The Dishman Family of Virginia

Including Descendants of Samuel Duchemin (Dishman), Virginia colonist

Frank Douglas Davis, Jr1,2

M, #4652, (3 Nov 1945 - 3 Nov 1945)

Parents

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth3 Nov 1945Frank Douglas Davis, Jr, was born on 3 Nov 1945 in Hedley, Donley County, Texas.2
Death3 Nov 1945He died on 3 Nov 1945 in Hedley, Donley County, Texas.2

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Other Information

Citations

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  1. [S1096] , "U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current," database without images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7545/ : accessed 26 Jun 2026), Elva Livian Dishman Davis, born 13 Nov 1915, Rogers, Arkansas, died 30 Jan 2008, Amarillo, age 92, burial place Hedley, Texas, spouse Frank Douglas Davis, children Sharon Crews, Thava Merrett, Sandra Penn, Linda Stephens, Frank Douglas Davis, Barbara Chedester, siblings Elmer, Earl. Citing source: Clarendon Enterprise, published 07 Feb 2008, Clarendon, Texas, USA.
  2. [S1638] Find a Grave, database with images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50021602 : accessed 26 Jun 2026), "Frank Douglas Davis Jr.", memorial 50021602, created by "Edith Guynes Stanley", tombstone image by "Mary Hubbard Miller"; citing Rowe Cemetery, Donley County, Texas.

Barbara Joan Davis1

F, #4653, (9 May 1935 - 20 Apr 2012)

Parents

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1935Barbara Joan Davis was born on 9 May 1935 in Hedley, Donley County, Texas.2,1
Death20 Apr 2012She died on 20 Apr 2012 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.1
BurialShe was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.1

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Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census19501 Apr 195014Barbara Joan Davis was listed as Simeon Perry Dishman's grandchild on the 1950 census in Donley County, Texas.2

Other Information

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  1. [S1638] Find a Grave, database with images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88964058 : accessed 26 Jun 2026), "Barbara Joan (Davis) Chedester", memorial 88964058, created by "Shelia Ivy Eyers", tombstone image by "Shelia Ivy Eyers"; citing Memory Gardens Cemetery, Randall County, Texas.
  2. [S1342] 1950 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Texas, Donley County, ED 65-9, sheet 8, Simion P Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2022), viewed 26 Jun 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Simion P Dishman, male, age 63, born Texas, other household members Simion P Dishman (63, Head), Isabell Dishman (63, Wife), Elna Davis (34, Daughter), Barbra Davis (14, Granddaughter), Sandra Davis (12, Granddaughter), Linda Davis (9, Granddaughter), Sharron Davis (7, Granddaughter), Thana Nell Davis (3, Granddaughter).

Elva Jean Dishman1

F, #4657, (10 Dec 1951 - 21 Jan 1995)

Parents

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth10 Dec 1951Elva Jean Dishman was born on 10 Dec 1951 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.1
Death21 Jan 1995She died on 21 Jan 1995 in Harris County, Texas.2

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  1. [S1312] , "Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997," database without images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8781/ : accessed 27 Jun 2026), Elva Jean Dishman, born 10 Dec 1951, Dallas County, Texas, father Earl Hester Dishman, mother Louella Coleman.
  2. [S1638] Find a Grave, database with images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70858863 : accessed 27 Jun 2026), "Elva Jean Sanders", memorial 70858863, created by "MB", tombstone image by "LADONNA GREER COLLETT"; citing Lost Prairie Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.

Edna DeBord1

F, #4660, (26 Aug 1910 - 10 Feb 2016)

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth26 Aug 1910Edna DeBord was born on 26 Aug 1910 in Hedley, Donley County, Texas.1
Marriage12 Oct 1933Elmer Whaley Dishman and she married on 12 Oct 1933.1
Death10 Feb 2016She died on 10 Feb 2016 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.1

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Other Information

Citations

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  1. [S1638] Find a Grave, database with images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158068461 : accessed 27 Jun 2026), "Edna (DeBord) Dishman", memorial 158068461, created by "Taylor Smith", tombstone image by "Taylor Smith"; citing Rowe Cemetery, Donley County, Texas.

