Roscoe D. Dix

Roscoe D. Dix
Michigan Auditor General
In office
1897–1900
GovernorHazen S. Pingree
Preceded byStanley W. Turner
Succeeded byPerry F. Powers
Personal details
Born(1839-06-11)June 11, 1839
Jefferson County, New York, US
DiedSeptember 5, 1912(1912-09-05) (aged 73)
Berrien Springs, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVirginia M. Kephart
Military service
AllegianceUnited States (Union Army)
Battles/warsAmerican 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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Dipaola to Dixie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.