DICKSON, Alexander (Honorable)
Husband of Julia Sarepta nee JOHNSTON – m. 17 Sep 1867
Son of James and Mary McElroy Dickson
B. 26 Apr 1836 in County Down Ireland
D. 8 May 1912 in Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH at 76y 13d
Burial -10 May 1912 in Canfield Village Cemetery, Section C Row 3, Dickson Monument, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Hon. Alexander Dickson
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 3 May 1912
"Mr. Dickson was stricken with paralysis Tuesday morning at his home on West Main street and has since been in a semi-unconscious state. He was seemingly a little brighter Thursday but his condition is very serious. Mr. Dickson is one of the best known residents of the county. He served with distinction in the union army during the civil war, filled three terms as county treasurer, was a member of the state legislature two terms and has been president of the Farmers' National bank since its establishment a quarter of a century ago. Always a public-spirited man he has done much to promote the welfare of Canfield and her people."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 10 May 1912
"Prominent in Town, County and State Affairs Called By Death Wednesday Morning"
"Alexander Dickson, one of the best and most prominent men of Canfield, died at the family residence, on West Main Street, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock at the age of seventy-six years and thirteen days. He was born in County Down, Ireland, April 26, 1836, and at the age of four years on April 18, 1840, left his native land, with his father, mother, and three brothers, William, Robert and Samuel, crossed the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel and arrived in New York City, June 10, 1840. His parents, with their family, immediately started for, and soon arrived at Canfield, where they settled in the southwest part of the township, in the neighborhood, then known and still called Dublin. There he grew to manhood on his father's farm and gained a liberal education at the public district schools and the Mahoning Academy, an excellent institution of learning organized and conducted by the late David Hine. After spending several years in teaching, at the age of 24, upon the breaking out of the Civil war, he was among the first to enlist as a private in Co. A. of the 125th OVI and served with courage and distinction through the entire war, being in every conflict in which his regiment took part, and was honorably discharged in July, 1865. Upon the organization of his company he was elected Second Lieutenant on account of his fine figure and soldierly bearing, and for meritorious service was promoted to First Lieutenant of his company and again as Captain in the history of the 125th Regiment OVI, known as "Opdycke's Tigers," the historian makes the statement: "Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer pf shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 17 May 1912
"To many of our older citizens the death of Hon. Alexander Dickson came as a personal sorrow.For many years Mr. Dickson was distinctly one of the most important and most respected citizens of Mahoning county. His election to the General Assembly and three times treasurer of the county shows how instinctively the people turned to him when they had important public work to do or a great trust to be discharged.
Mr. Dickson was a man of fine mind and high character, modest, unassuming, cordial and candid, and his popularity was not bounded by party lines. Always a republican, many of his best friends and staunchest supporters were in the democratic party. His passing takes away another of that group of strong men who made this county and valley so notable in the generation to which he belonged and which is now so rapidly giving place to younger men who can not do better than emulate such a life as this good and wise man lived."
Youngstown Vindicator
"The funeral of the late Alexander Dickson, held from the family residence on West Main street last Friday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. Robert E. Pugh conducted the services and paid just and fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, William, Roy, Edgar, Clyde and Alexander Dickson and Ray Hadley. Interment was made in the village cemetery."
Note: Civil War, Capt, Co K 125 OVI
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882, Vol III, p. 747
Excerpt: "For several years he was a teacher, and at the age of twenty-four he was one of the first to respond to the call of Lincoln for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company A of the One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Regiment was known as "Opdyck's Tigers," and the regimental historian says: ‘Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer of shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company.' The war over, he again resumed the role of teaching…."
