J. W. Dillon and Mary E. Wray
Husband J. W. Dillon
Born: 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry B. Dillon (1825- ) Mother: Josephine Salmons (1832- )
Marriage: Nov 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Wray
Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Pinckney Covington Wray, Sr. (1844-1932) Mother: Cassandra Ward Davenport (1852-1926)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Wray):
James Edgar Dillon, Jr. and Madeline Gladys Earles
Husband James Edgar Dillon, Jr.
Born: Sep 12, 1918 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Sep 24, 1977 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Jun 18, 1938 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Madeline Gladys Earles
Born: Mar 11, 1921 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 2012 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Apr 12, 2012 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Marshall Lee Earles (1890-1980) Mother: Dora Belle Fain (1900-1983)
Children
1 F Barbara Joan Dillon
Born: 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Billy Lee McCorquodale (Abt 1936- ) Marr: Mar 7, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Ralph Junior Corum (1941-1993)
2 M Delmer Ray Dillon
Born: Jul 7, 1946 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 20, 2023 - UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC Buried: Jun 22, 2023 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Notes: Marriage (Madeline Gladys Earles):
Jeff Monroe Dillon and Lynda Kay Miles
Husband Jeff Monroe Dillon
Born: Oct 4, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 26, 2007 - Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Oscar Thearon Dillon (1895-1991) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Prillaman (1909-1989)
Marriage: Dec 19, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lynda Kay Miles
Born: May 10, 1951 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Rayford Edgar Miles (1924-1992) Mother: Omie Helen Finney (1925-2008)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lynda Kay Miles):
Both single. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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James Gabriel Young and Jennie R. Dillon
Husband James Gabriel Young
AKA: Gabe Born: Oct 10, 1878 - VA Died: Feb 5, 1945 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Thomas Young (1848- ) Mother: Amanda P. Foster (1849- )
Marriage: Dec 23, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Jennie R. Dillon
Born: Mar 11, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 28, 1952 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Henry Dillon (1848-1908) Mother: Martha A. Vaughan (1849-1906)
Children
1 M Everett Ross Young
Born: 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ruby Vest (1910- ) Marr: May 29, 1927 - Pulaski Co., VASpouse: Annie D. Pulliam (1904- )
2 M John Allen Young
Born: 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mildred Arleen Maye (1909- ) Marr: Aug 16, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Martha G. Young
Born: 1910 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Jennie R. Dillon):
Jeremiah Daniel Dillon and Grethel Mae Hensley
Husband Jeremiah Daniel Dillon
Born: Aug 4, 1893 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Died: Apr 27, 1939 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
Father: John Wesley Dillon (1854-1928) Mother: Mary Virginia Brown (1866-1952)
Marriage: Feb 28, 1916 - Buncombe Co., NC
Wife Grethel Mae Hensley
Born: Mar 5, 1897 - Transylvania Co., NC Died: Nov 11, 1972 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Grethel Mae Hensley):
Jesse James Dillon, Sr. and Ocie Ann Gilley
Husband Jesse James Dillon, Sr.
Born: Jun 20, 1897 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 14, 1945 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jun 15, 1945 - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VAMarriage: Abt 1923 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Ocie Ann Gilley
Born: Nov 20, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 1945 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VA
Children
1 M Jesse James Dillon, Jr.
Born: Apr 18, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Abt 2013 Buried:Spouse: Ila Frances Martin (1926-2019) Marr: Aug 4, 1950 - Patrick Co., VA
2 F Frances Mae Dillon
Born: Abt 1937 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Harold David Richardson (1936-2023) Marr: Aug 30, 1957 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ocie Ann Gilley):
In the 1930 census, their eldest child Catherine is 6, thus, married about 1923.
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Jesse James Dillon, Jr. and Ila Frances Martin
Husband Jesse James Dillon, Jr.
Born: Apr 18, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Abt 2013 Buried:
Father: Jesse James Dillon, Sr. (1897-1945) Mother: Ocie Ann Gilley (1904-1945)
Marriage: Aug 4, 1950 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Ila Frances Martin
Born: Aug 10, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 27, 2019 Buried: Jun 30, 2019 - Martin Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
Father: Claude Swanson Martin (1900-1934) Mother: Earsie Frances Hancock (1906-1984)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ila Frances Martin):
He 25, she 23. Both single. He worked in a glass factory. S/o Jesse James Dillon & Ocie Giulley; D/o Claude Swanson Martin & Ersie Hancock. Marr. Aug. 4, 1950, Patrick Co., Va., by L.J. Corns, Min.
