Delvee Family Association
The Descendants of Peter and Lucy (Town) Delva meeting together since 1886
First Name:  Last Name: 
[Advanced Search]  [Surnames]

William Lysander "Willie" Dill

Male 1854 - 1928  (73 years)


Generations:      Standard    |    Vertical    |    Compact    |    Box    |    Text    |    Ahnentafel    |    Fan Chart    |    Media    |    PDF

Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Lysander "Willie" Dill was born in Oct 1854 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of William L. Dill and Harriet Mills); died in 1928.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1855, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded living in Erving, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1860, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 6, living in Athol, Massachusetts living with his parents.
    • Census: 1865, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 11, living in Templeton, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 15, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his father and step-mother. He was a farm laborer.
    • Census: 1900, Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1920, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    [Tribe of Polly]

    William married Ellen Edwina Vaughan on 26 Jul 1880 in Vernon, Windham County, Vermont. Ellen (daughter of Dexter Monroe Briggs Vaughan and Mary Philena Lincoln) was born on 11 Jul 1848 in Prescott, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Feb 1940 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. William Clarance Dill was born on 10 Jun 1881 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Apr 1970.
    2. Hattie L. Dill was born in Aug 1883 in Massachusetts.
    3. Walter E. Dill was born in Jan 1887 in Massachusetts.
    4. Mabel R. Dill was born in May 1890 in Massachusetts.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William L. DillWilliam L. Dill was born in Dec 1828 in Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (son of William Dill and Laura); died in 1905 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 21, living in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was a laborer living with the Wilson family.
    • Census: 1855, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded living in Erving, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1860, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 30, living in Athol, Massachusetts. He was a laborer.
    • Military: say 1863; He served in Company A, 22ed Connecticut Infantry.
    • Census: 1865, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 34, living in Templeton, Massachusetts.
    • Membership: 1865; After the Civil War, he joined the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR).
    • 2ed Marriage: 24 Jan 1868, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He marred second on 24 January 1868 in Warwick, Massachusetts Mary C. (Walsh) Nevers, the daughter of John and Catherine Nevers. She was born about 1831 in Ireland. Children: 1. Laura Mary Dill (1868-1868)
    • Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 41, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his second wife, Mary. He worked in a soloon.
    • Census: 1880, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 50, living on 393 Southbridge Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. His occupation is listed as "naptha."
    • Last Full Review: 27 Dec 2021

    Notes:

    Name:

    William married Harriet Mills on 11 Oct 1853 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Harriet (daughter of Gardner Packard Mills and Mary "Polly" Delvee) was born on 28 Feb 1830 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 11 May 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Harriet MillsHarriet Mills was born on 28 Feb 1830 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Gardner Packard Mills and Mary "Polly" Delvee); died on 11 May 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 20, living in Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.; : 20
    • Census: 1855, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded living in Erving, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1860, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 28, living in Athol, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1865, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 34, living in Templeton, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 27 Dec 2021

    Notes:

    [Tribe of Polly]

    Died:
    She died of hepatitis.

    Notes:

    Marriage Date: There is confusion on their marriage date. However it stems from some using the recording date on the Erving records as the marriage date. The records clearly show that they were married 11 October, and the event was recorded 31 December 1853.

    Children:
    1. Hannah Dill was born on 26 Jun 1856 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    2. 1. William Lysander "Willie" Dill was born in Oct 1854 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1928.
    3. Laura Augusta Dill was born on 26 Jun 1856 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Mar 1913 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. Narsissa S. "Hattie" Dill was born in Nov1858 in Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Dill

    William married Laura on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Laura
    Children:
    1. 2. William L. Dill was born in Dec 1828 in Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died in 1905 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  3. 6.  Gardner Packard MillsGardner Packard Mills was born on 24 Oct 1805 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of James Mills and Rhoda Packard); died on 4 Jun 1886 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1830 US Census he was recorded living in Wendell, Massachusetts: 1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 3 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 4 - Free White Persons - Under 20 2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 6 - Total Free White Persons 6 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)
    • Census: 1840, Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1840 US Census he was recorded living in Jamaica, Vermont: 2 - Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 2 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 2 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 4 - Persons Employed in Agriculture 6 - Free White Persons - Under 206 2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 8 - Total Free White Persons 8 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves
    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 45, living in Orange, Massachusetts. He was working as a laborer.
    • Census: 1860, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 55, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He was a day laborer.
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 60, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 65, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He was a farm laborer.
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 75, living in Warwick, Massachusetts at the home of his daughter, Hannah. He was a widower.
    • Last Full Review: 5 Dec 2021

    Notes:

    Census:
    He was a day laborer.

