Roscoe D. Dix

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Roscoe D. Dix
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Michigan Auditor General
In office
1897–1900
GovernorHazen S. Pingree
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born(1839-06-11)June 11, 1839
Jefferson County, New York
DiedSeptember 5, 1912(1912-09-05) (aged 73)
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Virginia M. Kephart
Military service
Allegiance United States Army (Union Army)
Battles/warsAmerican 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.[1] Dix is distantly related to Robert Treat.[2]

Military 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.[2]

Career[]

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.[2]

Personal life[]

On January 2, 1867, Dix married Virginia M. Kephart.[1] Together, they had at least three children. Dix was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.[2]

Death[]

Dix died on September 5, 1912 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Roscoe Dexter Dix Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Dipaola to Dixie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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