Dixon Family Papers 1789-1941

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Dixon Family
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Photocopies of will, estate appraisals and an indenture relating to Williamsburg printer, John Dixon, and his family. Original letters (1874-1876) of Mary R. Williamson, Williamsburg, who resided in the Pitt-Dixon house, to a relative in California. Also includes much other material on Dixon, Royal and related families. Names mentioned include John Dixon, Rosanna Dixon, John Dixon, Jr., and Henry St. John Dixon.

Biographical / historical:

John Dixon was a printer in Williamsburg

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1992
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
20 items.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Probate records-Virginia-Williamsburg