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John P Dilley 1855 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1855

Birth Location: Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA

Death Date: 29 November 1891

Death Location: Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Josiah Dilley

Mother: Catherine Faiver

Spouse(s): Rose Falkner

Children(s): Charles Dilley, Arthur Dillie, Louis Dilley

In 1855, John P Dilley entered the world in Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA, born to Josiah Dilley and Catherine Faiver. In 1860, John P Dilley resided in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA. In 1870, John P Dilley resided in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA. John P Dilley married Rose Hannah Falkner, and had children including Charles C Dilley, Arthur Dillie, Louis Romaine Dilley. John P Dilley passed away in 1891 in Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, John P Dilley entered the world in Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA, born to Josiah Dilley and Catherine Faiver.
  • In 1860, John P Dilley resided in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, John P Dilley resided in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA.
  • John P Dilley married Rose Hannah Falkner, and had children including Charles C Dilley, Arthur Dillie, Louis Romaine Dilley.
  • John P Dilley passed away in 1891 in Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Dilley
1835 – 1909
Birth Location: Burwell, Cambridgeshire, England
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Catherine Faiver
1833 – 1908
Birth Location: Manchester, Ontario, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rose Falkner
1855 – 1927
Birth Location: Avon, Lorain, Ohio, USA
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Children(s)

Charles Dilley
1878 – 1901
Birth Location: Michigan
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Arthur Dillie
1880 – 1938
Birth Location: Michigan
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Louis Dilley
1884 – 1941
Birth Location: Orange Towns, Michigan
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John Dilley's Ancestors

Self
John Dilley
1855 – 1891
Birth Place: Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA
Parents
Josiah Dilley
1835 – 1909
Burwell, Cambridgeshire, England
Catherine Faiver
1833 – 1908
Manchester, Ontario, New York, USA
Grandparents
JOHN Dilley
1810 – 1893
(Burwell) Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
Sarah Pattle
1812 – 1896
Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
John (La) Faiver
France
Catharine Clairmont
1791 – 1875
France
Great-Grandparents
THOMAS Dilley
1778 – 1861
FRANCES Miller
1772 – 1860
Francis Pattle
1783 – 1819
Mercy Gilbert
1785 – 1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Dilly\Dillaston
1748 – 1795
Elizabeth Pink
1741 – 1785
WILLIAM Miller
1748 – 1798
FRANCES Aves
1756 –
John Pattle
1754 – 1811
Deborah Wright
1755 – 1817
ROBERT GILBERT
1764 – 1838
SARAH DRAKE
1767 – 1846

John Dilley's Descendants

1.
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John (P) Dilley (1855 – 29 November 1891) m. Rose (Hannah) Falkner (19 April 1855 – 15 February 1927)
  1. 1. Charles (C) Dilley (11 January 1878 – 29 June 1901) m. Mary (O.) Hall (abt 1879 – ) m. Mary (Catherine) Hall (1879 – Feb 5, 1900)
    1. 1. John (Charles) Dilley (29 October 1897 – 1957) m. Eva Dilley (abt 1900 – )
      1. 1. Margaret Dilley (abt 1925 – ) m. William (H) Fears (abt 1925 – )
  2. 2. Arthur Dillie (Oct 1880 – 30 June 1938)
    1. 1. John (C) Dilley (abt 1898 – )
  3. 3. Louis (Romaine) Dilley (27 Jan 1884 – 30 May 1941) m. Muriel Chapin (14 Jun 1882 – 23 Mar 1969) m. Mariel Chopin (abt 1883 – )
    1. 1. Elden (Lewis) Dilley (13 Nov 1905 – 3 Aug 1968) m. Paulene (V.) Moore (abt 1908 – )
      1. 1. Suzanne Dilley (12 Oct 1943 – 9 Jul 1987) m. Raymond Larson
        1. 1. Stephanie Larson (4 May 1964 – )
    2. 2. Leon (Milton) Dilley (7 Jul 1915 – 29 Feb 2004) m. Victoria (Young) Dilley (21 Sep 1920 – 19 Jan 2011)
      1. 1. Darcy (M) Dilley (15 Oct 1957 – )
      2. 2. Deyna (G) Dilley m. Mario massens (04/12/1956 – 08/07/2019)
        1. 1. morgan massens (12/25/1978 – )
        2. 2. Adam massens (28 Aug 1981 – )

John Dilley's Timeline

6 Records

1855
1855
Birth of John P Dilley in Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA
Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
John P Dilley resided here in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
John P Dilley resided here in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John P Dilley resided here in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1891
29 November 1891
Age 36
Death of John P Dilley in Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
1891
8 Dec 1891
Age 36
John P Dilley - Probate in Ionia, Michigan, USA
Ionia, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 584; Page: 245D; Enumeration District: 099
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 636A; Family History Library Film: 552175
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 701; Family History Library Film: 803546
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 13; Film Description: 1876 Gladwin - 1876 Washtenaw
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 701; Family History Library Film: 803546

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 636A; Family History Library Film: 552175

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 584; Page: 245D; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 13; Film Description: 1876 Gladwin - 1876 Washtenaw

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1891
    Event Place: Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [2] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, 1784-1980, Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Ionia County); Probate Place: Ionia, Michigan
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, 1784-1980, Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Ionia County); Probate Place: Ionia, Michigan
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