Roscoe D. Dix

Roscoe D. Dix
Michigan Auditor General
In office
1897–1900
GovernorHazen S. Pingree
Preceded byStanley W. Turner
Succeeded byPerry F. Powers
Commissioner of the State Land Office
In office
1887–1890
GovernorCyrus G. Luce
Preceded byMinor Newell
Succeeded byGeorge T. Shaffer
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
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

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

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

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Dipaola to Dixie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.


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