Dinah Dishman1
F, #926, (aft 1740 - aft Nov 1815)
Dinah Dishman was also known as Dinah Spearman.
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Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Aft 1740 | | Dinah Dishman was born aft 1740 in Essex County, Virginia.2 |
Marriage | Bef 1798 | | Edmund Spearman and she married bef 1798.1 |
Death | Aft Nov 1815 | | She died aft Nov 1815.3 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Dinah Dishman was also known as Dinah Spearman. |
Will | 25 Apr 1788 | | She was named as an heir in the will of David Dishman, Sr., on 25 Apr 1788 in Essex County, Virginia, together with Sarah Dishman, Jane Dishman, Mary Dishman, and Anna Dishman.4 |
Death of Parent | Apr 1794 | | Her father David Dishman, Sr., died in Apr 1794 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:Dinah Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Dinah Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.1 |
Will | 30 May 1804 | | She was named as an heir in the will of Edmund Spearman on 30 May 1804 in Anderson County, South Carolina.5 S1377 - Will - 1804-05-30 - Ed |
Death of Spouse | 1805 | | Her husband Edmund Spearman died in 1805 in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | | She was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Other Information
Citations
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798): mentioned sixth in lawsuit after Mary, County Clerk's Office.

- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/6 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S153] David Dishman Sr. will (25 Apr 1788), Will Book 15, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.




- [S1377] Anderson County South Carolina Will Book, Volume A, p.56, Edmund Spearman will, written 30 May 1804, proved 5 Nov 1805, names wife Dinah, daughters Sarah, Jein, Mary, and Patsey, son David, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C91H-H9MG-M.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

Edmund Spearman
M, #927, ( - 1805)
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Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Marriage | Bef 1798 | | Edmund Spearman and Dinah Dishman married bef 1798.1 |
Death | 1805 | | He died in 1805 in Anderson County, South Carolina.2 |
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Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:Edmund Spearman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Edmund Spearman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.1 |
Will | 30 May 1804 | | He made a will on 30 May 1804 in Anderson County, South Carolina. Dinah Dishman was named as heir.2 S1377 - Will - 1804-05-30 - Ed |
Probate | 5 Nov 1805 | | His estate was probated on 5 Nov 1805 in Anderson County, South Carolina.2 |
Death of Spouse | Aft Nov 1815 | | His wife Dinah Dishman died aft Nov 1815. |
Other Information
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Citations
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S1377] Anderson County South Carolina Will Book, Volume A, p.56, Edmund Spearman will, written 30 May 1804, proved 5 Nov 1805, names wife Dinah, daughters Sarah, Jein, Mary, and Patsey, son David, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C91H-H9MG-M.
Samuel Dishman1,2
M, #928, (abt 1773 - 1844)
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Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1773 | ~0 | Samuel Dishman was born abt 1773 in Essex County, Virginia.3 |
Marriage | 7 Dec 1811 | ~38 | He and Sarah Gray married on 7 Dec 1811 in Essex County, Virginia.4,5,6,7 |
Death | 1844 | ~71 | He died in 1844 in Essex County, Virginia.8 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | ~18 | His father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | 16 Jun 1794 | ~21 | Samuel Dishman was named guardian of Weedon Dishman , John Dishman , , , , on 16 Jun 1794 in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | ~25 | Male:Samuel Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Samuel Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | ~41 | His mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | ~42 | He was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
Will | 17 Jan 1843 | ~70 | He made a will on 17 Jan 1843 in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Probate | 15 Jul 1844 | ~71 | His estate was probated on 15 Jul 1844 in Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.12 |
Death of Spouse | Abt Nov 1861 | ~88 | His wife Sarah Gray died abt Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~47 | Samuel Dishman ~47 was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.13 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~57 | He ~57 was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.14 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S298] Essex County Guardian Book, No. 2 (1781-1796), p. 212, 16 Jun 1794, guardianship bond posted by Samuel Dishman and Edward Clark for Weedon Dishman and John Dishman, orphans of Samuel Dishman deceased. Samuel Dishman assumed to be at least 21 years old to post bond, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex County Guardian Book.
- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15225. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.227.
- [S1217] Letter from Dishman, W. L. (Pedro, Essex County, Virginia) to Dishman, S.R., 10 Jun 1903; S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman) (Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia)., states that Clarence M. Dishman was a [great] grandson of Samuel Dishman (who married a Miss Gray).

- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Sarah Gray and Samuel Dishman, married 7 December 1811, Essex County, Virginia, bride age 21; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S151] Samuel Dishman will (17 Jan 1843), Will Book 25, S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman), Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia. will probated 15 Jul 1844 so death assumed to occur that year.

- [S298] Essex County Guardian Book, No. 2 (1781-1796), p. 212, 16 Jun 1794, guardianship bond posted by Samuel Dishman and Edward Clark for Weedon Dishman and John Dishman, orphans of Samuel Dishman deceased.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S151] Will - Samuel Dishman (1844), Will Book 25. son William W. Dishman, witnesses David Dishman, John S. Dishman, Hiram Gouldman.

- [S151] Will - Samuel Dishman (1844), Will Book 25. probated 15 Jul 1844.

- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 5 of 13, line 37, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male, 45+.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 127, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 19 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male 50-59.
Sarah Gray1
F, #929, (abt 1784 - abt Nov 1861)
Sarah Gray was also known as Sarah Dishman.
2
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Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1784 | ~0 | Sarah Gray was born abt 1784 in Virginia.3 |
Marriage | 7 Dec 1811 | ~27 | Samuel Dishman and she married on 7 Dec 1811 in Essex County, Virginia.4,5,6,2 |
Death | Abt Nov 1861 | ~77 | She died abt Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia.7 |
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Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Sarah Gray was also known as Sarah Dishman.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | ~30 | Her father Obediah Gray died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Parent | Bef 1815 | | Her mother Anna Dishman died bef 1815 in Virginia. |
Will | 1 Feb 1815 | ~31 | Sarah Gray was named as an heir in the will of Isaac Dishman on 1 Feb 1815 in Essex County, Virginia, together with John Gray, Jane Dishman, and Margaret Dishman.8 |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | ~31 | Sarah Gray was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Death of Spouse | 1844 | ~60 | Her husband Samuel Dishman died in 1844 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | Bef Jun 1859 | | Her daughter Ann G. Dishman died bef Jun 1859. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~36 | Sarah Gray was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in Samuel Dishman's household on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~46 | She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in Samuel Dishman's household on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~76 | She was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Essex County, Virginia.12 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~76 | She was listed as a household member living with James W. Cash on the 1860 census in Essex County, Virginia.13 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/18 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Sarah Gray and Samuel Dishman, married 7 December 1811, Essex County, Virginia, bride age 21; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 4, line 15, M. Cash household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 4 of 97, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Age recorded as 76.
- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15225. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.227.
- [S1217] Letter from Dishman, W. L. (Pedro, Essex County, Virginia) to Dishman, S.R., 10 Jun 1903; S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman) (Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia)., states that Clarence M. Dishman was a [great] grandson of Samuel Dishman (who married a Miss Gray).

