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James Stephen Dillard 1727–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1727

Birth Location: Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 24 Aug 1794

Death Location: Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA

Father: James II

Mother: Lucy Wise

Spouse(s): Priscilla Pettus

Children(s): Samuel Dillard, Capt. DILLARD, Joseph Dillard, John Dillard, Edmond Dillard, Stephen Dillard, Ann Dillard, Elizabeth Dillard, William Dillard, Sarah Dillard, Nicholas Dillard, Nancy Dillard, Reuben Dillard, Captain Dillard, George Dillard, Mildred Dillard, Major Dillard, Joseph Dillard

The story of James Stephen Dillard began in 1727 in Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA. James Stephen Dillard married Priscilla Sukey Pettus, and had children including Ann Dillard, Capt James Stephen Dillard, Captain James Stephens Dillard, Edmond L Dillard, Elizabeth Sukie Dillard, George Dillard, John B Rabun Dillard, Joseph H Dillard, Joseph Josiah Dillard, Major Mager Dillard, Mildred Milly Dillard, Nancy Dillard, Nicholas Philip Dillard, Reuben Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Sarah Dillard, Stephen Dillard, William Dillard. James Stephen Dillard passed away in 1794 in Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Stephen Dillard began in 1727 in Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA.
  • James Stephen Dillard married Priscilla Sukey Pettus, and had children including Ann Dillard, Capt James Stephen Dillard, Captain James Stephens Dillard, Edmond L Dillard, Elizabeth Sukie Dillard, George Dillard, John B Rabun Dillard, Joseph H Dillard, Joseph Josiah Dillard, Major Mager Dillard, Mildred Milly Dillard, Nancy Dillard, Nicholas Philip Dillard, Reuben Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Sarah Dillard, Stephen Dillard, William Dillard.
  • James Stephen Dillard passed away in 1794 in Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James II
1698–1790
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
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Lucy Wise
1706–1790
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Priscilla Pettus
1730–1813
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA
PP

Children(s)

Samuel Dillard
1749–1805
Birth Location: Culpepper, , Virginia, USA
SD
Capt. DILLARD
1757–1836
Birth Location: Williamsburg, James City, Virginia
CD
Joseph Dillard
1776–1834
Birth Location: Amherst, Virginia, USA
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John Dillard
1760–1842
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, British Colonial America
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Edmond Dillard
1749–1832
Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, United States
ED
Stephen Dillard
1754–1839
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, United States
SD
Ann Dillard
1748–1763
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
AD
Elizabeth Dillard
1755–1825
Birth Location: Culpepper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
ED
William Dillard
1752–1781
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
WD
Sarah Dillard
1762–1841
Birth Location: Culpepper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
SD
Nicholas Dillard
1745–1830
Birth Location: Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
ND
Nancy Dillard
1753–1838
Birth Location: Stapleton, Virginia, United States
ND
Reuben Dillard
1760–
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, American Colonies
RD
Captain Dillard
1767–1816
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia Colony
CD
George Dillard
1776–1846
Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, United States
GD
Mildred Dillard
1761–1800
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
MD
Major Dillard
1741–1764
Birth Location: Culpepper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
MD
Joseph Dillard
1755–1851
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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James Dillard's Ancestors

Self
James Dillard
1727–1794
Birth Place: Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA
Parents
James Captain Stephen Dillard 7th GGF II
1698–1790
Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
Lucy Wise
1706–1790
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (Stephen) Dillard
1658–1714
Wiltshire, England
Louisa ("Gowen") Page
1662–1709
Bedfont, Middlesex, England
Capt. (Sir Knight Otto William Wise, Sr. of Accomack, a) clockmaker
1654–1747
Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Denmark) ggg
1655–1730
Accomack, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Attorney)
1634–1704
Mary Williams
1624–1737
Colonel Page
1627–1692
Alice Page
1625–1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Scribe
1601–1659