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John H. Dillon and Hattie C. Smith
Husband John H. Dillon
Born: Mar 1867 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 25, 1890 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Hattie C. Smith
Born: May 1866 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Jettie E. Dillon
Born: Jan 1892 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Virginia Agnes Dillon
AKA: Jennie Born: Oct 15, 1893 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 1977 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Everett Littleton Jarrett (1892-1951) Marr: Nov 10, 1913 - Greenbrier Co., WV
3 M Hardin J. Dillon
Born: Apr 22, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 1967 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA Buried: - High Lawn Mem. Pk., Oak Hill, Fayette, WV
4 M John Millard Dillon
Born: Jun 13, 1898 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1968 - Bluefield, WV Buried: Feb 20, 1968 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Princeton, WVSpouse: Bessie Foster ( - )
5 F Jodie Octavia Dillon
Born: Jun 13, 1905 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Hattie C. Smith):
John Henry Dillon and Vergie Lou Gilley
Husband John Henry Dillon
Born: Feb 28, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1928 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Sep 17, 1928 - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VAMarriage: Jul 26, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Vergie Lou Gilley
Born: Nov 25, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 30, 1989 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Joseph Henry Gillie (1871-1975) Mother: Mary Jane Purdy (1867-1959)
Other Spouse: William McKinley O'Dell (1912-1999) - Apr 6, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 F Virginia Irene Dillon
Born: Jun 12, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 2007 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Aug 25, 2007 - Saint James Cem., Ferrum, VASpouse: Benjamin K. Woods (1926- ) Marr: Jun 29, 1946 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (William McKinley O'Dell):
Their marr. rec. transcription shows Apr. 6, 1929 in Patrick Co., Va., and names her as Virginia Law Dillon; Law was obviously a misinterpretation of Lou.
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John Henry Dillon and Martha A. Vaughan
Husband John Henry Dillon
Born: Jan 16, 1848 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Shelton Cem., Philpott Dam Rd., Henry Co., VA
Father: William D. Dillon (1823- ) Mother: Maria Ann Unknown (1827- )
Marriage: Jan 16, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha A. Vaughan
Born: Aug 1, 1849 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 26, 1906 Buried: - Shelton Cem., Philpott Dam Rd., Henry Co., VA
Father: Joshua A. Vaughan (1823-1911) Mother: Caroline Matilda Hollandsworth (1830-1898)
Children
1 F Oney M. Dillon
Born: 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Mary L. Dillon
Born: 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Georgia M. Dillon
Born: 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Elvira L. Dillon
Born: 1873-1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Peter Corn Spencer (1874-1977) Marr: Mar 11, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Ella Lee Dillon
Born: Mar 25, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1952 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Samuel Pinkard Stone (1872-1941) Marr: Oct 23, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Jennie R. Dillon
Born: Mar 11, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 28, 1952 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: James Gabriel Young (1878-1945) Marr: Dec 23, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Susan A. Dillon
Born: May 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha A. Vaughan):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 32 & 33, 16 Jan. 1868: Jno. H. Dillon, 21, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o Wm. D. Dillon, married M.A. Vaughan, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o Jno. & Caroline Vaughan.
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John Lewis Dillon and Ethel P. Wilson
Husband John Lewis Dillon
Born: Feb 28, 1898 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 17, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 19, 1961 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Abraham T. Dillon (1853- ) Mother: Nancy Jane Griggs (1857- )
Marriage: Nov 18, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ethel P. Wilson
Born: 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Jessie Hannibal Wilson (1866-1952) Mother: Mary Edd Overton (1877-1951)
Children
1 F Catherine Frances Dillon
Born: Nov 7, 1922 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 27, 1992 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Lee Roy Brown (1924-1987) Marr: Feb 7, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M John D. Dillon
Born: Oct 1927 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Ethel P. Wilson):
John Millard Dillon and Bessie Foster
Husband John Millard Dillon
Born: Jun 13, 1898 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1968 - Bluefield, WV Buried: Feb 20, 1968 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Princeton, WV
Father: John H. Dillon (1867- ) Mother: Hattie C. Smith (1866- )
Marriage:
Wife Bessie Foster
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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John Russell Dillon and Maggie Mae Young
Husband John Russell Dillon
Born: Jun 6, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 1968 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Andrew Jackson Dillon (1865-1939) Mother: Onie Delia Moran (1876-1925)
Marriage: Sep 1, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Maggie Mae Young
Born: Sep 19, 1913 - Brown Hill Dist., Franklin Co., VA Died: May 29, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Maggie Mae Young):
He once wid., she single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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John Wesley Dillon and Roxie Jane Dyer
Husband John Wesley Dillon
Born: Aug 1854 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 19, 1928 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: Sep 21, 1928 - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
Father: Ellison Dillon (1823- ) Mother: Delila Carter (1823- )
Marriage: Mar 12, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Roxie Jane Dyer
Born: Jan 24, 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef 1880 Buried:
Father: Hugh Nelson Dyer (1813-1873) Mother: Ruth America Draper (1813-1881)
Children
1 M Walter Stafford Dillon
Born: Nov 20, 1875 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 9, 1933 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
Notes: Marriage (Roxie Jane Dyer):
George Lee Wade, Sr. and Leah May Dillon
Husband George Lee Wade, Sr.
