American AcornsEmily Mary Holloway
1842–bef. 1920 · Female
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Emily Mary Holloway1842–bef. 1920John B. Dixonc. 1828–1883Husband
Biography
Emily married John B. Dixon in Monroe County, Mississippi, on January 8, 1863. She later appears as Emily Dixon among the adult heirs in Wilkins Holloway's estate. Selected pages of that probate file describe a household being divided after his death.
The Holloway estate
Emily was probably Wilkins's daughter. A girl of her name and age was in his 1850 household, and she was later named among his heirs. Her mother was probably his first wife, Mary (probate file).
Likely About this evidence
Emily's and Mary's relationships remain Likely: neither the census nor the heirs list explicitly identifies Emily as Wilkins's daughter.
On December 5, 1864, Wilkins's widow, Helen M. Holloway, swore that he had recently died and took charge of the estate as administratrix. Two days later, appraisers set aside household property, a year's provisions, and money for clothing and schooling for the widow and children (probate file).
Confirmed About this evidence
Helen's role and the allowances are documented in the selected estate pages. Some monetary amounts are difficult to read and are omitted.
Dividing the household property
In January 1865, Helen petitioned to divide the allowance. Rebecca and Gilla, Wilkins's children by an earlier marriage, would not live with her, the petition said. Josephine, Helen's daughter with Wilkins, would remain with her. Helen requested one quarter each for Rebecca and Gilla and half for herself and Josephine together (probate file).
Confirmed About this evidence
The petition gives no reason for the girls' refusal or their later living arrangements. Their mother's identity is not supplied by this passage. Gilla also appears as Gela.
The commissioners divided the property into two lots. Each received three ploughs, wagon harness, 256 pounds of pork and 70 bushels of corn. Even the wagon was divided: each lot received a front wheel, a rear wheel and half the body. Rebecca and Gilla's lot also included a loom, bureau and wash pot; Helen and Josephine's included an oven, pot rack, two tables and an old spinning wheel (probate file).
Confirmed About this evidence
The division concerns household property and provisions, not the widow's separate claim to land. The subsequent court certificate was not fully read.
Guardianship and land
In February 1865, Rebecca and Gilla, both over fourteen, chose Jeremiah Holloway as guardian. In his petition, Jeremiah called himself their brother and said Wilkins had died without a will in 1864. He valued the girls' property at no more than $200 or $300 (probate file).
Confirmed About this evidence
An uncertain docket reading suggests Jeremiah's petition was dismissed in November 1865. Jeremiah's stated relationship to Rebecca and Gilla does not independently establish his relationship to Emily.
Helen also requested dower, a widow's lifetime share in her husband's land. A January 1865 summons named Emily Dixon among the adult heirs called to answer that request. Emily, already married, was not among the minors in the household-property division (probate file; marriage record).
Confirmed About this evidence
The papers establish the requests, not their final outcomes. No order assigning dower appears among the selected pages.
Later accounts
In February 1867, Helen reported that she had received and paid nothing since her previous annual account and asked to be discharged as administratrix. Estate papers also contain land-tax receipts for 1868 and 1872; the latter names the payer as H. M. Holloway (probate file).
Confirmed About this evidence
No discharge order is among the pages reviewed. The 1872 initials do not establish that Helen still administered the estate then. This account draws on selected pages of the 47-page file; the estate's final settlement remains unresolved.
Timeline of the public record (11 entries)
| When | What the record shows | How sure |
|---|---|---|
| 8 January 1863 | Emily M. Holloway marries J. B. Dickson (John B. Dixon) in Monroe County; the bond and licence are dated 5 January. Marriage Record (White), vol. 3, p. 176: J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway | Confirmed |
| 5 December 1864 | Helen M. Holloway swears that her husband Wilkins has recently died, and administers his estate. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| 5 December 1864 | Helen's petition for dower in Wilkins's land is filed. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| 7 December 1864 | Appraisers meet at Wilkins's residence and set apart the widow's and children's allowance. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| January 1865 | Three commissioners set down a written division of the allowance in two lots. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| January 1865 | A writ cites Wilkins's heirs, Emily Dixon among them, to answer Helen's petition for dower in his land. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| 4 January 1865 | Helen petitions for the year's allowance to be divided among the widow and three minor children. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| 3 and 6 February 1865 | Rebecca and Gilla choose Jeremiah Holloway as their guardian; he petitions to be appointed. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| 7 November 1865 (reading uncertain) | A note on the guardianship docket appears to read “Dismissed”. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Unconfirmed |
| 25 February 1867 | Helen's second annual account reports nothing received or paid; she asks to be discharged. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
| 11 October 1872 | A tax receipt filed with the estate papers reads “Received of H. M. Holloway”. Estate of Wilkins Holloway, case 1250, Monroe County, Mississippi, Probate Court | Confirmed |
Family
Parents
- Mother: Mary Holloway c. 1811–bet. 1850 and 1860
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Emily M., 8, is in the 1850 household with Mary, 39; Mary was the first wife.
