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James Lee Dillon 1909–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1909

Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 24 Jul 1970

Death Location: Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Hillis Dillon

Mother: Anna Eldridge

Spouse(s): Golda Ashburn

Children(s):

The story of James Lee Dillon began in 1909 in Overton, Tennessee, United States. In 1910, James Lee Dillon resided in Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee. In 1930, James Lee Dillon resided in District 5, Overton, Tennessee. James Lee Dillon married Golda Mae Ashburn, and had children including Donald Dillon. James Lee Dillon passed away in 1970 in Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Lee Dillon began in 1909 in Overton, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1910, James Lee Dillon resided in Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, James Lee Dillon resided in District 5, Overton, Tennessee.
  • James Lee Dillon married Golda Mae Ashburn, and had children including Donald Dillon.
  • James Lee Dillon passed away in 1970 in Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hillis Dillon
1878–1951
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Anna Eldridge
1889–1931
Birth Location: Overton Co., Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Golda Ashburn
1913–1994
Birth Location: –
GA

Children(s)

James Dillon's Ancestors

Self
James Dillon
1909–1970
Birth Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Hillis Dillon
1878–1951
Tennessee
Anna Eldridge
1889–1931
Overton Co., Tennessee
Grandparents
James (W) Dillon
1855–
Tennessee
Dora Dillon
1859–
Tennessee
Calvin (Morgan) Eldridge
1863–1929
Oak Hill, Eldridge Cove, Overton Co, Tennessee, USA
Mary ((Molly) Louvine) Oakley
1870–1945
Oak Hill, Overton, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Calvin Eldridge
1822–1908
Gooly Medlock
1828–1898
Thomas Oakley
1839–1894
Mary Walker
1845–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John **
1774–1840
Sarah Gilliland
1779–1849
Overton Matlock
1800–1840
Robert Oakley
1815–1893
Rhoda Finley
1818–1890
James Walker
1800–1855
Elizabeth Snodgrass
1805–1879

James Dillon's Timeline

6 Records

1909
4 Nov 1909
Birth of James Lee Dillon in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 1
James Lee Dillon resided here in Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 21
James Lee Dillon resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee
District 5, Overton, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 26
James Lee Dillon resided here in Overton, Tennessee
Overton, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
James Lee Dillon resided here in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1970
24 Jul 1970
Age 61
Death of James Lee Dillon in tn
tn

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1909
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375528
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 2268; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 104.0; FHL microfilm: 2342002
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3926; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 67-7
    [5] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375528

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 2268; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 104.0; FHL microfilm: 2342002

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3926; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 67-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3926; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 67-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1970
    Event Place: tn
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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