Born: May 15, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2023 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 3, 2023 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Father: James Paul Wade (1914-1999) Mother: Mary Lillie Wyatt (1918-1999)
Marriage: Feb 5, 1966 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Leah May Dillon
Born: Mar 16, 1949 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 2020 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 17, 2020 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Father: Warford Lee Dillon (1902- ) Mother: Vergie Mae Mize (1906- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Leah May Dillon):
Both single, & students. Marr. by J.S. Holland, Min.
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Teamon Edward Hancock and Lessie Mae Dillon
Husband Teamon Edward Hancock
Born: Mar 28, 1916 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 1970 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Foley Family Cem, , Patrick Springs, VAMarriage: Dec 21, 1936 - Patrick Springs, VA
Wife Lessie Mae Dillon
Born: Jan 13, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 18, 1973 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Foley Family Cem, , Patrick Springs, VA
Father: Luther Jefferson Dillon (1888- ) Mother: Martha Ocie R. Joyce (1889- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lessie Mae Dillon):
He 21, she 22. S/o Joshua Hancock & Sis Myers; D/o Luther J. Dillon & Ossie Joyce. Mar. Dec. 21, 1936 in Patrick Springs, Va.
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Lonnie Lee Dillon and Lorraine Shively
Husband Lonnie Lee Dillon
Born: Nov 16, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 24, 1989 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Stafford Lee Dillon (1895-1949) Mother: Eva L. Shockley (1897-1976)
Marriage: Apr 5, 1942 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Lorraine Shively
Born: Apr 4, 1924 - Wise Co., VA Died: Oct 8, 1996 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Oct 10, 1996 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Jamie Franklin Campbell (1926-2008) - Aug 28, 1965 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lorraine Shively):
Lonnie Lee Dillon and Esdale Wilson
Husband Lonnie Lee Dillon
Born: Nov 16, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 24, 1989 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Stafford Lee Dillon (1895-1949) Mother: Eva L. Shockley (1897-1976)
Marriage: Feb 2, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Esdale Wilson
Born: Aug 8, 1935 Died: Jul 23, 2007 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
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William Kennis Frith and Lottie Mildred Dillon
Husband William Kennis Frith
Born: Apr 17, 1901 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 23, 1957 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC Buried: Mar 25, 1957 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCMarriage: Oct 4, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Lottie Mildred Dillon
Born: Sep 5, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 21, 1967 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Dec 22, 1967 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Robert Lee Dillon (1874-1934) Mother: Anna Odell (1874-1954)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lottie Mildred Dillon):
Luther Jefferson Dillon and Martha Ocie R. Joyce
Husband Luther Jefferson Dillon
Born: Nov 25, 1888 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Martha Ocie R. Joyce
Born: May 1889 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Abraham Lee Joyce (1847- ) Mother: Susan Elizabeth Spencer (1850- )
Children
1 F Algie Dillon
Born: Died: Bef Sep 26, 2004 Buried:
2 F Lessie Mae Dillon
Born: Jan 13, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 18, 1973 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Foley Family Cem, , Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Teamon Edward Hancock (1916-1970) Marr: Dec 21, 1936 - Patrick Springs, VA
3 F Nellie Susan Dillon
Born: Jan 23, 1917 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 26, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 28, 2004 - Pleasant View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Jesse Raymond Craig (1916-1993) Marr: Mar 7, 1936 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Estelle Dillon
Born: 1920 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Bef Sep 26, 2004 Buried:
5 F Christine Dillon
Born: 1921 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Bef Sep 26, 2004 Buried:
6 F Theresa Blanche Dillon
Born: Jun 24, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 5, 2008 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried:Spouse: William Henry Harbour (1923-2010) Marr: Oct 28, 1950 - Patrick Co., VA
7 M Oscar T. Dillon
Born: Mar 9, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 13, 1999 Buried:
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Lynwood Noah Dillon and Ruth Morris
Husband Lynwood Noah Dillon
Born: Aug 27, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 9, 1965 Buried: - Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD
Father: William David Dillon (1872-1932) Mother: Lelia F. Stone (1875-1904)
Marriage: 1918
Wife Ruth Morris
Born: 1897 - IL Died: 1990 Buried: - Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD
Children
1 M Rodney E. Dillon
Born: Mar 1919 - IL Died: Buried:
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Oscar Smith and Maggie Dillon
Husband Oscar Smith
Born: 1877 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 6, 1898 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Maggie Dillon
Born: 1881 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Carl Odell Smith
Born: Apr 22, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 17, 1992 Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Cornelia Myrtle Stone (1917- ) Marr: Jan 21, 1933 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Louise Martin (1917-2014) Marr: Jun 10, 1973 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Maggie Dillon):
Howard Gordon Roach and Maggie Dillon
Husband Howard Gordon Roach
Born: Jul 4, 1891 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 1941 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA
Father: James Burwell Roach (1846-Bef 1912) Mother: Elizabeth A. Barker (1848-1940)
Marriage: Aug 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Maggie Dillon
Born: Jan 7, 1890 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1970 - Maple Lawn Nurs. Hm., Blackstone, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Abraham T. Dillon (1853- ) Mother: Nancy Jane Griggs (1857- )
Children
1 F Girlie Roach
Born: Oct 8, 1914 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 17, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Wesley Wilson (1914-1990) Marr: Jan 4, 1937 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Maggie Dillon):
Sterling Wells and Martha Dillon
Husband Sterling Wells
Born: 1792 - Dinwiddie Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 9, 1818 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Dillon
AKA: Patsy Born: 1793 - Dinwiddie Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Caroline Wells
Born: 1828 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Mary Jane Wells
Born: 1828 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Thomas Nelson Wells (1816/1820- ) Marr: Sep 10, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Robert H. Wells
Born: Oct 3, 1832 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Letitia Turner (1837-1899)
4 M David Witt Wells
Born: Oct 3, 1832 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 8, 1899 Buried: - Pleasant Grove Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Susan C. Turner (1842- ) Marr: Nov 21, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
5 M James Wells
Born: 1833 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha Dillon):
Frank Orr McCaskey and Martha Elizabeth Dillon
Husband Frank Orr McCaskey
Born: Apr 29, 1909 - Van Lear, Johnson Co., KY Died: Feb 22, 1967 - Norfolk Gen. Hosp., Norfolk, VA Buried: - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VAMarriage: Bef Oct 17, 1940
Wife Martha Elizabeth Dillon
Born: Nov 24, 1913 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 2003 - NC Buried:
Father: James Tredway Dillon (1867-1943) Mother: Lucy Frances Austin (1874-1944)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Elizabeth Dillon):
Has of his WWII draft registration on Oct. 17, 1940, they were married.
