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George Washington DILLON 1842–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1842

Birth Location: Franklin Co, IL

Death Date: 02 Apr 1915

Death Location: Benton, Illinois, United States

Father: Zachariah DILLON

Mother: Sarah (Dillon)

Spouse(s): Nancy OTTERSON, Manerva HUNSINGER

Children(s): Elijah DILLON, Sarah DILLON, Flora DILLON, Ada DILLON, John DILLON, James DILLON, Lida DILLON, Rachel DILLON, Ida DILLON, Eunice DILLON, Nellie DILLON, Nina DILLON, Frances DILLON, George DILLON

In 1842, George Washington DILLON entered the world in Franklin Co, IL, born to Zachariah Dillon And Sarah Whittington Dillon. In 1850, George Washington DILLON resided in Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1860, George Washington DILLON resided in Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA. George Washington DILLON married Manerva Hunsinger, Nancy Jane Otterson, and had children including Ada Dillon, Elijah Leonard Dillon, Eunice Hettie Dillon, Flora Ann Dillon, Frances L Dillon, George Dillon, Ida Dillon, James Lawrence Dillon, John Bunyon Dillon, Lida Elsie Dillon, Nellie Etta Dillon, Nina Dillon, Rachel Dillon, Sarah Elizabeth Dillon. George Washington DILLON passed away in 1915 in Benton, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1842, George Washington DILLON entered the world in Franklin Co, IL, born to Zachariah Dillon And Sarah Whittington Dillon.
  • In 1850, George Washington DILLON resided in Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, George Washington DILLON resided in Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • George Washington DILLON married Manerva Hunsinger, Nancy Jane Otterson, and had children including Ada Dillon, Elijah Leonard Dillon, Eunice Hettie Dillon, Flora Ann Dillon, Frances L Dillon, George Dillon, Ida Dillon, James Lawrence Dillon, John Bunyon Dillon, Lida Elsie Dillon, Nellie Etta Dillon, Nina Dillon, Rachel Dillon, Sarah Elizabeth Dillon.
  • George Washington DILLON passed away in 1915 in Benton, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah DILLON
1820–1899
Birth Location: Tennessee
ZD
Sarah (Dillon)
1818–1887
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Nancy OTTERSON
1848–1891
Birth Location: Christian, Kentucky, United States
NO
Manerva HUNSINGER
1846–1917
Birth Location: Illinois, United States of America
MH

Children(s)

Elijah DILLON
1869–1917
Birth Location: Illinois
ED
Sarah DILLON
1870–1921
Birth Location: Illinois
SD
Flora DILLON
1872–1925
Birth Location: Illinois
FD
Ada DILLON
1875–1905
Birth Location: Illinois
AD
John DILLON
1879–1969
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States
JD
James DILLON
1886–1954
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
JD
Lida DILLON
1882–1956
Birth Location: Illinois
LD
Rachel DILLON
1891–1918
Birth Location: Illinois
RD
Ida DILLON
1876–1952
Birth Location: Franklin Co, IL
ID
Eunice DILLON
1884–1957
Birth Location: Illinois
ED
Nellie DILLON
1882–1956
Birth Location: Illinois
ND
Nina DILLON
1889–1890
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, United States
ND
Frances DILLON
1878–1880
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States
FD
George DILLON
1874–1875
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, United States
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George DILLON's Ancestors

Self
George DILLON
1842–1915
Birth Place: Franklin Co, IL
Parents
Zachariah DILLON
1820–1899
Tennessee
Sarah (WHITTINGTON) (Dillon)
1818–1887
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
James DILLON
1796–1875
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Agnes (ADAMS) (Dillon)
1799–1858
Snow Creek, Burke Co., North Carolina
Azariah Whittington
1794–1855
MARYLAND (see comments)
Elizabeth (C LACY) (Whittington)
1795–1856
Charles City, Charles County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac DILLON
1766–1846
Jemima (Dillon)
1769–1840
Elijah Solomon)
1766–1850
Agnes (Adams)
1772–1804
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
Isaac LACY
1768–1805
Elizabeth (Lacy)
1773–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel DILLON
1713–1805
Lydia (Dillon)
1724–1800
Solomon ADAMS
1727–1821
Ann (Adams)
1742–1766
James LITTON
1736–1785
Sarah OSBORNE
1736–1796
Benjamin Sr
1755–1800
Sarah Read
1754–1821
William III
1740–1819
1740–1835
Thomas LACY
1732–1773
Anthoni TURNER
1736–1771
Freeman WALKER
1749–1803
Sarah (Walker)
1749–1812

