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Mary Elizabeth Dillon[1]

Female 1847 - 1887  (39 years)


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  • Name Mary Elizabeth Dillon 
    Born 18 Nov 1847  Henry County, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 7 Sep 1887  Tazewell County,, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I547449698  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2018 

    Family Robert Clay Wells,   b. 19 Apr 1842, Henry County, County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Dec 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 5 Dec 1867  Henry County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Birth: 1842, Henry County, Virginia
      Death: Dec. 28, 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia

      THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Dec. 31, 1926, p. 1, col.6:
      (edited)
      OLD HENRY COUNTY CITIZEN WRITES OWN OBITUARY - DIES.
      Of interest to the older generation of Henry County citizens, will be the following item taken from the Bluefield (W. Va.) Telegraph concerning a Henry County citizen of many years ago.
      A few weeks after he had written his own obituary in which he wished his many friends a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their many kindnesses, the life light of R. C. Wells, pioneer citizen and Confederate Veteran, faded slowly out at his home in the Bluestone Valley, Tuesday morning. "I am worn out and broken down and if I live to see the twenty-fifth (meaning Christmas Day), it will likely be my last," dramatically wrote the aged man in his obituary. Soldier that he was, and figuratively speaking, he could hear the faint dying sound of taps, a soldiers' good night, for shortly after he penciled the touching words of his obituary, he sent a copy to Henry C. Callaway, editor of the Bluefield, Va. News, of the Daily Telegraph. Mr. Callaway carefully preserved the copy, which is sub-joined to this article and which gives the life history of Mr. Wells as told in his own words. Mr. Wells was a charter member of the Tip Top Masonic lodge and was 84 years of age. Surviving relatives are: daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hendrick of Thorpe, and three sons, namely W. W., J. L. And J. B. Wells, all of whom reside in the Bluestone valley section. Vance Wells, well known local barber, is a grandson of the deceased man. Funeral services and burial will take place Thursday morning at Wellsville.
      ******
      " I am a native of Henry County, Virginia.
      Spent my boyhood there.
      I belonged to Co. G., 42nd Va. Inf., 2nd Bri., 1st Div., Jacksons' old Corps.
      I was captured at Gettysburg, taken to Point Lookout and remained there until the close of the war.
      Was married the following year and moved to Tazwell County, Va., and have since been a resident of this county and lived among its people who have been especially kind and good to me, for which I want to thank one and all.
      I am worn out and broken down, and if I live to see the 25th, it will likely be my last.
      A Merry Christmas to all and a Christmas gift from all of you.
      Yours, R. C. Wells."
      ******
      Ref: Anne Vestal-Miller: THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 30 & 31, #124:
      5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, Age 23, Single, Born Pittsylvania Co., Son of Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, Age 18, Single, Born Henry Co., Dau. of Mart & Marlin Dillon.
      ******
      1880 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.:
      Robert C., Head, Age 38, Farmer
      Mary E., Wife, Age 30, Keeping House
      William W., Son, Age 11, Laborer On Farm
      Joseph F., Son, Age 9
      Dellamaid, Dau., 7
      Lula M., Dau., 5
      Charly E., Son, Age 1
      Fannie, Dau., Age 1 month
      ******
      1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.,family#127:
      Robert C. Wells 68 Widower
      Jesse B. Wells 22 son
      John R. Hambrick 38 son-in-law
      Lula M. Hambrick 35 daughter
      Vance W. Carter 15 grandson
      ******
      Info below from Jack Mitchell:
      Children of Robert:
      Willie W Wells 1869-
      Joseph T Wells 1870-
      Della Maude Wells 1872-1896
      Lula M Wells 1874-
      Charles Edgar Wells 1876-
      Robert C Wells 1878-
      Lela Lee Wells 1880-1952
      ******
      Roberts' brother, Luther P. Wells was also a Confederate Soldier. He was in CO A, 5th Bttn., VA Reserves. (sometimes known as "Henrys' Regiment Virginia Reserves," which was commanded by Patrick Miller Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry.
      ******

      Parents:
      Joel C Wells (1801 - 1856)
      Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)
      Spouse: Mary E. Dillon Wells (1847 - 1887)
      Children:
      William W Wells (1869 - 1945)
      Joseph T Wells (1870 - ____)
      Della Maude Wells Carter (1872 - 1896)
      Lula M Wells (1874 - ____)
      Charles Edgar Wells (1876 - 1902)
      Robert Clay Wells (1878 - 1918)
      Lela Lee Wells Hendrickson (1880 - 1952)
      James Luke Wells (1882 - 1953)
      John W Wells (1884 - 1895)
      Jesse B Wells (1887 - ____)

