Obits: John A. Dixon, 1901, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by: Randall W. Connell, Houston Texas
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Source: Mansfield Louisiana Journal Newspaper: Feb. 10, 1901. 

John A. Dixon, one of the Justices of the Peace for the First Ward, died
suddenly at his residence near Longstreet, Monday morning. He had barely time
to dress before he fell dead. Judge Dixon was held in high esteem by his
acquaintances and was a useful citizen and upright man. He was a brave
Confederate Soldier and belonged to the Twelfth Louisiana Infantry. Reverand
J. L. P. Sheppard, Pastor of the M. E. Church, South at this place who was a
comrade of the deceased, performed the burial service.

Submitted by: Randall W. Connell, Houston Texas (Great-Great Grandson)