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Martin Dillon and Matilda Unknown
Husband Martin Dillon
Born: 1794 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Matilda Unknown
Born: 1807 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Henry B. Dillon
Born: 1825 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Josephine Salmons (1832- ) Marr: Dec 23, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
2 M James Dillon
Born: 1827 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M John Dillon
Born: 1831 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Lee Dillon
Born: 1833 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Joseph Dillon
Born: 1835 - VA Died: Buried:
6 F Susan Dillon
Born: 1836 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Abraham Dillon
Born: 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Perry Dillon
Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
9 F Mary Elizabeth Dillon
AKA: Betty Born: Nov 18, 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1887 Buried:Spouse: Robert Clay Wells (1842-1927) Marr: Dec 5, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
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Ephram Reid Joyce and Mary Elizabeth Dillon
Husband Ephram Reid Joyce
Born: Jan 17, 1862 - NC Died: Dec 15, 1944 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 17, 1944 - Snider Cem/, Stokes Co., NCMarriage:
Wife Mary Elizabeth Dillon
Born: Jan 19, 1855 - VA Died: Aug 9, 1930 - Horsepasture Dist., Henry Co., VA Buried: - Snider Cem/, Stokes Co., NC
Children
1 F W. A. Joyce
Born: 1891 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Walter Marshall Leake (1882-1937) Marr: Apr 12, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
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John A. Stegall and Mary Elizabeth Dillon
Husband John A. Stegall
Born: Jul 1865 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: William P. Stegall (1836- ) Mother: Susan E. Washburn (1844- )
Marriage: 1892
Wife Mary Elizabeth Dillon
AKA: Bettie Born: Jan 1875 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Herbert Lee Stegall
Born: Sep 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 1960 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 15, 1960 - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NCSpouse: Fannie Dillard (1891- ) Marr: Sep 3, 1912 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Joshua W. Stegall
Born: Jun 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Roberta E. Stegall
AKA: Berta Born: Nov 1897 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Hester Petura Stegall
Born: Sep 8, 1899 - VA Died: Dec 4, 1960 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Dec 6, 1960 - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NCSpouse: Jesse Lee Craddock (1875-1966) Marr: Sep 1, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Myrtle L. Stegall
Born: Jan 29, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 11, 1984 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Feb 13, 1984 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
6 F Ora B. Stegall
Born: 1903 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Mary Savanah Stegall
Born: Feb 20, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 4, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Cutler Martin, Sr. (1900-1936) Marr: Apr 16, 1921 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
8 M John Stafford Stegall
Born: Nov 28, 1907 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 9, 1965 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 11, 1965 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Mary Gibson (1910-1996)
9 M George G. Stegall
Born: 1909 - VA Died: Buried:
10 M Charlie Mack Stegall, Sr.
Born: Apr 10, 1914 - VA Died: Jan 21, 1977 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 23, 1977 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Lizzie Mae Law (1919-1986)
11 M James Garland Stegall
Born: Sep 1, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 8, 1984 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 10, 1984 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Mary Reynolds ( - )
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Robert Clay Wells and Mary Elizabeth Dillon
Husband Robert Clay Wells
Born: Apr 19, 1842 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 1, 1927 - Bluefield, WV Buried:
Father: Joel C. Wells (Bet 1799/1800-1856) Mother: Sarah E. Tarpley (1804- )
Marriage: Dec 5, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Dillon
AKA: Betty Born: Nov 18, 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1887 Buried:
Father: Martin Dillon (1794- ) Mother: Matilda Unknown (1807- )
Children
1 M William W. Wells
AKA: Willie Born: Mar 16, 1869 - VA Died: Jun 14, 1945 Buried:
2 M Joseph T. Wells
Born: Nov 23, 1870 - VA Died: Bef Sep 24, 1910 Buried:
3 F Della Maude Wells
Born: Nov 25, 1872 - VA Died: Nov 18, 1896 Buried:Spouse: John Sovereign Carter ( - )
4 F Lula M. Wells
Born: Jul 19, 1874 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Robert Clay Wells, Jr.
