Aaron Dille of Jay County, IN and His Descendants
including George Washington Dilley, Elizabeth Dille Reck, Margaret/Rebecca Dille Reck, Andrew Jackson Dille, Emily Dille Robertson, and William H. Harrison Dillie

~Correspondence on email and Dilley list serve from June 2000-March 2001~

 

William Harrison Dillie
My line includes an Aaron Dille that may have come from Guernsey Co., OH to Jay Co. IN in the 1830's. Jay Andrew and I can't figure out who he is connected to for sure. But Aaron does have a land deed in Jay Co., IN and is listed in a book on the history of Jay County as the first settler in a particular township. His son William Harrison Dillie was born in Jay Co. IN in 1836, is in Randolph Co. IN in the 1860 census age 21 living with AJ Dilley age 33 (probably a brother) who I think died in the Civil War. William Harrison Dillie fought in the Civil War and I have his pension papers, death record, marriage record, funeral card, etc. He is my great grandfather. I used to decorate his grave which is in Union Cemetery in Randolph Co. IN. He had 9 sons, 6 that reached adulthood including my grandfather, Edward E. Dillie. I have tracked his grandchildren except for his oldest son's (William) children. But I am really stuck on who Aaron is, where he came from and who his wife is. You will notice that I spelled Dillie several different ways. So does all the paper trail. William Harrison Dillie didn't write so others spelled it for him. Some of his children spell it one way and others a different way. My dad and I spelled it Dillie and William Harrison's headstone says Dillie. If your papers have anything that might help me, I sure would be
interested. Thanks.

Ann Dillie Smart, June 19, 2000
annsmart1@home.com

Elizabeth Dille Reck

I found your name on Rootsweb. I think my line traces to Aaron Dillie of Jay Co. IN, which is on the IN-OH line. His daughter Elizabeth married a William Reck 1842 in Jay Co. She was born OH 1823. Aaron Dillie was listed 1840 Jay Co. Any possible connection?

Bob Jordan, Aug 25, 2000
jorbob@webtv.net

William Harrison Dillie and AJ Dille
Hi Bob,
I trace myself back to the Aaron Dillie of Jay Co. IN. My great-grandfather, William H. Harrison Dillie was born in Jay Co. in 1836. He is listed as 21 years and a farmhand born IN according to the 1860 census (I know the age and birth date don't match) and living with A J Dilly age 33 and A J's wife Manerva age 28 in Randolph County, IN which is the next county South. A J is listed as born in Ohio. From what I can tell A J was killed in the Civil War and my great-grandfather served in the same one year unit, but came home alive. I have William Harrison Dillie's Pension records. I recently sent for A J's military records and to see if Manerva filed for the widow's pension. I found a reference to Aaron in an early history of Jay Co. It basically said that he was the first resident of a particular township and nobody knew much about him except that he was a good Christian person. And that in a nutshell is all I know about Aaron besides the 1840 census record on Aaron which shows 7 children plus he and his wife in the 40-50 age range. My assumption is that A. J. is one of his sons. I am going to IN in Oct for a family wedding and I plan on going to Randolph Co. to get William Harrison's death certificate. (I ordered it over a year ago and haven't received it.) I think it lists his mother's name. So far I don't have that. They lived in Stony Creek Township which is on the border of Delaware County.
From being on this list serve for several months I have learned that there are lots of Aaron Dillie's (Dilly, Dilley, Dille)! Let me know if you have anything else or find anything and I'll do the same for you. Do you know where in OH that Elizabeth was born? I hope you join the list serve. There
is a lot of good information on websites that people share. You are the first person I have found so far searching my branch of the Dillie's.

Ann Dillie Smart, Aug 28, 2000

Elizabeth Dille Reck, George Washington Dilley
My search for my Dillie connection has taken twisted paths to reach this point - meaning, I am just starting the search. I have been in the genealogy game for about 30 years and published research on the 300 year history of my Jordan family in 1996. So, I do have a bit of experience getting crossed eyeballs in front of microfilm readers, bee stings in cemeteries, and picking long dead ants out of deed books. I started by searchng for my paternal grandmother's family in Spencer Co. IN (Lindsey). Records in that county stated my line married a Reck and his wife was a Deally (spelled variously as Dealy, Deal, etc. as you know). My great grandfather Alfred Lindsey m. Mary A. Reck 1869 in Spencer Co. IN. A letter from a cousin stated she was born 7-31-1847 IN and died 7-12-1930 St. Francisville, IL and was buried there. Alfred Lindsey died 1883 Spencer Co. IN and Mary A. eventually married another 4 times. It was not until I tracked down her 3rd marriage that I found on her marriage license to Madison Ice in 1906 that her parents were William H. Reck and Elizabeth Dille (both born OH). The "Dillie" spelling was clear. From there it was easy to find a marriage record for William H. Reck to Elizabeth Dilly in 1842 Jay Co. IN. Jay Co. is on the eastern line of IN while Spencer Co. is on southwestern line of IN. The 1840 IN census of course, listed Aaron Dilley in Jay Co.

A possible family member was found in the 1860 Spencer Co. IN census (Grass Twp. 966-959) - George Dilley 44 OH (no property), Nancy 38 VA, Aaron 18 IN, John 16 IN, George 14 IN, Lamie N.? female 11 IN, Asw? 9, male, IN, William 7 IN, Amince? 3 IN. Know anything here? I do understand how census ages can lie - especially if there are poll tax age limits involved.

There was a large group of Recks across the IN line in Darke Co. OH, but I have yet to connect there. Right now, I am leaning toward another area of OH. I noticed there was an Aaron Dillie in 1840 Richland Co. OH, Aarons in 1830 Columbiana Co. OH, and 1830 Richland Co., Aaron Sr. on 1820 Belmont Co. OH, and Aaron in 1820 Richland. One of these must be the right direction. The Recks may have been in the same county as the right Aaron. So that is the state of my research at the moment.

Perhaps I have added at least one member of the family here - George. He should appear somewhere in an 1850 index. I will add my name to the Dilley (etc.) list, but please send what I have written on ahead to same for now. Right now my research time is limited, but I plan to retire early next year, so there will be results, if there are any possible. I think I need to catch up on what is known about all of the Aarons right now.

Bob Jordan, Aug 29, 2000

Thanks for the additional information. I found an Aaron in the 1850 Census in Allen Co. living near a George. (This George was killed in the Civil War), However when I compare ages with the 1840 Census, I think I am on the wrong track. Jay Andrews sent me some papers and he speculates that our Aaron may have been in Highland Co., OH if I recall correctly with three other brothers. I'll dig that out this weekend and see what I have for you.
Ann, Aug 29, 2000

Dear Ann, Could the George killed in the Civil War be George Washington Dille? He was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga. He was married to Rebecca Valentine Dille. I have always thought that Aaron was his father but have never been able to prove it. George Washington Dille is my husbands 4th Great-Grandfather. Thanks!

Kim Dilley, Aug. 30, 2000
Dilley106@aol.com

I made a mistake in my last posting. The George Washington Dille who was killed in the Civil War was married to Nancy Hughes. His son George Washington Dille Jr. was married to Rebecca Valentine. They all settled in the Tower Hill-Pana Illinois area. I believe George Sr. was born in Ohio or possibly Indiana and Nancy Hughes was born in Virginia. Sorry about the mistake.

Kim Dilley, Aug 30, 2000

The George I had thought might be a brother was married to Nancy in the 1850 Census in Allen Co. Aaron and Mary lived in the same area. However, this Aaron was 70 and Mary was 60 which makes them too old to be the Jay Co. Aaron from the 1840 Census. They also had 3 young children with them. So I don't know the connections.

Your George Washington Dille--where did he enter the war from. I'd like to know more. Thanks.

Ann, Aug 31, 2000

1860 Spencer Co., IN CensusGeorge Washington Dilley, Rebecca Dille Reck and Elizabeth Dille Reck
Found in Spencer Co. 1860 (966-959) Grass Twp: George Dilley 44 OH, Nancy 38 VA, Aaron 18, John 16, George 14, Lamie? N. 11, Asw? 9, William 7, Amincu? 3 - all children born IN. This is possible brother or son to Aaron Dillie of Jay Co. IN? Anyone found him on 1850 census? Anyone fill in the "hard to read" census names? I also have another possible da. of Aaron of Jay Co. - Thomas Reck m. Rebecca Dillie 1842 Jay Co. IN as well as Elizabeth Dillie who m. William H. Reck 1842 Jay Co. IN. This William Reck moved to Spencer Co. IN by 1850 and to Wabash Co. IL by 1870.

Bob Jordan, Aug 30, 2000

1850 Allen Co., IN Census
Yes the 1850 Census record was in Allen County IN, La Fayette Twp. p. 230. The child you couldn't read was Lavina who was 1 in 1850. Everything else matches. except 10 years earlier--Well actually George was 31 in 1850 listing. The listing for Aaron age 70, was on page 232. It shows him born in VA, Mary age 60 VA, Emily 16 OH, Houston 17 IN, and Daniel 7 IN. I don't know if there is any connection to the Jay county family of 1840.
Thanks for the additional sister.

Ann, Aug 31, 2000

George Washington Dillie Civil War Record
Dear Ann, According to the pension records I have for George Washington Dille, Sr: George W. Dille was enrolled on the 3d day of July, 1861 at Shelby County, Il. in Company C, 35th Regiment of Illinois. He was mustered into service as a private on the 31st day of August 1861 in St. Louis. On the muster roll of Company C of that regiment for the months of September-

October 1863 he is reported as George W. Dillie, Sergeant and "killed at the Battle of Chickamauga, September 19, 1863." I think what makes this so difficult is all the spellings of the name Dilley. And the tendency to name so many of the children after others in the family.

George W. Dille married Nancy Hughes in Randolph County, Indiana on December 31, 1840. A record of this marriage is in the Pension Records I have. By the 1860 Census, George and Nancy had moved to Spencer County, Grass Township, Indiana. In this census, George is listed as age 40, Nancy, age 38. The children are as follows: Aaron, age 18, John, age 16, George (Jr.), age 14, Lavina, age 11, Asel Simeon, age 9, William Lewis, age 7, and America Mildred, age 3.

Sometime between 1860 and 1861, George and Nancy and the children moved to Shelby County, Il. In 1863 Nancy gives birth to another son James D. Dilley. In the 1870 Drypoint Township, Shelby County Census, Nancy is listed as the head of household and widow of George W. Dille. The children still in her household include Lavina, age 20, William Lewis, age 17, America Mildred, age 12 and James D., age 7. I have found nothing yet that lists George W.'s parents but I do know he was born in Ohio. I still believe he is the son of Aaron but have no proof. Thanks,

Kim Dilley, Sept. 5, 2000

Ohio Roots for Aaron and George
Thanks Kim, I found more of my notes this weekend which agree with what you have. I do have something Jay Andrews sent me "Genealogy of the Ephraim Dilley Clan of Guernsey Co., OH" p. 35 which I quoted as saying "George was b. 17 Dec. 1819 in Muskingum Co., OH" I don't know if that helps. George also had several land transactions in Allen Co. I seem pretty positive that his father's name is Aaron. Of course which Aaron! But I'll need to dig further to find my source. I also have a copy of the Randolph Co. marriage index showing the same marriage date you have. I also show a son Samuel B. Dillie born 2-20-1848 who died 8-11-1848. And I show Asel name as Aceal, but I probably had trouble reading the Census record. All the other names match yours. When I was first putting information in my computer program, I didn't know how to do the sources. Now I'm going back and re-entering all of that. It is so time consuming but so important. I haven't worked on the Dillie's yet--I'm about done with the Jones family and maybe 60% of the Thornburgs. There are so many Thornburgs. 3 brothers came from NC to Randolph Co. IN and they each had about 12 kids who in turn had large numbers of children. My William Harrison Dillie married a Thornburg in Randolph County. The good news is that they were Quakers in the early days so there are more records than the Dillie's left.

My work is getting very busy so it may be a while before I can dig into my records again.
Ann, Sept. 5, 2000

Possible Descendants of Aaron and Mary
I double checked the census of 1850 Allen Co. IN for Aaron Dilly and found the following: Layfayette Twp. p.463 (2227-2239) - Aaron Dilley 70 VA, farmer 300 real estate, Mary 65 (not 60) VA, Emily 16 OH, Houston 17, IN, Daniel 7 IN.

The above does not match the 1840 census of Aaron in Jay Co. IN - which leads me to believe the 1850 record is "more wrong" than the 1840 record. In 1850 Allen, it short distance away, was Aaron's son George's family. He was listed as age 31 OH - thus born about 1819. This age is consistent with other census records for George. In the 1840 census, Aaron was listed with 3 sons - under 5=1 (b. 1835-40), 10-15=1 (b.1815-20), 15-20=1 (b.1810-15), 40-50 = 1. There are four daughters listed - 2 age 5-10 (b. 1830-35), 10-15=1 (b. 1825-30), 15-20=1 (b.1820-25). The wife was listed as age 40-50 (b.1790-1800). I think the ages of the children are right for 1840.

 

The oldest son was George (b.1819) and oldest daughter was Elizabeth (b.1822). These ages seem to indicate a marriage date of about 1818 - in Ohio. The 1850 record indicates Aaron was born 1780 and Mary was born 1785. Mary would have been about age 33 when married and had her last child at about age 61-62. If we take 10 years away from the 1850 census record, the Mary was married at age 23 and had her last child at age 51-52 - still a little high. The Daniel, age 7, must belong to a brother or cousin. The Emily, age 16 (b.c. 1834), in household 1850 is probably a daughter. I think she married Thomas Robertson 11-4-1853 in Allen Co. IN. The Houston and Daniel Dilly do not "fit" as children of Aaron according to the 1840 census. So far, It is believed the following children are true children of Aaron, but be prepared for other findings:

1. George Washington Dilly (1819-1863) m. Nancy Hughes (1822-1895) 12-31-1840 Randolph Co. IN. He died Civil War in GA. She died Shelby Co. IL

2. Elizabeth Dilly (1822 OH-aft.1880) m. William H. Reck (c.1819-aft.1880) 8-16-1842 Jay Co. IN. They both probably died in Wabash Co. IL where they had moved between 1860-70.

3. Margaret Dilly (b.c. 1825 OH) m. Thomas Reck 3-5-1842 Jay Co. Thomas Reck (b. 1821 OH) was in his father's household 1850 Spencer Co. IN -listed as gunsmith and with no wife. Thomas disappears after 1850. The was also a Thomas Reck who reportedly died in 1848 during the Mexican War - from Spencer Co.

4. A.J. Dilly (b.c.1827 OH) m. Manerva (??) - listed 1860 Randolph Co. IN - may have died Civil War - no children found. His other brothers were named after U.S. presidents, so it would not surprise me to find his name was Andrew Jackson Dilly. If he died in the war, perhaps a pension record can be tracked. Need to find a marriage record.

