BLything) SUffolk,EnglandI

langers22 — 2012-01-08 06:06:36Z

G'day

My name is Brett Langrell and your Grandfather was the brother of my Great Great Grandfather Arthur Percival Dix who came New Zealand too Jersey, and settle in otaio, just south of Timaru where he marriaged Alice Traves and had 8 Children. I have some information but am trying to find more and update the Dix Family tree. If you can help that would be good please?

Here is my Email langer22@hotmail.com

From Brett Langrell

Dix, 1850 ENG > 1870 Puerto Rico > 1928 NY

margieFigueroapadro — 2012-01-07 16:52:27Z

I have information that my Great Great grandmother was a Dix by birth from England around 1850. I don't have first name, only that she was from england and went to Puerto Rico Married into the Colon surname and Around 1870,s had a child named Anna who married into the Padro family had a son Diego born in Puerto Rico. He then moved to New York in 1928 thus marrying my grandmother. I would like to know more information on the Dix name and if anyone has information that a Dix went to the Canary Island then to Puerto Rico.

Re: Earl Dix son of Lucille Bloch, dau. of Joseph & Bertha (Kaufman) Bloch, New Orleans, LA 1900s

jevaone — 2012-01-07 07:11:46Z

I'm looking for information on the dix family too. My great grandfather is Elmo Dix Sr. I believe he was related to Earl Dix. Maybe they were brothers? My grandmother has mentioned the name Bloch before.

Thanks.

Re: Dix surname

twdix — 2011-12-15 18:29:55Z

Dixie what was your mothers name. I have a lot of info on the Dix family

Re: Dix family - Geddington, Northamptonshire

katherine_dix — 2011-12-03 08:08:17Z

Dear Chelsea,
Great to hear from you. GJ Dix is our common Great Grandparent. I did a fair bit years ago but work and family have taken over so it's all sitting there collection dust and waiting for me to retire, which is probably about 20 or so years away...
Happy to connect and share info.
Cheers
Katherine

Re: Dix family - Geddington, Northamptonshire

chelseadix1 — 2011-12-02 11:36:49Z

Hi Katherine

I stumbled across your posts and it seems we are related. I know that your posts are coming up 4 years old now, but here is hoping.

I am part of the DIX clan of Renmark SA. My heritage is as follows:

William Dix (1745 - 1830)
is my 6th great grandfather born Geddington Northamptonshire England

James Dix (1779 - 1850) born Geddington Northamptonshire England
Son of William

Joseph Dix (1816 - 1893) born Geddington Northamptonshire England
Son of James

George Dix (1836 - 1902) born Northamptonshire England, Died in Prospect SA
Son of Joseph and Ann Stanley

George Joseph Dix (1865 - 1947) born Gawler SA, died in Renmark SA
Son of George and Mary Strongman

Herald Lewis Dix (1894 - 1950) born in Clinton SA, died in Renmark SA
Son of George Joseph

Bertram Ian Dix (1925 - 1982) Born in Renmark SA, Died in Renmark SA
Son of Herald Lewis

Phillip John Dix (59 - ) Born in Renmark SA, this is my dad.

Any interesting info would be great, I'm doing this mainly for my Dad (and for my own knowledge too), that photo you have of the reunion in Renmark sounds interesting.
Regards
Chelsea Dix

African American Dix(Dicks) Alabama and Florida

Reggieb99 — 2011-08-24 12:34:49Z

Hi
I am hoping someone can help me. I have traced my family history back to Hartford, Alabama. I know my Grandfather Lucious Dix was from Hartford and a few of his children where born there and they migrated to panama city, Florida but that all I really know . I am hoping someone can help me considering that Hartford is a very small town. Please help

DIX Donald A - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-08-22 01:04:51Z

DIX Donald A - Vietnam Wall section 1W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Isaac Dix and Polly Metcalf

Arnold736 — 2011-08-15 18:11:34Z

Don't know if you have discovered the Miles Files yet but the following will get you to a lot of information about Isaac Dix and Polly Metcalf: http://www.espl.org/genealogy-research; then scroll down to the Miles Files, then the Main Data Files. I have found it to be more reliable than the Mears Collection. Realize this is more than a year after your original inquiry but I just recently saw it. The 'espl'in the web site address is for the Eastern Shore Public Library.

