Martha Jane Seay1,2
F, #4312, b. abt 1857, d. Mar 1887
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| Name | | | Martha Jane Seay was also known as Martha Jane Dishman.1 |
| Birth | Abt 1857 | ~0 | She was born abt 1857 in Virginia.1,3 |
| Marriage | Est 1877 | ~20 | Emmett G. W. Dishman and she married est 1877 in Virginia.1 |
| Death | Mar 1887 | ~30 | She died in Mar 1887 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1 |
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| Census1880 | 1 Jun 1880 | Martha Jane Seay was listed as Emily S.'s daughter on the 1880 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.3 |
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- [S1362] , "Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Martha Jane Dishman, born abt 1857, died March 1887, Chesterfield County, Virginia, female, age 30, spouse Emmett O. Dishman, cause of death was consumption.
- [S412] , "Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917," database, Ancestry, Martha Jane Dishman, born abt 1857, Chesterfield, died March 1887, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, age 30, married, child of James Seay and Emily Seay, spouse of Emmett O Dishman.
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 073, page 210A, dwelling 197, Emily S. Seay household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emily S. Seay, age 48, keeping house, household members daughter Harriet C. Seay, 24, daughter Jane Dishman, 23, son Alexander I. Seay, 14, son-in-law Emmet Dishman, 22, grandson Robert Emmet Dishman, 1.
Robert Emmett Dishman1
M, #4313, b. 28 Aug 1878, d. 14 Sep 1967
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| Event | Date | Age | Description |
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| Birth | 28 Aug 1878 | 0 | Robert Emmett Dishman was born on 28 Aug 1878 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1,2,3 |
| Death | 14 Sep 1967 | 89 | He died on 14 Sep 1967 in Norfolk, Virginia.1,3 |
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| Census1880 | 1 Jun 1880 | Robert Emmett Dishman was listed as Emily S.'s grandchild on the 1880 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.4 |
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- [S1582] Robert Emmett Dishman, Certificate of Death no. 24587 (1967), Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.

- [S1361] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Robert Emmett Dishman, born August 1878, Chesterfield County, Virginia, male, father Emmett O Dishman, mother Martha J Dishman.
- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 30 November 2022, memorial page for Robert Emmett Dishman (28 August 1878 - 14 September 1967), Find a Grave Memorial no. 178784492, citing Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA; maintained by Dottie (contributor 47226067).
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 073, page 210A, dwelling 197, Emily S. Seay household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emily S. Seay, age 48, keeping house, household members daughter Harriet C. Seay, 24, daughter Jane Dishman, 23, son Alexander I. Seay, 14, son-in-law Emmet Dishman, 22, grandson Robert Emmet Dishman, 1.
Emily S.1
F, #4314, b. abt 1832
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| Birth | Abt 1832 | ~0 | Emily S. was born abt 1832 in Virginia.1 |
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| Census1880 | 1 Jun 1880 | Emily S. was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.1 |
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- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 073, page 210A, dwelling 197, Emily S. Seay household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emily S. Seay, age 48, keeping house, household members daughter Harriet C. Seay, 24, daughter Jane Dishman, 23, son Alexander I. Seay, 14, son-in-law Emmet Dishman, 22, grandson Robert Emmet Dishman, 1.
Elizabeth Elaine Samuel1,2
F, #4315, b. 13 Sep 1868, d. 12 Jan 1960
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| Name | | | Elizabeth Elaine Samuel was also known as Elizabeth Elaine Dishman.1 |
| Birth | 13 Sep 1868 | 0 | She was born on 13 Sep 1868 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1,3 |
| Marriage | 14 Apr 1889 | 20 | Emmett Osborne Dishman and she married on 14 Apr 1889 in Halifax County, North Carolina.1 |
| Death | 12 Jan 1960 | 91 | She died on 12 Jan 1960 in Petersburg, Virginia.3 |
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| Census1910 | 15 Apr 1910 | Elizabeth Elaine Samuel was listed as Emmett Osborne Dishman's wife on the 1910 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.4 |
| Census1920 | 1 Jan 1920 | She was listed as Emmett Osborne Dishman's wife on the 1920 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.5 |
| Census1930 | 1 Apr 1930 | She was listed as Emmett Osborne Dishman's wife on the 1930 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.6 |
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- [S675] , "North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011," database with images, Ancestry, Elizabeth C Samuel, age 21 and Emmett O Dishman, age 31, married 14 April 1889 at Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
- [S1361] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Metra Jane Dishman, born November 1892, Chesterfield County, Virginia, female, father Emmett O Dishman, mother Elizabeth Elain Dishman.
- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 30 November 2022, memorial page for Elizabeth (Samuel) Dishman (13 September 1868 - 12 January 1960), Find a Grave Memorial no. 80195689, citing Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA; maintained by Mandy W. (contributor 47005846).
- [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 0008, page 5B, Emmet Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emmet Dishman, age 51, driver, household members wife Lissie Dishman, 42, daughter Mether Dishman, 16.
- [S98] 1920 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 13, page 20B, Emmet O Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emmet O Dishman, age 65, born Virginia, married, household members Elizabeth Dishman.
- [S99] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 0013, page 14A, dwelling 274, family 289, Ernest Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Ernest Dishman, age 66, born Virginia, household members wife Elizabeth Dishman, 60.