5. Emily Dilly (b.c.1834 OH) m. Thomas Robertson 10-4-1853 Allen Co. IN- need to track this family to find if she lived long enough to have a death certificate which would show her parents.

6. William Henry Harrison Dilly (b.c. 1839 IN - I've also seen 1836?) m.11-3-1860 Angeline Thornburgh in Delaware Co. IN. He was living with his brother A.J. in Randolph Co. IN 1860. Can you tell me the rest of his story?

7. Houston ? Dilly (b.c. 1833) - this would complete this family if Houston was female. No records found so far that he/she survived after 1850.

Neighbors to Aaron in 1840: John Miller (40-50), Moses Miller (20-30), Abraham Powers (40-50), Henry Royer (30-40), Charles Royer (20-30), John A. Short (30-40), William Munden (50-60), William Silvers Sr. (70-80), David Silvers (20-30), William Silvers Jr. (20-30), Benjamin Myricks(30-40), Jonathan Wells? (30-40), Wade Suffboro? (20-30), Mathew McDenof? (3040), Mathew Montgomery (30-40), David Antles (30-40), Robert Piles (40-50), Lydia Louis (20-30), E-- Luois (40-50).

Please let me know your thoughts on what is presented here.
Bob Jordan, Sept. 12, 2000

IN Marriage, Census and Land Records
For Ann, Kim and any others,
Jay County, IN was formed 1835 from Randolph and Delaware Cos. IN. Aaron Dille was on the 1840 census of Jay Co. He had land there, but I've only scratched the surface. Aaron probably moved to Allen Co. IN by about 1846. The following marriages were found in Allen Co:

Joseph H. Dille to Caroline Hedges 2-23-1854.
Mary E. Dille to Benj. Weber 4-15-1854.
Sarah Dille to Charles Miller 8-27-1850.
Emily Dille to Thomas Robinson 10-4-1853.

Fortunately, the 1850 census for Allen Co. concerning Aaron Dillie and his son George took place on Nov.15, so it shows Charles Miller 25 OH and Sarah Miller 19 OH living next to George Dillie. So Sarah is probable brother to George. 1860 Allen Co. IN Census, p.730 (594-594), Wayne Twp.: Charles Miller 34 OH farmer, no real estate, Sarah 28 PA, George 9 IN, Hannah 6 IN, Mary E. 4 IN, Gabriel 1 IN.

I wonder if the middle name of Joseph H. Dille above is Houston, who was living with Aaron in 1850. Need to find him in 1860 if possible. Some people have speculated that A.J. Dillie was also a son of Aaron. Haven't seen any proof yet, but there is strong circumstantial evidence. In a prior post I guessed A.J. to be Andrew Jackson Dillie - due it seems for Aaron's sons being named after presidents. So, found the following in 1850:

1850 Wayne Co. IN, Perry Twp. p.161 (89-89) - Jackson Dille 22, birth place unknown, laborer, Manerva 20 IN - apparently working on the farm of William Fife 76 MS - others in household were John Price 40 VA and John Brown KY. A.J. Dilly 33 OH and wife Manera 28 IN were on 1860 Randolph Co. Census. A possible brother W.H.H. Dilly age 21 was living with them in 1860. There are no children listed 1850-60.

William Dillie m. Angeline Thonburg 11-3-1860 Delaware Co. IN. Have not found him in 1850 yet. 1870 Delaware Co. Census, Perry Twp. (116-116) - Harrison Dilly 29, farmer IN, Angeline 28 IN, William C.F. 7 IN, Oliver P.M. 6 IN, Isaac S. 4 IN, George I? 1 IN.

Another possible da. of Aaron - Emily, age 16 OH, in Aaron's household 1850. Emily Dille m. Thomas Robinson 1853 (see above).

1860 Allen Co. IN Census, St. Joseph Twp., p.413 (1385-1256) - Thomas Robinson 36 VA, farmer, no real estate, Emily 32 OH, Andrew 16 OH, Christopher 7 OH, William O.? 4 IN, Robert F. 2 IN. This may have been Robinson's second or third marriage. Ages do not match up in these census records, but that does not happen very often anyway - for all families.

Have just started exploring the Jay Co. deeds. Jay Co. was created in 1835, so must eventually look at early Randolph and Delaware deeds. The Jay Co. deed index shows Aaron selling land to Geo. Meek 1843 and to Milton McVay 1846. He bought from William Finch in 1843. It is interesting to find a Hiram Dille selling land to David Hart in 1836. Hiram Dille m. Nancy Reasoner 4-25-1833 Delaware Co. Don't know if Hiram is a connection yet.

Any comments or additions would be welcome.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 14, 2000

William Harrison Dillie and his descendants; AJ Dille
You have really been busy. I do have William Harrison Dillie's civil war pension papers and know where most of his descendents are. And yes George was one of his children. George died a bachelor and is buried at Union (new part) as his brother Issac Sherman who was a bachelor. I have their desk from the store they ran. My grandmother inherited it and I got it. Two more sons Oliver PM and my grandfather Edward Emmett are also buried at Union cemetery. It is near

 

Winsor south of Parker. William Harrison and Angeline were buried in the old part of Union cemetery. I decorated all these graves as a child with my grandmother (Edward's wife). I know tons about Angeline and have her obituary. When I go to IN next mo. I intend to get William Harrison Dillie's death certificate. I ordered it over a year ago and they never sent it. (he went by Harrison). His son William is buried in another nearby cemetery. Thomas Herbert Dillie (Uncle Herb as my dad called him) is buried in Granite City IL. All the other boys died young and are probably at Union cemetery.

I recently ordered AJ's civil war records. From a web site I found that Minerva filed for a pension. An index shows AJ did a will before he left for the war and it was filed after he was killed, but the county clerk said that book of wills had been lost.

On the BLM site I found some of Aaron's land claims in Jay County. Thanks for all this work.

Ann, Sept. 14, 2000

Land Records Jay and Randolph Co, IN
I live in Indianapolis and had a couple of vacation days. I was able to spend about 8 hours in the State Archives. They have good records of the Jay Co. deeds, but lack anything on Allen Co. - I think they are renewing the films - some date back 50 years. The early deed books of Randolph Co. are facing the same, but there was an index. The early Delaware Co. books do not have an index. So I was able to come up with the following:

Jay Co. IN - DB. C-521 - 28 Feb 1843: Indenture from Aaron Dilley and Mary Dilley, his wife, to George Meeks, all of Jay Co. - land in Jay Co. for $700. West half of the NE quarter of Section 34 and SW of the SE quarter of Sec.27 and Township 22N, Range 13E - estimated 140a. Signed Aaron Dille (his mark) and Mary Dille (her mark). Witnesses were Silas T. Gorden (J.P.), Basil (x) Higinbotham, Moses (x) Miller. Recorded 3 Dec 1844. I believe this deed shows Aaron to be the same as appeared in 1850 Allen Co. - wife Mary. The "Miller" name always pops up next to these Dillies. Perhaps we should explore the Ohio connection with some of the Millers.

Jay Co. IN - DB. D-115 - 22 Mar 1843: Indenture William Finch and his wife Amedia (Amelia?) Finch of Jay Co. to Aaron Dilley of same for $160- land in Jay Co. - E half of the SW quarter of Sec.25 in Twp. 22N of Range 13E - estimated 80a. Signed by William Finch and Amelia (x)Finch. Witnesses were William Nixon and Silas T. Gordon (J.P.). Recorded 25 Mar 1846.

Jay Co. IN - DB. D-116 - 24 Feb 1846 - Indenture Aaron Dille and Polly Dille, his wife, both of Jay Co. to Milton McVay of same for $300 - land in Jay Co. - E half of the SW quarter of Sec. 25, Township 22N, Range 13E - estimated 80a. Signed Aaron Dille and Polly (x) Dille. Witnesses Samuel Turner, Joseph Watson, Arthur McKern (J.P.). Recorded 3 Mar. 1846. Need the Allen Co. deeds to see what date Aaron bought land there.

Jay Co. IN - DB. A-32 - 1 Dec 1836: Hiram Dille and his wife Nancy Dille of Jay Co. to David Hart of same for $450 - land in Jay Co. - S half of the SW quarter of Sec.5 in wp. 22N of Range 10?E - 85.17a. Signed Hiram Dille and Nancy Dille (no marks). Witnesses were Silas Dille and John Sanders (J.P.). Don't know if there is a connection between Aaron and Hiram and Silas Dille. This was only appearance for these extra Dillies in the deed books.

Randolph Co. Deed Index 1820-48: Elias Webster 80a to Peter Dilly 1840 - I saw a number of entries for a Peter Daily later - such as George Meek (see above) to Peter Dailey 1842 for 440a. George Dille to Hugh Rust 1837 ? acres. Book M-246.

 

 

The Deed Index for 1849-59 was missing.

Deed index for Randolph Co. 1859-73: Monroe Lindsey to Harrison Dilly, et al (meaning others) 14 Jan 1871 -NW quarter and S part of WSW quarter ... (need to look at deed for rest), Sec.11, Twp.19, R12. Book 19-367.

Minerva Dilly to Isaiah Faulkner 9-12-1870 - NE-NW, Sec.28, T19, R12 -40a. Book 18-452. Appears ths might be the sale of Andrew Jackson Dillys land after he died in the Civil War.

William H. Dilley to Martha J. Clevenger 10-5-1872 - Pt. trac. SW1/4 -S29, T20, R12 - 9 1/2 a. - Book 23-146.

The spellings of the names are as the appear in the deed books.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 15, 2000

Thanks - I'm trying. When enough information is collected about neighboring families, I will try to find them in Ohio. If you have any info on the Aaron land patents or Allen Co. deeds, please send me the basics if you can. If there are patents, then perhaps I can find copies of surveys, etc. here. If you are planing a trip to Muncie IN next month, perhaps you can pick up plat maps of Delaware, Jay and Randolph Cos. You will be able to find exactly where the land was. If you are
near the courthouses, perhaps you can look at the actual deeds that I could not find.

I know it looks like Harrison and Jackson were sons of Aaron, but have you found any proof or strong circumstancial evidence? Are these family stories passed down? Perhaps we can tie everything together soon, but I need to retire from my job to have more time - hopefully in April. What state are you living in? Do you have any ideas for the Indiana research I can put on my list?

Your notes on the list have pointed out some of the directions, so a big THANKS.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 15, 2000

Are you familiar with the BLM web site? I found several of Aaron's land grants on there. You can actually print them out. They are signed by the President in office at the time. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ I forget how they spelled Dillie. I tried it several ways.

Ann, Sept. 15, 2000

I think I will need to go to Ft. Wayne to find other records. This will be a slow process though due to work. Next up in importance is the Jay Co. Court records concerning this family - then Allen Co. deeds and probate. Then Randolph and Delaware deeds and court. So, many searches left. I have a good feeling about finding the OH connection.

Bob, Sept. 16, 2000

Aaron in Ohio and Jay County
Jay Andrews has an Aaron Dilley born in VA who moved to Morgan Co., OH about 1812 where two probable brothers John and Moses also lived. Aaron moved in the early 1830's possibly to Jay Co. IN where he is listed in the 1840 census. The probable brothers John and Moses arrived 1812 in Morgan Co. OH and were there in the 1820 census with families. In 1830 there was no

 

census record for Aaron, but a tax record in Morgan Co. OH. Moses had moved to neighboring Muskingum Co. by 1830. According to Jay Andrews records, Aaron paid taxes March 6, 1833 on Range 10 Twp 8 Section 31 in Morgan Co., OH (Brookfield twp near S. border of Guernsey Co. Twp may have become part of Muskingum Co.). Ezekiel paid taxes in 1832 and Moses in 1834. George W. was born in 1819 in Muskingum Co. which fits his age in the 1850 census I have a note, was he Aaron's son by an earlier marriage? George W. Dillie is the one who died in the Battle of Chickamauga GA. There are several land transactions by George in Allen Co. Also one in 1867 could have been by his son. I have them listed in a letter Jay Andrews sent me.

I have searched all the Allen Co. Cemetery books looking for Aaron Dillie except I haven't found a book on Jackson Twp. Cemeteries. I did not find a grave site for Aaron.

Jay Andrews speculates that Aaron who is in the Allen Co. 1850 census is a Virginia Dilley with a link to the Cumberland area. This is because of the biblical names of George's children which are typical of the biblical names of VA Dilley's. This is from a paper called "Genealogy of the Ephraim Dilley Clan of Guernsey Co. OH written by Jay D. Andrews March 1997.

In The Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, IN. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1887, p. 271 under Jefferson Twp "The first settlers in this township came in 1834, namely Aaron Dillie, and Adam and Joseph Flesher." ( I found this book in Allen Co Public Library).

In Montgomery, M.W., History of Jay County Indiana. Chicago: Church Goodman & Cushing (I don't have the date but it was in the mid-1800's), p. 93 "The other settlement made during this year was in Jefferson Township. Mr. Aaron Dillie was the first settler there. But little is known of him now except that he was an earnest, consistent Christian. Mr. Joseph Flesher, who died a few years since, came next, and very soon after in the autumn of 1834, Joshua Hudson settled on the land... This year (1834) is known among the settlers then living in the county as the 'hard years' and the 'squirrel year.' It was a time of great hardships, caused by the coming of squirrels in vast numbers, who destroyed the crops. It was called the 'squirrel march or stampede,' as those animals seemed to be emigrating, by hundreds and thousands, for some cause yet unexplained. The inhabitants would stand around their fields and shoot them all day, but could neither frighten them nor perceivably lessen their numbers...." I found this book in the Family History Center in Salt Lake.

In Tract Book of Entry of Jay Co., IN 1832-1854 contributed by DAR of Portland IN in 1955-56 shows in the Jefferson Twp No. 22 listing on p. 24 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec 27 40A Nov. 27, 1836 Aaron Dille. On p. 26, W1/2 NE 1/4 Sec 34 80 A Feb 14, 1837 Aaron Dille. Jefferson Twp borders on Randolph Co. Sections 27 and 34 border each other and section 34 is on the Randolph Co. border.

Bob I hope this helps some and I really appreciate all the searching you have been doing lately. Sincerely,

Ann Smart, Sept. 17, 2000

I'd almost forgotten about the land patent web site, but thanks to you I have printed out several Aaron "Dille" patents - one in 1850 Allen Co. Also found 4 George Dille patents in Allen - one in 1849. I think I found a good way to find some extra edge with this site concerning the OH connections. The site will find everyone in a certain section, township, and range who made patents there. I will then try to find them in the Ohio patents to see if there might be matches.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 18, 2000
Mary/Polly
Ann, I'm not sure but it seems to me that I heard somewhere, that Polly is sometimes a nickname for Mary.

