John B. Dixon

c. 1828–1883 · Male · died at about 55

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Grave marker of John B. Dixon, died 1883

Thomas Dixon1790–1835Father

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

William Lemon "Buster" Dixon1869–1937Son Albertine Tina Dixon1873–1934Daughter Salley M. Dixonborn 1865Daughter Henrietta Dixon1874–1913Daughter Luther Dixon1869–1945Son John A Dixon1863–1929Son

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Parents

Father: Thomas Dixon 1790–1835
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Rejected as parents: Thomas Dixon and Susan Dixon (FamilySearch tree, Madison County). They are the parents of a Mississippi-born John B. Dixon of Madison County; this John B. and both his parents were born in Georgia (1880 census).

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Wife: Emily Mary Holloway 1842–bef. 1920
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.
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Son: William Lemon "Buster" Dixon 1869–1937
Likely evidence: show why
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.
What the labels mean
Daughter: Albertine Tina Dixon 1873–1934
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Albertine is in John B. Dixon's 1880 household (index), which gives relationships.
Records:
- 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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Daughter: Salley M. Dixon born 1865
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Sally is in John B. Dixon's 1880 household (index), which gives relationships.
Records:
- 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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Daughter: Henrietta Dixon 1874–1913
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Henrietta is in John B. Dixon's 1880 household (index), which gives relationships.
Records:
- 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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Son: Luther Dixon 1869–1945
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Luther is in John B. Dixon's 1880 household (index), which gives relationships.
Records:
- 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
Son: John A Dixon 1863–1929
Likely evidence: show why
Why: John A. is in John B. Dixon's 1880 household (index), which gives relationships.
Records:
- 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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Life events

Born	about 1828, Georgia Likely evidence: show why Why: 1880 census index: John B. 'Dickson', 52, born Georgia, both parents born Georgia. Records: 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 (the family tree records ABT 1828, Georgia, USA) Image: 1850 United States Federal Census · Image: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982 · Image: 1880 United States Federal Census
Died	29 Oct 1883, Monroe County, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: His gravestone at Pisgah Cemetery (photo read in the saved research). Records: Gravestone of John B. Dixon, Pisgah Cemetery near Amory (died 29 Oct 1883) Find a Grave memorial 81421550: John B. Dixon (died 1883), Pisgah Cemetery (record page · view at findagrave.com) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Gravestone read from a photograph; Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed. What the labels mean (the family tree records 29 OCT 1883, Monroe Cty,Mississippi)
Buried	Pisgah Cemetery, near Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Gravestone photo read in the saved research. Records: Gravestone of John B. Dixon, Pisgah Cemetery near Amory (died 29 Oct 1883) Find a Grave memorial 81421550: John B. Dixon (died 1883), Pisgah Cemetery (record page · view at findagrave.com) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Gravestone read from a photograph; Find a Grave memorial; volunteer-contributed. What the labels mean (the family tree records Pisgah Cemetery, near Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America) View memorial on Find a Grave
Residence	Occupation: Clerk, 1850, Madison, Mississippi, USA
Marriage	8 Jan 1863, Monroe County, Mississippi, with Emily Mary Holloway 1842–bef. 1920 Confirmed evidence: show why Why: 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: 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 09-26-2026; 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. What the labels mean (the family tree records 8 JAN 1863, Monroe, Mississippi, United States; 5 JAN 1863, Monroe, Mississippi, United States)
Marriage	5 JAN 1863, Monroe, Mississippi
Residence	Occupation: Farm laborer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self, 1880, Beat 5, Monroe, Mississippi, USA

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View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 81421550
A volunteer-contributed memorial page. Its dates and family links are the contributor's; the labels on this page say which ones the records support.
Geneanet Community Trees Index Family histories and trees Scan: family sign-in Birth, Death, Marriage
Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan Birth, Death, Residence
Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
1850 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Num…
Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only 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
1880 U.S. census, Beat 5, Monroe County, Mississippi, John B. 'Dickson' household. No URL recorded Census Citation only Birth
1880 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 5, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: 658; Page: 260d; Enumeration District: 137
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current Burials and memorials Citation only Burial, Death
Gravestone of John B. Dixon, Pisgah Cemetery near Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi (died 29 Oct 1883), photograph attached to Find a Grave memorial 81421550 Burials and memorials Citation only Burial
Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
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 81421550: John B. Dixon (died 1883), Pisgah Cemetery Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
Gravestone of John B. Dixon, Pisgah Cemetery near Amory (died 29 Oct 1883) Burials and memorials
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
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index: William Lemon Dixon (claim Jan 1937) Birth, marriage and death records

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