- [S299] Essex County Will Book, No. 28, p. 337, 18 Nov 1861, bond posted by William W. Dishman as administrator of the estate of Sarah Dishman, deceased, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex County Will Book.
- [S307] Isaac Dishman will (1 Feb 1815), Will Book 18, p. 150, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 5 of 13, line 37, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male, 45+.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 127, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 19 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male 50-59.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 4, line 15, M. Cash household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 4 of 97.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 670, dwelling 34, family 32, J W Cash household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 25 Jul 2021. head of household J W Cash, age 33, carpenter, household members S J Cash, 24, Sarah Dishman, 76, Rebecca Fisher, Jno Fisher, Samuel Fisher.
John Dishman1,2
M, #930, (bet 1776 and 1780 - 22 Jul 1837)
Parents
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Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Bet 1776 and 1780 | | John Dishman was born bet 1776 and 1780 in Essex County, Virginia.3,4 |
Death | 22 Jul 1837 | | He died on 22 Jul 1837 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.5,6 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | | His father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | 16 Jun 1794 | | John Dishman was named a ward of Samuel Dishman on 16 Jun 1794 in Essex County, Virginia.7 |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:John Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: John Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.1 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | | His mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | | He was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.8 |
Will | 14 Jan 1832 | | He made a will on 14 Jan 1832 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. William Dishman, John Dishman, and Sarah Dishman were named as heirs.9 |
Probate | Aug 1837 | | His estate was probated in Aug 1837 in Kentucky.9 |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | | John Dishman was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.3 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.4 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, p. 56, John Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 2 of 3, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). living alone, age 26 to 45, with two slaves.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, p. 267, line 23, Jno. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 17 of 52, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). living alone, age 50 to 60, with two male slaves.
- [S770] DIED, Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Kentucky, 27 Jul 1837, p.2, Capt. John Dishman, died in this city on Saturday last.

- [S50] John Dishman will (14 Jan 1832), S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman), Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia. will probated Aug 1837.

- [S298] Essex County Guardian Book, No. 2 (1781-1796), p. 212, 16 Jun 1794, guardianship bond posted by Samuel Dishman and Edward Clark for Weedon Dishman and John Dishman, orphans of Samuel Dishman deceased, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex County Guardian Book.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S50] Will, John Dishman (d. 1837).

David William Dishman1,2,3
M, #931, (5 May 1780 - abt Apr 1866)
Parents
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Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | 5 May 1780 | 0 | David William Dishman was born on 5 May 1780 in Essex County, Virginia.4,5,6,7 |
Marriage | 25 Mar 1806 | 25 | He and Margaret Rennolds married on 25 Mar 1806 in Essex County, Virginia.1,8,9 |
Death | Abt Apr 1866 | ~85 | He died abt Apr 1866 in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | ~11 | His father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | Jun 1795 | 15 | David William Dishman was named a ward of Margaret Clarke in Jun 1795 in Caroline County, Virginia.11 |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | 18 | Male:David William Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: David William Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.12 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | ~34 | His mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Tax List | 1815 | ~35 | He appeared on the tax list in 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.13 |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | 35 | He was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.14 |
Death of Child | Bef 8 May 1840 | | His daughter Selina Dishman died bef 8 May 1840. |
Death of Child | Sep 1860 | 80 | His daughter Emily Dishman died in Sep 1860 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | Abt Aug 1864 | ~84 | His son Slaughter Wilson Dishman died abt Aug 1864. |
Will | 29 Dec 1865 | 85 | David William Dishman made a will on 29 Dec 1865 in Essex County, Virginia. The executors were William W. Dishman, Absalom W. Gouldman, and James Rennolds Dishman. Elizabeth M. Dishman was named as heir.15 |
Probate | 11 Apr 1866 | 85 | His estate was probated on 11 Apr 1866 in Essex County, Virginia.15 |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1810 | 6 Aug 1810 | 30 | David William Dishman 30 was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Essex County, Virginia.16 |
Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | 40 | He 40 was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.17,18 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | 50 | He 50 was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.19 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | 60 | He 60 was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Essex County, Virginia.20 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | 70 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.21 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | 80 | He was listed as a household member living with David W. Dishman on the 1860 census in Essex County, Virginia.22 |
Other Information
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Citations
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.223.
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Sidney F. Dishman and Absalom Gouldman, married 20 September 1841, Essex County, Virginia, daughter of William Dishman; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S386] City of Fredericksburg, Historic Court Records of Fredericksburg, VA. Online Database http://www.historiccourtrecords.org, Pitts vs Harrison, Record ID 215-1, CR-SC-H Collection, Recorded 1827, includes extract of deposition from Samuel Dishman, age 38, in which he states that he will be 39 years old on 5 May 1819. Hereinafter cited as Historic Court Records.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 89B, line 38, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 48 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Age recorded as 70.
- [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 165, line 5, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 4 of 28, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). age 26 to 44.
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798): age less than 21 in 1798, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15217. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, David Dishman and Margaret Rennolds, married 25 March 1806, Essex County, Virginia; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
- [S306] David W. Dishman will (29 Dec 1865), Will Book 28, pp. 607-608, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. died between 29 Dec 1865 and 11 Apr 1866.
- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, compiler, Caroline County, Virginia Court Records, Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799, (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, 1999). p.76.
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office.

