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James Samuel Dishman

James Samuel Dishman was the 4th great grandson of Samuel Dishman (Duchemin).  He lived his entire life in King George County, Virginia, within a few miles of where Samuel and Isaac Duchemin first settled in Virginia.  He was married to Betty Bell Grigsby This page presents some information about his life.

General Information

•  Biographical Sketch of James Samuel Dishman

•  J. S. Dishman's Farm in King George County, Virginia

•  1977 interview (audio recording)

Documents

•  Birth Record in the Family Bible (21 Dec 1885)

•  Marriage License with Betty Grigsby (23 Nov 1916)

•  World War I Draft Registration Card (12 Sep 1918)

Newspaper & Magazine Articles

•  Virginia Wildlife (Sep 1946) "NICK-MORE-MONEY"

•  The Free Lance-Star (25 Mar 1959) "King George Sheriff To End Long Tenure"

•  King George News (1972) "First in Line"

•  King George News (7 Jan 1976) "Former Sheriff Celebrates Birthday"

Obituaries

•  The Free Lance-Star (9 Apr 1979) "J.S. Dishman dies at 93, former King George sheriff"

Last updated on 19 Nov 2007

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