William Madison Welshire Dixon
1844 - 1892 (47 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. William Madison Welshire Dixon was born on 26 May 1844 in Polk County, Missouri; died on 30 Mar 1892 in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1870, Hickory County, Missouri
Notes:
Civil War, Union Army
1 Mar 1862
Pittsburg, Hickory County, Missouri, USA
(1/4) Enlisted 1 Mar 1862 at Pittsburg, MO, aged 18, as private in Capt. Smith's Co. (later Co. C), 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (USA); horse valued at $43; present thru Apr 1862; absent May-Aug 1862 "In arrest in guardhouse";
US headstones provided for deceased Union Civil War Veterans.
Name: William N Dixon
Date of Death: 30 Mar 1892
Burial Place: Ardmore, Indian Territory, USA
Rank: Pvt
Regiment: 8
Company: C
Unit: S M Cav
Died:
Indian Territory
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17406037/william-m-dixonFamily/Spouse: Elzona Brown. Elzona was born on 15 Sep 1852 in Hickory County, Missouri; died on 7 Jan 1928 in Green Township, Hickory County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Jan 1928 in Pittsburg Cemetery, Pittsburg, Hickory County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Oral Madison Dixon
was born on 2 Mar 1875 in Hermitage, Hickory County, Missouri; died on 30 Jun 1952 in Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Bancroft Cemetery, Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska.
William married Mary Florence Robinson about 1878. Mary (daughter of William Penn Robinson and Victoria Bateman) was born on 23 Mar 1862 in Crawford County, Arkansas; died on 10 Apr 1900 in Thackerville, Love County, Oklahoma; was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Thackerville, Love County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Nancy Elizabeth Dixon was born on 15 Oct 1881 in Oklahoma; died on 11 Mar 1967 in Los Angeles County, California.
- 4. Wallace Edward Dixon was born on 03 Feb 1886 in Oklahoma; died on 31 May 1952; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 2
2. Oral Madison Dixon (1.William1) was born on 2 Mar 1875 in Hermitage, Hickory County, Missouri; died on 30 Jun 1952 in Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Bancroft Cemetery, Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Everett Township, Burt County, Nebraska
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50705090/oral-madison-dixon
Plot F5Oral married Cora Lynn Beaudette on 13 Oct 1903 in Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska. Cora was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Union, Cass County, Nebraska; died on 6 May 1949 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Bancroft Cemetery, Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Nancy Elizabeth Dixon (1.William1) was born on 15 Oct 1881 in Oklahoma; died on 11 Mar 1967 in Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Township 9, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory
- Census: 1920, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Census:
In the 1900 US census taken on 22 June 1900. Lizzie N. Dixon and Wallace E. Dixon are listed as step-daughter and step-son of Samuel Gatlin, widower. Their mother (and Samuel's second wife) had died in April 1900.
Census:
In the 1920 US census, Nancy is listed as divorced. Occupation is keeper of a rooming house. Her name is recorded as Elmer Shook, but all other information given matched with Nancy. All four children are in her household.
Nancy married Levi J. Shook on 03 Jan 1904 in Carter, Beckham County, Oklahoma. Levi (son of William Kennedy Shook and Nancy Farememe Baird) was born about 1862 in Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. William Jack Shook was born on 21 Jun 1906 in Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 29 Jun 1963; was buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia.
- 6. Ruth Leslie Shook was born on 5 Sep 1909 in Oklahoma.
- 7. Enid Shook was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Oklahoma; died on 17 May 1993 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California; was buried on 21 May 1993 in Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California.
- 8. Julian Glenn Shook was born on 01 Apr 1915 in Collin County, Texas; died on 24 May 1998 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
4. Wallace Edward Dixon (1.William1) was born on 03 Feb 1886 in Oklahoma; died on 31 May 1952; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Occupation: superintendent at cotton seed oil mill
- Census: 1910, Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1920, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1930, Childress, Childress County, Texas
- Census: 1940, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21773722/wallace-e_-dixonWallace married Susan Lula Bishop on 29 Apr 1909 in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Susan was born on 04 Feb 1888 in Burneyville, Chickasaw County, Oklahoma; died on 07 Nov 1972 in Ector, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; was buried on 08 Nov 1972 in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Walker Eugene Dixon was born on 13 Nov 1916 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 18 May 1963; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- 10. Brady Dixon was born in 1916; died in 1916; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- 11. Frank Edward Dixon was born on 22 Feb 1910 in Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 11 Mar 1986 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas; was buried in Westbrook Cemetery, Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.
Generation: 3
5. William Jack Shook (3.Nancy2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Jun 1906 in Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 29 Jun 1963; was buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia. Notes:
Information from William Jack Shook's WWII draft registration card: In 1940 he was living in Washington, DC. His employer was Moritz Greenburg.