Christina, Sept. 16, 2000

Ann and Christina,
How Polly comes from Mary I never figured out, but I have seen it on some old family records, with it sometimes shown with both names or with one in parentheses. Nicknames are odd things, though....one branch of my grandmother's family had them for all the men, and they never seemed to have anything to do with their actual names except for John called "Mac" whose middle name was McGonigle!

Margo, Sept. 16, 2000

The National Road (US 40)
I don't think I've seen when Harrison and his wife died. If his death certificate listed his father as Aaron, that is VERY important. His mother's maiden name would help find them in OH. I would like some details on the pension record when you have time, but the basics sent by e-mail would be fine. Chances are they traveled down the US 40 trail to the Richmond area - then to Winchester - unless they lived just across the Ohio line. My Jordans and Coffins came up from the south through KY and the Cumberland Pass (1831-33) - then through Cincinnati up to Richmond area and the Quaker communities. From there they went to Shelby and Rush Cos. IN.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 17, 2000

Good observation, Bob, about US Route 40. Indeed it was a main route to the West from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. FYI: Old Route 40 was originally called National Road. It was THE primary east/west road in the 18th and 19th centuries. Zanesville (Eastern Ohio), Richland County (Central Ohio), Mt. Victory (Hardin County in Western Ohio) and Richmond, Indiana all lie either on or no more than 50 miles from this route. These were all settling areas of Dille/Dilley/Dillies, as well as a few I'm sure I missed.

Old Route 40 is currently Broad Street (main intersection along with High Street), in Columbus, Ohio. Many Buckeyes are familiar with the history of this road because there are still many original stone road markers along the route through Ohio dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.

For anyone having the time, it would be interesting to plot a migration path across the United States and add a timeline to the primary route and it's "Dille tributaries."

Pete Jesionek, Oct. 2, 2000

Hancock County connection?
Hello Ann: I just read your letter to Dilley-L regarding the Indiana Dilleys. Did you notice the one about the man who founded the town of Dilley, Oregon? "From "An Illustrated History of The State of Oregon" Hines 1893, pp 832, 833, 834.

Milton Elias Dilley, an eminently respected pioneer of 1853 of Oregon, and the after whom the enterprising town of Dilley is named, is a native of Indiana, being born in Hancock County, May 15, 1836. His ancestors came from Scotland and located in Virginia where his father, Samuel Dilley, was born........." I see from my atlas that these two Dilley families would only have been

from 40 to 60 miles apart in Indiana. I haven't searched yet for the relationship of Samuel and Aaron. I see that the Aaron born in 1721 had sons Samuel & Aaron and am wondering if the Indiana Samuel and Aaron are grandsons of one of those men. These are not my line of Dilleys but I am trying to tie in all the relationships I can.

Regards, Gary Poole in Oregon, Sept. 22, 2000

Ann Smart wrote: I've never seen anything that ties my Aaron to Samuel. However I do think he was born in VA. John and Moses are speculated to be brothers by Jay Andrews. I'll keep an open mind about this. I didn't even know there was a Dilley, OR until I got on this list. So which line are your Dilley's?

...The Dilley who established the town in Oregon is, of course, not my line but I like to see how many of the families I can connect. I have enjoyed meeting all of the distant cousins on the internet and have also had the opportunity to meet some in person. The geographic proximity, and the birth dates being only a few years apart, made me wonder if your ancestor and the Milton E. Dilley, born May 15, 1836 in Hancock, Indiana, might be at least first cousins, if not closer related. I am old enough to remember that, back when the towns here were all small and transportation was slower, everyone knew most of the people in their small community and most of the other small communities. Also most of the people in those communities were related in some way. I imagine that is pretty much the way it was back when Indiana's population was small and communities were also small. Regards,

Gary, Sept. 23, 2000

There are a number of Dille marriages listed in Hancock Co. which you can find by going to the Indiana State Archives site. Right now, I don't see any of those names connected to the Jay-Allen-Randolph Co. Dilles. Seems your family may have some connection with the Fry family which may have come from Stokes Co. NC (German settlement there).

Bob Jordan, Sept. 24, 2000

Sorry about not answering right away, but there is not enough time in the day right now, but one of these days .... I did receive your Dille clues on Morgan Co., Ohio, etc. possible. It appears to be a strong clue. When I have a chance, I will try to order some tax records. If Aaron is there, perhaps the dates will match his move to Jay Co. about 1835. I think I now have 8 possible children for Aaron. If so, George was not in Aaron's household in 1840 - probably living in another (in-laws?). I will post that on the list next. Thanks for the info. I will follow this up. Since I live practically next to the IN archives - I can do research there - only on Saturday mornings for a few hours, but that must do for now. Again - thanks.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 26, 2000

Aarons possible descendants
The following gives my version of Aaron Dille's family - there are 8 children, if this is proven correct: Aaron Dille (b. 1790-1800 VA, d. 1850-60 Allen Co. IN) m. Mary (??) about 1819 OH. Moved from possibly Morgan Co. OH area to Jay Co. IN about 1835. Moved to Allen Co. IN about 1846. Possible children:

1. George Dille (b.c.1819 OH) m. Nancy Hughes 1840 Randolph Co. IN
2. Elizabeth Dille (b.c.1822 OH) m. William H. Reck 1842 Jay Co. IN.

 

 

3. Margaret Dille (b.c.1825 OH) m. Thomas Reck 1842 Jay Co. IN.
4. Andrew Jackson Dille (b.c.1827 OH) m. Minerva Finch 1847 Wayne Co. IN.
5. Emily Dille (b.c.1828 OH) m. Thomas Robinson (Robertson) 1853 Allen Co. IN.
6. Sarah Dille (b.c.1831 OH) m. Charles Miller 1850 Allen Co. IN.
7. Joseph Houston Dille (b.c. 1834 OH) m. Caroline Hedges 1854 Allen Co. IN.
8. William H. Dille (b.c.1836 IN) m. Angeline Thornburgh 1860 Delaware Co. IN.

Mary E. Dille m. Benjamin Weber 1854 Allen Co. IN - need to find their census record 1860 - could actually be Aaron's widow and not daughter. Any thoughts on the above lineup?

Bob Jordan, Sept. 26, 2000

Joseph Houston Dille [later decided not a child or Aaron]
Very impressive. I wonder why Joseph Houston wasn't named after a president? George Washington Dille, Andrew Jackson Dille, and William H. Harrison Dille certainly have that pattern. The Civil War pension records submitted by William H. Harrison Dillie do list his birth place as Jay Co. IN. I have ordered AJ's pension records (the net shows that Minerva filed) AJ and George were both killed in the Civil War. Has anybody out there ordered George's? I didn't do that one. I wonder if Joseph was in the war? Does anybody know anything about him? Thanks for all this work Bob.

Ann Smart, Sept. 26, 2000

George Washington Dilleys pension records
Dear Ann and Bob, I do have George's pension records. They are very difficult to read. I will see what information I can get from them and let you know what I find. Have been swamped with work lately but will get back to you as soon as I can. Great work Bob!

Kim Dilley, Sept. 27, 2000

Concerning George Dille's pension record: Since George died in the Civil War, the pension application was probably filed by his widow. I presume this to be the case with George. Sometimes the information is wrong, but usually the ap gives the date of birth and location - that is, if the information can be remembered by the widow. That is the information needed - if it exists. I have high hopes of tracing this family to the Ohio roots - at the least. Right now it appears to be eastern Ohio, near the counties surrounding the main road cutting across mid Ohio to Richmond, IN (now US 40 and near I-70).

Bob Jordan, Sept. 27, 2000

I guess there are all kind of possibilities on the naming of Joseph Houston Dille. First, the naming him as possible son of Aaron is the 1850 census record naming Houston. Then in 1860, finding a Joseph H. married 1854 in Allen Co. So, there is some speculation here, but good evidence. I really need to find Joseph in 1860 census. His age may be wrong on the 1850 census. Then again, he may have been named after the hero Gen. Houston of the Alamo era, but I think that was 1836? Then again, the spelling of the name could be wrong - there was a Hutchen living next to Jackson Dille in 1860. Then again, he could have been named after his father-in-law. Then again, all of these guesses could be wrong. That's what makes this fun. Also - perhaps finding A.J.'s pension record will give his birth place. Keeping my fingers crossed that Kim will find what we need too.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 27, 2000

I am sorry to say that George's pension records, filed by Nancy do not include his place of birth. Nancy was unable to read or write and included pages taken from the family Bible to prove the birthdate and ages of their children. These Bible records were filled out by George. Apparently she was entitled to $8 a month plus an extra $2 per month for each child under the age of 16. Copies of the Bible records were included in the records I received. They show George's birthdate, December 17, 1819, but not his place of birth or his parents names. Nancy was born June 1, 1822, but again does not list her place of birth or her parents names. It also shows there was another son, Samuel B. Dilley who was born Feb. 21, 1848. He died August 11, 1848. In the 1880 Shelby County Illinois Census it lists Nancy as being deaf, but whether this was from birth I'm not sure. The records also included Letters of Guardianship for James David Dilley (George and Nancy's youngest son). Apparently Thomas J. Fritts was awarded guardianship of James on May 11, 1878. This was the same year Nancy remarried, to one George Hulsapple. Mr. Fritts apparently collected the $2 per month until the following year when James turned 16. By the time of the 1880 Census, James is living with his mother and George Hulsapple again. I wish I could be of more help. If you have any other suggestions I would really appreciate it.

Kim Dilley, Sept. 28, 2000

Land Records for Jay Co., IN and Noble Co., OH
These are records concerning AARON and son GEORGE - plus JOHN, HIRAM and SILAS Dille, possible relatives. Jay Co. IN was formed in 1835 from part of Delaware Co. IN. Also included is a possible Aaron connection in Noble Co. OH.

Subject: Aaron Dille IN land patents:
Patentee Name: AARON DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 17852 Issue Date: August 20, 1838 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 80 Land Office: FORT WAYNE 1 WNE 34/ 22-N 13-E No 2nd PM IN JAY ---

Patentee Name: AARON DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 27599 Issue Date: January 1, 1850 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 160 Land Office: FORT WAYNE 1 SE 24/ 29-N 11-E No 2nd PM IN ALLEN ---

Patentee Name: AARON DILLE Warrantee Name: none Document #: 6918 Issue Date: March 15, 1837 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 40 Land Office: FORT WAYNE SWSE 27/ 22-N 13-E No 2nd PM IN JAY

Subject: George Dille - IN land patents:
GEORGE DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 27175 Issue Date: May 1, 1849 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 80 Land Office: FORT WAYNE 1 ENE 25/ 29-N 11-E No 2nd PM IN ALLEN ---

Patentee Name: GEORGE DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 28117 Issue Date: January 1, 1850 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 40 Land Office: FORT WAYNE NESE 11/ 29-N 11-E No 2nd PM IN ALLEN ---

Patentee Name: GEORGE DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 28260 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 40 Land Office: FORT WAYNE NENE 23/ 29-N 11-E No 2nd PM IN ALLEN ---

Patentee Name: GEORGE DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 28461 Issue Date: December 20, 1850 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 40 Land Office:

 

FORT WAYNE SWNW 24/ 29-N 11-E No 2nd PM IN ALLEN

Subject John Dillie - IN land patents:
Patentee Name: JOHN DILLIE Warrantee Name: Document #: 174 Issue Date: November 1, 1830 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 165.8 Land Office: FORT WAYNE SW 12/ 22-N 9-E No 2nd PM IN DELAWARE ---

Neighbors patents:
Sec. 13, T 22N, R 13E - Jay Co. IN COLLINS, JOHN IN 08/20/1838 17638 IN3520__.030 FLESHER, JOSEPH IN 08/20/1838 17627 IN3520__.019 FLESHER, JOSEPH IN 03/15/1837 4722 IN1510__.163 HARFORD, DANIEL IN 08/20/1838 17056 IN3500__.455 HECKMAN, DAVID IN 11/02/1837 15617 IN3470__.281 STEED, JOHN IN 03/20/1837 7596 IN1560__.472

Sec. 21, T 22N, R13E - Jay Co. BEASON, WILLIAM IN 08/20/1838 19177 IN3550__.058 CROZIER, LEWIS IN 11/10/1840 23078 IN3620__.491 FLESHER, ADAM IN 08/20/1838 17851 IN3520__.241 FLESHER, ADAM IN 08/20/1838 21022 IN3580__.428 MERANDA, JAMES IN 08/20/1838 20740 IN3580__.146 MORICAL, SOLOMON IN 08/20/1838 19190 IN3550__.071 MORICAL, SOLOMON IN 08/20/1838 19191 IN3550__.072 MORICAL, VALENTINE IN 09/20/1839 21172 IN3590__.079

Sec.25, Twp.22, R13E - Jay Co. FINCH, WILLIAM IN 08/20/1838 19393 IN3550__.270 FINCH, WILLIAM IN 08/20/1838 19677 IN3560__.049 KIRNS, MICHAEL IN 08/20/1838 18221 IN3530__.103 PETERSON, JACOB IN 08/20/1838 21071 IN3580__.477 WATSON, JOSEPH IN 08/20/1838 19678 IN3560__.050

Sec.34-t 22N-R13E DAILEY, PETER IN 08/20/1838 16723 IN3500__.123 DAILEY, PETER IN 08/20/1838 17853 IN3520__.243 DILLE, AARON IN 08/20/1838 17852 IN3520__.242 KINNEAR, THOMAS IN 11/10/1840 22140 IN3610__.059 MEEK, GEORGE IN 09/20/1839 21484 IN3590__.390 MEEK, GEORGE IN 02/10/1835 2934 IN1470__.398 MEEK, GEORGE W IN 08/20/1838 17629 IN3520__.021 SILVER, WILLIAM IN 08/20/1838 17419 IN3510__.314

Sec 24 - T 29N - R 11E DILLE, AARON IN 01/01/1850 27599 IN3720__.052 DILLE, GEORGE IN 12/20/1850 28461 IN3730__.361 HUGHS, WILLIAM M IN 05/01/1849 27228 IN3710__.173 ROBERTSON, JOSEPH IN 04/10/1850 28233 IN3730__.112 SAPPINGTON, JACOB IN 05/01/1849 27212 IN3710__.157 SMITH, JAMES IN 12/20/1850 28401 IN3730__.303 TOLERTON, ALEXANDER IN 04/10/1850 28355 IN3730__.220 WATSON, GEORGE W IN 05/01/1849 27485 IN3710__.427

