Sayler, Jessie Dale Dixon, 1896-1987

Sayler, Mrs. Jessie Dixon; died Thurs, Dec 24, 1987; Savannah, GA; wife of Maj. Gen. Henery Benton Sayler; mother of Sen. Henry Sayler Jr; member of Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase MD

Major General Henry B. Sayler; His wife Jessie Dale Dixon Sayler was born in Savannah, Ga on September 17, 1896, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery Dixon. She married Lieut. Henry B. Sayler of the Coast Artillery Corps. on October 6, 1917 in Savannah. She was appointed Collector of Customs in 1954, appointed by President Eisenhower she was the first female to hold the position in Savannah. Jessie was also active in many community organizations and clubs. They had three children, Henry B. Sayler, Jr., Dale Morgan (Sayler), and John M. Sayler. Both sons graduated from West Point. Jessie Dale Dixon Saylor died December 24, 1988. Both she and her husband are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Daughter of James and Jessie (Dale) Dixon. Married Henry Sayler on October 6, 1917 at Savannah, Georgia. They had three children.