Billy Dixon

(1850-1913)

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

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William "Billy" Dixon (September 25, 1850 – March 9, 1913) was an American scout and buffalo hunter active in the Texas Panhandle. He helped found Adobe Walls, fired a legendary buffalo rifle shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, and for his actions at the "Buffalo Wallow Fight" became one of eight civilians ever to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.

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Born	Billy Dixon 25 September 1850 Ohio County, Virginia, (now West Virginia) USA
Died	9 March 1913 (aged 62) Cimarron City, Logan County, Oklahoma, USA
Zodiac	Libra
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Olive King Dixon 1873-1956 · American relative · m. 1894 info edit

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Dora Miles info 1st child with Olive King Dixon Female b. 29 Dec 1895 · Age: 129 · 1895- · Celebrity Baby

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Bobbie info 2nd child with Olive King Dixon Female b. 6 Sep 1897 · Age: 127 · 1897- · Celebrity Baby

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William Drew info 3rd child with Olive King Dixon Male b. 13 Sep 1899 · Age: 125 · 1899- · Celebrity Baby

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Edna info 4th child with Olive King Dixon Female b. 11 Jun 1903 · Age: 122 · 1903- · Celebrity Baby

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Archie info 5th child with Olive King Dixon Male b. 22 Jun 1906 · Age: 119 · 1906- · Celebrity Baby

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Olive Virginia info 6th child with Olive King Dixon Female b. 9 Oct 1908 · Age: 116 · 1908- · Celebrity Baby

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