Re: Richard Dix's family.

engcoog2005 — 2011-06-27 21:28:44Z

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Re: Richard Dix's family.

engcoog2005 — 2011-06-27 21:28:35Z

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Jennie S. (Dix) Clark, 1860-1907, VT > MA

sudown — 2011-06-25 00:04:47Z

Jennie S. (Dix) Clark, 1860-1907, VT > MA

Jennie S. Dix, 1860-1907, born Windham County, Vermont, resided West Halifax, Windham County, Vermont; married William Emerson Clark, 1861-1938. See pictures and further information at Find A Grave posting for Arms Cemetery, Shelburne Falls, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=63...

~thanks! Sue (click on my "Author" name & my email addy is revealed)

Solomon and Betsy (Loomis) Dix, 1840 Windham Co., VT

cjmack198 — 2011-06-22 10:35:11Z

Looking for info on their children. In the 1840 census in Windham, Vermont there are 5 children listed. I have found info on Almeda, Elmina and John E. but am unable to find Jerusha or a male born between 1825-1830. I am trying to see if Jerusha married a Putnam/Putman. In the 1880 census of Centerville, Crawford,Pennsylvania...Betsy is listed next door to her daughter ( Stephen and Almeda Atherton)Betsy indexed under the last name DIRE (but if you look further down the page at the name COX the "x" is the same)Betsy is listed with her grandson John Putnam. He is also listed with her in the 1870 census (Athens, Crawford, Pennsylvania) but he is listed as a DIX. Her son John E. was supposedly killed in the war and was older.John's father is listed as being born in NY and mother in VT.Any help is appreciated! Thanks.julie

DIX Craig M - Vietnam Wall section 4W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-06-12 19:41:31Z

DIX Craig M - Vietnam Wall section 4W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 221,927 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Noah Dix

sigston1949 — 2011-06-04 16:31:08Z

I'm looking for family of a Noah Dix who served in the Pacific during WWII. I have a number of my dad's old pictures (without names) and the name Noah Dix is in one of his disability letters. He may have been from Oregon or Washington. I would appreciate any help I can get identifying the people in these pictures.

Obit for Charles Dix (1855 – 1940) of Wood County, Wisconsin

jenni_lew — 2011-04-05 11:23:29Z

From Marshfield (Wisconsin) News-Herald dated March 25, 1940

Charles Dix Dies Here Early Today

Services Will be Conducted Thursday Afternoon in Nasonville

Charles Dix, 84, died at 5:40 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Edwin A Dix, route 2, Marshfield, with whom he had been living the past 31 years.
Mr. Dix had been in poor health since Oct. 10 of last year, when he suffered several fractured ribs in a fall. Death was caused by complications resulting from the fall and from old age.
The body will lie in state at the Seehafer-Hansen Funeral Home here until Tuesday afternoon, when it will be taken to the Edwin A. Dix home.
Funeral Thursday
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church in Nasonville. The casket will be closed in the church.
The Rev. A. G. Diemer will officiate at the funeral services, and interment will be made in the Nasonville cemetery.
Mr. Dix was born in Germantown July 1, 1855. After leaving Germantown and his furniture business in Hartford 58 years ago, he came to this vicinity and settled on the farm which his son Edwin later purchased. During his 58 years of residence in this vicinity, he also operated the Kohl-Dix sawmill a number of years.
Sons, Daughter Survive
Besides being school clerk in his district, Mr. Dix had also held various offices on the town board, including town treasurer.
He was married in about 1878 to Christina Uber, who died in 1896. He was married some time later in Dodge County to Mary Metzger, who died in 1907.
Surviving are three sons, Edwin A., route 2, Marshfield; Alex, Town of Lincoln; and Oscar, Mellen; one daughter, Mrs. Elmo (Adela) Beauchaine, Town of Lincoln; 20 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Another son, Alfred, died in infancy.