Born: Mar 28, 1878 - Tazewell Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1918 - Wilcoe, McDowell Co., WV Buried: - Tazewell Co., VASpouse: Sarah Angie Hall (1880-1943) Marr: 1901
6 M Charles Edgar Wells
Born: Oct 10, 1879 - VA Died: Jan 31, 1902 Buried:
7 F Lela Lee Wells
Born: May 16, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 1952 Buried:Spouse: James Moore Hendrickson (1876-1952) Marr: Sep 26, 1900
8 M James Luke Wells
AKA: Jim Born: May 7, 1882 Died: Oct 19, 1953 Buried:
9 M John W. Wells
Born: May 21, 1884 - Tazewell Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 1895 - Tazewell Co., VA Buried:
10 M Jessie B. Wells
Born: Aug 7, 1887 Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Dillon):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 30 & 31, #124, 5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, age 23, single, born Pittsylvania Co., S/o Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, age 18, single, born Henry Co., D/o Mart & Marlin Dillon.
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Raleigh Jarrett and Mollie L. Dillon
Husband Raleigh Jarrett
Born: Oct 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Andrew Jackson Jarrett (1826-1907) Mother: Tabitha Elizabeth Campbell (1829-1908)
Marriage: Feb 8, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mollie L. Dillon
Born: Jun 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry B. Dillon (1825- ) Mother: Josephine Salmons (1832- )
Children
1 F Brooksy E. Jarrett
Born: Aug 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Clarence R. Jarrett
Born: Apr 1886 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Willie J. Jarrett
Born: Nov 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Norvella Jarrett
Born: Nov 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M Benjamin A. Jarrett
AKA: Benny Born: Aug 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mollie L. Dillon):
Moyer Lee Dillon and Betty Ruth Turner
Husband Moyer Lee Dillon
Born: Jun 12, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 5, 1990 - VA Med. Ctr., Richmond, VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VAMarriage: Jul 2, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Betty Ruth Turner
Born: Oct 17, 1931 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 2014 Buried: May 30, 2014 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Joseph Eldridge Turner (1904-1988) Mother: Sallie Bet Hodges (1903-1984)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Ruth Turner):
Both single. He worked for Bassett Mirror Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Jesse Carlton Stultz and Nannie Elizabeth Dillon
Husband Jesse Carlton Stultz
Born: Nov 15, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Feb 8, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Witcher Benford Stultz, Sr. (1897-1964) Mother: Nina Sue Hurd (1905-1961)
Marriage: May 19, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Elizabeth Dillon
Born: Apr 13, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 20, 2016 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Oct 23, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Elizabeth Dillon):
Both single. He an electrician & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by L.R. Freeman, Min.
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George L. Meeks and Nannie Peoria Dillon
Husband George L. Meeks
Born: May 10, 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 1955 - Leaksville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 11, 1955 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Henry Meeks, Sr. (1860-1935) Mother: Anna Eliza Land (1868-1949)
Marriage: May 31, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Peoria Dillon
Born: May 29, 1904 - Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA Died: May 14, 1994 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: May 17, 1994 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Peoria Dillon):
Whitmel T. Earles and Nellie B. Dillon
Husband Whitmel T. Earles
AKA: Whit Born: 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Pleasant Earles (1817-1900) Mother: Mary Frances Bray (1846-1914)
Marriage: Nov 19, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nellie B. Dillon
Born: Jun 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Abraham T. Dillon (1853- ) Mother: Nancy Jane Griggs (1857- )
Children
1 M Warren Earles
Born: 1903 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Nellie B. Dillon):
Both single. Another person transcribed there marriage date as November 10 vice 19.
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Marvin Wiseman Odell and Ora Earsley Dillon
Husband Marvin Wiseman Odell
Born: Aug 20, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 19, 1994 - Greensboro Gen. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Dec 21, 1994 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Charlie Sergeant Odell (1878-1931) Mother: Anna Bell Thompson (1876-1961)
Marriage: Jan 26, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ora Earsley Dillon
Born: Jun 19, 1911 Died: Apr 29, 1993 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ora Earsley Dillon):
Oscar Thearon Dillon and Eula Mae Dyer
Husband Oscar Thearon Dillon
Born: Oct 8, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 3, 1991 - VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew Jackson Dillon (1865-1939) Mother: Onie Delia Moran (1876-1925)
Marriage: Feb 12, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Eula Mae Dyer
Born: Jan 14, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1927 - Lester St., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 5, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Father: Wise Tillman Dyer (1872-1957) Mother: Julia Franklin Parcell (1863-1918)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Eula Mae Dyer):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935", 12 Feb. 1913: Oscar Dillon, 18, single, born/resides Patrick Co., Va., farmer, S/o A. J. & Onie Dillon, married Eula M. Dyer, 17, single, born Franklin Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., D/o W. T. & Julia Dyer.