Andrew A. Dishman1
M, #4316, b. abt 1851
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| Birth | Abt 1851 | ~0 | Andrew A. Dishman was born abt 1851 in Virginia.1 |
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| Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | Andrew A. Dishman was listed as a household member living with Baker Dishman on the 1860 census in Southern District, Chesterfield County, Virginia.1 |
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- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Southern District, page 535, dwelling 535, family 545, Baker Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Baker Dishman, age 35, laborer, household members Nancy J Dishman, 45. Andrew A Dishman, 9, Emmet O Dishman, 2.
Metra Jane Dishman1
F, #4317, b. 11 Nov 1892, d. 16 Jun 1918
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| Birth | 11 Nov 1892 | 0 | Metra Jane Dishman was born on 11 Nov 1892 in Virginia.1,2,3 |
| Death | 16 Jun 1918 | 25 | She died on 16 Jun 1918 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1,2 |
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| Census1910 | 15 Apr 1910 | Metra Jane Dishman was listed as Emmett Osborne Dishman's daughter on the 1910 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.4 |
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- [S1569] Metra Jane Dishman, Certificate of Death no. 14343 (1918), Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.

- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 30 November 2022, memorial page for Metra Jane Dishman (11 November 1892 - 16 June 1918), Find a Grave Memorial no. 39262255, citing West Matoaca Cemetery, Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA; maintained by rachel (contributor 47024552).
- [S1361] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Metra Jane Dishman, born November 1892, Chesterfield County, Virginia, female, father Emmett O Dishman, mother Elizabeth Elain Dishman.
- [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 0008, page 5B, Emmet Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emmet Dishman, age 51, driver, household members wife Lissie Dishman, 42, daughter Mether Dishman, 16.
Luther Osborne Dishman1
M, #4318, b. 16 Jan 1890, d. 19 Feb 1944
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| Birth | 16 Jan 1890 | 0 | Luther Osborne Dishman was born on 16 Jan 1890 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Death | 19 Feb 1944 | 54 | He died on 19 Feb 1944 in Petersburg, Virginia.1,2 |
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- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 30 November 2022, memorial page for Luther Osborne Dishman (16 January 1890 - 19 February 1944), Find a Grave Memorial no. 80195785, citing Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA; maintained by Mandy W. (contributor 47005846).
- [S1557] Luther O Dishman, Certificate of Death no. 3175 (1944), Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Mary Pettis1
F, #4319, b. abt 1828
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| Event | Date | Age | Description |
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| Name | | | Mary Pettis was also known as Mary Dishman.1 |
| Birth | Abt 1828 | ~0 | She was born abt 1828 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | 9 Mar 1864 | ~36 | Baker Dishman and she married on 9 Mar 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia.1,2 |
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- [S1343] , "Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935," database with images, Ancestry, Baker Dishman 45 and Mary Pettis 36, married 9 March 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia, both widowed.
- [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Mary Pettis and Baker Dirhman, married 9 March 1864, Petersburg City, Virginia, bride age 36.
Sally1
F, #4320
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- [S1343] , "Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935," database with images, Ancestry, Baker Dishman 45 and Mary Pettis 36, married 9 March 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia, both widowed, Baker Dishman lists parent as Sally Dishman.
Emmett G. W. Dishman1
M, #4321, b. 22 Jan 1854
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| Event | Date | Age | Description |
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| Birth | 22 Jan 1854 | 0 | Emmett G. W. Dishman was born on 22 Jan 1854 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | Est 1877 | ~23 | He and Martha Jane Seay married est 1877 in Virginia.2 |
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| Census1860 | 1 Jun 1860 | Emmett G. W. Dishman was listed as a household member living with Peter P. Dishman on the 1860 census in Chesterfield County, Virginia.3 |
| Census1880 | 1 Jun 1880 | He was listed as Emily S.'s son-in-law on the 1880 census in Matoaca, Chesterfield County, Virginia.4 |
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- [S1361] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Emet G. W. Dishman, born 22 January 1854, Chesterfield County, Virginia, male, father Peter P Dishman, mother Mary Dishman.
- [S1362] , "Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Martha Jane Dishman, born abt 1857, died March 1887, Chesterfield County, Virginia, female, age 30, spouse Emmett O. Dishman, cause of death was consumption.
- [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, p. 73, dwelling 525, family 535, Peter P. Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), image 221 of 283, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Peter P. age 56, Mary F. age 47, Rebecca E. age 17, Lucy A. age 10, Permelia age 7, Emmett G. W. age 6.
- [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Chesterfield County, Matoaca, ED 073, page 210A, dwelling 197, Emily S. Seay household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Emily S. Seay, age 48, keeping house, household members daughter Harriet C. Seay, 24, daughter Jane Dishman, 23, son Alexander I. Seay, 14, son-in-law Emmet Dishman, 22, grandson Robert Emmet Dishman, 1.
William Lee Dishman1
M, #4322, b. Jul 1882
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| Birth | Jul 1882 | ~0 | William Lee Dishman was born in Jul 1882 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1 |
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- [S1361] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, William Lee Dishman, born July 1882, Chesterfield County, Virginia, male, father Emmet O Dishman, mother Martha Jane Dishman.
Effa Bean Dishman1
F, #4323, b. May 1886
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| Birth | May 1886 | ~0 | Effa Bean Dishman was born in May 1886 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.1 |
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- [S1361] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911," database with images, Ancestry, Effa Bean Dishman, born May 1886, Chesterfield County, Virginia, female, father Emmett O Dishman, mother Martha J Dishman.