John B. Dixon

1828–1883 · Male · died at about 55

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John B. Dixon1828–1883Emily Mary Holloway1842–1920Wife

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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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 1842–1920
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 book vol. 3: bond, license and return, J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, married 8 Jan 1863. FamilySearch film 007723878, image 138
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, as reported in the saved research.
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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, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean (the family tree records ABT 1828, Georgia)
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 (view at findagrave.com) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: gravestone photograph read in the saved research; Find a Grave memorial page (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 (view at findagrave.com) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: gravestone photograph read in the saved research; Find a Grave memorial page (volunteer-contributed). What the labels mean (the family tree records 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 1842–1920 Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Marriage book image inspected in the saved research; the indexes' '5 Jan' and 'John E.' are wrong. Records: Monroe County, Mississippi, marriage book vol. 3: bond, license and return, J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, married 8 Jan 1863. FamilySearch film 007723878, image 138 Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research. What the labels mean (the family tree records 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

Research notes

Spelled Dickson in 1880 and on his 1863 marriage bond; Dixon on his stone. His parents are not found; the FamilySearch tree's parents belong to a Mississippi-born namesake of Madison County and are rejected.

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View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 81421550
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Geneanet Community Trees Index Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in Birth, Death, Residence
Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
1850 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in 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
1880 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in 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
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 book vol. 3: bond, license and return, J. B. Dickson and Miss Emily M. Holloway, married 8 Jan 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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