Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameThomas Dix 
BirthJan 1755
Deathabt Aug 1823
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
FatherThomas Dix (<1730-~1789)
MotherSusannah Allen
Documentation
According to his Revolutionary Way pension file, Thomas Dix enlisted in 1776 in Virginia. He was born January 1755 and died 17 July 1824 [but see Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 408, which suggests he died earlier]. He married on 11 January 1781 Sarah Edmondson, who was born 13 November 1751. Their son Thomas Edmondson was born 14 October 1781. The last will and testament of Sarah was probated 17 November 1840 when no children were living but listed 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. [Patrick G. Wardell, Virginia/West Virginia Genealogical Data from Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Records, Volume 2, Heritage Books, Baltimore, Maryland, 1990, page 41.] The DAR Patriot Index adds that Thomas Dix was a captain-lieutenant from Virginia in the Revolutionary. [Information from Irene Kopp Moore.]
“Thomas Dix (1755–1824) enlisted, 1776, in the 7th Virginia regiment, and continued in that regiment until he was appointed 2nd lieutenant, serving in Col. Charles Harrison’s regiment of artilery, promoted to 1st lieutenant, and rose to the rank of captain lieutenant same regiment. In 1818 he applied for a pension. He was born in Virginia; died in Essex County, Va.” [D.A.R. Lineage Book Vol CXII, Washington, D.C., 1930, pages 41–42.]
Thomas was mentioned in the 4 September 1784 will of his father, Thomas Dix, proved 16 February 1789. “I give to my Son Thomas Dix the Negro Boy Nelson, which is Now in his possession & to his heirs & assigns also a bed & Furniture & the other Moiety of the Debt due me by bond from Charles Thornton for Twenty Thousand pounds of Tobacco, which I do hereby devise to him my said Son Thomas in lieu off, & as full Compensation for any part of or Share in my Lands and appurtenances...” He was also entitled to a share of the remainder of the estate. He was named co-executor of the will with brothers Gabriel and John. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 14, pages 137–140.]
The estate of Henry Allen in was account with Philemon Gatewood from 1783 to 1785. Settled to 18 November 1785 by Thomas Dix, John Haile and Thomas Dix Junier on 18 January 1786. Ordered recorded 19 June 1786. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 14, pages 16–22.]
On 11 October 1787, Thomas Dix Junier witnessed a deed from Vincent Coleman and Ann his wife of the County of Essex to Thomas Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 33, pages 89–90.]
On 23 July 1789, an inventory of the estate of John Edmondson Esqr was made by LeRoy Daingerfield, James Paul and Thos Dix. No total, but about £350. Recorded 20 September 1790. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 14, pages 213–219.]
On 15 April 1793, John Kidd and Captain Thomas Dix were bound £300 for John Kidd’s administration of the estate of Henry Kidd. Signed John Kidd, Thos. Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 23–24.]
On 16 May 1794, Henry Haggard Clements willed to Capt. Thomas Dix “my pale sorel mare”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 115–116.]
On 26 September 1794, Ambrose Greenhill, Thomas Dix and John Haile settled the estate of Henry Allen was in account with Philemon Gatewood. Ordered recorded 21 April 1795. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 146–150.]
On 10 March 1795, Thomas Roane and Thomas Dix were bound unto Jas Upshaw Sheriff of Essex County £7.19.4. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 23, item 23-H-14.]
On 25 December 1795, Wm Latane, Thomas Dix and Thomas Roane were bound £500, as William Latane and Thomas Dix were appointed executors of Ann Upshaw. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 202.]
On 16 February 1796, Mace Clements and Thos. Dix were bound £1,000, as Mace Clements was appointed administrator of Henry H. Clements. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 222.]
On 16 May 1796, William Wood was recommended in Essex County court to the Governor of Virginia to serve as captain of the county militia to a company formerly commanded by Thomas Dix, he having resigned. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 32, pages 265-266.]
On 18 July 1796, John Haile, Thomas Dix, and Ambrose Howerton were bound £1,500, as John Haile was appointed administrator of the estate of Richd Thomas Haile deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 254.]
On 19 July 1796, Thomas Dix and Sarah his wife of the parish of southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Francis T. Brooke of the County of Spotsylvania. For £130.18.9, land in the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex, 52-3/8 acres, part of a tract that was purchased by John Edmondson decd from Henry Brown “and which said tract or parcell of Land hereby conveyed or intended to be conveyed was allotted to the said Thos Dix and Sarah his Wife for the proportion of the sd Sarah of the Lands Whereof Susanna Lewis, a daughter of the said John Edmondson, died seized”. Signed Thos Dix, Sarah Dix. Witnesses: James Webb, Thomas Roane jr, James Jones. Recorded 17 October 1796. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 33, pages 341–342.]