From Marshfield (Wisconsin) News-Herald dated March 30, 1940

Charles Dix Rites Are Held Thursday

Rev. A. G. Diemer Conducts Services for Nasonville Resident

East Rock - Funeral services were held for Charles Dix, 84, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Edwin A. Dix home, and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church, Nasonville, with the Rev. A. G. Diemer officiating. Burial was made in the Nasonville cemetery.
Mr. Dix died early Monday morning after a long illness at the home of his son, Edwin, with whom he had been making his home the past 31 years.
During the services two selections were rendered by the choir, composed of Mrs. Emil Ott, Mrs. John Dix, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Ott, and John Steltenpohl, Mrs. Paul Kohl was the organist.
Pallbearers were Myron, Clifford, Edward, and Alfred Dix and Eugene Beauchaine, grandsons, and Donald Ott, great-grandson. The many beautiful floral pieces were carried by Bernice Dix, granddaughter, and Carol and Virginia Ott and Kathryn Caswell, great-granddaughters.
Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Beouche, Chicago; Gust Grien, Gust Casper, Theodore Bock, Edgar Hoelz, and Henry Bocker, Rockfield; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Uber, Quentine Maxam, and Miss Altha Maxam, Slinger; Peter Kohl, Wausau; Oscar, Miss Bernice, and Edward Dix, Mellen; and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berklin and daughters, Darlene and Lorraine, and son, Alvin. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hintz, Mrs. William Dix, Mrs. Carl Luedtke, Miss Carol Ott, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dix, Marshfield.

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

renimom1 — 2011-03-09 14:55:51Z

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Dix ( Dicks) family from Plymouth, Devon

samsroots — 2011-03-07 20:06:43Z

Does anyone have any information on the Dix family in Plymouth/Stoke Damerel from 1800 onwards. Key person is Amos Dix from Co. Clare (married Mary Berry in 1824). He had 3 children who survived (John Amos b. 1825, Edward James b. 1826 & Frances b. 1837). My line is from John Amos Dicks, whoes eldest daughter Mary Ann Dicks married John Easton in 1866

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

wordwizdix1 — 2011-03-07 15:17:49Z

Renimom1-send me your email address, and I will be happy to assist.

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

renimom1 — 2011-03-03 13:59:30Z

I also have an original of the 1880 genealogy... If you have digitalized it I would love to have it. We are descended from George Washington Dix on that chart

Re: DNA projects DIX descendants?

russmentzer — 2011-02-26 16:50:00Z

Thank you for the reply to my message board query about the Dix DNA tests. I haven't had the test but would like to sometime as I have had no luck in tracing my Dix lineage. I'm at a stone wall and thought the test might be an option to finding more. Not sure if you have viewed my "tree" but my direct male to male to male lineage is Dix, as my great grandfather Dix was adopted out and we've been Mentzer's ever since. I'm assuming you are a Dix, too. Thanks again and good luck with your research!

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

wordwizdix1 — 2011-02-26 15:24:27Z

Macaroni77 - Alan's comments are valid. Send me your email address (I am wordwizdix@comcast.net), and I will send you the Bolles genealogy chart that tracks from 1880 back all Anthony decendants up to that time. I am descended from Anthony-John-Jonathan-Timothy-Timothy-John Adams-Morgan-John Adams-Dennis. Are you a Dix or other? I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

AlanThompson59 — 2011-02-26 13:44:15Z

Anthony Dix arrived Plymouth, MA in 1623 on ship Ann. Made Freeman 18 May 1631. Captured by Pirate Bull in 1632. He was shipwrecked on Cape Cod 15 Dec 1636 and drowned. He had 2 sons, Anthony d.1670 and Ralph d. 24 Sep 1688. All lived in and around Salem, Ipswich, Reading MA.

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Re: DNA projects DIX descendants?

simon_dix — 2011-02-26 12:05:32Z

I did the ancestry Paternal Lineage Test (Y-46). Have the results, which can be cross referenced to other with matching sequences on ancestry.com. Not had and close matches, the nearest MRCA is 9, which could be a link from between 7-15 generations, although we don't share the same surname. I've only pushed back 8 generations on the Dix surname, so the link might be more distant - hard to confirm at present.

I suppose it's a matter of time, as more people participate, I might get a closer match.

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

macaroni777 — 2011-02-26 01:57:03Z

I have been researching Anthony Dix.
Along with his son Anthony, there were at least 2 other children - Mary and Ralph. I am descendant of Ralph, who married Esther and they lived in Salem and Reading MA. I am trying to find out more about Anthony. Any leads?