Husband of Julia Sarepta nee JOHNSTON – m. 17 Sep 1867
Son of James and Mary McElroy Dickson
B. 26 Apr 1836 in County Down Ireland
D. 8 May 1912 in Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH at 76y 13d
Burial -10 May 1912 in Canfield Village Cemetery, Section C Row 3, Dickson Monument, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Hon. Alexander Dickson
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 3 May 1912
"Mr. Dickson was stricken with paralysis Tuesday morning at his home on West Main street and has since been in a semi-unconscious state. He was seemingly a little brighter Thursday but his condition is very serious. Mr. Dickson is one of the best known residents of the county. He served with distinction in the union army during the civil war, filled three terms as county treasurer, was a member of the state legislature two terms and has been president of the Farmers' National bank since its establishment a quarter of a century ago. Always a public-spirited man he has done much to promote the welfare of Canfield and her people."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 10 May 1912
"Prominent in Town, County and State Affairs Called By Death Wednesday Morning"
"Alexander Dickson, one of the best and most prominent men of Canfield, died at the family residence, on West Main Street, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock at the age of seventy-six years and thirteen days. He was born in County Down, Ireland, April 26, 1836, and at the age of four years on April 18, 1840, left his native land, with his father, mother, and three brothers, William, Robert and Samuel, crossed the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel and arrived in New York City, June 10, 1840. His parents, with their family, immediately started for, and soon arrived at Canfield, where they settled in the southwest part of the township, in the neighborhood, then known and still called Dublin. There he grew to manhood on his father's farm and gained a liberal education at the public district schools and the Mahoning Academy, an excellent institution of learning organized and conducted by the late David Hine. After spending several years in teaching, at the age of 24, upon the breaking out of the Civil war, he was among the first to enlist as a private in Co. A. of the 125th OVI and served with courage and distinction through the entire war, being in every conflict in which his regiment took part, and was honorably discharged in July, 1865. Upon the organization of his company he was elected Second Lieutenant on account of his fine figure and soldierly bearing, and for meritorious service was promoted to First Lieutenant of his company and again as Captain in the history of the 125th Regiment OVI, known as "Opdycke's Tigers," the historian makes the statement: "Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer pf shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 17 May 1912
"To many of our older citizens the death of Hon. Alexander Dickson came as a personal sorrow.For many years Mr. Dickson was distinctly one of the most important and most respected citizens of Mahoning county. His election to the General Assembly and three times treasurer of the county shows how instinctively the people turned to him when they had important public work to do or a great trust to be discharged.
Mr. Dickson was a man of fine mind and high character, modest, unassuming, cordial and candid, and his popularity was not bounded by party lines. Always a republican, many of his best friends and staunchest supporters were in the democratic party. His passing takes away another of that group of strong men who made this county and valley so notable in the generation to which he belonged and which is now so rapidly giving place to younger men who can not do better than emulate such a life as this good and wise man lived."
Youngstown Vindicator
"The funeral of the late Alexander Dickson, held from the family residence on West Main street last Friday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. Robert E. Pugh conducted the services and paid just and fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, William, Roy, Edgar, Clyde and Alexander Dickson and Ray Hadley. Interment was made in the village cemetery."
Note: Civil War, Capt, Co K 125 OVI
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882, Vol III, p. 747
Excerpt: "For several years he was a teacher, and at the age of twenty-four he was one of the first to respond to the call of Lincoln for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company A of the One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Regiment was known as "Opdyck's Tigers," and the regimental historian says: ‘Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer of shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company.' The war over, he again resumed the role of teaching…."
DICKSON, Alexander (Honorable)
Husband of Julia Sarepta nee JOHNSTON – m. 17 Sep 1867
Son of James and Mary McElroy Dickson
B. 26 Apr 1836 in County Down Ireland
D. 8 May 1912 in Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH at 76y 13d
Burial -10 May 1912 in Canfield Village Cemetery, Section C Row 3, Dickson Monument, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Hon. Alexander Dickson
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 3 May 1912
"Mr. Dickson was stricken with paralysis Tuesday morning at his home on West Main street and has since been in a semi-unconscious state. He was seemingly a little brighter Thursday but his condition is very serious. Mr. Dickson is one of the best known residents of the county. He served with distinction in the union army during the civil war, filled three terms as county treasurer, was a member of the state legislature two terms and has been president of the Farmers' National bank since its establishment a quarter of a century ago. Always a public-spirited man he has done much to promote the welfare of Canfield and her people."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 10 May 1912
"Prominent in Town, County and State Affairs Called By Death Wednesday Morning"
"Alexander Dickson, one of the best and most prominent men of Canfield, died at the family residence, on West Main Street, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock at the age of seventy-six years and thirteen days. He was born in County Down, Ireland, April 26, 1836, and at the age of four years on April 18, 1840, left his native land, with his father, mother, and three brothers, William, Robert and Samuel, crossed the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel and arrived in New York City, June 10, 1840. His parents, with their family, immediately started for, and soon arrived at Canfield, where they settled in the southwest part of the township, in the neighborhood, then known and still called Dublin. There he grew to manhood on his father's farm and gained a liberal education at the public district schools and the Mahoning Academy, an excellent institution of learning organized and conducted by the late David Hine. After spending several years in teaching, at the age of 24, upon the breaking out of the Civil war, he was among the first to enlist as a private in Co. A. of the 125th OVI and served with courage and distinction through the entire war, being in every conflict in which his regiment took part, and was honorably discharged in July, 1865. Upon the organization of his company he was elected Second Lieutenant on account of his fine figure and soldierly bearing, and for meritorious service was promoted to First Lieutenant of his company and again as Captain in the history of the 125th Regiment OVI, known as "Opdycke's Tigers," the historian makes the statement: "Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer pf shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 17 May 1912
"To many of our older citizens the death of Hon. Alexander Dickson came as a personal sorrow.For many years Mr. Dickson was distinctly one of the most important and most respected citizens of Mahoning county. His election to the General Assembly and three times treasurer of the county shows how instinctively the people turned to him when they had important public work to do or a great trust to be discharged.
