Dillon Family - Family tree ireland

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Dillon Family
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John Walsh
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction and Photographs.
2.
Location analysis.
3.
Detailed Pedigree sheets and Family Group Sheets.
4.
Family : John C Dillon #4 and Anne Hart.
Birth Certificate.
Death Certificate.
Oral history.
5.
Family : John Dillon #3 and Delia Codum.
Census of 1911 and 1901.
Birth and Marriage records.
6.
Family : Patrick Codum and Catherine Higgins.
Census of 1901 and 1911.
Marriage record.
7.
Family : John Dillon #2 and Winifred Curley.
Census of 1901 and 1911.
Marriage record.
Calendars of Wills and Administration 1858 to 1920.
Patrick Dillon; Memorial Inscription.
Court records.
8.
Family : John Dillon #1 and Wife unknown.
Griffiths Valuation 1855.
Tithe applotment Books 1834.
9.
Conclusion.
10. Dillon and Codum surname analysis.
11. Supporting Documentation.
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1. Introduction:
John Christopher Dillon #4 was born 19th June 1908 at Annaghbride, County Galway.
His name is derived from his father John Dillon #3 born 19th August 1879 at Caltra County
Galway.
His name is also derived from his father John Dillon #2 born Circa 1849 -1854 at Caltra
County Galway.
Finally his father was also called John Dillon #2, birth place and date currently unknown.
This is the Biography of the 4 John Dillons and their families.
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Photographs:
John Dillon #4
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John Dillon #4 Hurling team:
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John Dillon #4 Construction:
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Delia Codam:
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2. LOCATION DETAILS:
Townland; Annaghbride,Meaning: Bridget’s Marsh .
Size: 345 acres
Parish: Civil Parish of Kilmeen, Registrar’s District of Loughrea.
Townland: Caltra, Meaning: Churchyard or Graveyard or Monks Cell.
Size: 651 acres
Parish: Civil parish of Killosolan, Registrar’s District of Mountbellew.
Surname Details;
Dillon: Gaelic Ó Diolún, a Hibern-Norman surname most associated with counties Meath,
Westmeath and Roscommon.
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Location Maps
Galway Map of Dillon/Codum/Curley townlands:
Key information was obtained from discussions with my mother and aunts. These
discussions acted as a starting point for the research.
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Overview of Annaghbride and Rathfarn townlands:
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3. Pedigree Sheets and Family Group sheets:
Through the research I have found evidence of 4 John Dillons. For the purposes of
clarity I will number them 1 -4 with the most recent as 4 (my grandfather) and the
furthest as 1 (my great-great-great grandfather).
Dillon Family Tree showing 3 John Dillons i.e. (#1 to #3), (#4 is born in 1908). (Available
upon request).
Dillon Family Group Sheets; (Available upon request).
4. Family;John C Dillon (born 1908) #4 and Anne Hart (born
1910):
Birth Registration John Dillon (#4):
The Civil birth registration of John Dillon (#4) obtained from the General Register Office
was recorded on July 13th 1908 at Annaughbride in the registration district of Bullaun and
Union of Loughrea. His date and place of birth was June 19th 1908 also as Annaughbride. His
father John Dillon (#3) was recorded as a Labourer and it was witnessed by John Forde. His
mother is Delia Dillon, formerly Codum.
John Dillon #4 Birth Cert 1905:
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John Dillon #4; Death Certificate:
While unable to locate a Death Certificate on any online indexes (www.familysearch.org,
www.findmypast.ie, www.rootsirealand.ie) the writer was able to obtain a death Certificate
entry from the General Register Office’s Death index books. John Dillon’s (#4) Death
Certificate was obtained and provided the date and place of death as October 31 1972 at the
Meath Hospital Dublin 8 aged 64. His occupation was a retired labourer and address was
Blessington street Dublin 7.Cause of death was Myelosclerosis, a type of Leukemia.
