Roscoe D. Dix
Roscoe D. Dix | |
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Michigan Auditor General | |
In office 1897–1900 | |
Governor | Hazen S. Pingree |
Preceded by | Stanley W. Turner |
Succeeded by | Perry F. Powers |
Personal details | |
Born | Jefferson County, New York, US | June 11, 1839
Died | September 5, 1912 Berrien Springs, Michigan, US | (aged 73)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Virginia M. Kephart |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union Army) |
Battles/wars | American 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
[edit]Dix was born in Jefferson County, New York on June 11, 1839, to parents Dexter Ozias and Mary Eliza Dix. Dix is distantly related to Robert Treat.[1]
Career
[edit]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.[1]
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.[1]
Personal life
[edit]On January 2, 1867, Dix married Virginia M. Kephart. Together, they had at least three children. Dix was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.[1]
Dix died on September 5, 1912, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Dipaola to Dixie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.