Arthur Dixon (March 27, 1837 – October 26, 1917) of

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, was an

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in the Chicago city council from 1867 to 1875 (representing the 2nd ward) and 1879 to 1891 (representing the 1st ward). He served as president of the council. Dixon died in Chicago on October 26, 1917.

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1837 births 1917 deaths Chicago City Council members Politicians from County Fermanagh Irish emigrants to the United States 19th-century Illinois politicians {{Illinois-politician-stub