James Dixon
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James Dixon (August 5, 1814 – March 27, 1873) was a United States representative and Senator from Connecticut.
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James Dixon | |
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United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Toucey |
Succeeded by | William A. Buckingham |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Thomas H. Seymour |
Succeeded by | Loren P. Waldo |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1837-1838 1844 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 5, 1814 Enfield, Connecticut, US |
Died | March 27, 1873(1873-03-27) (aged 58) Hartford, Connecticut, US |
Political party | Whig, Republican, Democrat |
Spouse | Elizabeth Lord Cogswell Dixon (1820 - 1871) |
Children | Elizabeth L Dixon (1841 - 1931) Clementine Dixon Welling (1843 - 1921) James Wyllys Dixon (1846 - 1917) Henry Whitfield Dixon (1850 - 1932). |
Alma mater | Williams College |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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