Bobbie Lou Lamberson1

F, #4661, (26 Feb 1923 - 21 Mar 1979)

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth26 Feb 1923Bobbie Lou Lamberson was born on 26 Feb 1923 in Hedley, Donley County, Texas.2
Marriage6 Dec 1946Edward Orville Dishman and she married on 6 Dec 1946 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.1
Death21 Mar 1979She died on 21 Mar 1979 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.2

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Other Information

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  1. [S1638] Find a Grave, database with images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50021618 : accessed 27 Jun 2026), "Edward Orville Dishman", memorial 50021618, created by "Edith Guynes Stanley", tombstone image by "Mary Hubbard Miller", inscription "In loving memory"; citing Rowe Cemetery, Donley County, Texas.
  2. [S1638] Find a Grave, imaged gravestone for "Bobbie Lou (Lamberson) Dishman".

Willoughby James1

M, #4670, (abt 1811 - )

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthAbt 1811Willoughby James was born abt 1811 in King George County, Virginia.1,2
Marriage1858He and Amanda Rollins married in 1858 in King George County, Virginia.1

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Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census18601 Jun 1860~49Willoughby James was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in King George County, Virginia.2
Census18701 Jun 1870~59He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Shiloh, King George County, Virginia.3

Other Information

Citations

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  1. [S2222] , "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1708698 : accessed 12 Aug 2026), Willoughby James and Amanda Rollins, m. 1858, King George Co VA, both born King George Co, son of John and Mary James, daughter of Amanda Rollins; citing data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 397, dwelling 372, family 372, Amanda James household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household Willoughby James (48), other household members: Amanda James (35), Ellah Rollins (13), John Anderson (11).
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, page 73A, dwelling 294, Willoughby James household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Willoughby James, age 60, farmer, household members Willoughby James (60), Amanda James (43), Rosella Anderson (21), John F Anderson.

James Anderson1

M, #4671, (abt 1810 - bef 1858)

Relationships

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthAbt 1810James Anderson was born abt 1810.1
MarriageEst 1844He and Amanda Rollins married est 1844.1
DeathBef 1858He died bef 1858.2

Children with Amanda Rollins (abt 1826 - )

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Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census18501 Jun 1850~40James Anderson was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in King George County, Virginia.1

Other Information

Citations

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  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 225b, dwelling 340, family 340, James Anderson household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household James Anderson (40), sailor, other household members: Amanda Anderson (24), Winney Anderson (5), Rosella Anderson (3), John Anderson (0).
  2. [S2222] , "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1708698 : accessed 12 Aug 2026), Willoughby James and Amanda Rollins, m. 1858, King George Co VA, both born King George Co, son of John and Mary James, daughter of Amanda Rollins; citing data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah.

Winney Anderson1

F, #4672, (abt 1845 - )

Parents

Relationships

  • Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
    1st cousin 3 times removed of William Keith Dishman

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthAbt 1845Winney Anderson was born abt 1845 in King George County, Virginia.1

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Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census18501 Jun 1850~5Winney Anderson was listed as a household member on the 1850 census in King George County, Virginia.1

Other Information

Citations

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  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 225b, dwelling 340, family 340, James Anderson household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household James Anderson (40), sailor, other household members: Amanda Anderson (24), Winney Anderson (5), Rosella Anderson (3), John Anderson (0).

Rosella Anderson1

F, #4673, (abt 1848 - )

Parents

Relationships

  • Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
    1st cousin 3 times removed of William Keith Dishman

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthAbt 1848Rosella Anderson was born abt 1848 in King George County, Virginia.1,2,3

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Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census18501 Jun 1850~2Rosella Anderson was listed as a household member on the 1850 census in King George County, Virginia.1
Census18601 Jun 1860~12She was listed as a household member on the 1860 census in King George County, Virginia.2
Census18701 Jun 1870~22She was listed as a household member on the 1870 census in Shiloh, King George County, Virginia.3

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Citations

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  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 225b, dwelling 340, family 340, James Anderson household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household James Anderson (40), sailor, other household members: Amanda Anderson (24), Winney Anderson (5), Rosella Anderson (3), John Anderson (0).
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 397, dwelling 372, family 372, Amanda James household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household Willoughby James (48), other household members: Amanda James (35), Ellah Rollins (13), John Anderson (11).
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, page 73A, dwelling 294, Willoughby James household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Willoughby James, age 60, farmer, household members Willoughby James (60), Amanda James (43), Rosella Anderson (21), John F Anderson.