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John Dillon #4 Death certificate 1972:
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John Dillon #4; Oral History:
Location of Annaghbride house “Biddy’s garden” as described in the 1901 Census:
A detailed description of the movements of the family and other biographical information
from 1925 to his death in 1972 was received. The following is a chronology of the
movements of John Dillon (#4) subsequent to the census of 1911 at Annaghbride where he
was born in 1908.
1925 to 1935:
New 2 story slated house built for his parents John Dillon (#3) and Delia Codum (photograph
exists).
Oral information received suggest their parents never settled in the new house and missed
the company of their close friends and neighbours in their old house at Annaghbride (1 of 4
Cottier houses built to house workers on the adjacent large estate).
Delia’s sister married Patrick Molloy who inhabited one of the four cottier houses also. This
house was described as sociable, fun, filled with music and that Delia’s sister was “elegant”.
The 4 houses were known as “Biddys Garden”. Previously the land was occupied by the
Tully family and the Immediate Lessor as The Marquis of Clanricard. Following the Land
Acts 1890 to 1910 the land was transferred into the ownership of the occupiers.
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Location of ruins of newly built two story house at Rathfarn (hidden behind trees):
1937: Moved to London (passport photo exists)
1940: Married Ann Harte in London during WW2
He worked in an ammunitions factory and as a Labourer. He moves residence frequently to
avoid conscription. John Dillon #4 lived with an Irish friend. He meets Ann Harte from
County Mayo at a dance. On their first date he arrives in a suit much too short due to his
friend borrowing his and getting it dirty. Ann Hart nearly turns away when she sees him
coming down to the street towards the cinema in the suit.
1941:
They decide to leave London because of the Blitz (2 of their friends had their heads blown
off when they looked out the window) and also because they were expecting their first child.
Maura Dillon is born in Mayo.
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4. Family; John Dillon and Delia Codum:
John Dillon #3 (born 1879) and Delia/Brigid Codum (born 1880):
Censuses 1901 and 1911, Annaghbride and Streamstown; John Dillon (#3) and (#4):
Orally transmitted information and recollections are a good starting point but they are not
conclusive proof of pedigree. Therefore the 1901 and 1911 Censuses were this writers
starting point.
The 1901 and 1911 censuses are special in that the original manuscripts returns survive, filled
out and signed by the head of each household. The censuses contain household information
such as name, age, sex, relationship to head of household, religion, occupation, marital status,
county or county of birth, an individual’s ability to read and write, speak the Irish language,
and whether deaf, dumb, blind, idiot, imbecile or lunatic.
The 1911 added an additional important question: the number of years of marriage, the
number of their children born alive and the number still living.
The second form, B1 is the House and Building Return: this gives details of the type of
building. The 3rd form, B2 tells you what extra buildings are attached to a dwelling.
John Dillon #3 Census Annaghbride 1911:
Because the place of residence was known John Christopher Dillon (#4) and John Francis
Dillon (#3) were located in the 1911 census at Annaghbride, house number 10.
It shows John Dillon (#3) aged 34, head of household married to Delia Dillon age 33 with 3
children Patrick Joe, John C Dillon (#4) aged 3 and Mary Ellen aged 7 months.
John Dillon (#3) was an Agricultural Labourer who along with Delia could read and write.
All the family were born in Galway and the religion recorded as Catholic.
It was signed by John Dillon indicating literacy and the Enumerator was Constable Michael
Foley RIC.
John Dillon Census Annaghbride 1911 (image):
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Signature of John Dillon #3 on Census 1911 Annaghbride:
In addition to genealogical information the census provides interesting background
information. The house was made of stone, had 2 rooms, 2 windows to the front, an outhouse
for fowl and was classified as 3rd class.
The children were not recorded as scholars indicating that Patrick was not yet attending
school.
Their Immediate Lessor was most likely Thomas Tully. The number of years married was 6
years indicating a marriage year of circa 1905.