Records:
- 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household
- Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list). Ancestry collection 8995, record 3802815, image 005841869_00957 (view at Ancestry)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
- Father: Wilkins Holloway c. 1800–1864
Likely evidence: show why
Why: 'Emily Dixon' is on the heirs list served with his widow's Dec 1864 dower petition (image inspected in the saved research); she fits the Emily M., 8, of his 1850 household. The list states no relationships.
Records:
- Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list). Ancestry collection 8995, record 3802815, image 005841869_00957 (view at Ancestry)
- 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
Husband: John B. Dixon c. 1828–1883 Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Marriage bond, license and return: J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, 8 Jan 1863 (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
- Monroe County, Mississippi, Marriage Record (White) vol. 3 (1858-1867), p. 176: bond and license 5 Jan 1863, and return, J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, married 8 Jan 1863, recorded 16 Mar 1863. FamilySearch film 007723878, image 138
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Marriage bond, license and return: J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, 8 Jan 1863 (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
- Monroe County, Mississippi, Marriage Record (White) vol. 3 (1858-1867), p. 176: bond and license 5 Jan 1863, and return, J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, married 8 Jan 1863, recorded 16 Mar 1863. FamilySearch film 007723878, image 138
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
- Son: William Lemon "Buster" Dixon 1869–1937
Likely evidence: show why
Why: His Social Security claim (index) names his mother Emily Hollway.
Records:
- U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index: William Lemon Dixon (claim Jan 1937)
- 1880 U.S. census, Beat 5, Monroe County, Mississippi, John B. 'Dickson' household
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
- Daughter: Albertine Tina Dixon 1873–1934
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Albertine is in the 1880 household with Emily, 36.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
- Daughter: Salley M. Dixon born 1865
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Sally is in the 1880 household with Emily, 36.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
- Daughter: Henrietta Dixon 1874–1913
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Henrietta is in the 1880 household with Emily, 36.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
- Son: Luther Dixon 1869–1945
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Luther is in the 1880 household with Emily, 36.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
- Son: John A Dixon 1863–1929
Likely evidence: show why
Why: John A. is in the 1880 household with Emily, 36.
Records:
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined.
Life events
| Born | 1842, Pike County, Georgia Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
|---|---|
| Died | BEF 1920, Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
| Marriage | 8 Jan 1863, Monroe County, Mississippi, with John B. Dixon c. 1828–1883 Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: The county marriage book (vol. 3, p. 176, image inspected): the bond and license are dated 5 Jan 1863 and the justice of the peace's return says the marriage was solemnized on 8 Jan 1863; it was recorded on 16 Mar 1863. The indexes' '5 Jan' is the bond and license date, not an error, and 'John E.' is a transcription variant: the bond is signed 'John B. Dickson'. The entry names no parent. Records:
Review: assessed 09-26-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Confirmed (09-24-2026, marriage book image): Read earlier as 8 Jan 1863, with the indexes' 5 Jan taken to be wrong. |
| Marriage | 5 JAN 1863, Monroe, Mississippi |
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Sources
- Geneanet Community Trees Index Family histories and trees Scan: family sign-in Birth, Death, Marriage
- Monroe County, Mississippi, Marriage Record (White), vol. 3 (1858-1867), p. 176: bond and license dated 5 January 1863; the justice of the peace's return says J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway were married 8 January 1863; recorded 16 March 1863. FamilySearch film 007723878 (original roll 886908), image 138 of 305, ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BJ-C9W9-Y Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Marriage
Research sources
- 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household Census
- 1880 U.S. census, Beat 5, Monroe County, Mississippi, John B. 'Dickson' household Census
- Monroe County, Mississippi, Marriage Record (White) vol. 3 (1858-1867), p. 176: bond and license 5 Jan 1863, and return, J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, married 8 Jan 1863, recorded 16 Mar 1863 Birth, marriage and death records
- Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list) Wills and probate view at Ancestry
- U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index: William Lemon Dixon (claim Jan 1937) Birth, marriage and death records
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