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Alexander Dixon 1785–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 13 JUL 1871

Death Location: Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Father: John Dixon

Mother: Dorcas Wilson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Creech

Children(s): Sarah Dixon

In 1785, Alexander Dixon entered the world in Greenbrier, Virginia, United States, born to John Dixon And Dorcas Tabitha Wilson. In 1820, Alexander Dixon resided in Harlan, Kentucky, United States. In 1830, Alexander Dixon resided in Perry, Kentucky, United States. Alexander Dixon married Elizabeth Creech, and had children including Sarah Dixon. Alexander Dixon passed away in 1871 in Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Alexander Dixon entered the world in Greenbrier, Virginia, United States, born to John Dixon And Dorcas Tabitha Wilson.
  • In 1820, Alexander Dixon resided in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1830, Alexander Dixon resided in Perry, Kentucky, United States.
  • Alexander Dixon married Elizabeth Creech, and had children including Sarah Dixon.
  • Alexander Dixon passed away in 1871 in Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dixon
1752–1840
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Dorcas Wilson
1753–1810
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Creech
1790–1863
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Sarah Dixon
1825–1920
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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Alexander Dixon's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Dixon
1785–1871
Birth Place: Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Dixon
1752–1840
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Dorcas (Tabitha) Wilson
1753–1810
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Dixon's Descendants

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Alexander Dixon (1785–13 JUL 1871) m. Elizabeth Creech (1790–23 AUG 1863)
  1. 1. Sarah Dixon 1825–1920 m. Moses Estep 1823–1914
    1. 1. Absolom Estep 1864–1950
    2. 2. Alexander Estep 1852–1942 m. Emily Mcknight 1862–1935 m. Mary McKnight 1856– m. Martha (Ann) Gilliam 1851–1900
      1. 1. Ella Estep 1885–1916 m. Bennett (William) Hall 1882–1955
        1. 1. Arthur Hall 1911–1911
        2. 2. Armanda Hall 1905–1916
        3. 3. Elizabeth Hall 1912–1916
        4. 4. Barney Hall 1914–1916
        5. 5. Grant Hall 1903–1916
      2. 2. Orbin Estep 1895–1967 m. Carolina Dixon 1884–1959
        1. 1. Enoch (F) Estep 1918–1991
        2. 2. Paul Estep 1925–1977 m. Ina (Mae) Boggs 1930–1990
        3. 3. Eliza Estep 1916–1987 m. Burnett Boggs 1913–1974
        4. 4. Bettie Estep 1913–1982 m. James (I) MCKNIGHT 1909–
      3. 3. Ira Estep 1876– m. Ozina Rice 1880–
      4. 4. James Estep 1875–1921
    3. 3. Elizabeth Estep 1864–1958
      1. 1. Lee Estep 1892–
    4. 4. Marinda Estep 1856–1857
    5. 5. Martha Estep 1866–1867
    6. 6. William Estep 1856–1930 m. Mary (J) Payne 1886–
      1. 1. Victoria Estep 1897–
      2. 2. Alice Estep 1894– m. William (P) Kelley 1877– m. James (M.) Estep 1877–
        1. 1. Cillis Kelley 1920–
        2. 2. Edgar Kelley 1913–
        3. 3. Charley Kelley 1915–
        4. 4. Maggie Estep 1923–2013
        5. 5. Ecinal Estep 1916–
        6. 6. Cassie Kelley 1915–
        7. 7. Mary Estep 1918– m. Willis Brock 1921–1997
      3. 3. Isaac Estep 1891–1963 m. Allie Sumpter 1895–1950
      4. 4. James (Raymond) Estep 1908–1966 m. Louella Branson 1921–2003

Alexander Dixon's Timeline

12 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Alexander Dixon in Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 35
Alexander Dixon resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
Alexander Dixon resided here in Perry, Kentucky, United States
Perry, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
Alexander Dixon resided here in Perry, Kentucky, United States
Perry, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
Alexander Dixon appeared in census in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
Alexander Dixon resided here in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky
Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 65
Alexander Dixon resided here in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
Alexander Dixon resided here in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky
Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 65
Alexander Dixon resided here in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 75
Alexander Dixon resided here in , Harlan, Kentucky, United States
, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 75
Alexander Dixon resided here in , Harlan, Kentucky, United States
, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1871
13 JUL 1871
Age 86
Death of Alexander Dixon in Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Alexander Dixon, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [2] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Alexander Dixon in entry for Lewis Singleton, 1860.
    [3] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M840756
    [4] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 426; Family History Library Film: 803371
    [5] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 21B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dixon Cemetery, Cumberland, Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 October 2022), Alexander Dixon, ; Burial, Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America, Dixon Cemetery; citing record ID 179749216, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [3] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 JUL 1871
    Event Place: Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 October 2022), Alexander Dixon, ; Burial, Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America, Dixon Cemetery; citing record ID 179749216, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Harlan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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