- [S205] Ward, Roger G., abstracter, 1815 Directory of Virginia Landowners (and Gazetteer), Volume 3: Eastern Region (Athens, GA: Iberian, 1998). p. 41.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S306] David W. Dishman will (d.1866), Will Book 28, pp. 607-608.
- [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 165, David Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 December 2020. with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 44, three females under age 10, one female age 16 to 25.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, line 28, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 6 of 13, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, page 1069, David Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 December 2020. with a household consisting of three males under age 10, one male age 10 to 15, one male age 26 to 44, three females under age 10, one female age 10 to 15, two females age 26 to 44.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 127, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 30 December 2020, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of two males age 5 to 9, two age 10 to 14, one age 50 to 59, one female age 5 to 9, one, age 10 to 14, two age 20 to 29, one age 30 to 39, one age 50 to 59.
- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 128, line 25, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 25 of 52, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 89b, line 38, dwelling 422, family 422, David Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 27 December 2020. household members David Dishman, David Dishman, Elizabeth Dishman.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 675, dwelling 78, family 75, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 27 December 2020, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members David Dishman, Elizabeth Dishman, David Dishman.
Margaret Rennolds1
F, #932, (abt 1790 - )
Margaret Rennolds was also known as Margaret Dishman.
2 Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1790 | ~0 | Margaret Rennolds was born abt 1790 in Essex County, Virginia.3 |
Marriage | 25 Mar 1806 | ~16 | David William Dishman and she married on 25 Mar 1806 in Essex County, Virginia.1,4,2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Margaret Rennolds was also known as Margaret Dishman.2 |
Death of Child | Bef 8 May 1840 | | Her daughter Selina Dishman died bef 8 May 1840. |
Death of Child | Sep 1860 | ~70 | Her daughter Emily Dishman died in Sep 1860 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | Abt Aug 1864 | ~74 | Her son Slaughter Wilson Dishman died abt Aug 1864. |
Death of Spouse | Abt Apr 1866 | ~76 | Her husband David William Dishman died abt Apr 1866 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | 28 Sep 1870 | ~80 | Her daughter Arabella Dishman died on 28 Sep 1870 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1810 | 6 Aug 1810 | ~20 | Margaret Rennolds was probably the female, age 16 to 25, in David William Dishman's household on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Essex County, Virginia.5 |
Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~30 | She was probably one of the females, age 26 to 44, in David William Dishman's household on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.6,7 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~40 | She was probably the female, age 50 to 59, in David William Dishman's household on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.8 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | ~50 | She was probably the female, age 60 to 69, in David William Dishman's household on the 1840 census in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.223.
- [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, David Dishman and Margaret Rennolds, married 25 March 1806, Essex County, Virginia; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, line 28, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 6 of 13, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Age 26 to 44.
- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15217. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 165, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 30 December 2020, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 44, three females under age 10, one female age 16 to 25.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, line 28, David Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 6 of 13.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, page 1069, David Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 December 2020. with a household consisting of three males under age 10, one male age 10 to 15, one male age 26 to 44, three females under age 10, one female age 10 to 15, two females age 26 to 44.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 127, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 30 December 2020, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of two males age 5 to 9, two age 10 to 14, one age 50 to 59, one female age 5 to 9, one, age 10 to 14, two age 20 to 29, one age 30 to 39, one age 50 to 59.
- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 128, line 25, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 25 of 52, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
William Dishman1,2
M, #933, (abt 1785 - 1842)
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1785 | ~0 | William Dishman was born abt 1785 in Essex County, Virginia.3,4,5 |
Marriage | Abt 1819 | ~34 | He and Cyrena Bronaugh married abt 1819 in Kentucky.6,7 |
Death | 1842 | ~57 | He died of suicide by shooting himself with a rifle in 1842 in Jessamine County, Kentucky.8,9 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | ~6 | His father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | Jun 1795 | ~10 | William Dishman was named a ward of Margaret Clarke in Jun 1795 in Caroline County, Virginia.10 |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | ~13 | Male:William Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: William Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | ~29 | His mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | ~30 | He was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Will | 14 Jan 1832 | ~47 | He was named as an heir in the will of John Dishman on 14 Jan 1832 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, together with John Dishman and Sarah Dishman.12 |
Death of Spouse | Aft Jun 1870 | | His wife Cyrena Bronaugh died aft Jun 1870 in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~35 | William Dishman ~35 was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Fayette County, Kentucky.4 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~45 | He ~45 was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Fayette County, Kentucky.13 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | ~55 | He ~55 was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Fayette County, Kentucky.14 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 14 Mar 2025 22:13:33
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798): age less than 21 in 1798, County Clerk's Office.

- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, page 108, William Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 24 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 44, one female age 16 to 25.
- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, Western Division, page 165, Wm Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 24 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of three males age 10 to 14, one male age 15 to 19, one male age 50 to 59 (William), one female under age 5, two females age 10 to 14, one female age 40 to 49.
- [S237] Shelia Ramos, John Dishman, posted 4 Aug 1999, Jessamine County Kentucky Message Board, online http://boards.ancestry.com, downloaded 1 Jan 2005, Obituary of John Dishman from the 5 Apr 1894 issue of The Jessamine Journal. Gives his father as William Dishman and mother as Serena Bronaugh.
- [S33] Assumnption of this researcher:married but no children in 1820 census, first child born c1822.
- [S265] Connelley, William E.;Coulter, E. M., History of Kentucky, Five Volumes (New York: The American Historical Society, 1922). p. 423, S. B. Dishman entry. Names father John Dishman and grandfather William Dishman, and states that William Dishman died in Jessamine County, Kentucky.
- [S537] untitled article, New York Daily Tribune, New York, NY, 12 Oct 1842, p.2, Mr. William Dishman, a respectable farmer near Lexington, KY, recently committed suicide by shooting himself with a rifle.

- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, compiler, Caroline County, Virginia Court Records, Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799, (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, 1999). p.76.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S50] John Dishman will (14 Jan 1832), S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman), Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia.

- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, page 335, William Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 24 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 5 to 9, one male age 40 to 49, one female under age 5, two females age 5 to 9, one female age 20 to 29.
- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, Western Division, page 165, Wm Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 24 July 2021. with a household consisting of three males age 10 to 14, one male age 15 to 19, one male age 50 to 59, one female under age 5, two females age 10 to 14, one female age 40 to 49.
Cyrena Bronaugh1,2
F, #934, (abt 1799 - aft Jun 1870)
Cyrena Bronaugh was also known as Cyrena Dishman.
2 Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1799 | ~0 | Cyrena Bronaugh was born abt 1799 in Virginia.3,4 |
Marriage | Abt 1819 | ~20 | William Dishman and she married abt 1819 in Kentucky.2,5 |
Death | Aft Jun 1870 | | She died aft Jun 1870 in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky.6,7,4 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Cyrena Bronaugh was also known as Cyrena Dishman.2 |
Death of Spouse | 1842 | ~43 | Her husband William Dishman died in 1842 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
---|
Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~21 | Cyrena Bronaugh was probably one of the females, age 16 to 25, in William Dishman's household on the 1820 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky.8 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~31 | Male:Cyrena Bronaugh probably is one of the males that appeared in the 1830 census in Fayette County, Kentucky, in the household of William Dishman.female: Cyrena Bronaugh probably is one of the females that appeared in the 1830 census in Fayette County, Kentucky, in the household of William Dishman.9 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | ~41 | She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in William Dishman's household on the 1840 census in Fayette County, Kentucky.10 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~51 | She was listed as a household member living with William Bronaugh on the 1850 census in Jessamine County, Kentucky.11 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~61 | She was listed as a household member living with John Messick on the 1860 census in Jessamine County, Kentucky.12 |
Census1870 | 1 Jun 1870 | ~71 | She was listed as a household member living with John Milton Hogan on the 1870 census in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri.4 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S265] Connelley, William E.;Coulter, E. M., History of Kentucky, Five Volumes (New York: The American Historical Society, 1922). p. 423, S. B. Dishman entry. Names father John Dishman and grandfather William Dishman, and states that William Dishman's wife was a Branau.
- [S237] Shelia Ramos, John Dishman, posted 4 Aug 1999, Jessamine County Kentucky Message Board, online http://boards.ancestry.com, downloaded 1 Jan 2005, Obituary of John Dishman from the 5 Apr 1894 issue of The Jessamine Journal. Gives his father as William Dishman and mother as Serena Bronaugh.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, page 108,William Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 94 of 104, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). female aged 16-24.
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Missouri, Clay County, Liberty, page 710B, dwelling 11, Jno M Hogan household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 24 Jul 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). head of household Jno M Hogan, age 39, carpenter, household members Elizabeth Hogan, Mary Hogan, James Hogan, Susan Hogan, Jefferson Hogan, Sallie Hogan, Bettie Hogan, Eugenia Hogan, Alexander Martin, Sarma Dishman, 71.
- [S33] Assumnption of this researcher:married but no children in 1820 census, first child born c1822.
- [S265] Connelley, William E.;Coulter, E. M., History of Kentucky, p. 423, S. B. Dishman entry. Names father John Dishman and grandfather William Dishman, and states that William Dishman's wife was a Branau; and that she survived him by a number of years and passed the closing part of her life in Barbourville.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Jessamine County, page 22, line 16, dwelling 143, family 143, Jno. Messick household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 14 of 125, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, page 108, William Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 24 July 2021. with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 44, one female age 16 to 25.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, page 335, William Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 24 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 5 to 9, one male age 40 to 49, one female under age 5, two females age 5 to 9, one female age 20 to 29.
- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Fayette County, Western Division, page 165, Wm Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 24 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of three males age 10 to 14, one male age 15 to 19, one male age 50 to 59, one female under age 5, two females age 10 to 14, one female age 40 to 49.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Jessamine County, page 78b, dwelling 553, family 553, Wm Bronaugh household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 20 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). head of household Wm Bronaugh, age 53, inn keeper, household members Mary Bronaugh, Syma Dushman, Eliza Dishman, Eliz Hogan, Milton Hogan.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Kentucky, Jessamine County, page 22, dwelling 143, family 143, Jno Messick household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 17 Jul 2021. head of household Jno Messick, age 48, household members Margaret A Messick, John Messick, Tilford Messick, Hetty J Messick, James Messick, Thomas F Messick, Fannie C Messick, Samuel D Messick, Barton S Messick, Kate Hampton, 16, Serena Dishman, 60.
Sarah Dishman1,2
F, #935, (abt 1775 - aft 1840)
Sarah Dishman was also known as Sarah Toombs.
3 She was also known as Sally Dishman.
1
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1775 | ~0 | Sarah Dishman was born abt 1775 in Virginia.2,4,5,6,7 |
Marriage | Abt 1800 | ~25 | Gabriel Toombs and she married abt 1800 in Virginia.3,8,5 |
Death | Aft 1840 | | She died aft 1840.8,9,10 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Sarah Dishman was also known as Sarah Toombs.3 |
Name | | | She was also known as Sally Dishman.1 |
Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | ~16 | Her father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | ~23 | Male:Sarah Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Sarah Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | ~39 | Her mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | ~40 | Sarah Dishman was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Will | 14 Jan 1832 | ~57 | She was named as an heir in the will of John Dishman on 14 Jan 1832 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, together with William Dishman and John Dishman.12 |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1810 | 6 Aug 1810 | ~35 | Sarah Dishman was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in Gabriel Toombs's household on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Caroline County, Virginia.5 |
Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~45 | She was probably the female, age 45 or more, in Gabriel Toombs's household on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~55 | She was probably the female, age 60 to 69, in Gabriel Toombs's household on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.7 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | ~65 | She was probably the female, age 60 to 69, in Gabriel Toombs's household on the 1840 census in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S386] City of Fredericksburg, Historic Court Records of Fredericksburg, VA. Online Database http://www.historiccourtrecords.org, Court Record Data, Record ID 132-8, Hord &c vs Dishman &c, Collection CR-SC-H, recorded 1822, mentions Gabriel Tombs married Sarah Dishman Jr and Asa Gouldman married Margaret Dishman. Hereinafter cited as Historic Court Records.
- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, compiler, Caroline County, Virginia Court Records, Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799, (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, 1999). p.45, Samuel Dishman will proved Feb 1791 by Margaret Dishman.
- [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Caroline County, page 47, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male under age 10, one male age 26 to 44, two females under age 10, one female age 26 to 44.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, page 1067, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 44, two females age 10 to 15, one female age 45 or older.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 151, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 50 to 59, one female age 15 to 19, one female age 20 to 29, one female age 60 to 69.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86, Gabriel Toombs and wife Sally received 1/48 share of the estate.

- [S50] John Dishman will (14 Jan 1832), S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman), Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia. named as heir.

- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 128, Gabriel Tombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 50 to 59, one female age 60 to 69.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S50] Will, John Dishman (d. 1837).

Gabriel Toombs1
M, #936, (abt 1780 - )
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1780 | ~0 | Gabriel Toombs was born abt 1780 in Virginia.2 |
Marriage | Abt 1800 | ~20 | He and Sarah Dishman married abt 1800 in Virginia.3,1,4 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | ~35 | Gabriel Toombs was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.5 |
Death of Spouse | Aft 1840 | | His wife Sarah Dishman died aft 1840. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1810 | 6 Aug 1810 | ~30 | Gabriel Toombs ~30 was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Caroline County, Virginia.4 |
Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~40 | He ~40 was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~50 | He ~50 was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.7 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | ~60 | He ~60 was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Essex County, Virginia.8 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~70 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Gabriel Toombs and wife Sally received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 90, line 6, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 49 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Age recorded as 70.
- [S386] City of Fredericksburg, Historic Court Records of Fredericksburg, VA. Online Database http://www.historiccourtrecords.org, Court Record Data, Record ID 132-8, Hord &c vs Dishman &c, Collection CR-SC-H, recorded 1822, mentions Gabriel Tombs married Sarah Dishman Jr and Asa Gouldman married Margaret Dishman. Hereinafter cited as Historic Court Records.
- [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Caroline County, page 47, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male under age 10, one male age 26 to 44, two females under age 10, one female age 26 to 44.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, page 1067, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 44, two females age 10 to 15, one female age 45 or older.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 151, Gabriel Toombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 50 to 59, one female age 15 to 19, one female age 20 to 29, one female age 60 to 69.
- [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 128, Gabriel Tombs household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 25 July 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). with a household consisting of one male age 50 to 59, one female age 60 to 69.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 90a, dwelling 426, family 426, Gabriel Toombs household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 25 Jul 2021. head of household Gabriel Toombs, age 70, laborer, household members Philip Greene.
Mary Dishman1,2
F, #937, (bef 1791 - aft Nov 1815)
Mary Dishman was also known as Mary Toombs.
2
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Bef 1791 | | Mary Dishman was born bef 1791 in Virginia.2,3 |
Marriage | Bet 1798 and 1815 | | William Toombs and she married bet 1798 and 1815.4,5 |
Death | Aft Nov 1815 | | She died aft Nov 1815.5 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Mary Dishman was also known as Mary Toombs.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | | Her father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:Mary Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Mary Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | | Her mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Spouse | Bef 1815 | | Her husband William Toombs died bef 1815. |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | | Mary Dishman was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, compiler, Caroline County, Virginia Court Records, Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799, (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, 1999). p.45, Samuel Dishman will proved Feb 1791 by Margaret Dishman.
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798): names "Wm Toombs & Mary his wife formerly Mary Dishman", County Clerk's Office.

- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86, Mary Toombs received 1/48 share of the estate.

- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

William Toombs1
M, #938, ( - bef 1815)
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Marriage | Bet 1798 and 1815 | | William Toombs and Mary Dishman married bet 1798 and 1815.1,2 |
Death | Bef 1815 | | He died bef 1815.3 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:William Toombs was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: William Toombs was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.4 |
Death of Spouse | Aft Nov 1815 | | His wife Mary Dishman died aft Nov 1815. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 19 May 2024 00:00:00
Citations
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798): names "Wm Toombs & Mary his wife formerly Mary Dishman", County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Mary Toombs received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S1309] Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, Edmund Dishman et al vs. Administrator of John Dishman, index number 1831-077; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=057-1831-077),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office.

Elizabeth Dishman1,2
F, #939, (abt 1768 - bef 1815)
Elizabeth Dishman was also known as Elizabeth Robinson.
3
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1768 | ~0 | Elizabeth Dishman was born abt 1768 in Virginia.4 |
Marriage | 27 Nov 1788 | ~20 | George Robinson, Jr., and she married on 27 Nov 1788 in Caroline County, Virginia.5,2,3 |
Death | Bef 1815 | | She died bef 1815.6,7 |
- Austin Robinson
- Thornton Robinson
- James Robinson
- Amanda Robinson
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Elizabeth Dishman was also known as Elizabeth Robinson.3 |
Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | ~23 | Her father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | ~30 | Male:Elizabeth Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Elizabeth Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | ~46 | Her mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Spouse | Bef 1815 | | Her husband George Robinson, Jr., died bef 1815. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, George Robinson and Elizabeth Dishman, married 27 November 1788, Caroline County, Virginia; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S33] Assumnption of this researcher.
- [S196] Fisher, Therese, compiler and editor, Marriages of Caroline County, Virginia, 1777-1853, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998). p. 185.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86, Austin, Thornton, James, and Amanda Robinson, the four children of James Robinson Jr. and Elizabeth Dishman, are named in the settlement so the parents are assumed to have been deceased.

- [S1309] Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, Edmund Dishman et al vs. Administrator of John Dishman, index number 1831-077; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=057-1831-077),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index.

George Robinson, Jr.1,2
M, #940, ( - bef 1815)
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Marriage | 27 Nov 1788 | | George Robinson, Jr., and Elizabeth Dishman married on 27 Nov 1788 in Caroline County, Virginia.3,1,2 |
Death | Bef 1815 | | He died bef 1815.4 |
Children with Elizabeth Dishman (abt 1768 - bef 1815)
- Austin Robinson
- Thornton Robinson
- James Robinson
- Amanda Robinson
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:George Robinson, Jr., was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: George Robinson, Jr., was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.1 |
Death of Spouse | Bef 1815 | | His wife Elizabeth Dishman died bef 1815. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00
Citations
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, George Robinson and Elizabeth Dishman, married 27 November 1788, Caroline County, Virginia; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S196] Fisher, Therese, compiler and editor, Marriages of Caroline County, Virginia, 1777-1853, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998). p. 185.
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Austin, Thornton, James, and Amanda Robinson, the four children of James Robinson Jr. and Elizabeth Dishman, are named in the settlement so the parents are assumed to have been deceased. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

Margaret Dishman1,2
F, #941, (aft 1774 - aft Nov 1815)
Margaret Dishman was also known as Margaret Gouldman.
2
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Aft 1774 | | Margaret Dishman was born aft 1774 in Virginia.3 |
Marriage | Bef 1798 | | Asa Gouldman and she married bef 1798 in Virginia.2,4 |
Death | Aft Nov 1815 | | She died aft Nov 1815.5 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Margaret Dishman was also known as Margaret Gouldman.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | | Her father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | Jun 1795 | | She was named a ward of Margaret Clarke in Jun 1795 in Caroline County, Virginia.6 |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:Margaret Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Margaret Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | | Her mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Will | 1 Feb 1815 | | Margaret Dishman was named as an heir in the will of Isaac Dishman on 1 Feb 1815 in Essex County, Virginia, together with Sarah Gray, John Gray, and Jane Dishman.7 |
Court Order | 22 Nov 1815 | | Margaret Dishman was named in a court order concerning the settlement of the estate of John Dishman who died intestate, unmarried, and without issue. His estate was divided between six of his siblings or their heirs on 22 Nov 1815 in Essex County, Virginia.8 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, compiler, Caroline County, Virginia Court Records, Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799, (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, 1999). p.76, age must have been less than 21 to have a guardian named in 1795.
- [S386] City of Fredericksburg, Historic Court Records of Fredericksburg, VA. Online Database http://www.historiccourtrecords.org, Court Record Data, Record ID 132-8, Hord &c vs Dishman &c, Collection CR-SC-H, recorded 1822, mentions Gabriel Tombs married Sarah Dishman Jr and Asa Gouldman married Margaret Dishman. Hereinafter cited as Historic Court Records.
- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86, Margaret Gouldman received 1/48 share of the estate.

- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, Caroline Co. Court Records, p.76.
- [S307] Isaac Dishman will (1 Feb 1815), Will Book 18, p. 150, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S258] , No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86.

