Mary Catherine 'Katherine' (Young) Dixon

c. 1869–1937 · Female · died at about 68

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Jasper Newton Young1839–1901Father Mary M. (Westbrook) Young1841–1898Mother

Mary Catherine 'Katherine' (Young) Dixonc. 1869–1937William Lemon "Buster" Dixon1869–1937Husband

Edith Gwenn Dixon1909–1986Daughter Ella Belle Dixonborn c. 1894Daughter Louis Gordon Dixon1905–1948Son

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Biography of Mary Catherine 'Katherine' (Young) Dixon

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Mary Young asks the court to divide her father's land, 1871 to 1872

Biography

Mary Catherine Young, also recorded as Katherine Dixon, lived in Amory, Mississippi, with her husband William, a railroad worker, and their children.

Marriage and family

Mary was born in Mississippi around 1869 or 1870. A marriage index quoted on her memorial records her marriage to W. L. Dixon in Monroe County on December 27, 1892.

Likely About this evidence

The original marriage record is not cited. Her name varies across records: Mary, Mary Cathleen and Katherine. The tree names her parents as Jasper Newton Young and Mary M. Westbrook; her funeral report instead calls them the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Young. Her parents' identities remain unresolved.

A railroad household

In 1910, Mary and William owned a home in Amory and had three children at home: Ella, Gordon and Gerald. William worked as a steam-railroad laborer. Ten years later he worked at the Frisco shops; the household included Louis Gordon, Gerald and Edith (1920 census).

Confirmed About this evidence

The 1910 census records three children born and living, conflicting with the tree's 1909 birth for Edith.

By 1930, Mary and William lived on Front Street, where he repaired railroad cars. A married daughter listed as Westbrook and a young grandson lived with them. The census valued their house at $350. None of these censuses recorded an occupation for Mary (1930 census).

Confirmed About this evidence

The married daughter in 1930 fits Edith by age but is not securely identified from that entry alone.

Her death in 1937

The Clarion-Ledger's October 1937 funeral report described Katherine Dixon, 68, as an Amory church and club leader. Her pastor, the Rev. J. A. George of First Methodist Church, conducted the service at the Dixon home, assisted by the Rev. J. F. Measells of First Baptist Church. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.

Likely About this evidence

The report's October 11 dateline says the funeral was the previous day, suggesting October 10; an index instead gives October 11 for burial. It supplies no explicit death date or cause.

The notice named her husband, two sons, two married daughters, her brother John Henry Young and her sister Mrs. Lee Westbrook as survivors. A shared gravestone gives Katherine's years as 1869–1937 and William's as 1869–1939 (memorial; his memorial).

Likely About this evidence

The original report identifies Lee Westbrook as a sister's married name, correcting the index-based description of two brothers. William's 1939 gravestone date conflicts with 1937 in the tree.

Timeline of the public record (6 entries)

When	What the record shows	How sure
About 1869-70	Born in Mississippi (Monroe County per Find a Grave). Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Section VI; 1910 U.S. census, Amory town, Ward 1, Monroe Co., Mississippi, ED 57, sheet 2A, lines 36-40; 1930 U.S. census, Amory city, Monroe Co., Mississippi, ED 48-1, sheet 8B, lines 67-70 (Front Street)	Likely
27 Dec 1892	Married W. L. Dixon, Monroe County (index entry). Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Section VI	Likely
16 Apr 1910	In Amory, Ward 1, with husband and three children. 1910 U.S. census, Amory town, Ward 1, Monroe Co., Mississippi, ED 57, sheet 2A, lines 36-40	Confirmed
6 Jan 1920	Listed as 'Mary Cathleen' in Amory with two sons and a daughter. 1920 U.S. census, Monroe Co., Mississippi, District 1, Amory, ED 58, sheet 4A, lines 23-27	Confirmed
7 Apr 1930	On Front Street, Amory, with husband, a married daughter and a grandson. 1930 U.S. census, Amory city, Monroe Co., Mississippi, ED 48-1, sheet 8B, lines 67-70 (Front Street)	Confirmed
Oct 1937	Died aged 68; buried at Amory 11 October; obituary 12 October in the Clarion-Ledger (index). Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Section VI	Likely

