Frederick Dills (1875 - 1965)

Born 5 Nov 1875 in Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Etta (Ferguson) Dills — married 30 Mar 1906 in Marshall, Indiana, United States

Died 16 Nov 1965 at age 90 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, United States

Biography

Frederick Dills was born on 5 Nov 1875 in Indiana;^[1][2] he was the son of Edward Dill and Asenath Ramer.^[3][2]

On 1 Jun 1880,^[3] Fredrick Dill (age 4) was living in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana in the household of his father, Edward Dill, with his mother and siblings (listed in table below).

On 1 Jun 1900,^[1] Fred Dill (age 24, born Nov 1875) was living in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana in the household of his father, Edward Dill, with his mother and siblings (listed in table below).

On 29 Mar 1906 in Marshall, Indiana,^[4][5][6] Frederick Dill, son of Edward Dill and Asenath Raymer, married Etta Ferguson. Frederick was born on 5 Nov 1878 [sic] in Elkhart County, Indiana. He was currently a resident of Marshall County, Indiana, and his occupation was farming. Etta was born on 20 Sep 1884 in Marshall County, Indiana, where she was currently living with her parents. This was the 1st marriage for each Frederick and Etta.

On 15 Apr 1910,^[7] Fred Dill (age 33) was living in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana as the married, head of household with his wife and daughter (listed in table below). Fred and Etta had been married for 4 years; Etta had born 1 child who was currently living. Of note, on the same census enumeration sheet,^[7] the family immediately preceding was that of Fred's parents & siblings.

On 12 Sep 1918 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana,^[8] Fredrick Dills (age 42) registered for the World War I Draft. Frederick was born on 5 No 1875. He was currently residing at RFD 6, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, where he was self-employed as a farmer. His nearest relative was [his wife] Etta Dills, who lived at the same address.

On 1 Jan 1920,^[9] Fred Dill (age 43) was living in Polk Township, Marshall County, Indiana as the married, head of household with his wife and children (listed in table below).

On 2 Apr 1930,^[10] Fred Dills (age 54) was living in Polk Township, Marshall County, Indiana as the married, head of household with his wife and children (listed in table below).

On 1 Apr 1940,^[11] Frederick Dills (age 64) was living in Polk Township, Marshall County, Indiana as the married, head of household with his wife and son (listed in table below).

Fred Dills was in a military record on 16 Oct 1940 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.^[12]

Frederick Dills's daughter, Thelma Leonore Dills, married Martin Joseph Sester on 29 Aug 1941 in Marshall, Indiana.^[13]

Fred Dills's son, Floyd R Dills, married Gretchen McLane on 31 Aug 1947 in Starke, Indiana.^[14]

Fred Dills was mentioned in the obituary of his sister, Margaret Larock, on 11 Oct 1949 in San Francisco, California.^[15]

On 1 Apr 1950,^[16] Fred Dills (age 74) was living in Polk Township, Marshall County, Indiana as the married, head of household with his wife and son (listed in table below).

Frederick Dills, son of Edward Dills and Aseneth Ramer, died (age 90) on 16 Nov 1965 in the Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.^[2] The cause of death was cardiovascular-renal disease. Frederick was born on 5 Nov 1875 in Indiana. His usual occupation was a retired farmer; his usual residence was in La Paz, North Township, Marshall County, Indiana. Frederick was widowed. The informant for the death certificate was his son, Harold Dills, who lived in Plymouth, Indiana.