John F. Anderson1,2

M, #4674, (abt 1849 - )

Parents

Relationships

  • Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
    1st cousin 3 times removed of William Keith Dishman

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthAbt 1849John F. Anderson was born abt 1849 in King George County, Virginia.1

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Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census18501 Jun 1850~1John F. Anderson was listed as a household member on the 1850 census in King George County, Virginia.1
Census18601 Jun 1860~11He was listed as a household member on the 1860 census in King George County, Virginia.3
Census18701 Jun 1870~21He was listed as a household member on the 1870 census in Shiloh, King George County, Virginia.2

Other Information

Citations

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  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 225b, dwelling 340, family 340, James Anderson household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household James Anderson (40), sailor, other household members: Amanda Anderson (24), Winney Anderson (5), Rosella Anderson (3), John Anderson (0).
  2. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, page 73A, dwelling 294, Willoughby James household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Willoughby James, age 60, farmer, household members Willoughby James (60), Amanda James (43), Rosella Anderson (21), John F Anderson.
  3. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, page 397, dwelling 372, family 372, Amanda James household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Head of household Willoughby James (48), other household members: Amanda James (35), Ellah Rollins (13), John Anderson (11).

Enoch E. Rollins1,2

M, #4675, (abt 1810 - 22 Jan 1892)

Parents

Relationships

  • Relationships: Granduncle of Betty Bell Grigsby
    2nd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthAbt 1810Enoch E. Rollins was born abt 1810 in Virginia.2
Marriage24 Jan 1836He and Lydia Ann Layton married on 24 Jan 1836 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.3
Death22 Jan 1892He died on 22 Jan 1892 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
OccupationEnoch E. Rollins was sailor.2
Death of ParentAft 1840His mother Winnifred Rollins died aft 1840.

Census, Residences, and Employment

TypeDateAgeSentence
Census18207 Aug 1820~10Enoch E. Rollins was probably the male, age 10 to 15, in Winnifred Rollins's household on the 1820 census in King George County, Virginia.4
Census18401 Jun 1840~30He appeared in the 1840 census in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, as head of household.5
Census18801 Jun 1880~70He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 census in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.6

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  1. [S2223] Letter from Enoch E. Rollins (Fredericksburg, Virginia) to Andrew McGinniss, 25 Jan 1886., refers to his neice Betty [thi is Mary Elizabeth Grigsby, daughter of James Grigsby and Elizabeth Rollins].
  2. [S412] , "Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2558/ : accessed 12 Aug 2026), E. E. Rollind, d. 22 Jan 1892, Fredericksburg, VA, age 84, sailor.
  3. [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3723/ : accessed 12 Aug 2026), Enoch Rawlings and Lydia Ann Layton entry.
  4. [S39] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, p. 125, line 32, Winnifred Rollins household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2002), image 7 of 9, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), includes 1 female 26-45, 3 females under age 10, 1 male under 10, and 1 male 10-16.
  5. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg, page 126, Enoch Rollins household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), with a household consisting of one male under age 5, one male age 30 to 39, one female age 5 to 9, one female age 10 to 14, one female age 15 to 19, two females age 20 to 29.
  6. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg, ED 138, page 428b, dwelling 270, Enoch E. Rollins household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 12 Aug 2026, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Enoch E. Rollins, age 72, sailor, household members Enoch E. Rollins (72, Head), Lydia A. Rollins (69, Wife), Annie E. Rollins (32, Daughter), Emma Rollins (29, Daughter), John Solan (31, Son-in-law), Alice Solan (27, Daughter), Joseph W. Solan (2, Grandson), John E. Solan (3/12, Grandson).

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