Family

Parents

Father: Jasper Newton Young 1839–1901
Likely evidence: show why
Why: M. C. is in J. N. Young's 1880 household (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
- 1880 U.S. census, Boyds, Monroe County, Mississippi, J. N. Young household
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
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Mother: Mary M. (Westbrook) Young 1841–1898
Likely evidence: show why
Why: M. C. is in the 1880 household with the wife 'M. A.' (Mary M.).
Records:
- 1880 U.S. census, Boyds, Monroe County, Mississippi, J. N. Young household
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined.
What the labels mean

Husband: William Lemon "Buster" Dixon 1869–1937
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Marriage of Mary Catherine Young and W. L. Dixon, 27 Dec 1892 (index); her memorial names her spouse W. L. Dixon (1869-19..). That W. L. is William Lemon is not yet confirmed.
Records:
Monroe County, Mississippi, marriage of Mary Catherine Young and W. L. Dixon, 27 Dec 1892 (index)
Find a Grave memorial 178115326: Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory (view at findagrave.com)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined; Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed.
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Daughter: Edith Gwenn Dixon 1909–1986
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Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Daughter: Ella Belle Dixon born c. 1894
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Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Son: Louis Gordon Dixon 1905–1948
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Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Life events

Name	Mary Catherine 'Katherine' (Young) Dixon Likely evidence: show why Why: M. C., 11, in the 1880 household; her memorial names her Mary Catherine Young Dixon; 'Mary Cathleen' is a tree error. Records: 1880 U.S. census, Boyds, Monroe County, Mississippi, J. N. Young household Find a Grave memorial 178115326: Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory (view at findagrave.com) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined; Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed. What the labels mean (the family tree records Mary Catherine Young)
Born	ABT 1869, Mississippi, USA Likely evidence: show why Why: Find a Grave gives 1869 only; no birth record seen. Records: Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Miss. (view at family tree attachment) Review: assessed 10-26-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Died	1937 Likely evidence: show why Why: Find a Grave gives 1937 and burial at Amory; a Clarion-Ledger item of 12 Oct 1937 reports a Dixon funeral, probably hers, whose text has not been seen. No record seen gives the place of death. Records: Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Miss. (view at family tree attachment) Daily Clarion-Ledger, 12 Oct 1937, 'Dixon Funeral Services Held', Aberdeen dateline 11 Oct (the article's text has not been seen) Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean (the family tree records 1937, Monroe, Mississippi)
Buried	Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Mississippi Likely evidence: show why Why: Find a Grave memorial (saved page), which lists her parents Jasper N. and Mary Margaret Westbrook Young. Records: Find a Grave memorial 178115326: Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory (view at findagrave.com) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed. What the labels mean (the family tree records Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA) View memorial on Find a Grave
Also recorded as	Mary Cathleen Dixon; Mary Cathleen (Catherine) Dixon (Young)
Marriage	27 Dec 1892, Monroe County, Mississippi, with William Lemon "Buster" Dixon 1869–1937 Likely evidence: show why Why: Index only. Records: Monroe County, Mississippi, marriage of Mary Catherine Young and W. L. Dixon, 27 Dec 1892 (index) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 27 DEC 1892, Monroe, Mississippi)

Newspapers

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"Dixon Funeral Services Held," Daily Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi), 12 October 1937, p. 14.1937
Daily Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi), 12 October 1937, p. 14: full page carrying "Dixon Funeral Services Held" for Katherine Dixon (Aberdeen dateline, 11 October).12 October 1937 · p. 14 (third column, lower half)

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Sources

View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 178115326
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'Dixon Funeral Services Held,' Daily Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi), 12 October 1937, p. 14 (Aberdeen dateline, 11 October); Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory Burials and memorials Transcription Birth, Burial
'Dixon Funeral Services Held,' Daily Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi), 12 October 1937, p. 14 (Aberdeen…

Research sources

1880 U.S. census, Boyds, Monroe County, Mississippi, J. N. Young household Census
Daily Clarion-Ledger, 12 Oct 1937, 'Dixon Funeral Services Held', Aberdeen dateline 11 Oct (the article's text has not been seen) Other documents
Find a Grave memorial 178115326, Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory, Miss. Other documents view at family tree attachment
Find a Grave memorial 178115326: Mary Catherine Young Dixon (1869-1937), Masonic Cemetery, Amory Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
Monroe County, Mississippi, marriage of Mary Catherine Young and W. L. Dixon, 27 Dec 1892 (index) Birth, marriage and death records

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