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Willis Pressmill Dixon 1820–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec. 1820

Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee

Death Date: 1868

Death Location: , , , USA

Father: James Dixon

Mother: Isabella Cribben

Spouse(s): Maria Grayson

Children(s): Ellen Dixon, Easter Dixon, Martha Dixon, Sarah Dixon, Mary Dixon, Selina Dixon, Caroline Dixon

Willis Pressmill Dixon was born in 1820 in Smith County, Tennessee, the child of James Dixon And Isabella Dixon Cribben. In 1840, Willis Pressmill Dixon resided in Smith, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Willis Pressmill Dixon resided in District 72, Pulaski, Missouri, USA. Willis Pressmill Dixon married Maria Grayson, and had children including Caroline Dixon, Easter Dixon, Ellen Dixon, Martha Jane Dixon, Mary Catherine Dixon, Sarah Elizabeth Dixon, Selina Dixon. Willis Pressmill Dixon passed away in 1868 in , , , USA.

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Biography

  • Willis Pressmill Dixon was born in 1820 in Smith County, Tennessee, the child of James Dixon And Isabella Dixon Cribben.
  • In 1840, Willis Pressmill Dixon resided in Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Willis Pressmill Dixon resided in District 72, Pulaski, Missouri, USA.
  • Willis Pressmill Dixon married Maria Grayson, and had children including Caroline Dixon, Easter Dixon, Ellen Dixon, Martha Jane Dixon, Mary Catherine Dixon, Sarah Elizabeth Dixon, Selina Dixon.
  • Willis Pressmill Dixon passed away in 1868 in , , , USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Dixon
1798–
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England
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Isabella Cribben
1794–
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Maria Grayson
1838–1887
Birth Location: Dixon Mills, Marengo County, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Ellen Dixon
1854–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Easter Dixon
1856–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Martha Dixon
1840–
Birth Location: Tennesee
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Sarah Dixon
1843–
Birth Location: Tennesee
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Mary Dixon
1843–1896
Birth Location: Tennesee
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Selina Dixon
1869–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Caroline Dixon
1858–1890
Birth Location: Alabama
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Willis Dixon's Ancestors

Self
Willis Dixon
1820–1868
Birth Place: Smith County, Tennessee
Parents
James Dixon
1798–
Yorkshire, England
Isabella (Dixon) Cribben
1794–
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Dixon's Descendants

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Willis (Pressmill) Dixon (8 Dec. 1820–1868) m. Maria Grayson (1838–1887)
  1. 1. Ellen Dixon 1854–
  2. 2. Easter Dixon 1856–
  3. 3. Martha (Jane) Dixon 1840–
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Dixon 1843–
  5. 5. Mary (Catherine) Dixon 1843–1896
  6. 6. Selina Dixon 1869–
  7. 7. Caroline Dixon 1858–1890 m. Henry (Jones (Hosen)) Hosea 1858–1915 m. John Hosea 1855–1915
    1. 1. Zeb (D.) Hosea 1878–1953 m. Ophelia Morgan 1880–1977
    2. 2. Zebedee Hosea 1878– m. Ophelia Morgan 1881–1977
      1. 1. William Hosea 1918–
        1. 1. William (Hosea) Jr 1941–1996
      2. 2. Wilma Hosea 1922– m. Val (P O'Rourke) Jr 1914–1973
      3. 3. Mattie Alford 1910–1999
      4. 4. Avis Nelson 1914–1969 m. Webster Elliott 1912– m. John (H.) Elliott 1905–1993
        1. 1. Don (Eugene) Elliott 1936–1936
        2. 2. Kenneth (Duane) Elliott 1927–1985
        3. 3. Lois Elliott 1932–1996
      5. 5. Leonard Hosea 1908–
      6. 6. Layman Hosea 1904–1961
      7. 7. Vernon (H.) Shepherd 1902–
      8. 8. R.E. Hosea 1900–
      9. 9. Thomas Hoose 1926–
      10. 10. Morgan Hosea 1904–
      11. 11. Acrel Hosea 1898–
    3. 3. Zebulon (D (Zebbie\Zeb Dee\Z.D.)) Hosea 1878–1953 m. Ophelia (Hosea (nee) Morgan) 1880–1977 m. Ophelia (Hosea (nee) Morgan) 1880–1977
      1. 1. R. (E. (Richard Dwight)) Hosea 1899–1969 m. Mary (Lillie Hosea (Hasea)) Thomas 1903–2000
        1. 1. Mildridge Hosea 1923–1995
        2. 2. Robert (L) Hosea 1915–
        3. 3. Leroy Hosea 1932–2004
        4. 4. Mittie (M (Hasea)) Hosea 1929–1997
        5. 5. Mildredge Hosea 1923–
        6. 6. Ruby (L (Hasea)) Hosea 1924–
        7. 7. Rchest (Lee) Hasea 1921–
      2. 2. Ara (E) Hosea 1900–1969
      3. 3. Vernen Hosea 1901– m. Terah (B) Hare 1894–
      4. 4. Laymon (Gaird) Hosea 1903–1961
      5. 5. Morgan Hosea 1904–
      6. 6. Lenon Hosea 1907–
      7. 7. Mittie Hosea 1908–1999 m. Frank (Tulley) Alford 1907–1974
        1. 1. Thomas (Eugene Alford) Sr 1927–2001
      8. 8. Mittie Hosea 1912–1999
      9. 9. Avis Hosea 1914–
    4. 4. Mittie Hosea 1881–1974
    5. 5. Pearlie (Hos) Clay 1888–
    6. 6. Zebe (Dee Hart (Zebulon D.)) Hosea 1880–1953 m. Ophelia Morgan –1977

Willis Dixon's Timeline

5 Records

1820
8 Dec. 1820
Birth of Willis Pressmill Dixon in Smith County, Tennessee
Smith County, Tennessee
1840
1840
Age 20
Willis Pressmill Dixon resided here in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
Willis Pressmill Dixon resided here in District 72, Pulaski, Missouri, USA
District 72, Pulaski, Missouri, USA
1868
1868
Age 48
Death of Willis Pressmill Dixon in , , , USA
, , , USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Willis Pressmill Dixon resided here in Dixons Mills, Marengo, Alabama, USA
Dixons Mills, Marengo, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec. 1820
    Event Place: Smith County, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dixons Mills, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: M593_28; Page: 371A; Family History Library Film: 545527

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Page: 244; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 72, Pulaski, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dixons Mills, Marengo, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dixons Mills, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: M593_28; Page: 371A; Family History Library Film: 545527

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: , , , USA
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