Thanks! Lori

Re: Dix, Dyball, history

jackamorter — 2011-02-19 20:49:10Z

I have a Phillip Dyball in my family tree. Can be contacted at jackmorter@sbcglobal.net

Mrs. Esther L. Norman Dix 1913-2010 Zanesville, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-02-12 15:05:01Z

WINCHESTER, VA: Mrs. Esther L. Norman Dix, of Winchester, VA, formerly of Zanesville, OHIO, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Westminster Canterbury finding her "soft place to land".

If Esther had a theme song, it would be ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE, ELIMINATE THE NEGATIVE. She would most like to be remembered by her favorite phrase: A JOY THAT IS SHARED IS A JOY MADE DOUBLE.

Esther was born in Zanesville, Ohio,(Muskingum County) in 1913, the daughter of Imri and Mary Norman.

She graduated with honors from Zanesville (Lash) High School in the Class of 1931.

She then attended Wittenberg College in Springfield, Ohio, and returned to Zanesville, Ohio where she joyfully taught for 38 years.
At age 50, she was proud to earn her bachelor's degree from Muskingum College. Esther taught not only elementary students but also instructed many teachers in workshops at local colleges throughout her long tenure as an educator.

Esther married David C. Dix on July 8, 1942, before he served in England and France during WWII.

At first, the marriage was kept a secret since female teachers in Ohio were not allowed to continue teaching if they had married. The local school board, however, met in special session and changed the rule, which resulted in statute revisions across the state of Ohio and the country. She was honored as a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar for "outstanding and creative teaching", inspiring many students, including her two daughters, Mary K. and Susan to become educators.

After her retirement, Esther loved working as a receptionist and school tour guide at the Zanesville Art Center and as a volunteer at Bethesda Hospital.
She was a member of the Muskingum County Community Foundation, the Beaux Arts Club, the Pioneer and Historical Society, the All Around Club, and Grace United Methodist Church in Zanesville. At age 92, she became a member of First Presbyterian Church in Winchester.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, David; by her sisters, Kathryn, Eleanor, and Virginia; and by her brother, William Imri "Bill" Norman.

She is survived by daughter, Mary K. Armstrong and her husband, Dr. Jack Armstrong of Winchester, Virginia daughter, Susan Dix Clymer and her husband, Carl Clymer of Atlanta, Georgia; five grandchildren, Andrew J. Armstrong, Matthew C. Armstrong, Katherine E. Armstrong, Jessica Clymer Smith, and Brent Clymer; six great grandchildren, Hannah, Ian, and Drew Armstrong, Ethan, Olivia, and Adam Smith.

A celebration of Esther's life via her "Bon Voyage" will be held on Friday, November 27, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Residence, Launchris Drive. Interment will be in Zanesville Memorial Park in Zanesville, OHIO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Esther N. and David C. Dix Family Scholarship Fund at Shenandoah University, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22601-5195, or Grace United Methodist Church 516 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701-3675

Local arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, Winchester, Virginia.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio on October 26, 2010

Stepney (later Rocky Hill), Connecticut Church records, 1805

susandpurington01 — 2011-02-12 02:26:54Z

This area was originally part of Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut where the Leonard Dix line emigrated in about 1644. My third great grandfather George (1783), son Elisha, is said to have "possibly" been the G. Dix who married Olive Hubbard in 1805. It cites Stepney Church Records. The info is from "Families of Ancient Wethersfield" and there are mistakes there, such as the one that makes Edward Dix of Watertown the father of Leonard when Edward would have been eight years old. FHL does have a record of the marriage. I can't find the Stepney Church records. There are some other databases for up to 1800. I'd really like to verify this connection before I claim Olive as an ancestor.

I would appreciate any info anyone might have,

Sue P.

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

wordwizdix1 — 2011-02-06 17:09:39Z

Alan - I think there are some conflicts with my records. The original Anthony Dix arrived in 1623 at Plymouth on the ship Ann and drowned in a shipwreck off Cape Cod 15 Dec 1636. HE was married to Tabitha. Anthony had a son Anthony d. 24 Mar 1666 (no birth date or other data available). I recently ran into some of HIS descendants for which I have no information nor did I realize they even existed. I hope this clears up a few dates and persons?

Re: Seeking Living Anthony Dix Descendants

AlanThompson59 — 2011-02-06 00:08:24Z

Hi,

I believe I am also related to this Anthony Dix. The Anthony Dix in my family tree was born about 1635 and died in 1676 in Massachusetts. His wife's name was Tabitha and His daughter was Mary who was born in 1655 and married William Barker. The Anthony Dix born about 1635 was as far back as I could trace that line of my tree. If this is the same man this will extend things back at least one more generation.