Sec 25 - T 22 - R13E DILLIE, JOHN IN 11/01/1830 174 IN1420__.176 GINN, JOHN IN 01/04/1831 260 IN1420__.260 WATSON, JAMES IN 01/04/1831 252 IN1420__.254 WHARTON, ROBERT IN 01/04/1831 261 IN1420__.261 WILSON, JOSEPH IN 01/04/1831 276 IN1420__.276 WILSON, JOSEPH IN 03/01/1831 514 IN1420__.515 WILSON, JOSEPH IN 03/01/1831 515 IN1420__.516

Subject Hiram Dillie - IN land patents:
Patentee Name: HIRAM DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 16746 Issue Date: August 20, 1838 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 160 Land Office: FORT WAYNE NE 18/ 23-N 10-E No 2nd PM IN BLACKFORD ---

 

 

 

Patentee Name: HIRAM DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 17347 Issue Date: August 20, 1838 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 80 Land Office: FORT WAYNE ENW 18/ 23-N 10-E No 2nd PM IN BLACKFORD

Patentee Name: HIRAM DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 2348 Issue Date: September 2, 1835 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 73.17 Land Office: FORT WAYNE Comments: PATENT RECORD IMPERFECT NNW 5/ 22-N 10-E No 2nd PM IN BLACKFORD ---

Sec 5 - T 22N - R10E DILLE, HIRAM IN 09/02/1835 2348 IN1460__.316 GYER, DANIEL IN 11/07/1835 3102 IN1480__.062 GYER, DANIEL IN 11/07/1835 3105 IN1480__.065 ROMINE, JAMES IN 03/20/1837 8158 IN1580__.015 SEEKRUS, JOHN IN 09/02/1835 2510 IN1460__.478 SEEKRUS, JOHN IN 09/02/1835 2511 IN1460__.479

Deed Book A-32, Jay Co. IN - 1 Dec 1836: HIRAM DILLE and wife NANCY of Jay Co. IN to David Hart of same for $450 - land in Jay Co. S half of SW quarter of Sec. 5 in Twp. 22N, Range 10E - 85.17 acres. Signed Hram and Nancy Dille - witnesses were SILAS DILLE and John Sanders. ---

Subject: Aaron Dille OH land patents:
Patentee Name: AARON DILLE Warrantee Name: Document #: 5560 Issue Date: September 23, 1835 Authority: April 24, 1820: SALE-CASH ENTRY (3 Stat. 566) Acres: 80.88 Land Office: ZANESVILLE ESE 31/ 8-N 10-W No OHIO RIVER SURVEY OH NOBLE ---

Sec 31 - T 8N - R 10W BUCKINGHAM, ALVAH OH 04/10/1837 8782 OH0510__.221 DILLE, AARON OH 09/23/1835 5560 OH0450__.040 DONOVAN, DANIEL OH 08/05/1837 9284 OH1550__.223 DYE, BENJAMIN OH 09/30/1835 7232 OH0480__.185 DYE, BENJAMIN OH 04/10/1837 8611 OH0510__.051 DYE, JOSEPH OH 10/05/1835 6978 OH0470__.436 DYE, VINSON OH 09/23/1835 5848 OH0450__.317 DYE, WILLIAM OH 10/05/1835 6554 OH0470__.015 DYE, WINSON OH 03/01/1831 2775 OH0390__.269 STANBERRY, JONAS OH 04/02/1835 3575 OH0410__.105 STANBERY, LUTHER M OH 09/23/1835 5896 OH0450__.365 STANSBERY, LUTHER M OH 09/23/1835 5897 OH0450__.366 TOPE, JOHN OH 09/30/1835 7406 OH0480__.357

Sec.30, T 8N, R 10W - Noble Co. OH BLACKBURN, ZACHERIAH OH 04/10/1837 7619 OH0490__.068 BLANCHARD, HORACE OH 10/05/1835 6864 OH0470__.322 BUCKINGHAM, ALVAH OH 04/10/1837 7619 OH0490__.068 DILLY, MOSES OH 09/30/1835 7159 OH0480__.112 DYE, BENJAMIN OH 09/30/1835 7399 OH0480__.350 JEWETT, SAMUEL OH 03/10/1825 624 OH0350__.107 JEWETT, SAMUEL OH 03/10/1825 626 OH0350__.109 STANBERY, JONAS OH 04/10/1837 8143 OH0500__.091

Bob Jordan, Sept. 26, 2000

Thanks for the pension notes Kim. It shows Aaron was probably married before that birth date for George. We have more info on Aaron coming one of these days when I can start looking at OH tax records. There definitely will be more on the land records and hopefully some court records. The info on A.J.'s pension record may show something more thanks to Ann. One door closed just means for us to look for other doors to open.

Bob Jordan, Sept. 28, 2000

 

 

George Washington Dilley descendants
Dear Bob, I find it interesting that you have found these land records for Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. I have a copy of a record on Family Tree Maker that shows George and Nancy's first born son Aaron was born in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana in 1842. I also have a copy of the death certificate of Levi Oliver Dilley, Aaron's son and it lists his father's birthplace as Fort Wayne, Indiana. I also have a copy of William Lewis's death certificate. It does not list his parents names or birthplace. It shows the information on William Lewis was taken from a welfare record. It shows he was hit by a train June 15, 1943 at 89 years of age.

Kim Dilley, Sept. 29, 2000

Kim - I think some of this family's records are starting to come together thanks to you and Ann - at least proving this to be the same Aaron Dille who moved to Allen Co. IN from Jay Co. IN. I noticed that Aaron had a land patent in Allen Co. for 160 acres dated 1850 that has not yet been found as far as the disposition goes. I think all of Aaron's Jay Co. land has been accounted for. Hopefully, there will be some probate deed or court records which mention all of his children. During some of my other families research, I have three cases of elderly men who died when they were hit by trains. I sometimes wonder if these cases were not accidents, but just a way of ending a lonely and hopeless existence.

Bob, Sept. 30, 2000

William Harrison Dillie and George Washington Dilley
Bob, You asked me for some info a while back. William H. Harrison Dillie was born 4/14/1836 in Jay Co. IN according to his Civil War pension request. The birth date also matches the 1900 Census. He died 12/11/1915 according to his funeral card. The widow's pension request says it was on the 12th instead of the 11th. Angeline Thornburg, his wife, was born 2/28/1840 in Windsor (Randolph Co.), IN and died 8/20/1923. I have her obituary. They are both buried in Union Cemetery which is outside of Windsor. His stone says Harrison Dillie. My notes show that George Washington Dilley was born 12/17/1819 in Muskingum Co. OH and that is from "Genealogy of Ephraim Dilley Clan of Guernsey Co. OH written by Jay D. Andrews. I show a date of 1997 and p. 35. I still don't have anything from the national archives.

Ann, Oct. 1, 2000

Ann - The birth date for George is the same Kim mentioned from the pension papers, but they did not give a birth location. Unless there is another pension application out there that is unknown, I would guess Andrews was speculating. In prior posts to this list, it was shown Dr. Andrews did speculate Aaron Dille came from the area of Guernsey, Muskingum, and Morgan - which you have. If this information is in his book, treat it as a good clue - if there is not a footnote giving the data source.
Everyone have a good Tuesday - the weekend is not far away.

Bob Jordan, Oct. 2, 2000

I did run into Bob Jordan when I was in Indiana at the State Library. I saw that he had signed in early that morning and had to run around asking every man if they were Bob! That is a great place and 2 hours wasn't enough. I have finally finished my Jones project and almost finished Thornburgs (they married my Dillie in Randolph Co. IN) so now I am ready to start entering all my Dillie references in January. I did manage to interview a person I found in the phone book in Winchester, IN whose grandfather Dillie was a brother of my grandfather and sorted out more of

 

those cousins. I also found another Jay county reference to my elusive Aaron, but same thing, no body knew anything about him except he was the first resident of his township. I am still waiting on the pension and civil war records of AJ Dillie who was William H. Harrison Dillie's brother. I also ordered Harrison's death certificate to get his mother's name, but they still haven't sent it -2 months later. I thought going in person might help since doing it my mail hadn't worked, but I am beginning to doubt that. At least they haven't cashed either check.

Ann Dillie Smart, Dec. 10, 2001

Emily Dille Robinson
My niece gave me your message. I have several questions about your great grandfather. We may be related. Do you have William's death certificate? Did it list his mom and dad. I have Emily Dilley's but it only has a first name for her mother {Mary }. According to information I have she was born in 1836, in Jay Co., In. Do you have a month and day William H. was born in 1836. Emily died in 1918, what year did William die and where is Union Cemetery located? I have an 1850 Census for Aaron but there's no William listed. Do you know where William was in 1850? There is a Houston on the 1850 census, do you know what the other H. stands for in your William's name? One more question how did you connect William H. and George W. as brothers? I will be looking forward to hearing from you. I hope we can make a connection.

Kay, Dec. 29, 2000

William Harrison Dillie
Dear Kay, Thanks for writing. When I first started putting things in my computer, I didn't know how to show sources. Now I am going back and adding them. I don't have all my Dillie info in yet so I'll do my best to answer your questions. His Civil War pension papers list 12/12/1915 as his death date. I have ordered his death certificate but it hasn't come yet. I saw it in the Randolph Co. book several years ago and it listed Aaron as his father. If I have found the correct notes, it lists Mary Perkins as the mother, but I will feel better when I see the document, because my hand-written notes on Mary aren't showing the source and I have seen Mary Parker listed by others. [Dr. Andrews has an Aaron Dilley married to Mary Parker in Morgan Co., OH 20 Jan 1824.]

William Harrison Dillie died in the Windsor area of Randolph County, IN Union Cemetery is just outside of Windsor. (this is close to the Delaware County line and near Parker) I did get a copy of his death notice from the Winchester paper. His Civil War pension papers show that he was born in Jay County, IN in 1836. Some place I found that he was born on April 14, 1836, but I need to dig deeper to get that source for you. A cousin copied down that when he died he was 79 years, 9 months and 27 days so that is probably where I got it. He married Angeline Thornburg on Nov. 3, 1860 in Delaware County. He signed some papers as William H.H. Dilley (also spelled Dille and Dillie--my family spells it Dillie now.) He mostly went by Harrison and that is what his tombstone shows. It also spells the last name as Dillie. I have never seen what the other H. stands for but I assume it is for Henry. Bob Jordan who is also researching this line and is on the Dilley list serve has found several of the sisters and brothers. We have noticed that there is an Andrew Jackson Dillie and George Washington Dillie so there seems to be an interest in president's names. I have ordered AJ's Civil War papers and they recently wrote me for a check so hopefully they will be in the mail soon. AJ Dillie was killed in the Civil War as was George Washington Dillie.

The 1860 census, WHH Dilly is living with AJ Dilly and his wife Manerva in Randolph Co, Nettle Cr. Twp. WHH is 21 at that time and a farmhand. The 1850 census shows Emily as age 16 and born in OH. Where did you find her as born in 1836 in Jay Co.? I haven't found him nor AJ in 1850.
I am on a great Dilley list serve. I think I have some of the information from Bob Jordan saved. It I do, I'll forward it. You may want to subscribe too. There is another person working on George Washington Dillie on the list. I think she lives in IN and so does Bob. I live in Oregon.

Sincerely,

Ann Dillie Smart, Jan. 1, 2001

AJ and William Harrison Dillie Civil War military records; Emily Dilley Robertson
I did receive the Civil war military records this week for these two. A.J.'s showed that his name was Andrew J. Bob Jordan thought it would be Andrew Jackson so I think he is correct. I also got the bill for his widow's pension request so hopefully it will have more of interest when it arrives. AJ was a Corporal in Go. G, 54 Indiana Infantry. He joined Oct 28, 1862 in Winchester and mustered in on Nov. 16. It shows him as age 34. He died on Jan 20, 1863 in a hospital in Puducah KY of injuries received in Battle of Chickasaw Bluff on Dec. 28. In these few papers his name is spelled: Dilly, Dille, Dills (casualty list has this one!) Tonight I received William Harrison Dillie's ( he is AJ's brother and my great-grandfather) He started as a Private in Co. G, 54 Infantry from Winchester enrolling on Oct 5 1862 and mustering in on Nov. 16 at the age of 22. He became a Sergeant on Aug 20, 1863 and mustered out at New Orleans on Dec. 8 1863 at age 22. Note that he was 22 both years and of course he was 21 in the 1860 census when he lived with his brother AJ! Isn't this fun. I still haven't received his death certificate. I went in person in Oct to pay for it and make sure I would get it. They have cashed my check, but still no death certificate!

I also found a new probable cousin, Kay, and I will insert some what of she sent: "Emily Dilley is my husbands Great-Grandmother. She married Thomas Robertson. They had 8 children.I have a death certificate and a newspaper clipping. She died March 5,1918 in Elwood, IN. According to her death cert., she was born Nov.3,1836 in IN. Her father was listed as Aarron Dillie,born Va. and her mother was Mary unknown. The newspaper clipping said she was born in Jay Co., IN. I have census for 1860-1870-1880 and 1910.Her age doesnt match on any of the census papers. We know they are the right people because of their son who is my husbands grandfather."

Since William Harrison was born according to records I have found about 6 months before his "sister" we know some of these dates are wrong. It's been fun reading everything people have sent. It has really been warm in OR.

Ann Smart, January 8, 2001

Saw your post. Jackson Dille appeared as such on the 1850 Allen Co. census, so his full name was indeed Andrew Jackson. Still looking for death record or pension that may mention maiden name of Aaron's wife. I think we can confirm Aaron's Ohio location if .... Emily did not mention on her death certificate. We need to locate Joseph Huston Dillie in the records and find where he went. Hope your pension record arrives soon and hope it mentions the county of birth. Hopefully,I can get back to the search by March when I retire.

Bob Jordan, Jan. 9, 2001

I live in Madison Co., IN. Is Winchester the county seat of Randolph Co? If so that isn't to far from here. I don't know yet if I want to subscribe to the Dilley list. At the present I don't want my address out to everyone.

On the census papers for Emily it has the following: 1860 Emily-Oh..- 22; 1870 Dilla-25; 1880

Emily-49; ?1910 Emma-54. The 70-80-1910 have her born in Indiana. Quite a difference on her age. I hope this answers some questions. It is a big puzzle.

Kay, Jan. 10, 2001

Joseph Houston Dillie [later we decide he isnt a son of Aaron]
This man was Joseph Houston Dillie. He was son of Aaron and Mary Dillie of Jay and Allen Cos., IN. Have not found him on 1860 census yet, but he is listed on an 1870 Allen Co. index as age 37, born OH. I will dig that record up next week.

Bob Jordan, Jan. 19, 2001

I found an 1870 index which shows Joseph H. Dillie in Allen Co. IN, age 37 - so will send that next week when I have a chance to look at it.

Bob Jordan, Jan. 21, 2001

Found the following on the 1870 census for Ft. Wayne, 3rd Ward, Allen Co. IN - p.323 (474-324): Joseph H. Dille 37, ARTIST, born OH, Elizabeth 35 IN, Joseph 10 IN, Morton 4 IN.