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Oscar Thearon Dillon and Nannie Elizabeth Prillaman
Husband Oscar Thearon Dillon
Born: Oct 8, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 3, 1991 - VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew Jackson Dillon (1865-1939) Mother: Onie Delia Moran (1876-1925)
Marriage: May 15, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Elizabeth Prillaman
Born: Jun 26, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 26, 1989 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Martell Prillaman (1868-1945) Mother: Sarah Jane Eggleton (1876-1925)
Children
1 F Virginia Ann Dillon
Born: May 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Johnny Coleman Horsley (1939-2023) Marr: Nov 5, 1971 - Collinsville, VA
2 M Jeff Monroe Dillon
Born: Oct 4, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 26, 2007 - Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Elizabeth Prillaman):
He 44, she 29. His 3rd marr., her 1st; he a wid. He born Patrick Co., Va,; she Franklin Co., Va. He worked for Stultz Roofing Co. Marr. May, 15, 1940, by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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William Reuben Midkiff and Rachel Dillon
Husband William Reuben Midkiff
Born: Sep 17, 1902 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 9, 1961 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Plasters Cem., Meadows of Dan, VAMarriage: Dec 31, 1925 - Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Rachel Dillon
Born: Mar 31, 1906 - Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2000 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Feb 2, 2000 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Marvin Lenwood Reid (1889-1964) - Jul 1, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Marion Midkiff
Born: Sep 28, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 3, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: May 5, 1972 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Evelyn Elaine Thacker (1925-2016) Marr: Jul 3, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Rachel Dillon):
Her 1st marr. record transcription to William Midkiff shows marriage on Dec. 23, 1925, but their orig. div. cert. shows marriage on Dec. 31, 1925. Since the marr. rec. was a transcription, and the divorce is an orig. document, it was used here, but either could be correct. Since they married in 1925 and divorced in 1936, it's unlikely that the marr. date was somehow forgotten exactly, Div. Patrick Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Marvin Lenwood Reid):
He once wid., she once div. He a textile employee. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Marvin Lenwood Reid and Rachel Dillon
Husband Marvin Lenwood Reid
Born: Apr 17, 1889 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 2, 1964 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: May 4, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Jul 1, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Rachel Dillon
Born: Mar 31, 1906 - Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2000 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Feb 2, 2000 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: William Reuben Midkiff (1902-1961) - Dec 31, 1925 - Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rachel Dillon):
He once wid., she once div. He a textile employee. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Reuben Midkiff):
Her 1st marr. record transcription to William Midkiff shows marriage on Dec. 23, 1925, but their orig. div. cert. shows marriage on Dec. 31, 1925. Since the marr. rec. was a transcription, and the divorce is an orig. document, it was used here, but either could be correct. Since they married in 1925 and divorced in 1936, it's unlikely that the marr. date was somehow forgotten exactly, Div. Patrick Co., Va.
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Robert Lee Dillon and Anna Odell
Husband Robert Lee Dillon
Born: Feb 12, 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 11, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: William Barton Dillon, Sr. (1832-1911) Mother: Martha J. Campbell (1839-1922)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Anna Odell
AKA: Annie Born: Nov 2, 1874 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 11, 1954 - State Hosp., Butner, Granville Co., NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Jeremiah Martin Odell (1845-1911) Mother: Nannie W. Thacker (1854-1947)
Children
1 M Stafford Lee Dillon
Born: Nov 25, 1895 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 6, 1949 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Eva L. Shockley (1897-1976) Marr: Jun 24, 1917 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M George Dewey Dillon
Born: May 15, 1898 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 16, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 17, 1918 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
3 F Lottie Mildred Dillon
Born: Sep 5, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 21, 1967 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Dec 22, 1967 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: William Kennis Frith (1901-1957) Marr: Oct 4, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
4 F Ruby Lester Dillon
Born: Dec 23, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 2, 1970 - Caswell Center, Kinston, NC Buried: Dec 4, 1970 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
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George Robert Spencer and Rosa B. Dillon
Husband George Robert Spencer
Born: Jan 1857 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joshua T. Spencer (1831- ) Mother: Nancy A. Via (1839-Bef 1861)
Marriage: Mar 7, 1884 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Rosa B. Dillon
Born: Aug 1866 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Flora Anna Spencer
Born: Nov 2, 1889 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 11, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Spencer & Tuggle Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: George Eugene Tuggle (1883-1930) Marr: Nov 16, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Rosa B. Dillon):
He 27, she 16. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. S/o J.T. & N. Spencer; D/o L. Dillon (father), no mother named.