Mr. Dickson was a man of fine mind and high character, modest, unassuming, cordial and candid, and his popularity was not bounded by party lines. Always a republican, many of his best friends and staunchest supporters were in the democratic party. His passing takes away another of that group of strong men who made this county and valley so notable in the generation to which he belonged and which is now so rapidly giving place to younger men who can not do better than emulate such a life as this good and wise man lived."
Youngstown Vindicator
"The funeral of the late Alexander Dickson, held from the family residence on West Main street last Friday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. Robert E. Pugh conducted the services and paid just and fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, William, Roy, Edgar, Clyde and Alexander Dickson and Ray Hadley. Interment was made in the village cemetery."
Note: Civil War, Capt, Co K 125 OVI
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882, Vol III, p. 747
Excerpt: "For several years he was a teacher, and at the age of twenty-four he was one of the first to respond to the call of Lincoln for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company A of the One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Regiment was known as "Opdyck's Tigers," and the regimental historian says: ‘Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer of shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company.' The war over, he again resumed the role of teaching…."
Husband of Julia Sarepta nee JOHNSTON – m. 17 Sep 1867
Son of James and Mary McElroy Dickson
B. 26 Apr 1836 in County Down Ireland
D. 8 May 1912 in Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH at 76y 13d
Burial -10 May 1912 in Canfield Village Cemetery, Section C Row 3, Dickson Monument, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Hon. Alexander Dickson
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 3 May 1912
"Mr. Dickson was stricken with paralysis Tuesday morning at his home on West Main street and has since been in a semi-unconscious state. He was seemingly a little brighter Thursday but his condition is very serious. Mr. Dickson is one of the best known residents of the county. He served with distinction in the union army during the civil war, filled three terms as county treasurer, was a member of the state legislature two terms and has been president of the Farmers' National bank since its establishment a quarter of a century ago. Always a public-spirited man he has done much to promote the welfare of Canfield and her people."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 10 May 1912
"Prominent in Town, County and State Affairs Called By Death Wednesday Morning"
"Alexander Dickson, one of the best and most prominent men of Canfield, died at the family residence, on West Main Street, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock at the age of seventy-six years and thirteen days. He was born in County Down, Ireland, April 26, 1836, and at the age of four years on April 18, 1840, left his native land, with his father, mother, and three brothers, William, Robert and Samuel, crossed the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel and arrived in New York City, June 10, 1840. His parents, with their family, immediately started for, and soon arrived at Canfield, where they settled in the southwest part of the township, in the neighborhood, then known and still called Dublin. There he grew to manhood on his father's farm and gained a liberal education at the public district schools and the Mahoning Academy, an excellent institution of learning organized and conducted by the late David Hine. After spending several years in teaching, at the age of 24, upon the breaking out of the Civil war, he was among the first to enlist as a private in Co. A. of the 125th OVI and served with courage and distinction through the entire war, being in every conflict in which his regiment took part, and was honorably discharged in July, 1865. Upon the organization of his company he was elected Second Lieutenant on account of his fine figure and soldierly bearing, and for meritorious service was promoted to First Lieutenant of his company and again as Captain in the history of the 125th Regiment OVI, known as "Opdycke's Tigers," the historian makes the statement: "Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer pf shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 17 May 1912
"To many of our older citizens the death of Hon. Alexander Dickson came as a personal sorrow.For many years Mr. Dickson was distinctly one of the most important and most respected citizens of Mahoning county. His election to the General Assembly and three times treasurer of the county shows how instinctively the people turned to him when they had important public work to do or a great trust to be discharged.
Mr. Dickson was a man of fine mind and high character, modest, unassuming, cordial and candid, and his popularity was not bounded by party lines. Always a republican, many of his best friends and staunchest supporters were in the democratic party. His passing takes away another of that group of strong men who made this county and valley so notable in the generation to which he belonged and which is now so rapidly giving place to younger men who can not do better than emulate such a life as this good and wise man lived."
Youngstown Vindicator
"The funeral of the late Alexander Dickson, held from the family residence on West Main street last Friday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. Robert E. Pugh conducted the services and paid just and fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, William, Roy, Edgar, Clyde and Alexander Dickson and Ray Hadley. Interment was made in the village cemetery."
Note: Civil War, Capt, Co K 125 OVI
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882, Vol III, p. 747
Excerpt: "For several years he was a teacher, and at the age of twenty-four he was one of the first to respond to the call of Lincoln for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company A of the One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Regiment was known as "Opdyck's Tigers," and the regimental historian says: ‘Captain Dickson has a good, strong face, a fine figure, makes no mistakes in drill, maintains the dignity becoming a wearer of shoulder straps with an easy grace that excites no envy, and commands the respect and has the good will of every member of the company.' The war over, he again resumed the role of teaching…."
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