Houston Dillie, age 17, was in Aaron Dillie's household in Allen Co. 1850. Joseph H. Dillie m. Elizabeth Hedges Feb. 23, 1854 in Allen Co. I could not find Joseph in 1860 Allen Co. - or 1880 Ft. Wayne area, but have only completed half of the 1880 Allen Co. search. I knew I should have responded to the e-mail below - anyone with info?

ìHi folks, Just received a tad bit more info on Ralph Dille, two more emails. Does anyone claim him??
#1: I found his obituary at the library today. The painting was done in 1926 and he died on 6-6-37. He was the son of Louis Dille, a French painter. I do some research on important pieces that we have up for auction in Fort Wayne for Wiegmann Auctioneers. Any information is appreciated!! Thanks, Tim McCulloch

#2: Actually, his father was Joseph, not Louis as I stated in my last email. If you know any Dilles' that might be interested in bidding on this painting, the auction is in 3 weeks here in Fort Wayne. Thanks for your time, Tim McCulloch
From: TNoye@aol.com 7 Nov 2000"

Bob Jordan, Jan. 25, 2001

AJ (Andrew Jackson) Dille and his widow Minerva Finch Dille
Way to go Bob! We may never figure out who our Aaron Dillie ties to but it is fun to trace all of his children. I received Andrew J. Dille's widow's pension papers this week. Not to much that will help us. Her name was Minerva Finch before she married Andrew. She has no children under the age of 16 in 1863 so I assume they had no children since the 1860 census did not show any. There is a copy of her marriage certificate. They were married on Sept. 5, 1847 in Wayne County, IN. The clerk of the court was the witness. She received a pension of $8.00/month starting in 1863. The rest I had sent earlier. He died in Paduch KY of injuries received at the Battle of Vicksburg (Chickasaw Bluffs). I remember my dad (Ed Dillie) taking me to Vicksburg when I was 6. Now I wonder if he knew that his great uncle was killed there and his grandfather fought there. Oh how I wish that people were still here so I could ask the un-asked questions! I forget where the other brother (George Washington Dillie) was killed during the war. I spent the Christmas holidays in NC helping my husband with his research. (He is lucky all of his lines go

back before the Revoluntionary War in two adjacent counties in NC! The Dillie's sure liked to move more!) As I did some work for him with the 1860 and then the 1870 census in those two counties, I was really struck by the numbers of women heading households in 1870 (about half) and the number of sisters in their 20's living together with no husbands. I had always read about the terrible loses in the Civil War, but that experience plus looking at the loss of two of the three Dillie brothers has really brought it home to me.

Ann Dillie Smart, January, 25, 2001

Allen Co. --Louis Dilley, Mary E. Dillie Weber and Joseph H. Dillie
Found while in the Allen Co. IN 1860 census - Pleasant Twp., Ft. Wayne P.O., p.705 (421-422): Louis P. Dilley 56 OH, Cooper (barrel maker), Catherine 33 PA, Mary E. ? OH, Fanny E. Weber 2 IN. Any connection?

Bob Jordan, Jan. 25, 2001

For Ann and others: Looking over my records and found an error - Joseph H. Dillie married Caroline Hedges 1854 Allen Co. IN - not Elizabeth Hedges. Elizabeth was his wife in 1870 - may be, or may not be same woman. I will continue search.

Andrew Jackson Dillie: From Ann's note, I take it A.J. was mortally wounded at the battle of Vicksburg. Does the pension give a date of death? I think there was a long siege concerning that battle and I need to look up the dates. Any birth date or place mentioned? His brother George W. Dillie was killed in GA the same year. Appears they were in different regiments? There are also regiment histories available on line. Need to also find Minerva Dillie's (A.J.'s wife) location in 1870, if possible. For the near future - I plan to look at Ohio tax records where Aaron Dillie might have been before 1832. I will take a list of neighbors with me from the 1840 census and land records of Jay Co. IN. If I see anything promising, I will dig into any land and court records. There is plenty of same to be done for those children we know.

There was also one other marriage in Allen Co. IN concerning Benjamin Weber and Mary E. Dillie 1854. I did not find Benjamin Weber in any IN index - or in Allen Co. 1860. Benjamin Weber was listed 1850 Allen Co. in Adams Twp. page 471 - age 24, lawyer, born NY, living with Norman Weber 28 NY, Peter Weber 24 NY and Emily Finkham 18 OH. So above Mary E. Dillie was probably born about 1834 +- a few years. Nothing more known about her.

Bob Jordan, Jan. 26, 2001

A.J. Dille; Emily Dilley Robertson
Bob, Both the pension request and the military records show that Andrew J was a Corporal in Co. G, 54 Indiana Infantry. He joined Oct 28, 1862 in Winchester and mustered in on Nov. 16. Military record shows him as age 34. He died on Jan 20, 1863 in a hospital in Puducah, KY of injuries received in Battle of Chickasaw Bluff on Dec. 28. (Pension request says he died on Jan. 14, but both agree on place he died and place he was wounded.) He and Harrison mustered in on the same day and were in the same company. Minerva filed for the pension on June 22, 1863. Unfortunately no birth date or place mentioned, just the wedding information. Thanks for your additional information.

I also received more information on the sister Emily. "On the census papers for Emily it has the following: 1860 Emily-Oh..- 22; 1870 Dilla-25; 1880 Emily-49; ?1910 Emma-54. The 70-80-

 

 

1910 have her born in Indiana. Quite a difference on her age. I hope this answers some questions. It is a big puzzle." I look forward to the next pieces of this puzzle.

Ann Dillie Smart, Jan. 27, 2001

Kay, Yes Winchester is the county seat of Randolph Co. I think I told you that I grew up in Anderson. I graduated from Madison Heights in 1965 and Ball State in 1969. I have been in Oregon since 1973. I make it back about once a year. I have lots of Aunts and Uncles on my mother's side in Madison Co.

My great grandfather and my grandfather are both buried at Union Cemetery in Randolph County. You go to Parker and then turn (south I think) towards Windsor. You go on through Windsor and turn south again to get to Union. Most of Harrison's children are buried there except one is buried between Farmland and Winchester. Windsor where Harrison lived is really close to the Delaware Co. line. My dad is buried at Brookside in Lapel which is where all of my mother's family is. Talk to you later. Thanks for all the info.

Ann Dillie Smart, Jan 27, 2001

Ann, Thank you for sending me the Dilley family information. I noticed Bob Jordan was looking for A. J. Dillie's wife Minerva in 1870. I found Minerva Dilley 1870 Wayne Co., IN., she was 41; B: IN. There could be more on the actual census. I also found a Joseph Dille 1860, 27 an artist, born OH, Elizabeth 25 born IN and Joseph R. 5 mos. born IN. He was in Elkhart Co.,Goshen P.O., IN. I hope this will help. I'm still looking for Emily in 1900 census. I havent decided about the list yet.

Kay, Jan. 29, 2001

This makes sense for Minerva since she and A. J. were married in Wayne Co. She probably went back to her family after the war.

Ann Dillie Smart, Jan. 29, 2001

I will confirm the following. Will also look at 1900 soudex when I have a chance. Many thanks.

Bob, Feb. 1, 2001

Our Aaron or another?
Hi Margo and Others:
This is the second time in about three weeks that I have heard mention of these 36 pages of family group sheets on Ebay- I have copies of 36 pages that someone sent to me that were purchased off of Ebay over a year ago--I am assuming they are the same pages-- Here is what is in the ones I have- 8 different compilers... some handwritten ,, some typed., I do not recognize any of the compilers- I will not list their names- but will try and list briefly what lines are in these and the total of pages for each.....

Compiler # 8
14 pages- typed, NOT stamped.but they are dated Sept 3, 1994
John Dille 1645-1673 & srah, and 4 children.,
John Dille Jr & March- one child- Ichabod Dilley
Jonathan Hamal Dilley & Hannah Alston, and 4 children
David Dille & Mary Elizabeth Wade & 13 children

Ichabod Dilley and Abigail, and 9 children

The following 5 list father as David Dille and Mother Mary Elizabeth Wade
Aaron Dilley & ? Flecher and 9 children
Aaron Dilley & Nancy ? and 3 children
Isaac Dille and Sarah? and 12 children
Asa Dille and Frances Saylor and 11 children,
Caleb Dille and Rebecca Martin and 13 children,

Lorrie, Feb. 3, 2001

Ann Wrote: Does the compiler #8 with Aaron Dille and ? Fletcher list the children's names?
In answer to this-Yes- this is all that is on the page-
Squire Dille
John Dille - Married Jan 16, 1805 in Wheeling Delaware to Nancy Gallaher
Aaron Dille
Moses Dille
Richard Dille
Ichabod Dille, spouse Mary McCain or Whitlo
Abigail Dille
Sarah (Sally) Dille, spouse ( )Shepley
Nettie (Mattie) Dille spouse ( ) Fisher

NO dates for births of children., NO sources,

Lorrie, Feb. 4, 2001

The Aaron Dille on the sheet I have is the son of David Dille and Mary Elizabeth Wade and married a lady named Nancy. Aaron was born 1742 and died in 1822.

Bob Dilley Feb. 4, 2001

Allen Co., IN obituaries
Thanks to Kay for passing this along to me.

Allen Co. IN Obit Listing Name Date Notes:
Dille, C J02-28-1856 d 19y 1m 23d w of J H...dau of J P & A Hedges - - -
Dille, Carrie C02-28-1856d inf dau of Jos H & C J This is apparently Caroline, first wife of Joseph H. Dille, [thought was] son of Aaron. Appears she died in child birth. Joseph remarried before 1860 to Elizabeth (??). No sign of Aaron in this site.
Dille, Lewis P. 12-29-1868 66thy Little River, Ind
Dille, Catherine Mrs 02-20-1882 Indiana Ave

Bob Jordan. Feb. 5, 2001

There's a lot of work to be done in Allen Co. IN. There are the deed records and a remote possibility of finding graves. The plat map of where these people lived may give us grave sites. I am hoping an obit might be found in one of the newspapers which would give a clue to Aaron's origin. There's enough research in Ohio to give clues back one or two more generations. Just need to know where to look. We can almost be certain that Joseph Dillie's first wife was buried at the same location as his parents. We know Joseph Jr. was in the same area when he died (the

 

painting). So, it is important to try and find his descendants - if any. They could have this information. Might take me several more weeks to be able to travel to Ft. Wayne, so any clues between now and then will help. The obits concerning Joseph's wife may help break this impass. We also have Joe Jr's death date.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 6, 2001

Wayne Co. IN Dilles, 1870 census with AJs widow Minerva
Dalton Twp.,Dalton - p.328 (4-4): Minerva Dilley 41 IN, 1300 real estate, in household of Thomas Lamb 53 NC, Elvira 52 NC and family. Minerva was widow of A.J. Dillie who died in the Civil War. She was listed as a servant. The real estate was probably the same 40 acres she sold Sep. 1870 in Randolph Co.

Boston Twp. p.264 - Benjamin Dilly 24 PA, Mary E. 24 IN, infant daughter 1/12 (June) IN, Mary A. 23 PA.

Center Twp. p.302 - Symon Dilly 33 IN, Sarah J. 30 OH, Charles 9, Davd 7, Mariah E. 5, Oscar 3, male infant 8/12 (Sep.) - all children born IN.

Center Twp. p. 294 - Pheobe Dille 22 IN in household of William Dickey 52 NY, Caroline 45 VT and family.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 5, 2001

Elkhart Co., IN 1860 Census includes Joseph
Elkhart Co. IN, Elkhart Twp., Goshen P.O., p.406 (1602-1602): Joseph Dillie 27 OH, artist, Elizabeth 25 IN, Joseph R. 4/12 IN. Neighbors Rob McCrury 63 PA, Mary 55 OH and family - Tobias Smith 29 PA, Mary 22 IN and fanily - Charles Gibs 30 NY, Margaret 25 IN and family - David Gillmore 38 OH, Sarah 34 OH and family.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 5, 2001

1880 IN Census including Joseph H. Dille, William Harrison Dillie and Emily Dille Robinson
Had some extra time today and found the following concerning Joseph H. Dille, Harrison Dillie, and Emily Dillie Robinson, children of Aaron and Mary Dillie of Jay and Allen Cos. IN from the 1880 census.

1880 Allen Co. IN, Wayne Twp., p.450, June 3 (7-7): Joseph H. Dille 47, Artist, OH-OH-OH, Elizabeth H. 45, IN-NY-NY, wife, Martin O. 14, IN-OH-IN, son, Bessie L. 8 OH-OH-OH, daughter. Elizabeth is second wife of Joseph - her maiden name unkown at the moment. On the next page (451), Mary E. Weber, listed as mother 49, OH-OH-PA, and Catherine Dillie 72, widow, PA-PA-PA - listed as grandmother. This was household (29-30). Not sure who is the mother and grandmother of who here. The previous household (28-29) listed James Wright 48 NJ, gardener, Mary J. Wright 43, widow, sister-in-law, PA, Charlotte Daily 20 boarder OH-PA-PA, Thomas Daily 21,boarder IN-PA-IN, George Daily 2, son, IN-IN-OH, B--- W. Stiner 19, single, servant, IN. The Catherine Dillie is obviously the widow of Louis Dillie, and Mary E. Dillie Weber (daughter of Louis) is the one who married Benjamin Weber 1854 Allen Co. Joseph Dillie and Catherine Dillie are living so close that it would be a hugh coincidence if they were not related. So, if we can find the origin of Louis Dillie, then we may also find Aaron Dillie as a brother or close cousin.

 

1880 Delaware Co. IN, p.481, Perry Twp., Harrison Dille 36, farm laborer, IN --, Angeline 35, wife, IN-IN- --, William 17, farm laborer, IN, Oliver P. 15, IN, Isaac 13, IN, works on farm, George F. 10, IN, Herbert 6, IN, Edward 3, IN, Clifford 9/12 IN - census taken June 8. This is William Harrison Dillie.

1880 Madison Co. IN, p.43, Duck Creek Twp., Thomas Robinson 58, OH, farmer, Emily 49, wife, IN-OH-OH, Finley J. 21 (son), IN-OH-OH, Dora . 19, (da.), Elizabeth 17 (da), Susan L. 15 (da), Ulysses Grant 13 (son), Flora E. 9 (da), Thomas E. 6 (son) - all chidren IN-OH-OH.
Bob Jordan, Feb. 7, 2001

1900 IN census for William Harrison Dillie and Joseph H. Dille
1900 Allen Co. IN, Stony Creek Twp., p.139, 6th Ward, Ft. Wayne City (250-230-239): Joseph H. Dille, born Aug.1832, age 67, married 42 years, Artist, OH-OH-PA, Elizabeth, wife, born Oct. 1834, age 65, married 42 years, 5 children, 3 living, IN-NY-NY, Bessie (da), born Mar 1874, age 26, single, artist, OH-OH-IN.