Dillon Census Annaghbride 1911 house 10 details (incl. Landlord Thomas Tully):
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John Dillon #3 1901 census:
The 1901 census located John Dillon (#3) aged 24 at house 1 Streamstown, a townland 3km
from Annaghbride employed as a Farm Servant.
I am confident this is my great-grandfather because he is, a) the correct age, b) the correct
profession, c) in the correct County, and because of the close proximity to his place of
marriage (Shangarry), his future wife’s workplace (Duniry), her parents homestead
(Carrowcreevanagh) and his future homestead at Annaghbride.
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John Dillon (#3) Census 1901 at Streamstown, Co. Galway
John Dillon #3 Streamstown Census house and building (note 12 windows to front):
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A search of all John Dillon’s in county Galway in the Census of 1901 confirmed no others
matched the criteria.
The head of the household was Michael Fahy, a married farmer recorded as an Idiot in the
specified illness column. Apart from Michael Fahy and his wife there was one other Farm
Servant and one female General Servant.
John Dillon aged 24, able to could read and write, was unmarried and was born in County
Galway.
The house and farm was substantial containing 5 rooms, 12 windows to the front and 19 outhouses including 3 stables, a coach house and a harness room.
Delia Codum Census1901 Duniry:
Delia Codum is located in the 1901 census at the townland of Duniry 6km from Streamstown
(www.google.ie/maps).
She was employed as a General Servant at the O’Brien farm and shop.
She is aged 20, not married, could read and write and spoke Irish and English.
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Marriage of John Dillon (#3) and Delia Codum:
The General Register Office in Dublin contains copy registrations for Civil Births, Deaths
and Marriages (1845 to 1921 for Catholic registrations).
Knowing the marriage year was 1905, their marriage certificate was obtained (General
Register Office) dated February 1905 and registered in March 1905.
Their residence at the time of Marriage was Shangarry near Annaghbride. This is a different
residence to the 1901census.
Her first name is recorded as Brigid but as Delia on the Census. Information received from
my Aunt confirmed that it was common for the names Bridget and Delia to refer to the same
person.
The marriage took place in St Laurence’s Chapel, Tynagh. It shows John Dillon (#3) was 27
and employed as a farm Servant.
His father’s name was John Dillon (#2), a farmer.
Bridget Codum was 25 years of age, a spinster and also a Servant.
Her father was Patrick Codium (an obvious misspelling) also a farmer. Witnesses were
Patrick Kelly and Mary Forde.
John Dillon #3 Marriage Certificate 1905 to Bridget Codum:
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John Dillon #3 Birth Certificate 1879 (search):
The birth registration (and place of birth) of John Dillon (#3) was more difficult to establish
because he moved from his birthplace to work as a farm labourer.
What is known is his estimated date of birth of between 1877 – 1880 (per Census and
Marriage Cert.) and his father’s name was John Dillon (#2) (per marriage cert).
Also known was John Dillon’s profession (#2) was farmer (per marriage cert.) and that John
Dillon (#3) was born in County Galway (per Census).
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A search online (Irish Family History Foundation’s website; Roots Ireland) provided only
one Baptism and only one Civil Birth Registration record for a son named John Dillon with
father named John Dillon in County Galway between 1872 and 1886.
Parents of John Dillon #3:
Both records related to the same birth i.e. John Dillon (#3) born to John Dillon (#2) and
Winifred Curl(e)y.
The location for both is between the towns of Calta and Castleblakeney in the Registration
District of Mountbellew.
Overview Map of Caltra and surrounding townlands:
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Caltra Church 1837 refurbished 1939:
With the registration district given as Mountbellow, I was able to search the indexes online
on familysearch.org and use the details given to obtain a copy Civil Birth Registration
(General Register Office).
John Dillon #3 Birth Certificate 1879 (details):
The Civil Birth Registration of John Francis Dillon (#3) provided the place and date of birth
as Castleblakeney on August 19th 1879. The birth was registered on December 11th 1879.
His father’s profession is given as farmer. The witness was Mary Higgins (who could not
sign her name) and unusually his middle name was stated as Francis.
