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   George Washington Dixon (1801? [1] –. March 2, 1861) was an American singer, stage actor, and newspaper editor. He rose to prominence as a blackface performer (possibly the first American to do so) after performing "Coal Black Rose", "Zip Coon", and similar songs.

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   After the 1798 fire, the grounds were divided into lots and sold. In the early 1830s, a house, The George W. Dixon House, was built for George W. Dixon, a wealthy merchant tailor and former mayor of New Bern. The Robert Hay House, built at the start of the 19th century, was purchased in 1816 by Robert Hay, a Scottish immigrant and wainwright.

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   Nov 15, 2023 · Legacy's online obit database has obituaries, death notices, and funeral services for 309 people named George Dixon from thousands of the largest funeral homes and newspapers in the world. You...

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   Who was George Washington Dixon?

   • George Washington Dixon (1801? – March 2, 1861) was an American singer, stage actor, and newspaper editor. He rose to prominence as a blackface performer (possibly the first American to do so) after performing "Coal Black Rose", "Zip Coon", and similar songs.

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   What did William Dixon do in 1842?

   • Beginning in 1842, Dixon took on a number of new occupations, including animal magnetist and spiritualist specializing in clairvoyance. A fad for public competitions and feats of endurance served as another vehicle for him to keep his name in the public eye; he became a "pedestrian", a long-distance sport walker.

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   What happened to the Dixon House?

   • He lost the house to foreclosure in 1839. During the Federal occupation of New Bern during the Civil War, the Dixon House served as a hospital for the 9th Vermont Infantry. Federal in style with some Greek Revival features, the house is a good example of the popular side-hall plan dwellings built in New Bern during the early 19th century.

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   How did William Dixon become a singer?

   • At age 15, Dixon joined the circus, where he quickly established himself as a singer. In 1829, he began performing "Coal Black Rose" in blackface; this and similar songs would propel him to stardom. In contrast to his contemporary Thomas D. Rice, Dixon was primarily a singer rather than a dancer.

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6. www.tryonpalace.org › historic-homes › dixon-houseDixon House | Tryon Palace

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   The Dixon House – Open for touring Tuesday through Saturday. See below for times. George W. Dixon built this dwelling in the early 1830s. Dixon was a merchant tailor who briefly served as town commissioner. He purchased the lot the house stands on in 1826. It was part of the original Tryon Palace grounds sold after the Palace burned in 1798.

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   The Kitchen Office is separate from the Palace, as was usual at the time. After the 1798 fire, the grounds were divided into lots and sold. In the early 1830s, a house (George W. Dixon House) was built for George W. Dixon, a wealthy merchant tailor and former mayor of New Bern.

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9. www.carmonfuneralhome.com › obituaries › George-WObituary information for George W. Dixon - Carmon Funeral Home

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   George W. Dixon. February 19, 1936 - March 5, 2022. Obituary & Events. Tribute Wall 21. Share a memory. Plant a tree. George W. Dixon Obituary. Read more. View George W. Dixon's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10. www.honorstates.org › profiles › 44723George W Dixon : Private First Class from Kansas, World War ...

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    George W Dixon: From: Barton County, Kansas: Casualty Date: July 28, 1944: War: World War II: Service Branch: Army: Rank: Private First Class: Unit/Group: 90th Infantry Division, 358th Infantry Regiment: Casualty Type: DOW - Died of Wounds: Burial: Plot D Row 20 Grave 10, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France: Notable Awards ★