Re: Dix, Dyball, history

orchardweb — 2011-02-02 18:47:43Z

I think we may have a possible connection with Phillip Dyball of North Walsham.

My number is 01494 765494. I have my gene make up done which could be useful. Its on Ancestry.com

The details I have for him is PHILLIP MATTHEW/MARY CARTER 13814 C 29 4 1733 NORTH WALSHAM

Re: DIX Ancestors. Norfolk, England......Robert Lake DIX

DNachtigall61 — 2011-02-01 16:00:48Z

There was a Robert LAKE Dix b 1819 to Joseph Dix and Martha Cattermole of Dunwich.
Parish Records:1819 13 February. Robert s/o Joseph Dix and Martha late Catermole.

There must be some sort of connection to the Norfolk DIX but have no clue???

He married a Mary Ann Croft abt 1851
1861 Census:St Pancras Middlesex RG9/106/108/73
Robert Dix abt 1820 Dunwich, Suffolk, England Head Cab Driver
Mary Dix 41 abt 1820 Tichborne, Hampshire, England , England Wife
Caroline Dix 10 abt 1851 Pancras, Middlesex, England Daughter
Robert J Dix 10 abt 1851 Pancras, Middlesex, England Son
Aurther Dix 5 abt 1856 Pancras, Middlesex, England Son
Chester Dix 21 abt 1840 Dunwich, Suffolk, England Nephew Cab Driver

1871 Census: St Pancras London RG10/216/113/72 Gray, Pancras RegDist
Robert Lake Dix 52 abt 1819 Darwich(Dunwich), Suffolk, England Head Cabman
Mary J Dix 50 abt 1821 Telchbourne, Hampshire, England Wife
William Dix 18 abt 1853 St Pancras Son
Robert Dix 15 abt 1856 St Pancras Son
Matha(Arthur) Dix 13 abt 1858 St Pancras Son
Mary A J Dix 9 abt 1862 St Pancras Daughter
Frances Reed 64 abt 1807 N
J Chas Reed 62 abt 1809 Barthury, Essex, England

Re: DIX Ancestors. Norfolk, England

sqweeker79 — 2011-01-31 22:34:43Z

My link to the Dix families of Norfolk is my G GF Edward Dix (1887-1968). He came from Neatishead in Norfolk as did his father William Lake Dix (1850-1906).

Would love to hear from other Dixs to shed some light!

Regards
Clare

Re: DIX Ancestors. Norfolk, England

philcotterill — 2010-12-09 12:56:33Z

Hi
My mothers Maiden Name was lemon and lived in Stoke Holy Cross Norfolk and her family came from shotesham
If you need any info please ask
thanks

Phil Cotterill

phil.cotterill@hozelock.cok

Edward Dix

sqweeker79 — 2010-08-17 22:46:29Z

Hello,

I'm looking for info on Edward Dix, he was my gr grandfather on my Dads side.

He married a lady called Kathleen (not sure when) & had 5 children all born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England in the 1920s. There's Mavis (1920), George (1926), Kathleen (1924), Iris (my grandmother) & Dorothy.

Iris (Irene) Dix married Joseph Siberon Ambrose & had 3 kids, one of them my Dad Ivan Matthew Ambrose in 1943.

Would also love info on Joseph Siberon Ambrose too.

Regards

Clare

Re: DIX Ancestors. Norfolk, England

michaeldixon138 — 2010-08-14 13:43:10Z

As your message on Ancestry.co.uk is about 7 years old, this may not reach you, so I'll keep it short!
I have a large family tree which relates to the Dixon family. I have established that they originally were the 'Dix' family and had lived in N.E. Norfolk for centuries. I don't expect our tree to be related of course, but I was interested to find that you have a Mary Howlett in the late 1700's, who was probably the sister to my Eleanor Howlett, b 1778, I think in Trunch, but quite probably could have been in Antingham.
Anyway this may not reach you, so conatct me if you wish to continue a conversation.