Asa Gouldman1
M, #942
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Marriage | Bef 1798 | | Asa Gouldman and Margaret Dishman married bef 1798 in Virginia.1,2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:Asa Gouldman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: Asa Gouldman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.1 |
Death of Spouse | Aft Nov 1815 | | His wife Margaret Dishman died aft Nov 1815. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00
Citations
- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S386] City of Fredericksburg, Historic Court Records of Fredericksburg, VA. Online Database http://www.historiccourtrecords.org, Court Record Data, Record ID 132-8, Hord &c vs Dishman &c, Collection CR-SC-H, recorded 1822, mentions Gabriel Tombs married Sarah Dishman Jr and Asa Gouldman married Margaret Dishman. Hereinafter cited as Historic Court Records.
James Dishman1,2
M, #943, (aft 1777 - 1 Feb 1812)
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Aft 1777 | | James Dishman was born aft 1777 in Essex County, Virginia.3 |
Death | 1 Feb 1812 | | He died on 1 Feb 1812 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.4 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | | His father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | Jun 1795 | | James Dishman was named a ward of Margaret Clarke in Jun 1795 in Caroline County, Virginia.5 |
Court Chancery | 17 Dec 1798 | | Male:James Dishman was an orator in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share. female: James Dishman was an oratrix in a Chancery Court case on 17 Dec 1798 in Essex County, Virginia. In his will, Samuel Dishman (d. 1726) left his land in Essex County to his sons David and Peter, to be equally divided. David did not take possession of his share of the land, and Peter maintained possession of the entire property. David died without mentioning the land in his will. David's heirs sued Peter's son Samuel, who was then in possession of the land, for their share.2 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | | His mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S258] Essex County Order Book, No. 42 (1815-1817), pp. 85-86 Received 1/48 share of the estate. County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798), County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.

- [S280] Dishman et al v. Dishman, Essex County Chancery Court Records, (21 Dec 1798): age less than 21, County Clerk's Office.

- [S771] DIED, Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Kentucky, 4 Feb 1812, p.3, James Dishman, of Port Royal, Va., died on Saturday last.

- [S192] Campbell, Kimberly Curtis, compiler, Caroline County, Virginia Court Records, Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799, (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, 1999). p.76.
Weedon Dishman1
M, #944, (bet 1773 and 1791 - )
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Bet 1773 and 1791 | | Weedon Dishman was born bet 1773 and 1791 in Essex County, Virginia.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | Abt 1791 | | His father Samuel Dishman died abt 1791 in Caroline County, Virginia. |
Guardian | 16 Jun 1794 | | Weedon Dishman was named a ward of Samuel Dishman on 16 Jun 1794 in Essex County, Virginia.1 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1814 | | His mother Margaret Clarke died abt Nov 1814 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S298] Essex County Guardian Book, No. 2 (1781-1796), p. 212, 16 Jun 1794, guardianship bond posted by Samuel Dishman and Edward Clark for Weedon Dishman and John Dishman, orphans of Samuel Dishman deceased, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex County Guardian Book.
William W. Dishman1
M, #945, (abt 1813 - abt 1875)
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1813 | ~0 | William W. Dishman was born abt 1813 in Essex County, Virginia.2,3 |
Marriage | 3 May 1834 | ~21 | He and Mary R. Dishman married on 3 May 1834 in Essex County, Virginia.4,5,6 |
Death | Abt 1875 | ~62 | He died abt 1875 in Virginia.7,8 |
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Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Will | 17 Jan 1843 | ~30 | 9 |
Death of Parent | 1844 | ~31 | His father Samuel Dishman died in 1844 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | May 1859 | ~46 | His daughter Julia Dishman died in May 1859 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1861 | ~48 | His mother Sarah Gray died abt Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | 29 Nov 1861 | ~48 | His son Sanford M. Dishman died on 29 Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | 3 Jun 1863 | ~50 | His son James Polk Dishman died on 3 Jun 1863 in Hanover County, Virginia. |
Will | 29 Dec 1865 | ~52 | William W. Dishman was named as executor in the will of David William Dishman on 29 Dec 1865 in Essex County, Virginia, together with Absalom W. Gouldman and James Rennolds Dishman.10 |
Probate | 11 Apr 1866 | ~53 | William W. Dishman was the executor of David William Dishman's estate on 11 Apr 1866 in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
Occupation | 1 Jun 1870 | ~57 | William W. Dishman was a carpenter on 1 Jun 1870 in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Death of Spouse | 8 Jan 1873 | ~60 | His wife Mary R. Dishman died on 8 Jan 1873 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~7 | William W. Dishman was probably the male, age under 10, in Samuel Dishman's household on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.12 |
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~17 | William W. Dishman was probably the male, age 15 to 19, in Samuel Dishman's household on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.13 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~37 | William W. Dishman was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.14 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~47 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Essex County, Virginia.15 |
Census1870 | 1 Jun 1870 | ~57 | He was listed as a household member of Reubin Farmer on the 1870 census in Essex County, Virginia.16 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.250, William W. Dishman and Mary R. Dishman.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 89B, line 1, William Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 48 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S1217] Letter from Dishman, W. L. (Pedro, Essex County, Virginia) to Dishman, S.R., 10 Jun 1903; S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman) (Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia)., states that W. L. Dishman was born Oct 1837, married a Miss Watts, was a son of W. W. Dishman (born 1813) who married a Miss Dishman.

- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15223. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Old Rappahannock and Richmond Marriages, p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.250.
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Mary Dishman and Wm. W. Dishman, married 3 May 1834, Essex County, Virginia, daughter of Samuel Dishman; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S33] Assumnption of this researcher:William W. Dishman not found in the 1880 census and his daugter Annie M. Dishman is living with his brother Samuel G. Dishman, so he probably died between 1870 and 1880.
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, ED 98, page 30, line 24, S. G. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 30 of 32, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). daughter Annie M. Dishman living with her uncle.
- [S151] Samuel Dishman will (17 Jan 1843), Will Book 25, S.R. Dishman Papers (copies held by William Keith Dishman), Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia. son William W. Dishman, witnesses David Dishman, John S. Dishman, Hiram Gouldman.