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Columbia Green Purdy and Sarah Matilda Dillon
Husband Columbia Green Purdy
Born: Aug 4, 1850 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 27, 1943 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Father: John James Purdy, Sr. (1830-Bef 1871) Mother: Martha Susanna Spencer (1832-1929)
Marriage: Nov 2, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Matilda Dillon
Born: Sep 11, 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 2, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 4, 1925 - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Father: William D. Dillon (1823- ) Mother: Maria Ann Unknown (1827- )
Children
1 F Victoria Ann Purdy
AKA: Vickie Born: Aug 25, 1872 - VA Died: May 19, 1954 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: John William Fretwell (1866-1935) Marr: Jul 19, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Henrietta E. Purdy
Born: Sep 6, 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 2, 1956 - Shiloh Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Robert Walker Wray (1862-1938)
3 F Sarah C. Purdy
AKA: Lummie Born: Feb 25, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 22, 1953 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 23, 1953 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: William L. Collins (1877-1953)
4 M William Green Purdy
Born: Mar 21, 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 9, 1943 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 11, 1943 - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Sarah E. DeHart (1885-1931) Marr: Mar 6, 1901 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
5 M James Cornelius Purdy
Born: Mar 5, 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Edna Lera Goard (1909-1985) Marr: Jun 26, 1926 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
6 M Lee Vester Purdy
Born: Oct 27, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Sep 17, 1969 - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Lillie Martin (1895-1960) Marr: Jul 3, 1914 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Loma Jane Stantliff (1899-1982) Marr: Jul 18, 1961 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Matilda Dillon):
Stafford Lee Dillon and Eva L. Shockley
Husband Stafford Lee Dillon
Born: Nov 25, 1895 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 6, 1949 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Robert Lee Dillon (1874-1934) Mother: Anna Odell (1874-1954)
Marriage: Jun 24, 1917 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Eva L. Shockley
Born: Feb 5, 1897 - VA Died: Nov 15, 1976 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
1 M Lonnie Lee Dillon
Born: Nov 16, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 24, 1989 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Lorraine Shively (1924-1996) Marr: Apr 5, 1942 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Esdale Wilson (1935-2007) Marr: Feb 2, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Eva L. Shockley):
Marr. by R.O. Lucke, Min. Orig. marr. cert. has marr. Jun. 24, 1917, but Marr. Index has Jun. 22, 1917.
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James Otis Hopkins and Susie Dillon
Husband James Otis Hopkins
Born: Nov 18, 1887 - NC Died: Feb 26, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 27, 1952 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NCMarriage: Nov 7, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Susie Dillon
Born: 1891 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Bernard Hopkins
Born: 1914 - NC Died: Buried:
2 M Carlyle Hopkins
Born: 1918 - NC Died: Buried:
3 M Oliver Elmo Hopkins, Sr.
Born: May 25, 1921 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 9, 1979 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Evola Virgie Talbott (1925-2015) Marr: 1941-1942
4 M Trudell Hopkins
Born: 1923 - NC Died: Buried:
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William Raymond Harris and Tessie B. Dillon
Husband William Raymond Harris
AKA: Willie Born: Jan 21, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 7, 1977 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Seymore Harris (1867-1942) Mother: Mary Anna Earles (1871-1954)
Marriage: Nov 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Tessie B. Dillon
Born: Dec 19, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 30, 1963 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Abraham T. Dillon (1853- ) Mother: Nancy Jane Griggs (1857- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Tessie B. Dillon):
William Henry Harbour and Theresa Blanche Dillon
Husband William Henry Harbour
Born: Dec 24, 1923 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 23, 2010 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 26, 2010 - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Oct 28, 1950 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Theresa Blanche Dillon
Born: Jun 24, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 5, 2008 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried:
Father: Luther Jefferson Dillon (1888- ) Mother: Martha Ocie R. Joyce (1889- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Theresa Blanche Dillon):
Both single. He did sawmilling. Marr. by S.D. Koger, Min.
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Thomas Ezelle Dillon and Ruby Alice Lewis
Husband Thomas Ezelle Dillon
Born: Jun 3, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 26, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Aft May 16, 1940
Wife Ruby Alice Lewis
Born: Feb 28, 1925 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 11, 2021 - Brookdale Assisted Living Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 14, 2021 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Jeremiah M. Lewis, Sr. (1884-1968) Mother: Bessie Virginia Ferguson (1884-1971)
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Alice Lewis):
In the 1940 census, taken May 17th, she's still single, and living in the household of her parents.