The estate of Rice Fawcett in account with John Minter for 1796 was settled on 10 October 1796 by Thos Dix, Jno Haile and Jas Wright. Ordered recorded on 17 October 1796. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 264–265.]
On 1 December 1798, Thomas Dix witnessed a deposition of Rickard Burke at the deponent's house. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 15, item 15-A-13.]
On 4 September 1807, Thomas Dix bound himself unto Reuben Garnett £25.15.7. Witnesses: Reuben M. Garnett, Isaac Broocke. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 18, item 18-N-5.]
In February 1808, Thomas Wood jr and Thomas Dix were bound unto Edward Miller administrator of John Miller 32.3.5. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 19, item 19-E-53.]
On 2 January 1809, Thomas E. Dix and Thomas Dix were bound unto William Purkins, executor of Henry Purkins, £24. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-L-21.]
On 27 January 1809, Thomas E. Dix, Thomas Dix and Ambrose Hunley were bound to John Chamberlain £22.19.7. Witness: Gabriel Purkins. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-G-60.]
On 14 April 1809, Thomas Wood jr, Thomas Dix and Thomas E. Dix were bound unto Carter Braxton £188.12.9. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-M-44.]
On 17 April 1809, Thomas Dix and Thomas E. Dix were bound unto Larkin Deshazo 5.7.6. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 19, item 19-I-48.]
The estate of Rice Faucett from 1796 to 1808 in account with John Minter was settled by L Booker, Thos Dix and James Wright. Ordered recorded 19 June 1809. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, page 129.]
On 15 October 1810, Thomas E. Dix, Thomas Dix and Richard P. Banks were bound $1,000 for Thomas E. Dix’s guardianship of Polly Wood, orphan of Thomas Wood junior. [Essex County, Guardian Book 3, page 237.]
On 24 January 1811, Thomas E. Dix and Thomas Dix were bound unto Michael Samuel £22.14.8. Witnesses: Clack Edmondson, Major James Boughan. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-D-38.]
On 27 February 1812, a warrant was issued for Thomas E. Dix and Thomas Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-L-23.]
On 3 March 1812, Thomas E. Dix, Thomas Dix and Lewis Dix were bound unto John Daingerfield £48. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-L-22.]
Thomas Dix received property in the will of James Wright of Essex County, dated 23 January 1813 and proved 17 January 1814. This was given to him through his brother Lewis Dix, who was to hold it in trust for Thomas Dix Senr and his wife Salley. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 510–512.]
On 23 December 1814, Thomas Dix witnessed the will of Lewis Booker of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 139–140.]
On 2 January 1815, Richd Woodward, James Montague and Thomas Dix made an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Sarah Croxton. Total $270.34. Recorded 21 May 1816. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 281.]
Thomas was mentioned in the 30 September 1815 will of his brother Lewis Dix, proved 16 October 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 218.]
On 20 November 1815, Henry H. Boughan, Thos M Henley, Thomas Dix, Thos Picher [Pilcher], James Wood were bound $10,000 for Henry H. Boughan’s administration of the estate of Thos Wood Senr. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 221–222.]
He received property in the will of his sister Susan Dix in 1816. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 280.]
On 10 November 1816, the lands of Lewis Dix, deceased, were divided by Robert G. Haile, John Waring and Ph: Montague. “We alloted to Thomas Dix one hundred and seventy acres, as one third portion thereof respect being had to Quality as well as Quantity. Susan Dix having departed this life about the 25th day of October devising all her interest in the estate of her brother the said Lewis Dix to her sister Catharine Dix, we allotted the remaining two third parts containing Two hundred and ninety nine acres including the Houses and other improvements to the said Catharine Dix”. A large map is included. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 346–347a.]
In 1817, a John Jones plt complained of Thomas Dix deft in custody &c of a plea of trespass. For that the deft did, on the __ day of ____ 1816 at the county aforesaid with force and arms enter into the clo[illegible] of the plt then [illegible] and then and there with force and arms to wit with whips, sticks & fists did assault, beat wound & ill treat a negro man slave named James the property of the plt. The slave was disabled for a long time. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 28, item 28-B-20.]
He received land (if he is Captain Thomas Dix) in the 1817 division of the lands of his brother Lewis Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 346–347a.]
In 1820, Thomas Dix Sen was taxed for one white male above the age 16; two blacks over the age of 12; six blacks over the age of 16; and one horse, mare, colt or mule. [Essex County, Virginia, 1820 Personal Property Tax Book.]
On 18 August 1823, James Allen jr and Thomas Wright senr were bound $4,000 for James Allen's administration of the goods, chattles and credits of Thomas Dix senr deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 408.]
