1854 - 1928 (73 years)
Generation: 1
1. | William Lysander "Willie" Dill was born in Oct 1854 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; 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
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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]
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Generation: 2
2. | William Clarance Dill (1.William1) was born on 10 Jun 1881 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Apr 1970. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1900, Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
- Census: 1910, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; In the 1910 US Census, he was recorded, age 28, living on Main Street, Charlestown, New Hampshire. He was the superintendent of a top shop
- Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Miscellaneous: 12 Sep 1918, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He registered for the World War I draft, listing his job as an assistant master mechanic at the New Home Sewing Machine Company.
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 38, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts. He was a tool maker in a machine factory.
- Residence: 1926, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Orange, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1926
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a mechanic in the automobile industry.
- Residence: 1942, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the World War II Draft listing is occupation as running a berry and vegetable farm.
Notes:
Birth:
Gibeault (s732) states he was born in Franklin, Massachusetts, however the draft card he filled out in 1942, gives his birthplace as Hardwick, Massachusetts.
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William married Nettie Victoria Hallberg on 29 Oct 1903 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Nettie (daughter of Pehr Gustaf Hallberg and Johanna Johannesdotter) was born in Mar 1884 in Crompton, West Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island; died in 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Clarence Charles Dill was born in 1904 in Massachusetts; died in 1965.
- 7. Violet Mable Dill was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 2004 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 Jun 2004 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
- 8. Melvin Arthur Dill was born on 16 May 1909 in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 6 Jun 1976 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.
- 9. Lillian V. Dill was born on 28 Aug 1910 in Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; died on 9 Jan 2004 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 15 Jan 2004 in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- 10. William Maxwell "Max" Dill was born on 7 Aug 1913 in Massachusetts; died on 5 Jan 1978 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 11. Robert Walter Dill was born on 3 Jan 1915 in Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1985 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 12. Dexter Lysander Dill was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Massachusetts; died on 25 Aug 1972 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 13. Harold Clifford Dill was born in 1918; died in 1928.
- 14. Beatrice Alice Dill was born on 27 Sep 1920; died on 29 Oct 1952.
- 15. Milton Vaughn Dill was born on 13 Sep 1922; died on 14 Mar 1987 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 16. Walter Harold "Sonny" Dill was born on 28 Sep 1929 in Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1981 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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William married Gladys Elizabeth Breheau in say 1960 in New York State. Gladys (daughter of Thomas S. Breheau) was born on 12 Jul 1897 in Massachusetts; died on 16 Dec 1969 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Hattie L. Dill (1.William1) was born in Aug 1883 in Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1900, Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.
Notes:
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Hattie married Frank Thayer on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Walter E. Dill (1.William1) was born in Jan 1887 in Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1900, Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
- Census: 1920, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 33, while living with his parents.
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
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5. | Mabel R. Dill (1.William1) was born in May 1890 in Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1900, Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.
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Mabel married Walter Porter on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
6. | Clarence Charles Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1904 in Massachusetts; died in 1965. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1910, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; In the 1910 US Census, he was recorded, age 5, living on Main Street, Charlestown, New Hampshire with his parents.
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 15, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
- Census: 1930, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : Franklin County Jail
- Census: 1940, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 35, living in 6 Bayview Street, Newport, Rhode Island. He is listed as a laborer.
- Residence: 1942, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island; Newport, Rhode Island, City Directory, 1942
Notes:
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Clarence married Gladys Elizabeth Breheau est 1925, and was divorced before Jun 1930. Gladys (daughter of Thomas S. Breheau) was born on 12 Jul 1897 in Massachusetts; died on 16 Dec 1969 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Norman William Dill was born on 21 Aug 1926 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Feb 2003 in Fruitport, Muskegon County, Michigan; was buried in Moorland Cemetery, Moorland, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA.
- 18. Richard Vaughn Dill was born on 6 May 1928 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Sep 2013 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Clarence married Mildred Mae Tingley on Yes, date unknown. Mildred (daughter of Charles E. Tingley and Bessie G.) was born in 1902 in Rhode Island; died in 1971 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Violet Mable Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 2004 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 Jun 2004 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1910, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; In the 1910 US Census, she was recorded, age 2, living on Main Street, Charlestown, New Hampshire with her parents.
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, she was recorded, age 11, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
- Graduation: 1927, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Violet graduated in 1927 from Orange High School.
- Census: 1930, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census, she was recorded, age 21, living on Orange Road, Warwick, Massachusetts with her husband and mother-in-law.
- Census: 1940, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census, she was recorded, age 32, living on Orange Road, Warwick, Massachusetts.
- Census: 1950, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1950 US Census, she was recorded, age 42, living on North on Route 78, Warwick, Massachusetts.
- Residence: Jan 2004, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Obituary: 15 Jun 2004; According to her obituary; "Before her marriage to Gordon S. "Stan" Anderson, she had worked at the former New Home Sewing Machine Company and later the Minute Tapioca Company, both in Orange. She and her husband owned and operated the Anderson Poultry Farm for 20 years. Stan died in 1987. An honorary member of the Warwick Volunteer Fire Department, she had served as a dispatcher for the fire department from 1954 to 1994. A member of the Warwick Women's Guild, she enjoyed cooking, baking, vegetable gardening, knitting, crocheting, and playing the organ as well as the piano. For many years, she was a summer resident of Pittsburg, NH."
- Last Full Review: 20 Apr 2023
Notes:
Birth:
Gibeault (2011) gives her birth date as 8 October 1908.