      Note: His dates may be 19 April 1842 - 17 Dec. 1926.
      Burial: Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia
    Children 
     1. Lela Lee Wells,   b. 16 May 1880, McDowell Co., West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1952, Tazwell, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. William W. Wells,   b. 16 Mar 1869, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1945, McDowell County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     3. Robert Clay Wells, Jr,   b. 28 Mar 1878, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 1918, McDowell County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years)
     4. Charles Edgar Wells,   b. 10 Sep 1876, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1902  (Age 25 years)
    +5. Della Maude Marie Wells,   b. 25 Nov 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1896, Tazewell County, Vitginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 23 years)
     6. James Luke Wells,   b. 7 May 1882, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1953, McDowell, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     7. John W. Wells,   b. 21 May 1884, Springville, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Aug 1895  (Age 11 years)
     8. Jesse Bane Wells,   b. 7 Aug 1887, Springville, Tazewell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Nov 1948, Clear Fork, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
     9. Lula Mae Wells,   b. 19 Jul 1874, Henry Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Apr 1920, Tazwell Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years)
    Last Modified 21 Feb 2017 
    Family ID F518494746  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Birth: 1842, Henry County, Virginia
      Death: Dec. 28, 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia

      THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Dec. 31, 1926, p. 1, col.6:
      (edited)
      OLD HENRY COUNTY CITIZEN WRITES OWN OBITUARY - DIES.
      Of interest to the older generation of Henry County Citizens, will be the following item taken from the Bluefield (W. Va.) Telegraph concerning a Henry County citizen of many years ago.
      A few weeks after he had written his own obituary in which he wished his many friends a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their many kindnesses, the life light of R. C. Wells, pioneer citizen and Confederate Veteran, faded slowly out at his home in the Bluestone Valley, Tuesday morning. "I am worn out and broken down and if I live to see the twenty-fifth (meaning Christmas Day), it will likely be my last," dramatically wrote the aged man in his obituary. Soldier that he was, and figuratively speaking, he could hear the faint dying sound of taps, a soldiers' good night, for shortly after he penciled the touching words of his obituary, he sent a copy to Henry C. Callaway, editor of the Bluefield, Va. News, of the Daily Telegraph. Mr. Callaway carefully preserved the copy, which is sub-joined to this article and which gives the life history of Mr. Wells as told in his own words. Mr. Wells was a charter member of the Tip Top Masonic lodge and was 84 years of age. Surviving relatives are: daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hendrick of Thorpe, and three sons, namely W. W., J. L. And J. B. Wells, all of whom reside in the Bluestone valley section. Vance Wells, well known local barber, is a grandson of the deceased man. Funeral services and burial will take place Thursday morning at Wellsville.
      ******
      " I am a native of Henry County, Virginia. Spent my boyhood there. I belonged to Co. G., 42nd Va. Inf., 2nd Bri., 1st Div., Jacksons' old Corps. I was captured at Gettysburg, taken to Point Lookout and remained there until the close of the war. I was married the following year and moved to Tazwell County, Va., and have since been a resident of this county and lived among its people who have been especially kind and good to me, for which I want to thank one and all.
      I am worn out and broken down, and if I live to see the 25th, it will likely be my last. A Merry Christmas to all and a Christmas gift from all of you. Yours, R. C. Wells."
      ******
      Ref: Anne Vestal-Miller: THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 30 & 31, #124:
      5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, Age 23, Single, Born Pittsylvania Co., Son of Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, Age 18, Single, Born Henry Co., Dau. of Mart & Marlin Dillon.
      ******
      1880 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.:
      Robert C., Head, Age 38, Farmer
      Mary E., Wife, Age 30, Keeping House
      William W., Son, Age 11, Laborer On Farm
      Joseph F., Son, Age 9
      Dellamaid, Dau., 7
      Lula M., Dau., 5
      Charly E., Son, Age 1
      Fannie, Dau., Age 1 month
      ******
      1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.,family#127:
      Robert C. Wells 68 Widower
      Jesse B. Wells 22 son
      John R. Hambrick 38 son-in-law
      Lula M. Hambrick 35 daughter
      Vance W. Carter 15 grandson
      ******
      Info below from Jack Mitchell:
      Children of Robert:
      Willie W Wells 1869-
      Joseph T Wells 1870-
      Della Maude Wells 1872-1896
      Lula M Wells 1874-
      Charles Edgar Wells 1876-
      Robert C Wells 1878-
      Lela Lee Wells 1880-1952
      ******
      Roberts' brother, Luther P. Wells was also a Confederate Soldier. He was in CO A, 5th Bttn., VA Reserves. (sometimes known as "Henrys' Regiment Virginia Reserves," which was commanded by Patrick Miller Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry.
      ******
      Parents:
      Joel C Wells (1801 - 1856)
      Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)
      Spouse: Mary E. Dillon Wells (1847 - 1887)
      Children:
      William W Wells (1869 - 1945)
      Joseph T Wells (1870 - ____)
      Della Maude Wells Carter (1872 - 1896)
      Lula M Wells (1874 - ____)
      Charles Edgar Wells (1876 - 1902)
      Robert Clay Wells (1878 - 1918)
      Lela Lee Wells Hendrickson (1880 - 1952)
      James Luke Wells (1882 - 1953)
      John W Wells (1884 - 1895)
      Jesse B Wells (1887 - ____)
      Note: His dates may be 19 April 1842 - 17 Dec. 1926. Do you know?
      Burial: Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia

  • Sources 
    1. [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93194697.