The estate of Thomas Dix, deceased, in account with James Allen junior, administrator, from 1823–1826 was settled on 1 September 1826 by Lawrence Muse, commissioner. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, pages 52–54.]
He is mentioned as deceased in the 1827 will of his sister Catharine Dix.
“Thomas Dix (1755–1824) enlisted, 1776, in the 7th Virginia regiment, and continued in that regiment until he was appointed 2nd lieutenant, serving in Col. Charles Harrison’s regiment of artilery, promoted to 1st lieutenant, and rose to the rank of captain lieutenant same regiment. In 1818 he applied for a pension. He was born in Virginia; died in Essex County, Va.” [D.A.R. Lineage Book Vol CXII, Washington, D.C., 1930, pages 41–42.]
Thomas was mentioned in the 4 September 1784 will of his father, Thomas Dix, proved 16 February 1789. “I give to my Son Thomas Dix the Negro Boy Nelson, which is Now in his possession & to his heirs & assigns also a bed & Furniture & the other Moiety of the Debt due me by bond from Charles Thornton for Twenty Thousand pounds of Tobacco, which I do hereby devise to him my said Son Thomas in lieu off, & as full Compensation for any part of or Share in my Lands and appurtenances...” He was also entitled to a share of the remainder of the estate. He was named co-executor of the will with brothers Gabriel and John. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 14, pages 137–140.]
The estate of Henry Allen in was account with Philemon Gatewood from 1783 to 1785. Settled to 18 November 1785 by Thomas Dix, John Haile and Thomas Dix Junier on 18 January 1786. Ordered recorded 19 June 1786. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 14, pages 16–22.]
On 11 October 1787, Thomas Dix Junier witnessed a deed from Vincent Coleman and Ann his wife of the County of Essex to Thomas Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 33, pages 89–90.]
On 23 July 1789, an inventory of the estate of John Edmondson Esqr was made by LeRoy Daingerfield, James Paul and Thos Dix. No total, but about £350. Recorded 20 September 1790. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 14, pages 213–219.]
On 15 April 1793, John Kidd and Captain Thomas Dix were bound £300 for John Kidd’s administration of the estate of Henry Kidd. Signed John Kidd, Thos. Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 23–24.]
On 16 May 1794, Henry Haggard Clements willed to Capt. Thomas Dix “my pale sorel mare”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 115–116.]
On 26 September 1794, Ambrose Greenhill, Thomas Dix and John Haile settled the estate of Henry Allen was in account with Philemon Gatewood. Ordered recorded 21 April 1795. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 146–150.]
On 10 March 1795, Thomas Roane and Thomas Dix were bound unto Jas Upshaw Sheriff of Essex County £7.19.4. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 23, item 23-H-14.]
On 25 December 1795, Wm Latane, Thomas Dix and Thomas Roane were bound £500, as William Latane and Thomas Dix were appointed executors of Ann Upshaw. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 202.]
On 16 February 1796, Mace Clements and Thos. Dix were bound £1,000, as Mace Clements was appointed administrator of Henry H. Clements. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 222.]
On 16 May 1796, William Wood was recommended in Essex County court to the Governor of Virginia to serve as captain of the county militia to a company formerly commanded by Thomas Dix, he having resigned. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 32, pages 265-266.]
On 18 July 1796, John Haile, Thomas Dix, and Ambrose Howerton were bound £1,500, as John Haile was appointed administrator of the estate of Richd Thomas Haile deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 254.]
On 19 July 1796, Thomas Dix and Sarah his wife of the parish of southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Francis T. Brooke of the County of Spotsylvania. For £130.18.9, land in the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex, 52-3/8 acres, part of a tract that was purchased by John Edmondson decd from Henry Brown “and which said tract or parcell of Land hereby conveyed or intended to be conveyed was allotted to the said Thos Dix and Sarah his Wife for the proportion of the sd Sarah of the Lands Whereof Susanna Lewis, a daughter of the said John Edmondson, died seized”. Signed Thos Dix, Sarah Dix. Witnesses: James Webb, Thomas Roane jr, James Jones. Recorded 17 October 1796. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 33, pages 341–342.]
The estate of Rice Fawcett in account with John Minter for 1796 was settled on 10 October 1796 by Thos Dix, Jno Haile and Jas Wright. Ordered recorded on 17 October 1796. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 264–265.]
On 1 December 1798, Thomas Dix witnessed a deposition of Rickard Burke at the deponent's house. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 15, item 15-A-13.]
On 4 September 1807, Thomas Dix bound himself unto Reuben Garnett £25.15.7. Witnesses: Reuben M. Garnett, Isaac Broocke. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 18, item 18-N-5.]