Re: Pittsylvania County Dix Heritage

1okiejo — 2010-08-04 22:04:34Z

My Dix's are from there. Starting with John Dix born 1613 Essex co. Virginia dies 1678 Essex co. Virginia. married Hester Easter. Then one child is John Dix born 1639 Essex co. Virginia died 1691 Essex co. Virginia married Mary Talbutt Sharpe. The son that I am following is another John Dix born 1665 Essex co. Virginia died 1709 in Essex co. Virginia married Ursula Payne Paine. Their son was William Dix born 1690 Essex co. Virginia dies 1745 Essex co. Virginia married Martha Tandy. Their son was John Dix born 1719 Essex co. Virginia died 1783 Danville Pittsylvania co. Virginia. married Karenhappuch Virgett.Their son Larkin Dix born 1752 died 1816 Pittsylvania co. Virginia their son Thomas Dix born 1781 Pittsylania co. Virginia died? married Jane Michaelborough. Their son Carter Dix born 1815/20 Danville Pittsylvania co. Virginia died June 1, 1858 Mill Ford Cooper co. Missouri married Nancy Bridgewater. Their son was William Larkin Dix born Sept. 5, 1846 Blackwater cooper co. Missouri died Dec. 10, 1924 Drumright Creek co. Oklahoma married Joesphine Moore. their son was my grandfather Arthur Joseph Dix born Mar. 16. 1873 Nelson cooper co. Missouri died June 24, 1944 Cushing Payne co. Oklahoma married Sadie Dix.

Isaac Dix and Polly Metcalf

jgillespie28 — 2010-07-16 14:15:05Z

I'm looking for information on Isaac Dix and Polly Metcalf who were married August 6, 1803. I believe they were married in Accomack Virginia, but am not positive. I believe her father was Thomas Metcalf, but am wanting to confirm. Would appreciate any information on this family.

I found a Revolutionary War Bounty Record for Thomas Metcalf that listed him as deceased, but that Isaac Dix was his heir because of a marriage to Thomas' daughter.

Re: Dix family

1okiejo — 2010-07-11 19:27:40Z

All of your Dix are on my family tree. I live in Oklahoma City and have a cousin doing the Dix side also. I'm new at this so I don't know how to get in touch with you. I have a family tree on ancestry.com called Ward/Dix

Re: Connection to Joseph Dicks/Dix family?

tedross180 — 2010-07-06 18:11:21Z

I have a Dr. Reid E. Dicks, b 19 Aug 1897 in Lake City, Columbia, FL and died 9 Jun 1972 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, FL who married Sarah Emmaline Lanier dau of Rebecca Martha Ross of Suwannee County, FL, in my lineage. Any of these names connected to your lineage?

Re: DIX Ancestors. Norfolk, England

seekR2 — 2010-06-22 17:08:13Z

Hello, Richard

Bernie Guymer has done extensive research on the GUYMER surname in the Norfolk region. Take a look at his Web page:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~guymer/

My GUYMERs are mostly from the Catton - Norwich area. Many of them worked for Coleman's as did the DIXes.

Regards
Ros

Re: DIX Ancestors. Norfolk, England

richard1sov236mutdl5r9sebmgsitek87v9 — 2010-06-22 16:38:55Z

Hi,funnily enough my name is Richard Guymer,my father is William Albert John Guymer Im a building surveyor and last year was working on the Britvic site in Norwich. The Coleman's site is part of the Britvic site. Spooky!
I know that we have connections with Guymers down the East Coast from Newcastle to Norfolk.
We live on the outskirts of Hull where there are several Guymers (not all known to us)and I have a brother and family in Congleton. We have also come across Guymers in the North East. Regards Richard Guymer

Dix - African Americans in Barbour & Bullock Co., Al

blackheritage1 — 2010-06-21 20:13:26Z

I have info on descendants of African American with these surnames in BARBOUR, BULLOCK and MACON counties of Alabama:

KING, HUFFMAN, SULLEN, ELLINGTON, FORT, GERMANY, HARPER, IVEY, SMITH, JACKSON, BUCKHANON/BUCHANAN, FANIEL, RODGERS, LAMPLEY, BOYKIN, GREEN, MCGILVRAY, BENNETT, HELMS, HERRING, NEAL, FOSTER, SHORTER, LEE, FRYER, FEAGIN, RUMPH, DIX, WIMBISH, FORD, MCBRIDE, ACRES, OUSLEY, MCRAE, MCCRAY, MCCRANEY AND MANY, MANY OTHERS