U.S. Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ -- USGenNet Inc. -- Please read the U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on the following page: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dix, Isaac (b. 1780) ------------------------------------------------------------------- The History of Upshur County West Virginia From its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time by W. B. Cutright Buckhannon, W. Va., July 1, 1907 Pages 436-437 ISAAC DIX, the eldest son of Stephen Dix, who settled on Elk Creek, near Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va., now West Virginia, was born in 1780 or near that date. Isaac had very limited school privileges, and when he reached majority he could scarcely read the plainest print, but by perseverance he became a great reader of books and papers. He married the daughter of Phillip Reger, Esq., who was an early settler near Buckhannon, Lewis County, now Upshur County, West Virginia. She was the only daughter of Philip Reger by his first wife, who was a sister of George Jackson, who was at one time a member of the United States Congress. Elizabeth Reger and Isaac Dix were married in 1813, and settled soon on a tract of land on the Buckhannon River at the mouth of Turkey Run. The northern line beginning on the said river near the noted Pringle Tree. A very small opening had been made in the wild woods of that day, near where the Dix home now stands. By their industry and economy and patience, built a comfortable home for their children, all of whom have had a fair measure of success. One of the sons and two grandsons have been members of the State Legislature of West Virginia. There were born to them nine children; five sons and four daughters, all of whom have passed the Great Beyond but the fourth son, D. H. K. Dix. They left to their children a rich inheritance of godly lives and uprightness before their fellow men. The third son, John G. Dix, inherited the old homestead. He married the daughter of Mr. Isaac Brake in 1852. There were born to them three sons and two daughters. By their industry and energy gained quite a competence. John G. Dix became one of the most substantial citizens of this county, a very successful business man. His oldest son, Daniel Webster, now owns the old homestead and lives there with his mother and two sisters, Mary E. and America. He is one of the leading farmers and stockmen in the county. He is greatly respected for his uprightness in business and in life. The second son, Philip Arthur, is a graduate of Allegheny College. He is a lawyer and in business with his brother Benjamin S. Dix, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are both successful business men. John G. died March 11, 1887. He has left his family a goodly and upright name, a manly christian life, and lasting influence for good to his neighbors. ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access other biographies for Upshur County, WV by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/wv/upshur/bios.html -------------------------------------------------------------------