William Lemon "Buster" Dixon

1869–1937 · Male

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Emily Mary Holloway1842–bef. 1920Mother John B. Dixonc. 1828–1883Father

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

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

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Mother: Emily Mary Holloway 1842–bef. 1920
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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.
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Father: John B. Dixon c. 1828–1883
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Why: His Social Security claim (index) names his father John Dixon; he is William, 9, in the 1880 household.
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.
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Wife: Mary Catherine 'Katherine' (Young) Dixon c. 1869–1937
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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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Daughter: Ella Belle Dixon born c. 1894
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Son: Louis Gordon Dixon 1905–1948
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Life events

Born	28 JUL 1869, Amory, Monroe, Mississippi Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: Conflicting records: 28 Jul 1869 (Social Security claim) against about 1870-71 (1880 census). 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. What the labels mean Image: 1910 United States Federal Census · Image: 1930 United States Federal Census · Image: 1920 United States Federal Census
Died	1937, Monroe Cty, Mississippi Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: Conflicting records: 1937 (tree) and 1939 (Find a Grave). Review: assessed 09-24-2026. What the labels mean
Marriage	27 Dec 1892, Monroe County, Mississippi, with Mary Catherine 'Katherine' (Young) Dixon c. 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)
Residence	Occupation: Laborer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1910, Amory Ward 1, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Residence	Occupation: Laborer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1920, Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Residence	Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head; Occupation: Car repairer, 1930, Amory, Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Burial	Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America

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Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
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U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current Burials and memorials Scan: family sign-in Birth, Burial, Death
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth
1910 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1910; Census Place: Amory Ward 1, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: T624_752; Page: 2a; Enumeration District:…
1920 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Amory, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 58
1930 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1930; Census Place: Amory, Monroe, Mississippi; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2…
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only

Research sources

1880 U.S. census, Beat 5, Monroe County, Mississippi, John B. 'Dickson' household Census
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
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index: William Lemon Dixon (claim Jan 1937) Birth, marriage and death records

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