The church baptism for John Joseph Dillon (#3) is recorded at the Parish of Caltra on August
24th 1879 with his birth date as August 19th 1879. The baptism was dated August 25th 1879.
Witnesses were Martin Dillon and Elizabeth Killelea. It is unclear why his middle name is
different.Also it is unclear if there is a connection between Catherine Higgins (married to
Patrick Codum) and Mary Higgins witness to John Dillon #3 birth.
John Dillon #3 Birth Certificate 1879 (image):
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For confirmation I have searched the 1901 and 1911 Censuses for other possible parents of
John Dillon (#3) and found none matching the correct criteria. Also a search of pre-1901
Census fragments was carried out and no Dillon entries from Galway were found.
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Registration documents such as Births, Deaths, Marriages and Census returns all constitute
good Primary sources. I have not yet found a Primary source for a relationship between John
Dillon (#3) and John Dillon (#2) but have confidence the research to date gives reasonable
assurance of a genealogical connection. Absence of evidence does not constitute evidence of
absence. Therefore continued research to increase the probability of a relationship is
necessary.
Codum Bridget Birth Cert 1880:
The civil birth registration Bridget Codam was registered on the 4th of February 1880. The
birthdate was January 10th 1880.
Her parents were Patrick and Catherine Codam (formerly Higgins) of Bracklagh.
Codum Bridget Birth Cert 1880 (image):
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5. Family; Patrick Codum (born 1830’s) and Catherine
Higgins (born 1850’s):
Her parents Patrick and Catherine Codum were located in the 1901 census at the adjacent
townland of Carrowcreevanagh, 2km south of Streamstown (www.google.ie/maps).
Patrick and Catherine Codum Census Carrowcreevanagh 1901:
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House details showing Codum family (3rd class; 9 persons living in a 2 room house):
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Patrick and Catherine Codum Census Ballyscully 1911:
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Codum family census 1911 house details (Council house 2nd class):
Delia Codum at Duniry and her parents and family at Carrowcreevanagh and
Ballyscully are the only family in Ireland using the surname Codum recorded in the
1901and 1911 censuses.
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Codum Patrick Marriage to Catherine Higgins 1878:
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7. Family; John Dillon (born circa 1850) #2 and Winifred
Curley (born circa 1855):
John Dillon #2 and #3, Caltra Co. Galway (35km north of annaghbride):
Censuses 1901 and 1911, Caltra; John Dillon (#2)
A search of the census of 1901 and 1911 (www.census.nationalarchives.ie) for Winifred and
John Dillon (#2), located them in house 22, Caltra townland, Parish of Killosolan, Poor Law
Union of Mountbellew in East Galway. This townland is approximately 35 km North of
Annaughbride and Streamstown.
The census of 1901 shows John Dillon (#2), farmer, aged 50 as Head of house with
Winifred Dillon aged 42, his wife.
It shows 2 children, a son Patrick aged 22 and a daughter Kate aged 24.
All inhabitants could read and write. John Dillon (#2) could speak Irish and English.
The census was signed by John Dillon (#2) indicating literacy. The house had 2 rooms and 4
windows to the front and class of house was recorded as second.
The Immediate Lessor was John Joyce and the enumerator was Constable Patrick McCann.
House 22 (and 23), are located between a Public house and a RC church.
John Dillon #2 Census 1901 Caltra:
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Dillon John #2 Caltra Census 1901 house details and landlord:
The 1911 census locates the household at the same address. House 22 is located between a
Public house and house #21 which is beside a RC Chapel and house 20 ( also a Public house).
The biggest change is the number of surviving children. It records 2 surviving but the number
of children born to John and Winifred was 3 indicating that their daughter Katie Dillon died
between 1901 and 1911.The cause is currently unknown.
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Also John Dillon (#2) is aged 62 and Winifred is aged 58. The differences in age between the
census of 1901 and 1911 reflected an uncertainty concerning age during these times not one
of dishonesty.