James Dillard's Descendants

1.
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James (Stephen) Dillard (25 Oct 1727–24 Aug 1794) m. Priscilla (Sukey) Pettus (1730–1813)
  1. 1. Samuel Dillard 1749–1805 m. Anne Hutchings 1760–1821
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Dillard 1779–
    2. 2. Mildred Dillard 1784–
    3. 3. Nancy Dillard 1782–
    4. 4. Sarah (Sally) Dillard 1786–
    5. 5. John Dillard 1780–1823 m. Elizabeth Pearson 1784–1841 m. Elizabeth Pearson 1784–1841
  2. 2. Capt. (James Stephen) DILLARD 1757–1836 m. Mary Puckett 1775–1842 m. Mary Ramage 1757–1842
    1. 1. Simeon (Pearson "Sims") Dillard 1812–1886 m. Melissa (C.) Hendricks 1817–1882 m. N (H) Jones 1839–
      1. 1. Manning (William) Dillard 1847–1921 m. Sophronie Dillard 1851–1881 m. Addie McLeary 1856–
        1. 1. Thomas (Jaques) Dillard 1880–1942 m. Hattie Gibson 1886–1969
        2. 2. Sims Dillard 1871–
      2. 2. John Dillard 1842–
    2. 2. George (William) Dillard 1779–1826 m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Dodd 1789–1879 m. Martha (Jane) Dodge 1777–
      1. 1. Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Dillard 1822–1895 m. Isaac (Calimes Jacks) Sr 1821–1859
        1. 1. Florence (Elizabeth) Langston 1852–1932
        2. 2. George (W.) Dillard 1842–1900
        3. 3. John (Clark) Jacks 1853–1930
        4. 4. Issac (Calimeas) Jacks 1860–1939
        5. 5. James (Jefferson) Jacks 1858–1926
        6. 6. Mary Railey 1868–1922
        7. 7. Thomas (O) Dillard 1849–
      2. 2. James (M) Dillard 1820–1839
    3. 3. Nancy (Caroline) Dillard 1790–1813
    4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Dillard 1804–1836
    5. 5. Priscilla (Ramage) Dillard 1783–1857 m. Joseph Garrett 1775–1849
      1. 1. Unity Garrett 1810–1873
      2. 2. Henry (Dewitt) Garrett 1808–1888
      3. 3. Mary Garrett 1801–1853
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Sarah) Garrett 1804–1878
      5. 5. Hannah Garrett 1806–1892
      6. 6. Martin Garrett 1800–
      7. 7. John (Marshall) Garrett 1813–1865
      8. 8. James Garrett 1822–
    6. 6. John (Alfred) Dillard 1805–1823
    7. 7. Dicey Willbank 1785–1855
    8. 8. Narcissa (Dillard) Duckett 1799–1881
    9. 9. Mary (“Polly” Dillard) Garrett 1801–1859
    10. 10. Jane ((Jennie) Dillard) Burke 1786–1849
    11. 11. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Dillard) (Harris) 1787–1835 m. William Harris 1786–1836
      1. 1. Mariah Harris 1808–1880
      2. 2. Mary Harris 1815–1890
      3. 3. James Harris 1812–1860
      4. 4. Martha Harris 1818–1857
      5. 5. Elizabeth (A Harris d\o) Nathan 1826–1895
      6. 6. Thomas (Young Harris s\o) Nathan 1830–1876
    12. 12. Dr. (James Henry Dillard - YES) Jr 1807–1859
    13. 13. George (William) Dillard 1779–1856
    14. 14. William Harris 1786–1836 m. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Dillard) (Harris) 1787–1835
    15. 15. Eliza (D) Dillard 1809–1829
    16. 16. Charles (H) Dillard 1811–1859
    17. 17. Amanda (Melvina) Dillard 1826– m. James Welson 1825–
      1. 1. Sarah Welson 1847–
      2. 2. John Welson 1848–
    18. 18. John Dillard 1781–
    19. 19. Samuel (H) Dillard 1794–1842
    20. 20. Mary (Polly) Dillard 1795–1850
  3. 3. Joseph (Josiah) Dillard 1776–1834
  4. 4. John (B Rabun) Dillard 1760–1842
  5. 5. Edmond (L) Dillard 1749–1832
  6. 6. Stephen Dillard 1754–1839
  7. 7. Ann Dillard 1748–1763 m. Wm Isbell –1807
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Sukie) Dillard 1755–1825
  9. 9. William Dillard 1752–1781
  10. 10. Sarah Dillard 1762–1841
  11. 11. Nicholas (Philip) Dillard 1745–1830
  12. 12. Nancy Dillard 1753–1838
  13. 13. Reuben Dillard 1760–
  14. 14. Captain (James Stephens) Dillard 1767–1816
  15. 15. George Dillard 1776–1846
  16. 16. Mildred ((Milly)) Dillard 1761–1800
    1. 1. Elizabeth Joyner 1790–1830
  17. 17. Major (Mager) Dillard 1741–1764
  18. 18. Joseph (H) Dillard 1755–1851

James Dillard's Timeline

13 Records

1725
4 Sep 1725
Birth of James Stephen Dillard in Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, BCA
Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, BCA
1727
15 October 1727
Birth of James Stephen Dillard in Williamsburg City, Virginia, United States of America
Williamsburg City, Virginia, United States of America
1727
25 Oct 1727
Birth of James Stephen Dillard in Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, United States of America
Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, United States of America
1727
25 Oct 1727
Birth of James Stephen Dillard in Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA
1727
1727
Birth of James Stephen Dillard in Essex, Virginia
Essex, Virginia
1727
25 Oct 1727
Birth of James Stephen Dillard in Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA
1740
25 September 1740
Age 13
James Stephen Dillard was married in Virginia, Virginia, USA
Virginia, Virginia, USA
1790
3 February 1790
Age 63
Death of James Stephen Dillard in Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
1794
24 August 1794
Age 67
Death of James Stephen Dillard in Amherst County, Virginia, United States of America
Amherst County, Virginia, United States of America
1794
24 Aug 1794
Age 67
Death of James Stephen Dillard in Hanover, Virginia, United States
Hanover, Virginia, United States
1794
24 Aug 1794
Age 67
Death of James Stephen Dillard in Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA
Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA
1794
24 Aug 1794
Age 67
Death of James Stephen Dillard in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, USA
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, USA
1794
24 Aug 1794
Age 67
Death of James Stephen Dillard in Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA
Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 October 1727
    Event Place: Williamsburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1727
    Event Place: Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1727
    Event Place: Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1725
    Event Place: Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, BCA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1727
    Event Place: Essex, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1727
    Event Place: Williamsburg, James City Co, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 September 1740
    Event Place: Virginia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 August 1794
    Event Place: Amherst County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1794
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1794
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 February 1790
    Event Place: Culpeper, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1794
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1794
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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