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John Dillon 1850 – 1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1850

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 1899

Death Location: Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Township, Brown, Illinois, United States

Father: Patrick Dillon

Mother: Mary Elder

Spouse(s): Bridget Downey

Children(s): Dennis Dillon

The story of John Dillon began in 1850 in Ireland. In 1870, John Dillon immigrated. John Dillon married Bridget Downey, and had children including Dennis Joseph Dillon. John Dillon passed away in 1899 in Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Township, Brown, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Dillon began in 1850 in Ireland.
  • In 1870, John Dillon immigrated.
  • John Dillon married Bridget Downey, and had children including Dennis Joseph Dillon.
  • John Dillon passed away in 1899 in Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Township, Brown, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Dillon's Ancestors

Self
John Dillon
1850 – 1899
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Patrick Dillon
1808 – 1896
County Tipperary, Ireland
Mary (Ann) Elder
1818 – 1908
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Patrick Dillon
Judith Gallery
Ireland
Walter Elder
1774 – 1842
Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Priscilla Elder
1777 – 1852
, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Elder
1730 – 1804
Julia Ward
1737 – 1814
Eleanor Ogle
1741 – 1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ann Wheeler
1709 – 1739
Augustine Ward
1705 – 1777
Anne Semmes
1709 –

John Dillon's Descendants

1.
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John Dillon (1850 – 1899) m. Bridget Downey (17 Apr 1848 – 24 Apr 1924)
  1. 1. Dennis (Joseph) Dillon (03 Jul 1882 – 10 Jan 1957) m. Elizabeth Salrin (22 Feb 1883 – 20 Jun 1956)
    1. 1. Harry Dillon (1903 – May 19)
    2. 2. Joseph (Leland) Dillon (25 May 1904 – 29 Dec 1963) m. Rose (1906 – 1933) m. Laura (Mae) Pease (1905 – 1976)
    3. 3. Ralph Dillon (16 October 1906 – 27 Jun 1997) m. Lila (Jean) Roberts (23 Feb 1909 – 21 Mar 1995)
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Dillon (28 Jan 1909 – 21 Jan 1970) m. Harry (Benjamin) Suttinger (07 Apr 1908 – 09 Jan 2000)
    5. 5. Marjorie Dillon (1911 – Dec 1995) m. James Smith (6 Sep 1909 – 25 Jul 1972)
      1. 1. Pat Smith (30 Nov 1931 – 3 May 2023) m. Bill Thompson (27 Jan 1931 – 22 Nov 2001)
        1. 1. Debra Thompson
        2. 2. Terry Thompson
        3. 3. Timothy Thompson
        4. 4. Deneis Thompson
        5. 5. Tammy Thompson
      2. 2. Judith Smith (17 Aug 1937 – 11 Jul 2013) m. William (L.) Stone (25 Nov 1935 – )
        1. 1. William (L. Stone) III (abt 1959 – ) m. Veronica (Lynn) Luidena (abt 1962 – )
        2. 2. Jodi Stone
      3. 3. David Smith (Abt. 1943 – ) m. Norma (Jean) Bishop (abt 1947 – 2015) m. Kathryn (G.) Klamzynski (Abt. 1956 – ) m. Joann
        1. 1. Tracy Smith
        2. 2. Jeffery Smith
        3. 3. James Smith
      4. 4. Cheri Smith (9 Jun 1944 – ) m. Chris Gertos (20 Mar 1943 – ) m. Daryl Fischer ( – 2019)
        1. 1. Michelle Gertos
        2. 2. Tony Gertos
      5. 5. Pamela (Jan) Smith (13 Sep 1950 – ) m. James (Edward) Derflinger (15 Jan 1941 – )
    6. 6. Richard (Anthony) Dillon (1913 – 1913)
    7. 7. John Dillon (19 October 1918 – 8 March 2013) m. Margaret (Mary) Mueller (16 Sep 1920 – 7 January 1996)
      1. 1. Kathy Dillon
      2. 2. Daniel Dillon
      3. 3. Tom Dillon

John Dillon's Timeline

12 Records

1850
1850
Birth of John Dillon in Ireland
Ireland
1850
1850
John Dillon was christened in Ireland
Ireland
1870
1870
Age 20
John Dillon immigrated
None
1880
1880
Age 30
John Dillon resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
1880
1880
Age 30
John Dillon resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 30
John Dillon resided here in Gypsum Township, Sedgwick, Kansas, United States
Gypsum Township, Sedgwick, Kansas, United States
1891
1891
Age 41
John Dillon resided here in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
1899
1899
Age 49
Death of John Dillon in Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Township, Brown, Illinois, United States
Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Township, Brown, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 50
John Dillon resided here in Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 11 New York City Ward 27, Kings, New York, United States
Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 11 New York City Ward 27, Kings, New York, United States
1905
1905
Age 55
John Dillon resided here in Brooklyn, A.D. 20, E.D. 07, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, A.D. 20, E.D. 07, Kings, New York
1905
1905
Age 55
John Dillon resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1909
1909
Age 59
John Dillon resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 9 September 2017), John Dillon, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 80, sheet 115D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "New York State Census, 1905," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 19 July 2018), John Dillon, Brooklyn, A.D. 20, E.D. 07, Kings, New York; citing p. 39, line 22, various county clerk offices, New
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Thomas Dillon, 02 Apr 1909; citing Brooklyn, Kings, New York, reference cn 818; FHL microfilm 1,255,737.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 15 September 2017), John Dillon in entry for Patrick Dillon, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 27, sheet 346C, NARA microfilm pu
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Sarah Dillon, 15 May 1879; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, ref
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : accessed 22 February 2019), John Dillon, Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 11 New York City Ward 27, Kings, New York, United S
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 11 March 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, 20 Mar 1892; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; county district court
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 12 August 2017), John Dillon, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 221, sheet 360C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.:
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gypsum Township, Sedgwick, Kansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 11 New York City Ward 27, Kings, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, A.D. 20, E.D. 07, Kings, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Township, Brown, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Thomas Dillon, 02 Apr 1909; citing Brooklyn, Kings, New York, reference cn 818; FHL microfilm 1,255,737.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Catholic cemetary, Mt. Sterling, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 06 January 2019, 04:35), entry for John Dillon(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KFYW-4C5
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillion in entry for Daniel Dillion, 13 Dec 1870; citing NEWPORT,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND, reference
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), John Dillon in entry for Anna Dillon, ; citing Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa; FHL microfilm 969,374.

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