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Died:
She died at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center.
Violet married Gordon Stanley "Stan" Anderson in 1928 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Gordon (son of Augustus G. Anderson and Sarah J. Miller) was born on 11 Jan 1908 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine; died on 1 May 1987 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | Melvin Arthur Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 16 May 1909 in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 6 Jun 1976 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: From Lauren Gibault: "My grandfather, Melvin Roy was a machine operator for a small machine shop in Holliston. He also was a member of the Mount Hollis Lodge for the Order of Free Masons. During his many faceted life, Melvin played the banjo in a group called "The Traveling Hobo's". He also loved woodworking, making furniture and other wood accessories. I also remember his love of gardening. I remember a large vegetable garden he had in the back yard."
- Census: 1910, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; In the 1910 US Census, he was recorded, age 11 months, living on Main Street, Charlestown, New Hampshire with his parents.
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 10, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
- Military: 28 Jul 1943, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; He enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army.
- Residence: 1946, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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Melvin married Effie Caroline Smith in 1942 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Effie was born on 12 Mar 1917 in Turnbridge, Orange County, Vermont; died in 11 Apr1994 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Lillian V. Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Aug 1910 in Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; died on 9 Jan 2004 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 15 Jan 2004 in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: According to her obituary, "She grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1939. She was married to Bernie Gatautis on Sept. 2, 1950. He died on Feb. 17, 1993. After high school she worked at the former Athol Webster Sole Co. for many years. She had also worked at the former Giant Store, and the former Bill's Market, all of Athol. A member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, she belonged to the St. Francis Women's Guild and the Athol Golden Agers Club. Devoted to her church, she also enjoyed cooking as well as being a talented seamstress."
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, she was recorded, age 9, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
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Lillian married Horace Hall Smith on Yes, date unknown. Horace (son of John Edwin "Eddie" Smith and Edith Lamson) was born on 26 Feb 1899 in Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine; died on 22 Dec 1972 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Lillian married Edward Miller on Yes, date unknown. Edward died in 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | William Maxwell "Max" Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Aug 1913 in Massachusetts; died on 5 Jan 1978 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 6, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
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11. | Robert Walter Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Jan 1915 in Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1985 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 4, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
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12. | Dexter Lysander Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Massachusetts; died on 25 Aug 1972 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 3, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
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Dexter married Jean Marie Clifford about 1941. Jean (daughter of Lawrence A. Clifford and Gladys Daniels) was born on 10 Dec 1925 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jul 2003 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 3 Jul 2003 in Lower Cemetery, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Harold Clifford Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1918; died in 1928. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census, he was recorded, age 2, living on 114 South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents
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14. | Beatrice Alice Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Sep 1920; died on 29 Oct 1952. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.
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15. | Milton Vaughn Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Sep 1922; died on 14 Mar 1987 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
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16. | Walter Harold "Sonny" Dill (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Sep 1929 in Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1981 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.
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Generation: 4
17. | Norman William Dill (6.Clarence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Aug 1926 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Feb 2003 in Fruitport, Muskegon County, Michigan; was buried in Moorland Cemetery, Moorland, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 3, while living with his mother.
- Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is recorded, age 13, while living with his mother.
Norman married Lillie Belle Lindquist [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Norman married Cleo Marie VanBergen on 3 Sep 1965. Cleo (daughter of Ralph VanBergen and Grace Patterson) was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Moorland, Muskegon County, Michigan; died on 12 Mar 2013 in Fruitport, Muskegon County, Michigan; was buried in Moorland Cemetery, Moorland, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | Richard Vaughn Dill (6.Clarence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 6 May 1928 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Sep 2013 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 1, while living with his mother.
- Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 11, while living with his mother.
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19. | Constance Shirley Dill (6.Clarence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Dec 1933 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island; died on 15 Feb 2010 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1940, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 7, living on 6 Bayview Street, Newport, Rhode Island with her parents.
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27. | Lt. Col Randall C. Dill (12.Dexter3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1949; died on 6 Mar 2023 in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, Florida. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Jul 2003, Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, Florida
- Obituary: 15 Mar 2023; Mary Esther, FL - Randall C. Dill, 74, of Mary Esther, FL, originally of Phillipston, MA, passed away on March 06, 2023. Randy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by his wife Sue (Liu) Dill; his son Mike Dill and wife Jennifer, their 3 daughters and families of HI, his son Steve Dill and wife Heather, their 2 daughters of AL; his sisters Pamela (Dill) Holmlund of NH; and Vickie (Dill) Prescott and her husband Jay of FL, and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by his brother Kevin W. Dill, of SC, Randy and Kevin always shared a love of the New England sports teams, Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and enjoyed playing and watching all golf tournaments.
Randy was a graduate of the USAF Academy and became a USAF C130 pilot. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel, and became a valued handyman and computer expert helping many in the community.
Randy's special place in Pittsburgh, NH, was his serene cabin in what he called "God's Country". There he enjoyed swimming in the cold, pristine lakes, and watching moose and bears in the wild.
Randy's willingness to share his sharp mind, his wonderful sense of humor, and his kind, peaceful spirit will be greatly missed by everyone who had the good fortune to meet him.
Published by the Athol Daily News, 15 March 2023
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Randall married Sue Liu [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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28. | Kevin W. Dill (12.Dexter3, 2.William2, 1.William1) died on Yes, date unknown. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Jul 2003, Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina
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