    Gardner married Mary "Polly" Delvee about 1826. Mary (daughter of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson) was born on 4 Jan 1807 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 May 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary "Polly" DelveeMary "Polly" Delvee was born on 4 Jan 1807 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson); died on 3 May 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 43, living in Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1860, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 53, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 58, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 63, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 17 May 2020

    Notes:

    Death: One of her two death records clearly states she died on the 4th, while the other and her gravestone states she died on the 3rd. I am using the 3rd.

    Died:
    She died of apoplexy.

    Children:
    1. Mary A. Mills was born on 17 Jan 1826 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Apr 1901.
    2. Jonathan Delvey Mills was born on 27 Mar 1828 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Dec 1886 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    3. 3. Harriet Mills was born on 28 Feb 1830 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 11 May 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    4. Hannah Mills was born on 28 Feb 1830 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Apr 1898 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 9 Apr 1898 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    5. Albert Mills was born on 19 Feb 1832 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Sep 1863.
    6. James Alfred Mills was born on 1 Apr 1834 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Dec 1913 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 5 Dec 1913 in Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    7. Sarah N. Mills was born on 3 Jan 1837 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Feb 1886 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. Henry H. Mills was born on 17 May 1841 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1842 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    9. Lucy M. Mills was born on 20 Jan 1839 in Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; died on 16 Sep 1842 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    10. Lucy Maria Mills was born on 22 Oct 1843 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Mar 1914 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; was buried in Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    11. Jane Elizabeth Mills was born on 16 Jul 1849 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Jan 1927 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    12. Henry Almond Mills
    13. daughter Mills was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James Mills was born in 1780; died in 1832.

    James married Rhoda Packard on Yes, date unknown. Rhoda was born in 1777; died in 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Rhoda Packard was born in 1777; died in 1825.
    Children:
    1. 6. Gardner Packard Mills was born on 24 Oct 1805 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jun 1886 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

  3. 14.  Jonathan DelveeJonathan Delvee was born on 21 Aug 1770 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Peter Delva and Lucy Town); died on 14 Dec 1850 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: It is from Jonathan that the twelve Tribes of Delvee are descended. He and Hannah, nee Johnson, lived in Warwick, Massachusetts on the Delvey Family Farm which he either inherited or purchased from his father.
    • Residence: 1798, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as an owner of a home by the assessors.
    • Census: 1800, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1830, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1840, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
    2 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    4 - Number of Household Members Under 16
    1 - Number of Household Members Over 25
    6 - Number of Household Members

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
    3 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    2 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
    2 - Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture
    7 - Free White Persons - Under 16
    5 - Free White Persons - Over 25
    14 - Total Free White Persons
    14 - Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19
    3 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    6 - Total Free White Persons
    6 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69
    1 - Persons Employed in Agriculture
    1 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    1 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    4 - Total Free White Persons
    4 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves

    Jonathan married Hannah Johnson on 18 Oct 1792 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder) was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Hannah JohnsonHannah Johnson was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder); died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Children:
    1. Samuel Town Delvey was born on 27 Oct 1793 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Mar 1861 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    2. Peter Delvy was born on 30 Jul 1795 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1869 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. Hannah Delvee was born on 21 Jun 1797 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. Lucy Pierce (nee Delvee) was born on 15 Feb 1799 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1850 in Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    5. Abigail Delvee was born on 5 Dec 1800 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1882 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    6. Joseph Delvee was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1848 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    7. Bathsheba Delvee was born on 3 Feb 1805 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Nov 1883 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried est 28 Nov 1883 in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 7. Mary "Polly" Delvee was born on 4 Jan 1807 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 May 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    9. Jonathan Delvee, Jr. was born on 29 Apr 1809 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Sep 1879 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 14 Sep 1879 in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    10. Sarah Ann Delvee was born on 25 Feb 1811 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1888 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 15 Aug 1888 in Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    11. Calvin Wilder Delva was born on 1 Feb 1813 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Dec 1884 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 31 Dec 1884 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    12. Unice Delvee was born on 16 Feb 1815 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Feb 1815 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    13. George William Alvin Delvee was born on 20 May 1817 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Sep 1876 in West Point Township, Bates County, Missouri; was buried in West Point Cemetery, Merwin, Bates County, Missouri, USA.
    14. Joel Delvee was born on 11 Jun 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jun 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.