1900 Randolph Co. IN, Stoney Creek Twp., p.115 (10-10): Oliver M. Dillie, born Nov. 1864, age 35, married 9 years, day laborer, IN, Pearl L. (wife), born May 1875, age 25, married 9 years, 3 children - 3 living, IN-VA-PA, G. Linard (?), (son), born Mar. 1891, age 9, Omer (son), born Feb. 1895, age 5, Geniva (da), born Oct. 1898, age 1 - all children IN.

1900 Randolph Co. IN, Stoney Creek Twp., p.115 (11-11): William Dillie, born April 1836, age 64, married 39 years, IN-PA-PA, Angeline (wife), born Feb. 1840, age 60, married 39 years, 9 children - 6 living, IN-OH-OH, Isaac S. (son), born Nov 1866, age 33, single, day labor, IN, George F., born Feb. 1872, age 28, barber, IN, Edward E., born May 1877, age 23, single, engineer (stationary?), IN. The fact that Wiliam (Harrison) Dillie listed his parents as both born PA may not be accurate, but also lends to the theory that his father Aaron was from one of the PA Dillies.

1900 Randolph Co. IN, Stoney Creek Twp.. p.119 (107-107): William C. Dillie, born Oct. 1864, age 35, married 7 years, farmer, IN, Pearl G., wife, born Aug. 1875, age 24 years, married 7 years, 2 children - 2 living, IN, Mildred (da), born April 1896, age 4, IN, Keneth C. (son), born Jan. 1899, age 1, IN. There are plenty of Thornburgs in this township.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 7, 2001

Thanks Bob. I had the Randolph Co ones. Oliver is Oliver P. M. and is son of William Harrison Dillie. He had a large family some of which still lives in Randolph Co. He is buried at Union. William C. is the oldest son of William H. and I think was actually born in 1863 before Harrison left for the Civil War. He is buried in Randolph Co. in a cemetery between Farmland and Winchester. Issac S. always went by his middle name, Sherman. He was named after the general that William Harrison fought with. Issac S. and George neither married, lived long lives, and are both buried together in Union Cem. Clifford from the 1880 census was probably dead by 1900. He was listed as dead in his mother's obituary. Herbert (Thomas Herbert) had probably moved to Granite City IL by the 1900 census. He lived a long life, had children and is buried there. Edward E. was a stationary engineer. He was my grandfather and built the roads in Gary, IN and other places. Legend has it that he went to CA before 1900 and earned enough money in logging camps to buy his steam powered machine. I have a picture of the machine. He died in Anderson in 1924 when my dad Edward V. was 9. William Harrison's wife Angeline is one of those thousands of Thornburgs in Randolph Co. Three Quaker brothers came from NC and had lots of kids!

Ann, Feb. 10, 2001
Joseph H. Dille is the son of Louis not Aaron
We need to scratch the name of Joseph H. Dillie as possible son of Aaron Dillie. The census pages I found yesterday indicated he belonged to Louis Dille (Dilie). So today, I went to the Dilley census site and found following: 1850 Stark Co. OH, Perry twp. Louis P. Dilley 47 OH, Cath. 43 PA, Mary 20 OH, Joseph 18 OH. Since Louis was born about 1802-03 in Ohio, a connection to his parents may be available. Stark Co. is in NE Ohio, not far from the PA line. Perry Twp. is just west of Canton. Stark Co. derived from Columbiana Co. in 1808. Anyone with information concerning the Stark Co. OH Dilleys?

Bob Jordan, Feb. 8, 2001

Maybe Louis and Aaron are connected. I always wondered about Joseph since he wasn't named for a president like George Washington Dillie, Andrew Jackson Dillie and William H. Harrison Dillie!

Ann Feb. 10, 2001

There was a need to separate or connect the two Allen Co. IN families of Dillie-Dilley. So, this has been done. Perhaps or perhaps not there is a connection with the Aaron Dille family of Jay-Allen Co. IN. Right now, it appears there is not. From the Dilley data site - Lewis Dilla m. Catherine Hartsman Aug. 9, 1827 Starks Co. OH. The 1840 census listed him in Starks Co. Found in an index of 1830 Cuyahoga Co. OH was Lewis P. Dille, but I was out of time to complete this lookup. He was missed on the Dilley census site, but others listed there were named as sons of either David Jr. or Asa. Lewis P.was listed on same page as Jacob L. from Euclid. I would think Lewis' family took the northern route directly into the Ft. Wayne, IN area between 1850-54, and Aaron Dillie took the U.S. 40 route from Ohio into the Richmond, IN area in 1834. I will follow up on the 1830 Lewis P. record to make sure of above.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 11, 2001

William Harrison Dillie
Do you have the 1910 census for your Dillie family? If not, let me know and I will pass it along. I need to look it up anyway to confirm. Any page #s, etc? If not, I will scan thru the census. Believe it or not, we are making progress. I'm anxious to dig those deeds out of the Ft. Wayne library, plus any cemetery and obits that might help.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 10, 2001

I haven't done any 1910 census work. In 1920, Oliver was in Monroe Twp Parker City and so was William C. Angeline was living with George in Stoney Creek Twp. All those were in Randolph Co. Edward was in Madison Co. Anderson Twp. If you want the details on them from those census records I can send that. Herbert would have been in Granite City, IL, but I don't have his. Isaac Sherman was dead by then. In 1910 I would start with Stoney Creek twp and then Parker City. My grandparents, Edward E. Dillie and Emma Jones were married Aug 28, 1911 in Parker so I assume that Edward would have been with his parents in 1910 unless he was off working a job.

These are some notes from my father that I made in the early 1970's: "Edward E. Dillie went to work in a factory at the age of 13 and took off for California at 14 where he worked in the forests. He got there by riding the freight cars. He brought enough money back to buy a steam powered thresher. When Emma and Ed were first married, they lived in Gary, IN when it was a

 

new city and Edward E. put in the streets. Then they moved to Green Castle, IN and he met Tom Stilwell. He went to work for Stilwell at the gravel pit in Orestes [Madison Co.] where Edward Vernon Dillie [my dad] was born. Then he moved to Muncie and worked for the light company. Stilwell came for him and had him open the Anderson gravel plant where he worked until he died of Brights disease. He had had some strokes before he died. If penicillin had existed, he probably would have lived because it could have treated the kidney infection."

I know at some point he worked in OH so it is hard to tell where he was in 1910! I have Edward E.'s obituary from the Anderson paper. He died April 5, 1924 in Anderson, IN. He was survived by his wife and son and three brothers, Oliver and William of Parker City IN and Herbert of Granite City, IL.

Angeline Thornburg died Aug 20, 1923. Her obituary says that she had nine children. Clifford, Johnie, Sherman, George, an infant daughter and her husband all proceeded her in death thus leaving William, Oliver, Herbert and Edwin [Edward] to mourn her. The obituary is the actual newspaper clipping that my grandmother had saved in her Bible so I don't know what paper it is from. I suspect the Muncie Paper. I found a copy of William Harrison's in the Winchester paper but it was tiny. If you have access to the Muncie paper, I would love to see if they have a copy of his. He died December 11, 1915 in Parker City, Randolph Co., IN. My father never mentioned Johnie nor the infant daughter. I don't think he knew they existed.

I show Isaac Sherman born 11-9-1866 and died 11-21-1916. He owned a store in Windsor and I have his desk. I show Thomas Herbert born 7-9-1873 and died 2-21-1967 in Granite City IL. He is buried in Sunset Hill cemetery in Edwardsville, IL. His daughter-in-law told me that he worked in a steel mill. His wife was Mayetta Van Landingham. I interviewed his daughter-in-law four years ago in her Granite City home. She was in her mid 90's. His grandson who is a retired principal sent me information on all of Herbert's family.

I looked up the cemetery for William C.F. Dillie It is the Old Maxville Cemetery which is between Farmland and Winchester just off of highway 32. The picture of his headstone shows him born 1862 and died 1939. I have more details someplace. His wife Pearl G. (1876-1951) is buried with him as is his son Kenneth. Kenneth had purchased the lots. My dad said William's daughter Fern (I assume this is the Mildred of the 1900 census) moved to CA and he didn't know her married name. There are other Dillie's buried at Maxville, but they are children and grandchildren of Oliver P.M. I talked to one of Oliver's grandsons when I was in Winchester this fall and he identified all the other Dillie's in the cemetery for me, but he didn't know who William, Pearl and Kenneth were.

I wish I had my box of Dillie things organized and into the computer. I think I have all of Oliver and Herbert's descendants. I'm the only one for Edward E. since my father was an only child and so was I. I have finished all my Jones work and I am almost through with the Thornburgs.

Ann Dillie Smart, Feb. 11, 2001

Then I will put that 1910 census on my list. You have given me enough on your family to know about where to look. The library here does not have a soundex for 1910 IN, so some of this might have to wait until my Ft. Wayne trip. I think it is important to have all of they records - and they might bring a few surprises. So, we shall see. I haven't given up on a possible connection with Louis yet. There were Aarons connected to that branch also, but ours were farmers and Louis was listed as working in a "lab" in 1850.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 12, 2001

From Muncie, IN Directory located on Ancestry.com
NameBusiness Name Occupation Location City State Year

Edward Dilley (Mary) Stove foundry wks bds Whitely Inn, Whitely West Side Muncie IN 1893
Jas Dilley Ind Iron Works wks bds south Madison, near Boston ave Muncie Indiana 1893
Isaac S Dille 518 south Madison Muncie Indiana 1893
Thomas H Dille Indiana Roll Mill wks 518 south Madison Muncie Indiana 1893
Wm C Dille White River Iron and Steel Co wks 518 south Madison - Muncie Indiana 1893
W Harrison Dille (Ann) engineer 518 south Madison - Muncie Indiana 1893

Bob Jordan Feb. 21, 2001

Very interesting. I'm sure that Thomas H. Dille is Thomas Herbert. Must have been before he moved to Granite City, IL. His daughter-in-law told me he worked in the Steel Mills and came to Granite City when that work ran out in IN. She also added like all the other Welsh. She was about 96 when I interviewed her in 1996 in Granite City. So does the name after their name indicate a wife? I wonder if Edward is my grandfather and if there was a wife before my grandmother? Interesting thought. On the other hand he would have only been 16 in 1893 so this could be another Edward. W. Harrison is my great-grandfather and his wife Angeline was often called Ann. Wm C. is probably the oldest son and Isaac S the next oldest (Isaac Sherman). No idea who Jas is. Thanks Bob.

Ann, Feb. 21, 2001

Yes, I think the name attached is a wife. Might provide a clue, but this information was provided by a door to door representative of the directory company and he copied much as a census taker would do. I do remember back in the 1950-60s that putting your name, wife, place of employment was the right thing. There were no problems with someone trying to steal your identity. I called and made a date with my first girl friend by knowing her address - didn't know her last name. I never told her how I found that information - it was magic. What is interesting about the Muncie directory is it gives addresses - the James was listed same house as the others. I am sure there are other year directories out there for Muncie. Should be able to track the moves.

Bob Jordan, Feb. 22, 2001

Civil War, George Washington Dille, and other descendants of Aaron
Ann, I ran across some data on Aaron Dille in Jay County 1830-40 from you. I am trying to find out if Aaron and Mary Dille are the parents of George W. Dille b. 17 dec 1819 in Muskingham Co, Ohio. I have all of George's Family but cannot connect him to Aaron Dille who were together in Allen Co, Indiana in 1850. Have some of Aaron and Mary's children from Jay County.

1830's. Also found daughter Emily from Allen County with death certificate stating Aaron and Mary her parents. Sisters Margaret and Elizabeth marrying Reck brothers in Jay Co. in 1842 moving to Spencer County Indiana in 1850's. George followed them there in 1860's then on to Shelby County, Illinois where he joined union army and died at Battle of Chicamauga, Georgia in 1863. Buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery in unmarked grave. Cannot find where Aaron or Mary are buried or death dates. Maybe we could help each other.

Charles Dilley, March 15, 2001
cdilley@ctitech.com

 

Charles, Are you familiar with the Dilley list serve through Rootsweb? There are several of us trying to find this Aaron Dille family. I will forward you some of the information I have sent people and that they sent me, but I don't think I kept the early messages about George W. on my hard drive. There is another woman working on him who lives in IN. Bob Jordan is working on one of the daughters and I have met another woman on the internet who is working on Emily. My line is William H. Harrison Dillie son of Aaron and Mary Dille of Jay Co. His brother was Andrew Jackson Dillie who also died in the Civil War. They served together and AJ was killed at Vicksburg. We think George Washington is also their brother and that all 3 were named for presidents. Some of what I will forward you will show a possible 4th brother without a president's name but we have ruled him out.

I think what I will send you will have the list serve address and I encourage you to subscribe. I will just forward stuff an probably won't write any other notes with them. There is a way to search old items on the list serve and you might be able to find the other person who is working on George W. I know she has his Civil War records. I have AJ and Wm. Harrison's.

Ann Dillie Smart, March 17, 2001

1910 Census for Wm. Harrison Dillie family
1910 Randolph Co., Monrow Twp. (East and West Barker Precinct), Enum. Dist. 136, Sheet 2 (45-45): Oliver P. Dillie 47 IN, married 20 years, machinist, rent, Pearl (w) 35, IN-IN-PA, married 20 years, 7 children, 6 living, Glennard L. (s) 19 IN, laborer, Onier ? [Omer] (s) 15 IN, Geniva E. (d) 11 IN, Valmond (s) 9, Olive (d) 6, Norvel (s) 5.

1910 Randolph Co. (same area above), sheet 6 (131-134) William C. Dillie, 45, married 1 time, IN, Sawer, Saw Mill, owned, Pearl G. (w) 34, married 1 time, 17 years, 2 children - 2 living, IN, Fern M. (d) 13, Kenneth C. (s) 11.

1910 Randolph Co., Stoney Creek Twp. (Enum. Dist. 138, Sh.8 - 199-200) William H. Dille 72, married 1 time, 48 years, IN-OH-IN, own income, owned his property, Angeline (w), 69 IN-OH-OH, married 1 time, 48 years, 6 children, 6 living, Isaac S. (s) 39 IN, single, retail merchant, groceries, George (s) 37 IN, mechanic, painter, single, Edward (s) 30 IN, single, engineer, John Thornburg (brother-in-law) 66, widower, IN-OH-OH, no trade, Mark Jones, boarder, 41 IN, single, barber - any relation to Edward's future wife?

