Roscoe Dexter Dix (June 11, 1839September 5, 1912) was a

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politician who served as

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from 1897 to 1900.

Early life

Dix was born in

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on June 11, 1839, to parents Dexter Ozias and Mary Eliza Dix. Dix is distantly related to

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Military career

Dix fought with the

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in the

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. Dix was injured in a battle in

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, in which he was permanently disabled.

Career

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

from 1897 to 1900.

Personal life

On January 2, 1867, Dix married Virginia M. Kephart. Together, they had at least three children. Dix was a member of the

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Death

Dix died on September 5, 1912, in

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. He was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs.

References

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