In February 1808, Thomas Wood jr and Thomas Dix were bound unto Edward Miller administrator of John Miller 32.3.5. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 19, item 19-E-53.]
On 2 January 1809, Thomas E. Dix and Thomas Dix were bound unto William Purkins, executor of Henry Purkins, £24. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-L-21.]
On 27 January 1809, Thomas E. Dix, Thomas Dix and Ambrose Hunley were bound to John Chamberlain £22.19.7. Witness: Gabriel Purkins. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-G-60.]
On 14 April 1809, Thomas Wood jr, Thomas Dix and Thomas E. Dix were bound unto Carter Braxton £188.12.9. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-M-44.]
On 17 April 1809, Thomas Dix and Thomas E. Dix were bound unto Larkin Deshazo 5.7.6. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 19, item 19-I-48.]
The estate of Rice Faucett from 1796 to 1808 in account with John Minter was settled by L Booker, Thos Dix and James Wright. Ordered recorded 19 June 1809. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, page 129.]
On 15 October 1810, Thomas E. Dix, Thomas Dix and Richard P. Banks were bound $1,000 for Thomas E. Dix’s guardianship of Polly Wood, orphan of Thomas Wood junior. [Essex County, Guardian Book 3, page 237.]
On 24 January 1811, Thomas E. Dix and Thomas Dix were bound unto Michael Samuel £22.14.8. Witnesses: Clack Edmondson, Major James Boughan. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-D-38.]
On 27 February 1812, a warrant was issued for Thomas E. Dix and Thomas Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-L-23.]
On 3 March 1812, Thomas E. Dix, Thomas Dix and Lewis Dix were bound unto John Daingerfield £48. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 22, item 22-L-22.]
Thomas Dix received property in the will of James Wright of Essex County, dated 23 January 1813 and proved 17 January 1814. This was given to him through his brother Lewis Dix, who was to hold it in trust for Thomas Dix Senr and his wife Salley. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 510–512.]
On 23 December 1814, Thomas Dix witnessed the will of Lewis Booker of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 139–140.]
On 2 January 1815, Richd Woodward, James Montague and Thomas Dix made an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Sarah Croxton. Total $270.34. Recorded 21 May 1816. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 281.]
Thomas was mentioned in the 30 September 1815 will of his brother Lewis Dix, proved 16 October 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 218.]
On 20 November 1815, Henry H. Boughan, Thos M Henley, Thomas Dix, Thos Picher [Pilcher], James Wood were bound $10,000 for Henry H. Boughan’s administration of the estate of Thos Wood Senr. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 221–222.]
He received property in the will of his sister Susan Dix in 1816. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 280.]
On 10 November 1816, the lands of Lewis Dix, deceased, were divided by Robert G. Haile, John Waring and Ph: Montague. “We alloted to Thomas Dix one hundred and seventy acres, as one third portion thereof respect being had to Quality as well as Quantity. Susan Dix having departed this life about the 25th day of October devising all her interest in the estate of her brother the said Lewis Dix to her sister Catharine Dix, we allotted the remaining two third parts containing Two hundred and ninety nine acres including the Houses and other improvements to the said Catharine Dix”. A large map is included. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 346–347a.]
In 1817, a John Jones plt complained of Thomas Dix deft in custody &c of a plea of trespass. For that the deft did, on the __ day of ____ 1816 at the county aforesaid with force and arms enter into the clo[illegible] of the plt then [illegible] and then and there with force and arms to wit with whips, sticks & fists did assault, beat wound & ill treat a negro man slave named James the property of the plt. The slave was disabled for a long time. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 28, item 28-B-20.]
He received land (if he is Captain Thomas Dix) in the 1817 division of the lands of his brother Lewis Dix. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 346–347a.]
In 1820, Thomas Dix Sen was taxed for one white male above the age 16; two blacks over the age of 12; six blacks over the age of 16; and one horse, mare, colt or mule. [Essex County, Virginia, 1820 Personal Property Tax Book.]
On 18 August 1823, James Allen jr and Thomas Wright senr were bound $4,000 for James Allen's administration of the goods, chattles and credits of Thomas Dix senr deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 408.]
The estate of Thomas Dix, deceased, in account with James Allen junior, administrator, from 1823–1826 was settled on 1 September 1826 by Lawrence Muse, commissioner. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, pages 52–54.]
He is mentioned as deceased in the 1827 will of his sister Catharine Dix.
Spouses
Birth13 Nov 1751
Deathabt Oct 1840
FatherCaptain Thomas Edmondson (-1759)
MotherHannah Graves (1714-1780)
Marriage11 Jan 1781
ChildrenThomas Edmondson (1781-)