Please pass these along to those who might be interested. I will look for Thomas Robertson in 1910 my next trip

Bob Jordan March 24, 2001

Thanks Bob. I'm glad you found all of these children of William Harrison Dillie. Oliver's child that you have a question mark by is Omer. I actually went to his home once. He settled near Anderson. I talked to one of Valmond's son's when I was in Winchester in Oct. My dad only listed Fern and Kenneth as children of William so that may have been all for them. Kenneth is buried beside his folks with no wife. My dad said that Fern married and moved to CA. That is all he knew of her. Mark Jones isn't related to Emma Jones, but that was a good thought.

George Washington Dille
I heard from a woman, Nancy Barker, who is working on George Washington Dillie, but my email gets rejected when I try sending them to her. I don't know what is wrong with her address. She wrote "The George Dille you are talking about that was killed at the battle of Chicamauga is

 

buried in a cemetery in Shelbyvile Illinois. along side his second wife Rebecca Valentine Dille. I have been researching My Great Grandmothers family (Rebecca) I do believe these Dilles must have come from Virginia. I have sent a letter of inquiry to the Virginia Genealogical Society.î

ìI have looked and looked through your records of the Dilleys and could never connect any of the Dillys I'm related to. They settled here in Shelby County about 1850's. George W. Dille had 6 boys and 2 girls, one of the girls was named America Mildred Dilley. She was born in April 13, 1857 in Rockport, Spenser Co., IN. Married in Shelby County, Illinois to Thomas Jefferson Evans. These Dilleys were well educated and preached the Bible. I believe they were Methodists. Although my Great Grandmother's family were Lutheran. My mother said she often used the word "catafe" for potato. We didn't know what country that word comes from. I was feeling very left out until I read the court records of Jay IN. Aaron is mentioned as well as his wife. George Dille's wife Nancy Hughs comes from Virginia, she was born there on June 1, 1822. Mary's surname is not on my records, perhaps she was a Miller. I have spent 4 hours going through your records . I finally hit pay dirt. I feel sure they were probably some of the first settlers ."

Thanks again for sharing.

Ann Smart, March 24, 2001

Aaron in OH possible Aaron Jr.
Ann, Want to thank you for all the info on Aaron and family. I have a lot of information on Aaron and son George W. because I been to Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania searching for this Dille family. Only thing I have that you don't seem to have is land records from Belmont County, Ohio. I have two records on Aaron, one from 14 April 1818 Mead twp. Belmont Co, Ohio in which Aaron Dille bought 10 acres from Richard Dille. Then have record of Aaron Dille Junior and wife Mary from Morgan County, Ohio selling the same 10 Acres on 15 May 1834. This tells me our Aaron is a Junior which makes his father Senior, follow me. I believe Aaron was actually born in Washington County, Pennsylvania which was considered Virginia in late 1790. In The Dille Family book 300 years in America, on page77, you'll see Aaron Dille b 1776 (close to 1780) son of Aaron b 1742 of NJ. Notice Richard above.

It does not list Aaron juniors family but look at brothers Moses, John, Ichabod, Squire, Richard. These same men bought land in Belmont Co, Ohio early 1800. Follow me..... Also check page 34 same book. I believe Aaron is of this family. I can send the two land records if you wish. Remember I believe our Aaron is a Aaron Jr. which helps a lot. Thanks Again for your help
please let me know what you think of this. Charles (Chuck) Dilley. If you which you can send this on to Bob and others, Would appreciate any help from you all.

Chuck Dilley, March 26, 2001

Aaron Dille Belmount County, OH land records
Know all men by these presents that Aaron Dille and Mary his wife of the County of Morgan in the State of Ohio for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars to us in hand paid by Robert McKelvey of The County of Belmont and state of Ohio the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge have given Granted bargained sold aliened conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do give grant bargain sell Alien convey and confirm unto the said Robert McKelvey his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of Land lying and situate in the township of Mead in Belmont County and state afesaid bounded as follows Viz. Beginning at the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of section thirty township four rang three From thence south eighty rods to a white oak thence west seven rods to a run thence north eighty rods to the section line thence

twenty two rods to the place of beginning supposed to contain ten acres the same more or less granted by the United States patent to Richard Dille 27th July A.D. 1814 and by him conveyed unto the said Aron Dille on the 14th day of April 1818 and by him conveyed to Robert McKelvey by these presents.

To have and to hold the said granted premises with all the appurtenances and privileges to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Robert McKelvey his heirs and assigns forever to his proper use benefit and behoof forever as good and indefeasible estate in fee simple and we the said Aron Dille and Mary his wife for ourselves and for our heirs executors and administrators do convenant with the said Robert McKelvey his heirs and assigns that before and until the sealing and delivery of these presents we were lawfully seized in fee of the above granted premises and appurtenances that we have good right full power and lawful authority to sell and convey the same to the said Robert McKelvey and that the said premises are fee from all encumbrance whatever and that we do and will warrant and defend the same to him and to his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims of all persons whatsoever.

In Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the fifteenth day of May A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty four. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of John Hammond, Nancy Harkness.

Aron Dille, (seal)
Mary (her mark) Dilley (seal)

Land record for Aaron Dille Junior
State of Ohio, Muskingum County s.s. I John Hammond an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that on this fifteen day of May eighteen hundred and thirty four before me personally appeared Aaron Dille and Mary his wife grantors in the foregoing deed and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof to be their voluntary act and deed. And the said Mary Dille being examined by me separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of said deed have been by me make known to her she the said Mary Dille upon such separate examination did declare that she did voluntarily sign seal and acknowledge the said deed and that she is still satisfied therewith. Given under my hand officially on the day aforesaid. John Hammond J.P. Entered Novr. 17th, 1834 and Recorded 18th same month.

The Indenture made the 14th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen between Richard Dille of Mead township Belmont County state of Ohio and Rachel his wife of the one part and Aaron Dille Junr. of the same place of the other part Witnesseth that the said Richard Dille and Rachel his wife for an in consideration of the sum of Forty Dollars to them in hand paid by the said Aaron Dille Junr. at and before the ensealing and delivering hereof the receipt where of they do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents do grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Aaron Dille Junr. and to his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece of Land lying in the township of Mead in the county and state aforesaid bonded as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of Section thirty township four Range from thence south eight rods to a white oak from thence west seven rods to a run from thence north eight rod to the section line from thence twenty two rod to the place of beginning supposed to contain 10 acres be the same more or less granted by the United States Pattent unto the said Richard Dille the 27th of July A.D. 1814 and by him conveyed unto the said Aaron Dille Junr. by these presents. To have and to hold the above described piece of land with the appurtenances unto the said Aaron Dille his heirs and assigns forever hereby warranting the defending him the said Aaron Dille against all other claims for or against said piece of land. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day and year

 

above written in presence of:

Polly Jones Richard Dille (Seal)
Phebe (her mark) Piper Rachel Dille (Seal)

State of Ohio Belmont County ss: Before me Edward Piper a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally appeared Richard Dille and Rachel his wife and after a separate examination according to Law have both acknowledged their hands and seals to be their voluntary act and Deed to this Deed of conveyance for the purposes therein expressed and contained Given under my hand and seal this 14th Day of April 1818. Entered April 16th 1818 and Recorded the 18th same month.

Edward Piper J.P.

Sent to Ann Smart by Chuck Dilley, March 27, 2001

Thanks for sending the Belmount Co., OH deeds. These are important, not only for showing the move from one county to the other, but with a plat map of the county, we would know exactly where he lived. I hope this is our guy.

Bob Jordan, March 29, 2001

Ohio Census
Bob, I have 1830 Morgan county, Ohio census Brookfield township. Aaron Dille males under 5-1 10-15 1 40-50 1 female under 5 -1 5-10 2 30-40 1 If Aaron sr d 1822 would not be here.

1820 Belmont county Ohio Mead township shows Aaron Dille jr. page 197 or household
u-10 1 10-16 1 36-45 1 females u-10 1 10-16 1 36-45 1

1820 Belmont county Ohio Mead township shows Aaron Dille sr page 198 or household
u 10 1 45-over 1 female u- 10 2 16-26 1 45 and over 1

In Dille book, if you have it on page 35 Aaron Dille 1742 Belmont County on down 1820 Aaron jr Meade twp. moved to Muncie ( no).........Moses Morgan County. Have Deeds for this.... Ichabod Dille Sr. Deeds on him Belmont and Grant County. Also have deed in Belmont co, for John Dille and wife Margaret page 78 Dille book, who is Aaron sr. brother. on page 77 Aaron sr 1742 m Fletcher I beleive that is Lydia (not sure though). On page 35 half way down, shows Aaron Dille married second time in Belmont County,Ohio her name Nancy ( Cree)

This is what I think our line is Aaron b 1776, son of Aaron b 1742, son of David Dille b 1718 son of John Dille Jr. son of John Dille of Woodbridge N.J. b 1645 Now that is what I believe, now I or we have to prove it. You live in Indianapolis, Indiana maybe we could get together some time . I been searching for Aaron close to 10 years. Appreciate any help I can get I know you feel the same...

Chuck, March 27, 2001

Note similar line starting with John from Gary Poole who wrote in Oct.
My line is:
John Dilley b. 1645 Boston d. 1684 Woodbridge , N.J. m. Sarah----?
Jonathan Hamal Dilley b. 1684 d. 1733 Probably in Woodbridge, N.J. m. 1713 to Hannah Alston
b. bef 1700

Aaron Dilley b. 1721 m. Hannah Perry b. 1728
Ephraim Dilley b. 6 Nov 1755 Suussex Co. N.J. d. 26 July 1844 Senecaville, Oh m. 1780 to Lucy Ayres b. 1763 Sussex Co. N.J. d. 15 March 1840 Senecaville , Oh.
Ephraim Dilley Jr. b. 25 Oct 1799 Sussex Co . N.J. d. 20 Mar 1882 Dakota Co. Mn. m. 5 June 1821 to Rachel Henry b. 17 Mar 1802 Pa. d. 9 July 1872 Webster , Rice Co. , Mn.

Joseph Dilley b. 25 May 1830 Senecaville , Oh . d. 9 Dec. 1910 Webster, Rice Co . Mn. m. 8 Nov 1860 to Jane Campbell b. abt 1830 Scotland d. ?? Webster Mn.

Catherine "Katie" Dilley b. 1861 Rice Co. , Mn. d. 2 Nov 1889 Rice Co. Mn . m. abt 1880 Rice Co Mn. to George Parker b. Dec 1859 Fulton Co. Oh. d. 1921 LaPine , Or.

Ida Mabel Parker b. 30 Nov 1882 Webster , Rice Co. , Mn . d. 11 May 1934 Bend , Or. m . 4 Dec 1898 Benton Co. Or .to Jacob Leon Howard b. 4 March 1872 Benton Co . Or . d. 7 Apr 1937 Bend , Or.
Violet Howard b. 1 May 1903 Roseburg , Or . d. 10 Apr 1988 Arlington , Wa. m. 5 Dec 1919 Bend , Or . to Albert Poole b. 16 Nov 1893 Kettle Falls , Wa. d. Burbank , Ca. 1951
Gary Poole (me) b. Aug 25 , 1924 Bend , Or . m.9 Dec.1946 Eureka , Ca. to Kathleen Iaeger B. 29 March 1927 Snohomish Co. Wa.

Gary Poole, Sept. 23, 2000

George Washington Dille
Dear Ann, Would the Charles Dilley you are corresponding with happen to be from Taylorville, Illinois? If he is, I have been corresponding with him also and since he lives so close we are hoping to get together soon and share and exchange what we have. He has a picture of my husbands 4th great grandfather, George W and his wife Rebecca Valentine and I can't wait to see it! He seems like a wonderful man who has done extensive research. As you know my father in law originally asked me to research his family tree for him. Because of his age and health concerns I have really felt pressure to get this done quickly and have been working on it for 2 years. With four children in school and a home daycare I am lucky to get to use the computer sometimes let alone get to court houses etc. Almost everything I have done has been by computer or mail. Have been to a few cemeteries in the Pana area, looking for tombstones etc. trying to verify dates. My girls actually find this quite fun if the weather is nice. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for the wealth of information you have given me, it is greatly appreciated.

Kimberly, March 27, 2001

Kim, these are the deed copies sent to me by Charles Dille. He didn't say where he lived so you can see if this email address matches the one you are in touch with. He was ok sharing with you two. I hope we can get him to join the list serve. I'm so glad I found you two on it. If you ever scan in the picture of George Washington that he is going to share with you, I'd love to have a copy. I'm glad all the work Bob and I have done has helped you. I have so much to enter in the computer and am years behind what I have collected. I really appreciate what Bob has sent. In a few years when I retire, I might get all this organized. I really want to scan in pictures. I have some Dillie tin types. But I am afraid to start that project before I get caught up with this one.

Ann Dillie Smart, March 27, 2001

I hope you do get the project done for your father-in-law. It is really nice of you to do it. I forget what part of IN you live in? I make it to Indianapolis and Anderson about once a year. Since my dad died, I don't have as big a motivation to come to the midwest.

Most of all, I hope you are getting your father-in-law to tell you stories about his growing up years, his parents, your husband as a child, etc. I wish I had done more of that before my parents died. Your children will really appreciate it if you do get some stories from him. I saw a new paperback book to help write family histories the other day. I think it was called Legacy, but I'm not sure. It looked really good. Gave lots of ideas of questions to ask.

I met Bob in the Indiana State Library when I was back in Oct. That was a lucky fluke. I had 2 hours to go to the library in and when I signed in, I saw that Bob Jordan had signed in early that day. I went around to every man in the place and said "Excuse me, are you Bob?" I felt kind of wierd, but it was fun meeting him.

I heard recently from a Nancy Barker, but her email address keeps getting rejected. She is also related to George Washington. If you ever hear from her, please send me her address. I feel rude not replying to her.

Ann Dillie Smart, March 27, 2001

Charles seems to have answered my questions on the census records - and they DO fit our Aaron. I will follow up with names of the 1830 neighbors with the names I have noted in early Jay Co. next. If some do, then we have great evidence. So, this is the path to follow right now, and I will try my best to add more information. I was not able to open the attachments. Is there a way to copy and paste into an e-mail? I will be getting a "real" computer in about a month - complete with scanner.

Bob Jordan, March 28, 2001

Elizabeth Dille b 1822; OH land records for Aaron
Bob, I was wondering how much you have on the Wm. Reck family? I've made a couple of trips to Spencer County Indiana and have some records. Believe William & Elizabeth died in Wabash County Illinois but have never went there to research. Have some census records, marriage, birth and death records from Spencer Countyon the Recks.

Also wrote out land transactions from them. Here is land trans. from Belmont Co.