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Thomas R. Dillon and Mary E. Overton
Husband Thomas R. Dillon
Born: 1832 - Prince Edward Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 10, 1858 - Lunenburg Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Overton
Born: 1836 - Lunenburg Co., VA Died: Apr 18, 1865 - Lunenburg Co., VA Buried:
Father: John E. Overton (1802- ) Mother: Susan Shackleton (1811- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Overton):
James Fluornoy Law and Una Dillon
Husband James Fluornoy Law
Born: Jan 2, 1906 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 2002 - Eden Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: James D. Law (1855-1933) Mother: Lelia M. Brown (1870-1953)
Marriage:
Wife Una Dillon
Born: Jul 6, 1908 - Floyd, Floyd Co., VA Died: Sep 25, 2005 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
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Virgil Vansley Dillon and Cdra Stephens
Husband Virgil Vansley Dillon
Born: Jun 1, 1902 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 1996 - Lake Co., FL Buried: - Lake Co., FL
Father: William David Dillon (1872-1932) Mother: Lelia F. Stone (1875-1904)
Marriage: Nov 1969 - Lake Co., FL
Wife Cdra Stephens
Born: Cir 1907 Died: Buried:
Children
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Everett Littleton Jarrett and Virginia Agnes Dillon
Husband Everett Littleton Jarrett
Born: Apr 20, 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1951 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Henry Jarrett (1856-1902) Mother: Mary Elizabeth McMillan (1857-1939)
Marriage: Nov 10, 1913 - Greenbrier Co., WV
Wife Virginia Agnes Dillon
AKA: Jennie Born: Oct 15, 1893 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 1977 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John H. Dillon (1867- ) Mother: Hattie C. Smith (1866- )
Children
1 M Broughton Leonard Jarrett
Born: Nov 23, 1914 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Apr 15, 1959 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 17, 1959 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Edith Evelyn Parks (1918-2011) Marr: Oct 26, 1940 - Hardy, Pike Co., KY
2 F Gertrude Mae Jarrett
Born: May 27, 1917 - Davy, McDowell Co., WV Died: Jul 22, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Fred Brown Burgess (1914-1984) Marr: Nov 22, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Shirley Elizabeth Jarrett
Born: Feb 13, 1919 - WV Died: Jun 22, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Alma Preston Boardwine (1921-1952) Marr: Bef 1952
4 F Ruby Cleigh Jarrett
Born: 1921 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Apr 20, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 24, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Newman Rodgers (1920-2004) Marr: Bef Apr 8, 1940
5 F Ruth Jarrett
AKA: Jerrie Born: Mar 23, 1923 - McDowell Co., WV Died: May 6, 2020 - Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA Buried: - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VASpouse: Champ Young Clarke (1920-2014) Marr: Aft Nov 7, 1941
6 M John Jay Jarrett
Born: Dec 19, 1924 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Dec 2, 1977 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lula Shankle (1927-1977)
7 M Ray Jarrett
Born: Jun 22, 1927 - WV Died: May 1974 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Agnes Dillon):
Married Nov. 10th, in Greenbrier Co., WV, by Jesse F. Bention. D/o J.H. & H.C. Dillon, and S/o John and Mary E. Jarrett.
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Johnny Coleman Horsley and Virginia Ann Dillon
Husband Johnny Coleman Horsley
Born: Jan 21, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 2, 2023 Buried:
Father: Claude Swanson Horsley (1899-1973) Mother: Roberta Adelle Oakes (1904-1993)
Marriage: Nov 5, 1971 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Virginia Ann Dillon
Born: May 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Oscar Thearon Dillon (1895-1991) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Prillaman (1909-1989)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Ann Dillon):
His 2nd marr. (prev. div.), her 1st.; Marr. by J.K. Boyd, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Douglas Wayne Huston and Virginia Ann Dillon
Husband Douglas Wayne Huston
Born: Apr 7, 1959 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Curtis Albert Huston (1934-2013) Mother: Ida Roslyn Law (1938-2000)
Marriage: Apr 10, 1987 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Ann Dillon
Born: May 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Oscar Thearon Dillon (1895-1991) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Prillaman (1909-1989)
Other Spouse: Johnny Coleman Horsley (1939-2023) - Nov 5, 1971 - Collinsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Ann Dillon):
His 1st marr., her 2nd marr.; Marr. by J.E. Dauson, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Johnny Coleman Horsley):
His 2nd marr. (prev. div.), her 1st.; Marr. by J.K. Boyd, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Benjamin K. Woods and Virginia Irene Dillon
Husband Benjamin K. Woods
Born: Jun 7, 1926 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 29, 1946 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Virginia Irene Dillon
Born: Jun 12, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 2007 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Aug 25, 2007 - Saint James Cem., Ferrum, VA
Father: John Henry Dillon (1907-1928) Mother: Vergie Lou Gilley (1910-1989)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Irene Dillon):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Warford Lee Dillon and Vergie Mae Mize
Husband Warford Lee Dillon
Born: 1902 - Crowsnest, Stafford Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 3, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Vergie Mae Mize
Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Noel George Mize (1882- ) Mother: Anna Mae Dillon (1886- )
Children
1 M Carroll Grant Dillon
Born: Sep 28, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 5, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Louise Barrow (1925-1997) Marr: Aug 12, 1973 - Chesterfield Co., SC
2 F Carlie Ellabud Dillon
Born: 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Woodrow Harris Crenshaw (1914- ) Marr: Oct 30, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Leah May Dillon
Born: Mar 16, 1949 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 2020 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 17, 2020 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VASpouse: George Lee Wade, Sr. (1947-2023) Marr: Feb 5, 1966 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Vergie Mae Mize):
Both single. He was a coalminer.
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