Career
He was the son of Ira Bixby (1803–1835) and Caroline (Mather) Bixby (1807–1890), a sister of Canal Commissioner John C. Mather (1813–1882).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of Ira Bixby (1803–1835) and Caroline (Mather) Bixby (1807–1890), a sister of Canal Commissioner John C. Mather (1813–1882).
Bixby was a member of the New York State Senate (8th Doctorate) in 1876 and 1877. He was again a member of the State Senate (9th Doctorate) in 1880 and 1881.