Dillon John #2, Caltra Census 1911:
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Dillon John Caltra Census 1911 House details and landlord (John Dillon):
Their Immediate Lessor in the 1901 census is no longer his Immediate Lessor in 1911 and the
property of John Dillon (#2) is now in his ownership.
The Out-Offices return shows 3 farm buildings; 1 stable, 1 cow house and 1 piggery.
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John Dillon #2 signature on 1911 Census at Caltra:
Dillon John #2 Marriage Registration 1876; Caltra:
The Census of 1911 for John Dillon (#2) stated the number of years married as 35 giving an
expected marriage year as 1876. Therefore their marriage details were obtained from the
online marriage indexes (www.familysearch.org). A copy Marriage Certificate was obtained
(General Register Office). The marriage took place on January 10th 1876.
It shows the marriage was solemnized at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Caltra in the
registrar’s District of Clonbrook in the Union of Mountbellew.
His residence is given as Newtown (land for sale in 2014 locates Newtown Caltra at the end
of the village left of a bend in the road leading to the Clonbrock demesne.
His profession is Farmer, was Full age (i.e. over 21) and a Bachelor.
He married Winifred Curly of Full age, Spinster and also a Farmer.
Her residence at time of marriage was Rathbaun. Rathbaun is located between Caltra village
and Castleblakeney. It takes about 34 minutes to walk from his residence at Newtown Caltra
to her residence at Rathbaun.
The name of Winifred’s father is recorded as Pat and his profession as farmer.
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The name of John’s father, my great-great-great grandfather is recorded as John
Dillon (#1) a farmer.
Curley / Dillon Rathbaun and Caltra map:
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John Dillon #2 Marriage Cert. 1876
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Will of John Dillon #2:
John Dillon #2 died on April 22 1911, weeks after signing the 1911 Census. His Will
provided £130 to his wife Winifred. His eldest son Patrick married the following February.
Calendars of Wills and Administration 1858 to 1920; John Dillon #2 to Winifred Curley
April 1911, £130:
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Patrick Dillon Brother of John Dillon #2:
Patrick Dillon married Mary Brennan from Loughglynn, County Roscommon on February 4th
1912 at the RC Chapel of Caltra. He was aged 33 and she was aged 27.Her father was
Timothy Brennan Farmer. Witnesses were Thomas Curley and Annie Brennan.
Patrick Dillon Died of Pseumonia on November 25th at Caltra aged 37 years. His wife Mary
died in May 1951.
Memorial Inscription Patrick Dillon Caltra 1912 (includes Pat and Anne Curly parents
of Winifred (married to John Dillon #2)):
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Court Records:
Petty Sessions court registers 1828 to 1912:
John Dillon #2 entries in the Petty Sessions books:
1883: Defendant and Complainant regarding alleged assault at Rathbaun between himself and
Michael and Patrick Egan. No appearance.
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July 1876:
Complainant against Thomas Mitchell and Ned Kean regarding trespass of heifers on John
Dillons pastureland and breaking his fence by driving heifers through the fence and not
repairing the fence.
February 1881:
Defendant regarding non- payment of £2 wages due to servant boy Bernard of Kelly Esker
(fined 2 /6). Complainant regarding same boy assaulting him on the same day (ordered to pay
£2 due.
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July 1882:
Drunk on Mt Bellew Bridge and assaulting the arresting RIC officer (fined £1).
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1884
Non- payment of lodging at Salthill £1/9.
Non- payment of money borrowed £1 from lender.
After hour alcohol consumption in John Gilmore’s public house.
Assaulting and beating Patrick Moore and Patrick Connell.
Drunk in a public street at Castleblakeney.
Drunk in a public street at Mountbellew.
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February 1886:
Assault with a penknife on Thomas Molloy at Castleblakeney (fined £30 or 3 months in jail if
unpaid).
1887:
Drunk in a public street at Castleblakeney.
