Thomas J. Dixon

Thomas John Dixon (September 9, 1869–March 4, 1939) was an American politician and businessman. An executive of the Arthur Dixon Transfer Company, he also served as a member of the Chicago City Council.

Early life, family, career Dixon was born September 9, 1869, a son of Arthur Dixon and Annie Dixon .

Dixon followed his father into the transfer industry,

Chicago City Council Dixon served as a Republican member of the Chicago City Council from 1900 through 1910. He was elected to the council in 1900, initially representing the 3rd ward. Dixon represented the ward until 1910. He was considered to be very well-liked by voters of the ward.

Dixon was an Illinois delegate to the 1904 Republican National Convention.

Dixon died of heart disease at the age of 69 on March 4, 1909, passing at his personal residence on Linden Avenue in Oak Park. His funeral was held at the First Methodist in Oak Park.