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Edna Dillon Knowles 1892–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1892

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 1974

Death Location: Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA

Father: John Knowles

Mother: Elizabeth Terwillegar

Spouse(s): William Dillon

Children(s): Milo Dillon, Harry Dillon, Myrtle Dillon, Oscar Dillon, Ruth Dillon, Erwin Dillon, William Dillon

The story of Edna Dillon Knowles began in 1892 in Indiana. In 1909, Edna Dillon Knowles resided in Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Edna Dillon Knowles resided in Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA. Edna Dillon Knowles married William Clifford Sr Dillon, and had children including Erwin L Dillon, Harry Jackson Dillon, Milo Dillon, Myrtle Vivian Dillon, Oscar S Dillon, Ruth Irene Dillon, William Clifford Jr Dillon. Edna Dillon Knowles passed away in 1974 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Edna Dillon Knowles began in 1892 in Indiana.
  • In 1909, Edna Dillon Knowles resided in Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Edna Dillon Knowles resided in Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA.
  • Edna Dillon Knowles married William Clifford Sr Dillon, and had children including Erwin L Dillon, Harry Jackson Dillon, Milo Dillon, Myrtle Vivian Dillon, Oscar S Dillon, Ruth Irene Dillon, William Clifford Jr Dillon.
  • Edna Dillon Knowles passed away in 1974 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edna Knowles's Ancestors

Self
Edna Knowles
1892–1974
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
John Alexander Knowles
1855–1934
Elizabeth Terwillegar
1857–1921
Grandparents
Sarah Ward
1836–1909
Calvin (Smith) Terwillegar
1834–1900
Anna (M) Shumway
1832–1911
Great-Grandparents
Derrick Terwilliger
1799–1871
Rachel Vandermark
1798–1871
William Shumway
1807–1885
Elizabeth Rightmyer
1811–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dirck Terwilliger
1773–1857
Maria Krom
1775–1849
Benjamin Vandemark
1769–1813
Jemima Personius
1778–1855
Silas Shumway
1783–1853
Triphesa Babcock
1783–
William *
1781–1855
Annetje *
1784–1850

Edna Knowles's Descendants

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Edna (Dillon) Knowles (abt 1892–1974) m. William (Clifford Sr) Dillon (20 Oct 1886–1937)
  1. 1. Milo Dillon 1920–1926
  2. 2. Harry (Jackson) Dillon 1911–2000 m. Mary (Jane Dillon) Wert 1905–2003
  3. 3. Myrtle (Vivian) Dillon 1911–2001
  4. 4. Oscar (S) Dillon 1913–1978 m. Virginia (Fisher) Dillon 1914–
  5. 5. Ruth (Irene) Dillon 1916–2001
  6. 6. Erwin (L.) Dillon 1918–1983
  7. 7. William (Clifford Jr) Dillon 1922–

Edna Knowles's Timeline

6 Records

1892
abt 1892
Birth of Edna Dillon Knowles in Indiana
Indiana
1909
1909
Age 17
Edna Dillon Knowles resided here in Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Edna Dillon Knowles resided here in Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Edna Dillon Knowles resided here in Elkhart Ward 4, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart Ward 4, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Edna Dillon Knowles resided here in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana
1974
1974
Age 82
Death of Edna Dillon Knowles in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1892
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 4, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 320
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 585; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 62.0; FHL microfilm: 2340320
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan; Roll: T624_666; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1374679
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan; Roll: T624_666; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1374679

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elkhart Ward 4, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 4, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 320

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 585; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 62.0; FHL microfilm: 2340320

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Description
    Event Place: Elkhart, Noble, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ensley Township
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1974
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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