(1)1818 b between Richard Dille Mead twp Bel. Co. & Rachel wife and Aaron Dille junr. same place 40 dollars in hand to them paid by Aaron NE corner of NE quarter section 30 twp 4 range contain 10 acres. Land granted by U.S. Pattent unto Richard Dille 27th july 1814 copnveyed to said Aaron Dille junr. entered April 16th 1818 Recorded 18th same.............

(2) Aaron Dille and Mary County of Morgan state of Ohio for 30 dollars paid by Robert McKelvey of Belmont Co, Ohio tract of land Mead twp, Belmont Co, NE corner of NE quarter section 30 twp 4 range 3containing 10 acres... same granted U. S. patent to Richard Dille 27th July 1814 conveyed said Aaron Dille 14th April 1818 conveyed to Robert McKelvey Entered Nov. 17th 1834 recorded 18th the same month....... ( notice the junior) Please pass on info to Ann Smart. Thanks again.

Chuck, March 28, 2001

Chuck Dilley sent me two deeds concerning Aaron Dillie Jr. The first was dated 14 April 1818 - Richard Dille and Racheal, his wife, of Mead Twp., Belmont Co. OH to Aaron Dille Jr. of same - 10 acres in Mead Twp. which was a US Patent to Richard Dille dated 27 July 1814. Signed by Richard and Racheal Dile, Witnesses were Polly Jones and Phebe (x) Parker.

Second deed - dated 15 May, 1834, Aaron Dille and his wife Mary of Morgan Co. OH to Robert McKelvey of Belmont Co. OH - 10 acres in Mead Twp., Belmont Co. which was US Patent to Richard Dille 27 July 1814 and conveyed to Aaron Dille on 14 April 1818 and by him conveyed to Robert McKelvey. Signed by Aron Dille and Mary (x) Dilley. John Hammond, acting Justice of the Peace, State of Ohio, Muskingum Co., acting for county aforesaid - certifies 15 day of May, 1834, before me appeared Aaron Dile and Mary his wife... Entered Nov 17, 1834, recorded 18th.

This confirms Aaron Jr's move from Belmont to Morgan Co. OH. On the 1820 Belmont Census, Aaron appears age 26-45 (born 1775-94). On the 1830 Morgan Co. Census, Aaron appears as age 40-50 (born 1780-90). Thus between the two census records, he was born 1780-90. The children's age ranges may indicate he married about 1806. We have reason to believe this Aaron Jr. may be the same who moved to Jay Co. IN right after the land was sold. There was a marriage record for Aaron Dillie to Mary Parker 20 Jan 1824 Morgan Co. If this is the same Aaron Jr., then he was married a prior time (1806?). I see that some information states Aaron was born 1776, so the question comes up - how was this year recorded as his birth year? Aaron's father was of course Aaron Sr. of Belmont Co. OH. who died 1822. Are there any estate, etc. records which show this death year? Supposedly, Aaron Sr. married a Lydia (Fletcher?) and was divorced from her 1816 Belmont Co. - then married Nancy Cree-Cue 1818. Anyone with documents on this? Some say Aaron Sr. was born about 1742 Morris Co. NJ. - any thoughts on that date? Any possibe names for children of Aaron Jr. who remained behind in Morgan Co.? Has anyone any knowledge if there are tax records available for Morgan and Belmont?

Many questions here, but I hope someone does have some answers. And the search goes on.

Bob Jordan, March 29, 2001

Aarons possible descendants
Chuck, I have many questions (of course) concerning the information that was sent on Aaron of Morgan. I have compared all of the census records from 1820-50 and have come up with the following (need to discount Aaron's age in 1850 right now):
Aaron Dille (born 1790-94), wife (1790-94) Children (?) -
1. male born 1806-10
2. fem. b. 1806-10
3. fem. b. 1810-20
4. male b.1810-20 - George ? b.1819
5. fem. b.1820-25 - Eliz.? b.c.1822
6. fem. b.1820-25 - Margaret? - c.1825
7. fem. b.1825-30 - Sarah ? - c.1830-31
8. male b. 1825-30 - A.J. ? - c.1827
9. fem. b. 1835-40
10. fem. b. 1835-40
11. male 1835-40 - Wm. H. ? - 1835

This does not leave any room for Huston Dillie age 15-17 in 1850 census. Two of the census records indicate Aaron was born 1790 or after. The chart above gives a marriage estimate of about 1806, so if true, Aaron and wife were married quite young. If we take the 1850 age as close to the truth, then Mary was age 65 and her last child born when she was age 50. Not impossible, but unlikely. Then, there is a possibility that the children 1-2-3 which show on the 1820 census were children by a brother, sister or in-law. Is there any indication that Aaron's marriage to Nancy Cue - Cree in 1818 was the Sr. or Jr.? Estate records, etc.? There is enough doubt here to state some of the census age records are wrong. Was Aaron really born 1776 (haven't seen any proof of that)? This is all based on the speculation (for now) that Aaron of Morgan Co. OH and Jay Co. IN are the same - and there's a good chance. Any thoughts on what I have sent?

Bob Jordan, March 29, 2001

Bob,

Have you ruled out Emily Dille Robertson? I think she is probably one of the later girls. Her records show Aaron and Mary as parents according to Kay.

Ann, April 2, 2001

Ann,
No, she would be #9 or #10 - if true. Must have been half asleep when Iwrote that - couple of mistakes there.

Bob, April 3, 2001

Indiana land records for George W. Dille and Nancy Hughs Dille
1846 Randolph County Indiana September 1846 George W. Dille & Nancy Dille inherit portion of SE quarter of Sec. 4 twp 21 Range 13 containing 160 acres from Randolph Hughs, Nancy"s father.

1847 Randolph County Indiana 13 Feb. 1847 Bk.M Pg 246 Indenture from George W. Dille & Nancy Dille his wife of Adams County Indiana for $80 to Hugh Rust said land 12th part of Sec. 4 twp 21 N of Range 13 E

1849 Allen County Indiana 1 May 1849 US. Land patent to George Dille Allen Co, Indiana 40 acres E half of NE quarter Sec 25 twp 29 N Range 11 E

1850 Allen County Indiana 1 January 1850 US. Land Patent to George Dille Allen Co,Indiana 40 acres NE quarter of Se quarter Sec 11 twp 29 N of Range 11 E

1850 Allen County Indiana 10 April 1850 US Land Patent to George Dille Allen Co, Indiana 40 acres NE quarter of Ne quarter Sec 23twp 29 N of Range 11 E

1850 Allen County Indiana 1 May 1850 Indenture from George Dille to Michael M. Radmond NE NE Sec 23 twp 29 Range 11 Bk J Pg 680

1850 Allen County Indiana 20 Dec 1850 US. Land Patent to George Dille Allen County Indiana 40 acres SW quarter of NW quarter of Sec 24 twp 29 N of Range 11 East

1851 Allen County, Indiana 14 Aug 1851 Indenture from George Dille to Martian Wagner for $300 S half E half Sw half Sec 24 twp 29 Range 11 Bk L Pg 53

1851 Allen County Indiana 14 Aug 1851 Indenture from George Dille to James Walker E half of SW quareter NW quarter Sec24 twp 29 Range 11 Bk S Pg 580

1851 Allen County Indiana 5 Sept. 1851 Indenture George Dille From John B. Clinger W Half SW Sec 18 twp 29 Range 12 Bk NC Pg 429 1851 Allen County Indiana 12 Dec. 1851 Indenture From George Dille toB.C. Davis N pt W half Sw Sec 18 twp 29 Range 12 Bk. C Pg 482

1851 Allen County Indiana 12 Dec. 1851 Indenture From George Dille to Elizabeth Beck S Quarter W half SW Sec 18 twp 29 Range 12 Bk M pg 463

1853 Allen County Indiana 14 sep 1853 Indenture from George Dille to Greebill Lewis Sec 2 tp 30 Range 12 Bk 28 Pg 388

1853 Spencer County Indiana 11 March1853 Indenture from Lawrence Bunton to George Dille $400 80 acres NESESE Sec 14 twp 5 Range 6 Bk 16 Pg 504

1855 Spencer County Indiana 7 March 1855 Indenture from George Dille to Henry C. Wagner $532.50 SE Se Sec 14 twp 5 Range 6 80 acres Bk 16 Pg 504

1855 Spencer County Indiana 28 May 1858 Indenture from George Dille & Wife to James Egner $15 5 acres Part Se quarter Sec 27 twp 5 Range 6 Bk. 19 Pg 243 Bob Jordan

Chuck Dilley to Bob Jordan, March 30, 2001

Aaron Dillie land records in Ohio and IN

1800 Belmont Co, Ohio. Vol. C page 28 3 Oct 1800 Indenture From Jacob Respher $90 to Aaron Dille of Belmont Co, Ohio certain out lot, town of Pultney Ohio of 7 acres signed Jacob Repshear & Elizabeth ( Could Be Aaron Dille senior)

1814 Belmont Co, Ohio U.S. Land patent unto Richard Dille 27 July 1814 Township Mead afore said Co. & state. ( Richard could be brother to Aaron Dille Sr. )

1818 Belmont Co, Ohio Vol. G page 183 14 April 1818 Indenture From Richard Dille and Rachel wife to Aaron Dille Junr. NE corner NE quarter Sec. 30 twp. 4 Range 10 acres signed Richard Dille & Rachel Dille Entered 16 Apr. 1818

1818 Belmont Co, Ohio Vol. G page 183-184 Indenture From Richard Dille & Rachel his wife to Ichabod Dille of Mead twp Belmont Co, Ohio for $600 NE corner NE quarter sec 30 twp 4 Range 3 154 acres Richard Dille & Rachel Dille entered 16 April 1818 (Ichabod bro.to Aaron Sr.)
1834 Belmont Co, Ohio 15 May 1834 Indenture From Aaron Dille and Mary his wife of the county of Morgan state of Ohio to Robert McKelvey for $30 land in Belmont Co, Ohio NE corner NE quarter sec 30 twp 4 Range 3 10 acres the same more or less granted by U.S. patent to Richard Dille 27 July 1814 and by him conveyed unto said Aaron Dille on 14 day of April 1818 and by him conveyed to Robert McKelvey by these presents state Aaron Dille & Mary executors and administrators. Signed Aaron Dille & Mary Dille (her mark)

1828 Muskingum County Ohio Vol 1 page 280-281 Indenture from Aaron Dille & Mary his wife of Brookfield twp, in the County of Morgan and state of Ohio for $300 by Charles Jordon of same county East half NE quarter sec 23 twp 12 Range 11 containing 80 acres 3 July 1828 signed Aaron Dille & Mary Dilly recorded 9 Nov. 1841

1831 Morgan Co, Ohio 28 Dec. 1831 Vol. H page 87 Aaron Dille of Morgan Co, Ohio bought 56 acres from Robert Marshall Range 10 twp 8 sec 9 $250

1833 Morgan Co, Ohio Vol E page 12 Aaron Dille of Brookfield twp Morgan Co, Ohio to John Fleming 56 acres Range 10 twp 8 sec 9
1834 Morgan Co Ohio 23 Sept. 1834 Vol E page 234 Aaron Dille of Brookfield twp Morgan Co Ohio to Joseph Bell E half of SE quarter of sec 31 twp 8 Range 10 80 acres ( paid taxes 6 March 1833 )

1835 Morgan Co Ohio 23 Sept 1835 US Land Patent to Aaron Dille E half SE quarter sec 30 twp 8 range 10

1836 Jay co Indiana 27 nov 1836 Aaron Dille SW quarter SE quarter sec 27 Jefferson twp Jay Co, Indiana 40 acres

1837 Jay Co Indiana 14 Feb. 1837 Aaron Dille W half NE quarter sec 34 80 acres

1837 Jay Co Indiana 15 March 1837 US land Patent to Aaron Dille SWQuarter SE quarter sec 27 twp 22 North Range13 East 40 acres

1838 Jay co Indiana 20 August 1838 US land patent to Aaron Dille W half NE quarter sec 34 twp 22 N Range 13 East 40 acres

1843 Jay Co Indiana 28 February 1843 Indenture from Aaron Dille & Mary Dille his wife to George Meeks all of Jay Co Indiana land for $700 W half NE quarter sec 34 and SW of the SE quarter of sec 27

1843 Jay Co, Indiana 22 March 1843 Indenture from William Finch & Amelia Finch his wife to Aaron Dille of Jay county Indiana land for $160 E half SW quarter of sec 25 twp 22 N range 13 E 80 acres

1846 Jay County Indiana 24 Feruary 1846 Indenture from Aaron Dille and Polly Dille wife of Jay County to Milton McVey for $300 E half of SW quarter Sec 25 twp 22 N of Range 13 E 80 acres
1850 Allen Co Indiana 1 January 1850 US land patent to Aaron Dille of Allen County Indiana the SE quarter sec 24 twp 29 North Range 11 East 160 acres

1850 Allen Co, Indiana 29 August 1850 Aaron Dille to George Dille S half E half SW quarter sec 24 twp 29 Range 11 Book M page 68

1853 Allen Co Indiana 1 October 1853 Aaron Dille to Mary A. McGouse SW quarter (2) sec 6 twp 29 range 12 book R page 242

1853 Allen Co Indiana 12 April 1853 Aaron Dille to Joseph Robertson SW quarter sec 6 twp 29 range 12 book R page 336

Chuck Dilley to Bob Jordan, March 30, 2001

Ann,

Thank you for the information and the land records. Ive been so busy I just got your e-mails. I saw the name Kimberly Dilley on one of the messages. How is she related ? I corresponded with Chuck Dilley before I had a computer. We exchanged information, I sent him info on Emily Dilley. I came across an article from a Illinois newspaper. I wonder if Chuck could check it out.
Allen Co. Democrat Jan. 1870
Probate Ct. of Allen Co. IL.
Final Account of C.M.Townsend, adm. of Aaron Dilley, deceased.
Hearing on Monday Feb. 7,1870.

Wondering who this Aaron is ? Let me know if he has any ideas about this.
Thanks

Kay, April 1, 2001

P.S. I have the book Chuck Dilley referred to.

Ann & Kay,

I keep referring to the Dille Book 300 years but believe it might help us if our line follows David Dille b. 1718, Aaron Dille b. 1742 Aaron Dille b. 1776(1780) On Page 23, 3/4 down, Washington county Pa. was not established until 1781 and official records were not kept before this time. Virginia claimed all this area and held courts here from 1775 to 1790, when they withdrew. Page 21 states son Aaron b. 1742 joined father and brothers in Washington county after Revolutionary war after 1776. Which would make our Aaron b. 1776-80 born in Virginia. Hope you can follow this. Just speculation on my part........... read pages 21 thru 35 to Israel and I believe this is our migration west from NJ. thru Washington county Pa. (VA) Belmont County Ohio to Jay Co, Indiana to Allen County Indiana.......

Chuck, April 4, 2001

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