George DILLON's Descendants

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George (Washington) DILLON (28 Mar 1842–02 Apr 1915) m. Nancy (Jane) OTTERSON (14 Oct 1848–13 Oct 1891) m. Manerva HUNSINGER (abt 1846–1917)
  1. 1. Elijah (Leonard) DILLON 1869–1917 m. Cora (BENNETT (Saul)) (Dillon) 1875–1929 m. Malissa (Jane OVERTURF) (Dillon) 1883–1968
    1. 1. Mamie (Ruth DILLON) (Moore) 1911–1998 m. Earl (Veleto) MOORE 1905–1968 m. Oley ALLEN 1911–2003
      1. 1. Marylyn MOORE 1931–1984
      2. 2. Jack (Dee) MOORE 1932–2011
      3. 3. James (Dale) MOORE 1934–1993
  2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) DILLON 1870–1921
  3. 3. Flora (Ann) DILLON 1872–1925
  4. 4. Ada DILLON 1875–1905
  5. 5. John (Bunyon) DILLON 1879–1969
  6. 6. James (Lawrence) DILLON 1886–1954 m. Della (Lee) WINTZ 1885–1974
    1. 1. Dorris (Loraine) DILLON 1910–1978
    2. 2. Charles (Howard) DILLON 1919–1996 m. Allie (Lee OWENS Whittington) (Dillon) 1923–2019
    3. 3. Etta (Lorene DILLON) (Hall) 1913–2003
    4. 4. Claudie (Irene) DILLON 1914–1994 m. Walter (Harlon) GAMBLE 1913–1986
      1. 1. James (Lee) GAMBLE 1950–2005
    5. 5. James (Byron) DILLON 1916–1987
    6. 6. Virginia (Fay) DILLON 1921–2008
    7. 7. George (Oliver) DILLON 1925–1988
    8. 8. Lorene DILLON 1913–1978
  7. 7. Lida (Elsie) DILLON 1882–1956
  8. 8. Rachel DILLON 1891–1918
  9. 9. Ida DILLON 1876–1952
  10. 10. Eunice (Hettie) DILLON 1884–1957
  11. 11. Nellie (Etta) DILLON 1882–1956
  12. 12. Nina DILLON 1889–1890
  13. 13. Frances (L) DILLON 1878–1880
  14. 14. George DILLON 1874–1875

George DILLON's Timeline

8 Records

1842
28 Mar 1842
Birth of George Washington DILLON in Franklin Co, IL
Franklin Co, IL
1850
1850
Age 8
George Washington DILLON resided here in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
George Washington DILLON resided here in Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 28
George Washington DILLON resided here in Township 6 Range 4, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Township 6 Range 4, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
George Washington DILLON resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
George Washington DILLON resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
George Washington DILLON resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1915
02 Apr 1915
Age 73
Death of George Washington DILLON in Franklin Co, IL
Franklin Co, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1842
    Event Place: Franklin Co, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 554D; Enumeration District: 015
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 4, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 261B; Family History Library Film: 545720
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240301
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M653_177; Page: 558; Family History Library Film: 803177
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T624_287; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374300
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M432_106; Page: 30B; Image: 261
    [7] Illinois, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M432_106; Page: 30B; Image: 261

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 6 S Range 4 E, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M653_177; Page: 558; Family History Library Film: 803177

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 6 Range 4, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 4, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 261B; Family History Library Film: 545720

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 554D; Enumeration District: 015

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240301

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T624_287; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374300

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Franklin Co, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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