Roscoe D. Dix
Roscoe D. Dix | |
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Michigan Auditor General | |
In office 1897–1900 | |
Governor | Hazen S. Pingree |
Preceded by | Stanley W. Turner |
Succeeded by | Perry F. Powers |
Personal details | |
Born | Jefferson County, New York, US | June 11, 1839
Died | September 5, 1912 Berrien Springs, Michigan, US | (aged 73)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Virginia M. Kephart |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union Army) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Roscoe Dexter Dix (June 11, 1839 – September 5, 1912) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1897 to 1900.
Early life
Dix was born in Jefferson County, New York on June 11, 1839, to parents Dexter Ozias and Mary Eliza Dix. Dix is distantly related to Robert Treat.[1]
Career
Dix fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Dix was injured in a battle in Knoxville, Tennessee, in which he was permanently disabled.[1]
At some point in his life, Dix had various jobs, including that of a barber, a real estate agent, and a banker. From 1887 to 1890, Dix served as Michigan land commissioner. Dix served as the Michigan Auditor General from 1897 to 1900.[1]
Personal life
On January 2, 1867, Dix married Virginia M. Kephart. Together, they had at least three children. Dix was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.[1]
Dix died on September 5, 1912, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Dipaola to Dixie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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