In formation on William Jack Shook's WWII draft card lists N.E. DIxon as contact person. This would be his morther, Nancy Elizabeth Dixon.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10669661/william-jack-shook
Section D, site 96. Ruth Leslie Shook (3.Nancy2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Sep 1909 in Oklahoma. Notes:
Died:
Unable to confirm any record after the 1920 census7. Enid Shook (3.Nancy2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Oklahoma; died on 17 May 1993 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California; was buried on 21 May 1993 in Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: school teacher
- Census: 1930, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Enid's death certificate names:
father: Levi J. Shook
mother: Nancy E. Dixon
husband: Hugh H. Barnes
Census:
In the 1930 US census, Enid Shook, age 17, is single, and a lodger in the household of Roy and Norma Hughes.Enid married Hugh Harold Barnes on 17 Aug 1938 in McClain County, Oklahoma. Hugh was born on 16 Feb 1916 in Davis County, Oklahoma; died on 07 Dec 1994 in Contra Costa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Julian Glenn Shook (3.Nancy2, 1.William1) was born on 01 Apr 1915 in Collin County, Texas; died on 24 May 1998 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Notes:
US World War II Army enlistment records, 1938-1946
Name: Julian G Shook
Birth Year: 1915
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Tulsa
Enlistment Date: 8 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Camp Barkeley
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: National Guard in Federal Service, after 3 months of Discharge
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Bookkeepers and cashiers, except bank cashiers
Marital status: Single, with dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 121
LKH note:
Obituary gives birthplace as Collins County, Texas.
1930 census records gives birth place as Oklahoma.
1950 census records gives birth place as Texas.
WWII Draft info gives birthplace as Cartridge Hill, Texas. I'm uncertain as to where that is.
Social Security application and Social Security death index both give birthplace as Seminole County, Oklahoma.
Wedding At Lakewood
Two member of the Lakewood Little Theater, Miss Catherine Wills and J. Glenn Shook, have made plans to be married Nov. 21 at the Little Church on the Prairie at Lakewood, the Rev. Dr. William P. McCormick officiating.
The bride-elect, daughter of Capt. And Mrs. Frank Mills, USMS, Seattle, is a member of the recreation staff of the American Red Cross at Madigan General hospital where she has been stationed since April, 1946. She was graduated from the University of Washington where she majored in drama and became a member of Zeta Phi Eta, national speech honorary.
Mr. Shook, son of Mrs. N.E. Dixon of Sacramento, Calif., was a finance officer during World War II and served for five years in Australia, the South Pacific and Korea. Formerly a resident of Tulsa, Okla., he now makes his home in Lakewood.
At the wedding Miss Mills will be attended by her sister, Mrs. W.V. Criddle and Miss Billie Wade, also a Red Cross recreation worker at Madigan. Best man will be Capt. Dan DeYoung of Fort Lewis who served with the bridegroom-elect in Australia. Parents of the couple and intimate friends will attend the ceremony. The new home is to be in Lakewood.
The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington. Thursday, 23 September 1948, page 9.
Glenn Shook
1915-1998
Glenn Shook died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 24, 1998. Born on April 1, 1915 in Collin County, Texas he stayed in this area after his transfer to Fort Lewis in 1947. He was a finance officer serving in Australia and Korea before leaving the Army in 1948.
Glenn was an avid golfer who at one time played from ‘scratch’. He brought much to his community through his involvement in P.T.A., Lakewood Players and the Episcopal Church. In 1983 he was awarded the Bishop’s cross because of his service to the Church during his residence in Enumclaw.
Glenn will be remembered for his unfailing goodness, his sense of humor and his endless storytelling ability.
He leaves his wife Cass, children Julian, Peter (Wendy), Victoria (Darrell Phare), Michael (Debra) and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma. Memorial may be made to the Children’s Therapy Unit, Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup. Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home 272. 1414.
The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington. Thursday, 28 May 1998.
Family/Spouse: Catherine Charlotte Mills. Catherine (daughter of Francis R. Mills and Maud Agnes Lewis) was born on 16 May 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington; died on 05 Oct 2000 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Walker Eugene Dixon (4.Wallace2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Nov 1916 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 18 May 1963; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21773717/walker-eugene-dixon10. Brady Dixon (4.Wallace2, 1.William1) was born in 1916; died in 1916; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21773701/brady-dixon11. Frank Edward Dixon (4.Wallace2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Feb 1910 in Roff, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma; died on 11 Mar 1986 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas; was buried in Westbrook Cemetery, Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas. Other Events:
- Occupation: mechanic at machine shop; fender man for auto agency
- Census: 1930, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas
- Census: 1940, Monahans, Ward County, Texas
Notes:
Census:
In the 1930 US census, Frank and Lula Dixon are in the household of her parents, R. Harvey and Grace Brown.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38387185/frank-e-dixonFrank married Lula Mae Brown on 28 Dec 1928 in Taylor County, Texas. Lula was born on 04 Aug 1910 in Texas; died on 14 Nov 1994 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas; was buried in Westbrook Cemetery, Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Joe Edward Dixon was born on 24 Feb 1930 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas; died on 24 Feb 1930 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas; was buried in Westbrook Cemetery, Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.
Generation: 4
12. Joe Edward Dixon (11.Frank3, 4.Wallace2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Feb 1930 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas; died on 24 Feb 1930 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas; was buried in Westbrook Cemetery, Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38387254/joe-edward-dixon