- [S306] David W. Dishman will (29 Dec 1865), Will Book 28, pp. 607-608, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia.
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 159, line 19, Reubin Farmer household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 159 of 249, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). occupation carpenter with real estate valued at $660 and personal estate valued at $200.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 5 of 13, line 37, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male, 45+.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 127, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 19 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male 50-59.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 89b, dwelling 415, family 415, William Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 25 Jul 2021. head of household William Dishman, age 37, farmer, household members Mary Dishman, Sarah Dishman, Lewis Dishman, Sanford Dishman, Julia Dishman, James Dishman, Ann Dishman.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 5, line 22, W.W. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 5 of 97, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 159, line 19, Reubin Farmer household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 159 of 249.
Mary R. Dishman1,2
F, #946, (abt 1814 - 8 Jan 1873)
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1814 | ~0 | Mary R. Dishman was born abt 1814 in Essex County, Virginia.3 |
Marriage | 3 May 1834 | ~20 | William W. Dishman and she married on 3 May 1834 in Essex County, Virginia.4,5,1 |
Death | 8 Jan 1873 | ~59 | She died of consumption on 8 Jan 1873 in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Child | May 1859 | ~45 | Her daughter Julia Dishman died in May 1859 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | 29 Nov 1861 | ~47 | Her son Sanford M. Dishman died on 29 Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Child | 3 Jun 1863 | ~49 | Her son James Polk Dishman died on 3 Jun 1863 in Hanover County, Virginia. |
Death of Parent | Abt Apr 1866 | ~52 | Her father David William Dishman died abt Apr 1866 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Spouse | Abt 1875 | ~61 | Her husband William W. Dishman died abt 1875 in Virginia. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1820 | 7 Aug 1820 | ~6 | Mary R. Dishman was probably one of the females, age under 10, in David William Dishman's household on the 1820 census in Essex County, Virginia.7,8 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~36 | She was listed as a household member living with William W. Dishman on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~46 | She was listed as a household member living with William W. Dishman on the 1860 census in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
Census1870 | 1 Jun 1870 | ~56 | She was listed as a household member of Reubin Farmer on the 1870 census in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 14 Mar 2025 22:04:31
Citations
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Mary Dishman and Wm. W. Dishman, married 3 May 1834, Essex County, Virginia, daughter of Samuel Dishman; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," Wm. L. Dishman and Mary E. Watts, married 12 February 1868, Essex County, Virginia, groom age 30, son of Wm. W. Dishman and Mary R. Dishman.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 89B, line 2, William Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 48 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15223. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.250.
- [S1215] Essex County Virginia Register of Deaths, 1853-1896: Mary R. Dishman entry, died 8 Jan 1873 of consumption, Locust Grove, Essex Co. Virginia, age 50, married to William W. Dishman, parent Andrew Rennolds, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex Co. Virginia Register of Deaths.
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, line 28, David Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 6 of 13, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, page 1069, David Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 December 2020. with a household consisting of three males under age 10, one male age 10 to 15, one male age 26 to 44, three females under age 10, one female age 10 to 15, two females age 26 to 44.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 89b, dwelling 415, family 415, William Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 25 Jul 2021. head of household William Dishman, age 37, farmer, household members Mary Dishman, Sarah Dishman, Lewis Dishman, Sanford Dishman, Julia Dishman, James Dishman, Ann Dishman.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 5, line 22, W.W. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 5 of 97, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 159, line 19, Reubin Farmer household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 159 of 249, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
Samuel G. Dishman1
M, #947, (abt 1822 - aft 1880)
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1822 | ~0 | Samuel G. Dishman was born abt 1822 in Essex County, Virginia.2,3,4 |
Marriage | 11 Nov 1844 | ~22 | He and Sophia Wharton married on 11 Nov 1844 in Caroline County, Virginia.5,6,7 |
Death | Aft 1880 | | He died aft 1880 in Virginia.8 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | 1844 | ~22 | His father Samuel Dishman died in 1844 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1861 | ~39 | His mother Sarah Gray died abt Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Military | From 15 Feb 1864 - 23 Dec 1864 | | Samuel G. Dishman served on the Confederate side as a Private in Company F of the 9th Virginia Cavalry (Johnson's Regiment) From 15 Feb 1864 - 23 Dec 1864. He enlisted at Centre Cross, Essex County, Virginia, for the duration of the war and spent the majority of his service on subsistence detail gathering supplies. He suffered from epilepsy and was discharged due to disability.3 |
Death of Spouse | Bef 1870 | | His wife Sophia Wharton died bef 1870. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~8 | Samuel G. Dishman was probably one of the males, age 5 to 9, in Samuel Dishman's household on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Census1840 | 1 Jun 1840 | ~18 | Samuel G. Dishman ~18 was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Westmoreland County, Virginia.10 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~28 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.11 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~38 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Richmond County, Virginia.12 |
Census1870 | 1 Jun 1870 | ~48 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Richmond County, Virginia.13 |
Census1880 | 1 Jun 1880 | ~58 | He was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Richmond County, Virginia.8 |
Other Information
Citations
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Samuel G. Dishman and Sophia Wharton, married 11 November 1844, Caroline, Virginia, son of; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Richmond County, Virginia, page 241, line 13, Samuel G. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 91 of 164, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). age 47.
- [S391] Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia.. Online Database www.fold3.com, NARA, Samuel G. Dishman, Co. F, 9th Virginia Cavalry, discharged 23 Dec 1864 due to disability at age 42. Hereinafter cited as Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Virginia.
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, Stonewall, ED 098, sheet 445B, dwelling 273, S. G. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members S. G. Dishman, 57, Annie E. Dishman, Annie M. Dishman, Robt. L. Barton, J. Julian Barton.
- [S196] Fisher, Therese, compiler and editor, Marriages of Caroline County, Virginia, 1777-1853, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998). p. 67, bride's name recorded as Sophia Wharton and bond was given by Anthony Thornton.
- [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, Samuel G. Dishman and Sophia Wharton, married 11 November 1844, Caroline County, Virginia; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," Samuel G. Dishman and Sophia Wharton, married 11 November 1844, Caroline, Virginia.
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, Stonewall, ED 098, sheet 445B, dwelling 273, S. G. Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 4 January 2021. household members S. G. Dishman, Annie E. Dishman, Annie M. Dishman, Robt. L. Barton, J. Julian Barton.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 127, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 19 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male 50-59.
- [S65] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Westmoreland County, Virginia, page 283, line 21, Samuel G. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2002), image 13 of 57, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 84b, line 14, dwelling 321, family 321, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members Samuel Dishman, Sphia Dishman, Anne Dishman.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, page 261, dwelling 36, family 37, Saml G Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members Saml G Dishman, Sophia Dishman, 37, Ann E Dishman, Mary J Fisher, Wm A Baynham.
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, Stonewall, page 241A, dwelling 48, Samuel G Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 4 January 2021. household members Samuel G Dishman, 47, Annie E Dishman, 23, Fannie E Gouldman, 23.
Sophia Wharton1,2,3
F, #948, (abt 1823 - bef 1870)
Sophia Wharton was also known as Sophia Dishman.
3 Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1823 | ~0 | Sophia Wharton was born abt 1823 in Virginia.2 |
Marriage | 11 Nov 1844 | ~21 | Samuel G. Dishman and she married on 11 Nov 1844 in Caroline County, Virginia.1,4,3 |
Death | Bef 1870 | | She died bef 1870.5 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Sophia Wharton was also known as Sophia Dishman.3 |
Death of Spouse | Aft 1880 | | Her husband Samuel G. Dishman died aft 1880 in Virginia. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
---|
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~27 | Sophia Wharton was listed as a household member living with Samuel G. Dishman on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~37 | She was listed as a household member living with Samuel G. Dishman on the 1860 census in Richmond County, Virginia.2 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S196] Fisher, Therese, compiler and editor, Marriages of Caroline County, Virginia, 1777-1853, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1998). p. 67, bride's name recorded as Sophia Wharton and bond was given by Anthony Thornton.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, page 261, dwelling 36, family 37, Saml G Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members Saml G Dishman, Sophia Dishman, 37, Ann E Dishman, Mary J Fisher, Wm A Baynham.
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Samuel G. Dishman and Sophia Wharton, married 11 November 1844, Caroline, Virginia; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, Samuel G. Dishman and Sophia Wharton, married 11 November 1844, Caroline County, Virginia; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
- [S33] Assumnption of this researcher:Not found in Samuel Dishman's household in the 1870 census so assumed to be deceased.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, page 84b, line 14, dwelling 321, family 321, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members Samuel Dishman, Sphia Dishman, Anne Dishman.
John W. Dishman1
M, #949, (abt 1825 - abt Dec 1878)
Parents
Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1825 | ~0 | John W. Dishman was born abt 1825 in Essex County, Virginia.2,3 |
Marriage | 20 Nov 1847 | ~22 | He and Selina Gray married on 20 Nov 1847 in Essex County, Virginia.4,5,1 |
Death | Abt Dec 1878 | ~53 | He died abt Dec 1878 in Essex County, Virginia.6 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Death of Parent | 1844 | ~19 | His father Samuel Dishman died in 1844 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Military | From 23 Sep 1861 - 23 Oct 1861 | | John W. Dishman served on the Confederate side as a private in Company D of the 41st Regiment of Virginia Militia From 23 Sep 1861 - 23 Oct 1861. He enlisted at Farnham Church in Richmond Co., Virginia and was dismissed from service one month later on account of disabilities.7 |
Death of Parent | Abt Nov 1861 | ~36 | His mother Sarah Gray died abt Nov 1861 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Death of Spouse | Aft Jun 1880 | | His wife Selina Gray died aft Jun 1880. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
---|
Census1830 | 1 Jun 1830 | ~5 | John W. Dishman was probably one of the males, age 5 to 9, in Samuel Dishman's household on the 1830 census in Essex County, Virginia.8 |
Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~25 | John W. Dishman was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.9 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~35 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Richmond County, Virginia.10 |
Census1870 | 1 Jun 1870 | ~45 | He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Richmond County, Virginia.11 |
Other Information
Citations
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, John W. Dishman and Solina Gray, married 20 November 1847, Essex County, Virginia; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Essex County, Virginia, p. 80, line 21, John Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 29 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). age recorded as 25.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Richmond County, Virginia, John W. Dishman household, page 6, line 1, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 10 of 115, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). age recorded as 33.
- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15222. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.259.
- [S302] Essex County Will Book, No. 30, pp. 10-11, 13 Dec 1878, appraisal and record of sale of the estate of J.W. Dishman, deceased. The list of buyers includes "Solenia Dishman" and "widow", County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex County Will Book.

