George was a son of George M. Dix Sr. & Sally Marshall. (source: M.K. & Barry Miles in Miles Files Version 7, Eastern Shore Public Library website)
In the Federal Census of 1870, George & Catherine Dix, ages 43 & 46, are living at Metompkin, Accomack Co., VA. With them are George 17, Alfred 15, and Levy 5.
In the Federal Census of 1880, George M. & Catherine Dix, both aged 53, are living at Accomack, VA. With them are George Dix 26, Levi Dix 15, and John Colony 20.