1888:
Drunk in a public street at Castleblakeney
1889:
Drunk in Caltra RC Chapel 3rd time in 12 mths:
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1890:
Drunk in a public highway in Caltra:
1891:
Drinking alcohol during proscribed hours in Bridget Hannon’s public house at Caltrapallas.
1892:
Drunk on a public road at Rathbaun on two separate occasions.
Drunk on a public road at Lisnagree.
1899:
Drunk in a public street at Mountbellew.
Drunk in a public street at Caltra.
1905:
Drunk in a public street at Caltra.
1906:
Assault on Thomas Killalea by striking with a stick.
1908:
Drunk in a public street at Caltra.
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Irish Prison Registers 1790 to1924:
John Dillon #2 (Nov 1882);
Age: 38 (born circa 1851)
Height; Feet: 5
Height; Inches: 9 &half
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Fresh
Weight: 112lbs (14 stone/ 89kg)
Where Born: Mountbellew
Last residence: Castleblakeney
Occupation: Farmer and Cattledealer
Education: Read and Write
Date committed: 19th November 1889
Offence: Drunk while in charge of a Horse and Cart
Duration of sentence: 1 Month (discharged 16/12/89)
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Jail: Galway
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8. Family; John Dillon #1(born 1820’s or 1830’s) and Unknown
wife:
Griffith’s Valuation 1855:
Griffith’s Valuation is the name given to the property tax survey carried out between
1847 and 1864 and supervised by Sir Richard Griffiths, a geologist, engineer and
surveyor.
On average 70% of heads of families were included in the survey. All agricultural and built
property on the island with a valuation over £5 was surveyed and valued.
There are 16 John Dillon’s listed in Griffith’s Valuation of County Galway dated in the
1850’s of whom only one was resident in Caltra, parich of Killosolan .
The year is 1855.
Map reference 5 (should read 6 as no 6 is listed), lists plots (a to i) of 29 acres, 2 roods and 36
perches.
John Dillon #1 is listed as plot 6 d with a rateable valuation of £2 /10 shillings.
His property is described as a House, Office (outhouse) and Land.
Based on this value his land size is estimated at over 4 acres.
His Immediate lessor is Mary Joyce (John Joyce was John Dillon (#2) Immediate lessor in
the census of 1901.
A likely relative Tomas Dillon is listed at plot 6 c.
Patrick Curley, father of Winifred Curley (wife to John Dillon (#2)) is listed on the same
page at map reference number 28 and 29.
Griffith Valuation Caltra 1855 including John and Thomas Dillon:
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Griffith Map showing plot “6” John and Thomas Dillon (written as 5 on page):
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Plot 6 is at the top and Caltra town is at the bottom:
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Overview Griffith revaluation map of Caltra, Rathbaun, Castleblakeney (some decades
after 1855):
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The Tithe Applotment Books;Caltrapallas 1834:
The Tithe Applotment Books were compiled between 1823 and 1837 in order to
determine the amount which occupiers of agricultural holdings over one acre should
pay in tithes to the Church of Ireland.
In 1834 an unknown Dillon appears in the Tithe Applotment book at Caltrapallas.
The location of the Caltrapallas is the next townland south of the Caltra town.
Given it’s close proximity to the town, the size of the holdings and that there are no other
Dillon families in the town in the Griffith Valuation of 1855 there is a high probability the
land relates to John Dillon (#1).
“Dillon” Tithe Applotment Book Caltrapallas 1834:
As we can see from the book the total area of land occupied by this unknown Dillon was
circa 5 acres. 1834 is currently the furthest known evidence of a Dillon ancestor.
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Detailed look at Unknown Dillon name of 1834 Tithe Applotment Book:
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9. Conclusion:
To conclude, this research is intended as a starting point from
which to add other family lines to create an ever expanding
Family Tree with branches gowning as new information is found,
new conversations recorded and new connections made…
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10. Analysis of Surnames; Dillon and Codum:
(Available upon request)
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11. Supporting documents:
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