HIRAM DIXON, a native of this county, was born June 9, 1835, being a son of Solomon and Sallie (Burger) Dixon, both of whom were natives of Tennessee. Hiram was reared to agricultural pursuits, which he followed until February, 1884, when he removed to the village of Rockbridge, where he now leads a retired life. In 1854, he was united in marriage with Nancy Stevens, a native of this county. They have been blessed with seven children, six of whom are now living - Henry J., Sarah V., wife of Thomas Cannedy; Luella J., wife of James Archer; Adolphus, Lecoq, Floy E. and Meade. One child, Adrienne R., departed this life in April, 1869, aged three years. Mrs. Dixon is a daughter of Isaiah Stevens, a native of Greene county, and he is a son of John Stevens, one of the early settlers of the county. At the age of eight years, Mr. Dixon started in life for himself, his mother having died at that time. He is now the owner of 440 acres of land, 200 of which he himself cleared, and be it said to his credit that his present competence was gained by honest toil and good management. At present he is a member of the board of supervisors, as he is also fo the town board of Rockbridge. While engaged in active farm work, Mr. Dixon also carried on stock raising. He has always been a strong advocate of temperance, and has gained a reputation for honest dealing of which he may well be proud. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., while his wife is a member of the Baptist church. The father of Mr. Dixon departed this life in 1872, in Kansas.