Roscoe D. Dix
Roscoe Dexter Dix (June 11, 1839 – September 5, 1912) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1897 to 1900.
Roscoe D. Dix | |
|---|---|
| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1897–1900 | |
| Governor | Hazen S. Pingree |
| Preceded by | Stanley W. Turner |
| Succeeded by | Perry F. Powers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 11, 1839 Jefferson County, New York, US |
| Died | September 5, 1912 (aged 73) Berrien Springs, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Virginia M. Kephart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union Army) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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]