Fred Dills was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana with a death date of 1965.^[17]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 97; Digital film/folder number: 004118643; FHL microfilm: 1240392; Image number: 321; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00782-7
   FamilySearch Record: M9MD-VZC (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6DMG-MV
   Fred Dill (24), single son, in household of Edward Dill (54) in West Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Death: "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017"
   Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1965; Roll: 17
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry Record 60716 #193548 (subscription required, accessed 30 December 2023)
   Frederick Dills death 16 Nov 1965 (born 5 Nov 1875), son of Edward Dills & Aseneth Ramer, in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00066; Digital film/folder number: 005157839; FHL microfilm: 1254297; Image number: 369; Sheet number: 182; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: MH9R-8T9 (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBS-96DX
   Fredrick Dill (4), single son, in household of Edward Dill (34) in West Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
   citing Page: 321; Digital film/folder number: 004476690_001_M9ND-CP1; FHL microfilm: 001651772; Image number: 195; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02958-4
   FamilySearch Record: XXG5-J4S (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6LPS-XXD
   Frederick Dill marriage to Etta Ferguson.
5. ↑ Marriage: "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004476608; FHL microfilm: 1651774
   FamilySearch Record: XFJZ-8FT (accessed 30 December 2023)
   Frederick Dill marriage to Etta Ferguson on 29 Mar 1906 in Marshall, Indiana, United States.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
   citing Page: 208; Digital film/folder number: 004476608_001_M9ND-MJ4; FHL microfilm: 001651774; Image number: 241; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02957-8
   FamilySearch Record: XXGD-H8V (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6FCJ-2S
   Frederick Dill marriage to Etta Ferguson on 29 Mar 1906 in Marshall, Indiana, United States.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971227; FHL microfilm: 1374383; Image number: 569; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03357-7
   FamilySearch Record: MK5S-H4R (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJD-Y7N
   Fred Dill (33), married head of household in West, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
8. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005251160; Record number: 0
   FamilySearch Record: 78CT-TV3Z (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81ZN-4NX Image number 01002
   Name: Fredrick Dills; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Marshall, Indiana, United States; Birth Date: 5 Nov 1875; Birth Place: United States; Citizenship Place: U S A; Race: White.
9. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004965834; FHL microfilm: 1820456; Image number: 867; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01926-3
   FamilySearch Record: MF4M-BBS (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R62-9QB
   Fred Dill (43), married head of household in Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
10. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 43; Digital film/folder number: 004950633; FHL microfilm: 2340352; Image number: 855; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03985-2
    FamilySearch Record: X4Y5-W8T (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHM-6WG
    Fred Dills (54), married head of household in Polk, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
11. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 53; Digital film/folder number: 005459833; Image number: 507; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: V1Y8-S16 (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-5XWK
    Frederick Dills (64), married head of household in Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
12. ↑ Military of another person: "Indiana, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 1940-1947.; Affiliate Publication Number: 7644728; Digital film/folder number: 105012796; Image number: 51
    FamilySearch Record: QP8V-M52S (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSBH-X9ZN-Z
    Name: Fred Dills; Relationship To Head: Father; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.
13. ↑ Marriage of daughter Thelma Leonore Dills: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007743969_002_M9MF-RFY; Image number: 81
    FamilySearch Record: DHF7-19ZM (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C916-QPMW
    Frederick Dills's daughter Thelma Leonore Dills marriage to Martin Joseph Sester on 29 Aug 1941 in Marshall, Indiana, United States.
14. ↑ Marriage of son Floyd R Dills: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007742308_002_M9MF-RDX; Image number: 218
    FamilySearch Record: D5VF-QSW2 (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91D-99R9-J
    Fred Dills's son Floyd R Dills marriage to Gretchen McLane on 31 Aug 1947 in Starke, Indiana, United States.
15. ↑ Obituary of another person: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 103816788; Image number: 869
    FamilySearch Record: Q57M-YTVY (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS2V-8QXS
    Name: Fred Dills; Residence Date: 10 Oct 1949; Residence Place: Plymouth, Indiana; Source Newspaper: San Francisco Chronicle; System Of Record: SLS.
16. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 22; Line: 9; Digital film/folder number: 108871269; Image number: 23
    FamilySearch Record: 6XLN-XRHT (accessed 30 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-QSHQ-Q
    Fred Dills (74), married, Farming, head of household in Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Born in Ind.
17. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #184135868 (accessed 30 December 2023)
    Memorial page for Fred Dills (1875-1965), citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, USA.

See also

• FamilySearch profile for Frederick Dills