Louis Dillman (1830 - 1903)

Born 25 Dec 1830 in Friedrichshafen, Bodenseekreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Husband of Friedericke (Strengson) Dillman — married 17 Nov 1853 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Husband of Amelia Antoinette (Janisse) Dillman — married 20 Jul 1887 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Husband of Martha (Unknown) Dillman — married 19 Dec 1895 in Los Angeles, California, United States

Died 27 Feb 1903 at age 72 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

Louis Dillman was born in Baden-Wurttemberg.

Lieutenant Colonel Louis Dillman served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Apr 18, 1861
Mustered out: Jul 30, 1863
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company A, 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry

Louis Dillman was interred in California.

Louis was born 25 Dec 1830 in Friedrichshafen, Bodenseekreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^[1]

Louis married Friederika Strengson on 17 Nov 1853 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.^[2]

Louis, age 22, entered the Union Army in Company A, 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry at the regiment's organization, as Captain on 18 Apr 1861, in Detroit, for 3 years. Commissioned 25 Apr 1861. Mustered 25 May 1861. Commissioned Major 6 Mar 1862. Commissioned Lieutenant Colonel 26 Jul 1862. Resigned and honorably discharged 30 Jul 1863. Died Feb 1903 in Pasadena, California.^[3][4] The 2nd Michigan Infantry was organized at Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan. During his time in service, the Regiment was engaged in the First and Second battles of Bull Run, the Peninsular Campaign, the battle of Fredericksburg and the Siege of Vicksburg.^[5]

Louis married Amelia A. Johneese Bellair on 20 Jul 1887 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Amelia was born in Michigan in about 1841.^[6]

Louis had resided here about sixteen years. He was known for his etchings on orange wood which have achieved quite a reputation. He was building a new studio in South Pasadena.^[7]

Louis married Mrs. Mattie M Smith on 19 Dec 1895 in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Louis was 65 and Mattie 60.^[8][9]

He passed away 27 Feb 1903 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States^[10] and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, California.^[7][1]

Louis is survived by his wife Mattie, 3 sons and a daughter.^[7]

Residence

Note: census records transcribed by Sue LaVoie

1870 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States^[11]

Louis Dillman, head, 39, male, Germany, Hotel Keeper

Frederica Dillman, wife, 37, female, Germany

Louis F. Dillman, son, 14, male, Michigan

Paulina Dillman, daughter, 11, female, Michigan

Julius Dillman, son, 8, male, Michigan, grocer

Charles Dillman, son, 3, male, Michigan

many lodgers at hotel

1880 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States^[12]

Louis Dillman, head, 49, male, Germany, city clerk

Frederica Dillman, wife, 48, female, Germany

Louis F. Dillman, son, 24, male, Michigan, tobacco salesman

Paulina Dillman, daughter, 20, female, Michigan

Julius Dillman, son, 19, male, Michigan, grocer

Charles Dillman, son, 13, male, Michigan

George Dillman,, 6, male, Michigan - note says died May 80

1900 - Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States^[13]

Louis Dillman, head, 70 (Dec 1830), male, Germany, artist, married 5 years

Martha Dillman, wife, 70, female, Canada Eng, artist, married 5 years, had 0 children

Ralph E Bonner, lodger, 30, male, Massachusetts, minister

Bonner, lodger, 30 female, Massachusetts

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave (has image). Find A Grave: Memorial #12676616 (accessed 27 June 2022). Memorial page for COL Louis Dillman (25 Dec 1830-27 Feb 1903), citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Shiver (contributor 46539565).
2. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995". Citing FHL microfilm: 927488;. FamilySearch Record: FCGM-5ZT (accessed 28 June 2022). Louis Dillmann marriage to Friederika Strengson on 17 Nov 1853 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
3. ↑ "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865, Vol II", Michigan Adjutant General, (Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ihling Bros & Everard). Digital Library (hathitrust.org) Dillman, Louis, page 59. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112047585481&view=1up&seq=77&skin=2021
4. ↑ National Park Service - The Civil War, Soldiers and Sailors Database. Louis Dillman. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=14499C96-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2nd_Michigan_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1025535646 (accessed June 22, 2022).
6. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925". Citing Marriage, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4207677. FamilySearch Record: NQW9-XQX (accessed 28 June 2022) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SD3-KCY Image number 428. Lewis Dillman (56y) marriage to Amelia A. Johneese Bellair on 20 Jul 1887 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2} Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum (https://www.mtn-view.com) – Soldier Obituaries by Nick Smith, Nov 2005. Transcribed from local newspapers. Louis Dillman - Pasadena Daily News 2/27/1903. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0By1D8N9NadYlbzlXZFpuOExpMnc?resourcekey=0-E_8-EQm9J1eEGFQrLRY8sQ
8. ↑ "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952". Citing Los Angeles, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 1,033,143. FamilySearch Record: XLW4-G49 (accessed 28 June 2022) FamilySearch Image: 939Z-BN9C-75. Louis Dillman (65) marriage to Mattie M Smith on 19 Dec 1895 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
9. ↑ "California Marriages, 1850-1945". Citing FHL microfilm: 1033143; Record number: 145;. FamilySearch Record: 41CS-Y73Z (accessed 28 June 2022). Louis Dillman (65) marriage to Mrs Mattie M. Smith on 19 Dec 1895 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
10. ↑ "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011". FamilySearch Record: Q5MT-X48K (accessed 28 June 2022) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSHX-QXDL Image number 00824. Name: Col Louis Dil; Obituary Date: 28 Feb 1903; Obituary Place: Detroit, Michigan; Birth Date: 23 Dec 1831; Birth Place: Wurtem; Death Date: 27 Feb 1903; Death Place: Pasadena, California; Occupation: Col; Residence Date: 27 Feb 1903; Residence Place: Detroit, Michigan; Age: 71; Source Newspaper: Detroit News.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1870". Citing Page: 22; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 19; FHL microfilm: 000552211; Record number: 5782;. FamilySearch Record: MHC5-D9X (accessed 28 June 2022) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-69R9-BZG Image number 00150. Louis Dillman (39) in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1880". Citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm . FamilySearch Record: MW35-4YW (accessed 28 June 2022) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB3-9B83 Image number 00566. Louis Dillman (49), married head of household in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Germany.
13. ↑ "United States Census, 1900". Citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 85; FHL microfilm: 1240091; Record number: 28754;. FamilySearch Record: M9PL-SKY (accessed 28 June 2022) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XC5S-634 Image number 00595. Louis Dillmann (70), married head of household in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States.

• Monumental inscription. Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, California. unmarked (b. unmarked) DILLMAN, Lt. Col Louis. Photographed by: Find A Grave contributor Wanda, ID 48618837.

Acknowledgements

• Gravesite photo posted with permission of Find A Grave contributor Wanda, ID 48618837 as noted in email response to request to use her images on WikiTree: “You are welcome to use the photos and add my name on WikiTree.”