David was the 10th of 12 children born to:
Nathan Jasper Wixom, b. Nov. 22, 1806 in Hector, Schuyler County, NY. and d. Jul. 27, 1867 &
Betsy Eliza Hadlock, b. Apr. 16, 1811 in Franklin County, OH. and d. Feb. 24, 1890.

Nathan Wixom and Betsy Eliza Hadlock were marr. on Nov. 1, 1827, according to Scioto county, OH. Marriage Records for 1803-1860.

Nathan and Betsy Wixom's children were.
1. Reuben Hyrum Wixom, b. Jan. 3, 1829 in Sangamon County, IL. and d. Feb. 16, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
2. Clarissa Jane Wixom, b. Aug. 19, 1830 in Tazewell County, IL. and d. Oct. 1, 1905 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Clarissa marr. Charles Augustus Ferguson.
3. Elizabeth Wixom, b. Nov. 5, 1832 in LaSalle County, IL. and d. Feb. 14, 1885 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Elizabeth marr. Richard Mathews.
4. Mary Ann Wixom, b. Dec. 12, 1834 in La Salle, LaSalle County, IL. and d. May 29, 1927 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Mary Ann marr. Lucian Delancy Crandall Sr.
5. Willard Ammon Wixom, b. Nov. 23, 1836 in Mendota, LaSalle County, IL. and d. Jan. 14, 1916 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Willard marr. Ann Allen.
6. Julia Almira Wixom, b. 1838 and d. 1855
7. Nathan Jasper Wixom, b. Dec. 25, 1841 in Woodford County, IL. and d. Dec. 21, 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nathan marr. Rebecca Caitlain.
8. Eliza Ellen Wixom, b. Jan. 1, 1843 in Hancock County, IL. and d. Jun. 13, 1909 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Eliza marr. Charles Purciel and George Motschmann.
9. Cynthia Wixom, b. Dec. 3, 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. and d. Nov. 15, 1923 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, CA. Joseph Morton Payne.
10. David Hadlock Wixom, b. Feb. 7, 1848 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie county, IA. and d. Jan. 4, 1923 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. David marr. Mary Ann Stutchberry.
11. Charles Walker Wixom, b. Jan. 17, 1851 in Springville, Utah County, UT. and d. Jan. 30, 1922 in San Bernardino County, CA. Charles marr. Martha Saisinette and Marcelina Maria Quintana Rubidoux.
12. Chauncy Henry Wixom, b. Aug. 7, 1853 in Monterey County, CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1886 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chauncy marr. Eliza Alice Case.

In the 1860 U. S. census, 12 yr. old David Wixon (Wixom), b. in IA., was attending school and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
53 yr. old (inferred) father, Nathan Wixon (Wixom), a farmer, b. in NY.
48 yr. old (inferred) mother, Betsy E Wixon (Wixom), b. in NY.
23 yr. old brother, Willard A Wixon (Wixom), a blacksmith's apprentice, b. in IL.
18 yr. old (inferred) brother, Nathan J Wixon (Wixom), a laborer, attending school, b. in IL.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Cynthia Wixon (Wixom), attending school, b. in IL.
10 yr. old (inferred) brother, Chas W Wixon (Wixom), attending school, b. in UT.
7 yr. old (inferred) brother, Henry C Wixon (Wixom), attending school, b. in CA.
14 yr. old Sarah, an Indian girl, b. in UT.
Nathan's real estate was valued at $1,700 and his personal estate at $500

David Wixom and Mary Ann Stutchbury were married on Dec 25, 1866 in San Bernardino, CA.

David and Mary Ann Wixom's children were:
1. Emma Louise Wixom, b. Feb. 20, 1868 in San Bernardino,San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Jun. 18, 1959 in San Bernardino, S. B. county, CA. Emma married William Bascomb Reeves.
2. David William Wixom, b. Mar. 28, 1870 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 13, 1952 in San Bernardino, S.B. County, CA.
3. Laura Estelle Wixom, b. May 1, 1872 in San Bernardino, S. B. County, CA. and d. Dec. 1, 1944 in Los Angeles County, CA. Laura marr. 1) John Waldo Norton in 1889 2) Francis M. Meisner in 1910 and 3) Frank Aden Paddock in 1939.
4. Nathen Chancy Wixom, b. Nov. 8, 1875 and d. Jan. 1, 1878.
5. Arthur Haddock/Hadlock Wixom, b. Apr. 4, 1880 in San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Aug. 23, 1966 in Victorville, San Bernardino county, CA. Arthur marr. Nora Harmon.

In the Jun. 25, 1870 U. S. census, 22 yr. old David Wexham (Wixom), a farmer, b. in IA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
18 yr. old (inferred) wife, Mary Wexham (Wixom), keeping house, b. in Australia
2 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Emma Wexham (Wixom), b. in CA.
3 mth. old (inferred) son, David Wexham (Wixom), b. in CA. in March
David's real estate was valued at $400 and his personal estate at $500.

