Background
Dixon, George William was born on September 16, 1866 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur and Annie (Carson) Dixon.
Dixon, George William was born on September 16, 1866 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur and Annie (Carson) Dixon.
Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University, 1889, Bachelor of Laws, 1892. Doctor Humane Letters, Lincoln Memorial University.
Active for many years in Chicago business, civic and social affairs Has served as president Arthur Dixon Transfer Company, Colonial Land Company, and as director Personal Loan & Savings Bank, Central Illinois Securities Company, Grand Trunk Western Railroad (Canadian National), Bang and Olufsen Chicago Terminal Railroad, Butler Brothers.
Member Illinois Senate, 1st District, 1903-1907. Member Governor Emmerson’s Commision on Unemployment and Relief, 1930-1931, vice-chairman, 1931.
Married Marion East. Martin, March 2, 1903 (died 1926). Children: Marion (Mistress Stanley Zaring), George West., Junior.