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Distinguished Citizen 1977

John Aaron Nixon (1858 – 1947) Parents James Caudy Nixon 1812–1897 Malinda L Stump Nixon 1821–1894 Spouse Mollie Ann Perry Nixon 1863–1934 West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 Name: John A Nixon Gender: Male Birth Date: abt 1860 Age: 31 Spouse's Name: Mollie A Perry Spouse Gender: Female Spouse Age: 28 Marriage Date: 18 Nov 1891 Marriage Place: Mineral, West Virginia Father's name: Jas C Dixon Mother's name: Malinda L Spouse Father's Name: Jno W Perry Spouse Mother's Name: Elizabeth

Brunswick: 100 Years of Memories:

(1858-1947) Honored 1977 Johnny Nixon started with the B&O when the yards were expanding in 1891 and worked as an engineer for over 50 years, retiring from the National Limited in 1927. At the time of his death he held the record for being the engineer for more presidents than any other on the B&O. In 1923 he was engineer for the Harding Funeral Train that passed through Brunswick on its way to Washington, D.C