In the Jun. 4, 1880 U. S. census, 32 yr. old David H. Wixon, a farmer, b. in IA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
28 yr. old wife, Mary Wixon, keeping house, b. in England,
12 yr. old daughter, Emma L. Wixon, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old son, William Wixon, attending school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old daughter, Laura Wixon, b. in CA.
2 mth. old son, Arthur Wixon, b. Apr. 1880 in CA.

In the 1900 U. S. census, 50 yr. old David H Wixom, no occupation listed, b. Feb. 1850 in IA., was living at 495 'C' St. on the east side of the street, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
49 yr. old wife, Mary A Wixom, b. Jul. 1852 in Australia
20 yr. old son, Arthur Wixom, b. Apr. 1880 in CA.
27 yr. old widowed daughter, Laura Norton, no occupation listed, b. May 1873 in CA.
8 yr. old granddaughter, Grace Norton, attending school, b. Jul. 1891 in CA.
David and Mary had been marr. for 34 years.
Mary was the mother of 5 children, only 4 still alive by this census.

In the 1910 U. S. census, 63 yr. old David H. Wixom, living off his own income, b. in IA., was living in a home (not on a farm) he owned free and clear at 312 'D' St. in San Bernardino Ward 1, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old wife, Mary A Wixom, b. in Australia
38 yr. old daughter, Laura E Norton, no occupation listed, b. in CA.
This was a first marriage for David and Mary. They had been marr. for 42 years.
Mary was the mother of 4 children, all still alive by this census.
Laura had been married for 11 years. She was the mother of one child, still alive by this census.

In the 1920 U. S. census, 72 yr. old D. H. Wixom, b. in IA., was retired and living in a home he owned free and clear at 1078 'D' St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
68 yr. old wife, Mary A. Wixom, b. in Australia
David's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary's parents were both b. in England.
The year of Mary's immigration to the U. S. was unknown, but she was now a naturalized citizen.

David Wixom was Fire Chief in Dec. 1888.
He started the reorganization of the fire department, making it partly paid in 1889.
Chief Wixom stayed active in the city's expansion after leaving the fire department by becoming city trustee in 1894 and later Mayor.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 10, Col. 1
Fri., Jan. 5, 1923
DAVID WIXOM, WIDELY KNOWN PIONEER, DEAD
was Resident of California Since 1850
Slight Improvements in His Condition Gave Family Hope
David H. Wixom, one of the most widely known figures in San Bernardino County, died yesterday morning at his home, 1078 D Street, from the effects of a severe stroke of paralysis which had rendered his left side powerless since Dec. 18.
The stroke had been received while Mr. Wixom was seated at breakfast. In the days that followed he seemed to show slight signs of improvement but lately his condition had become gradually worse. Most of the members of his family were near him at the end, death being expected for the past few days. Death, which came yesterday morning at six o’clock, proved a shock to his family and many friends.
The death of Mr. Wixom marks the passing of a man who has written as much into the history of this country, perhaps, as any one man. With a record of 72 years in California, the greater part of which was spent in this county, Mr. Wixom has taken a prominent part in public affairs for many years. He is known as “Dave” Wixom by hundreds of friends.
Was 74 Years Old
Mr. Wixom was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on February 7, 1848, making him almost 75 years old at the time of his death. When he was three years old his parents, Nathan and Betsey Wixom, prepared to move to California. The perilous journey was made by means of the ox team. After undergoing scores of dangers and hardships the family arrived in Monterey County in December, 1851.
A very few years later, the family moved to San Bernardino, settling on a ranch in Lytle Creek, near what is now known as Glenn Ranch. David Wixom attended the public schools in San Bernardino.
Reaching young manhood, Mr. Wixom went into the farming and teaming business here. For a time while engaged in teaming, he resided in Prescott, Ariz., but he returned to San Bernardino to make his home after a few years.
Held many Public Offices
In 1882, Mr. Wixom was elected city marshal and served two terms. He was deputy assessor for four years and also filled the office of fire chief here for five years. He was also a member of the city council for two terms, and a school trustee.
Between the times he held public offices, he engaged in ranching and was for a time connected with a laundry business here. He took up a homestead in the mountain country which is now known as Blue Jay Camp, near lake Arrowhead.
Was Member of Large Family
Mr. Wixom was the tenth of a family of 12 children. Two of them, Mrs. Mary Ann Crandall and Mrs. Cynthia Paine of Pomona, survive. In 1886, he married Ann Stuchberry, who also survives, as do four children, Mrs. W. B. Reeves, Arthur H. Wixom of San Bernardino; David W. Wixom of Colton; and Mrs. Frank M. Meisner of Calabassa.
There are 12 grandchildren; Miss Maud Reeves, Mrs. Blanche Hamblin, Mrs. Helen Dickey, Frank Reeves, Mrs. Elizabeth Barton, Mrs. Maybelle Barkow, Ennis Wixom, Perry Wixom, Mrs. D. D. Ocheltree, Clifford, Frances and David Wixom.
The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and Pioneer Society.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of the Mark B. Shaw Company. The Rev. Alvah Grant Fessenden will officiate and Mrs. Lois Bates will sing “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “Some Day We’ll Understand.” Interment will be i the Pioneer Cemetery and the Knights of Pythias will have charge of the services at the grave.