- [S391] Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia.. Online Database www.fold3.com, NARA, John W. Dishman, Co. D, 41st Regiment Virginia Militia. Hereinafter cited as Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Virginia.
- [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Essex County, p. 127, Samuel Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 19 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). male 50-59.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Essex County, Virginia, p. 80, line 21, John Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 29 of 78.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Richmond County, Virginia, p. 6, line 1, dwelling 39, family 40, John W. Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 10 of 115.
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, Stonewall, page 245A, dwelling 106, Salina Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members John W Dishman, 37, Salina Dishman, 35, Adaline Dishman, 25, Alice Dishman, 21, Columbus Kelly, Lot Kelly.
Selina Gray1,2
F, #950, (abt 1830 - aft Jun 1880)
Selina Gray was also known as Selina Dishman.
2 Relationships
Key Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Birth | Abt 1830 | ~0 | Selina Gray was born abt 1830 in Virginia.3,4,5 |
Marriage | 20 Nov 1847 | ~17 | John W. Dishman and she married on 20 Nov 1847 in Essex County, Virginia.6,7,2 |
Death | Aft Jun 1880 | | She died aft Jun 1880.8,9 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
Event | Date | Age | Description |
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Name | | | Selina Gray was also known as Selina Dishman.2 |
Death of Spouse | Abt Dec 1878 | ~48 | Her husband John W. Dishman died abt Dec 1878 in Essex County, Virginia. |
Census, Residences, and Employment
Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
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Census1850 | 1 Jun 1850 | ~20 | Selina Gray was listed as a household member living with John W. Dishman on the 1850 census in Essex County, Virginia.10 |
Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | ~30 | She was listed as a household member living with John W. Dishman on the 1860 census in Richmond County, Virginia.11 |
Census1870 | 1 Jun 1870 | ~40 | She was listed as a household member living with John W. Dishman on the 1870 census in Richmond County, Virginia.1 |
Census1880 | 1 Jun 1880 | ~50 | She was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Stonewall, Richmond County, Virginia.9 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, Stonewall, page 245A, dwelling 106, Salina Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members John W Dishman, 37, Salina Dishman, 35, Adaline Dishman, 25, Alice Dishman, 21, Columbus Kelly, Lot Kelly.
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, John W. Dishman and Solina Gray, married 20 November 1847, Essex County, Virginia; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Essex County, Virginia, p. 80, line 21, John Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 29 of 78, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). age recorded as 20.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Richmond County, Virginia, John W. Dishman household, page 6, line 1, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), image 10 of 115, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). age recorded as 29.
- [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, p. 15, line 4, John W. Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 99 of 164.
- [S115] Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, Virginia Marriages,1851-1929. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3976.htm, Ancestry.com, accessed 11 Dec 2001, record 15222. Hereinafter cited as VA Marriages, 1851-1929.
- [S186] Eva Eubank Wilkerson, Compiler, Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900, (Richmond, VA: Whittet & Shepperson, 1953). p. 82, original record from Book 1, p.259.
- [S302] Essex County Will Book, No. 30, pp. 10-11, 13 Dec 1878, appraisal and record of sale of the estate of J.W. Dishman, deceased. The list of buyers includes "Solenia Dishman" and "widow", County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Essex County Will Book.
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Richmond County, Stonewall, ED 098, sheet 444D, dwelling 257, Salina Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 4 January 2021, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). household members Salina Dishman, 52, widow, neice Adline Gouldman, 35.
- [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Essex County, Virginia, p. 80, line 21, John Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 29 of 78.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Richmond County, Virginia, p. 6, line 1, dwelling 39, family 40, John W. Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), image 10 of 115.