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Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 15 May 2012 1:12AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 15 May 2012 1:14AM GMT
Surnames: Dillon Blackler
My gggrandparents Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler were married in Mobile, 11 Jan 1863. Their younger son Samuel b. 1868 emigrated to Boston, MA and married Mary Mae (Minnie) Donovan from Ireland. I am interested in any information about these Dillons and their extended families.

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:22PM GMT
Classification: Immigration
I'm in the process of transcribing the records of the RC parish where Francis and Margaret were born, married, and likely died. I have completed the first 50 years of marriages and 40 years of baptisms so far. They are linked to this index page: http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/1ferr-parish-idx.shtml

It appears that the ancestors of the Dillons in this area were:

Dillon Stephen Mulerackin, Wexford & Keenan Mary Toad's Cove (now Tors Cove, Newfoundland m. @ St. John's - Oct. 16, 1825 Witnesses: Michael Hearn & Catherine Driscoll [likely Mulrankin, Wexford]

The Blacklers were an English family, likely from Devonshire, but the records for their earliest ancestors have not been found. They settled at Mobile, where Stephen and Mary Keenan also settled after their marriage.

The Newfoundland settlement area for these families was Ferryland District (not St. John's West) and the RC parish was St. John's (pre 1831) and Bay Bulls/Witless Bay (post 1831). The District pages also have many other documents, such as directories, voter's lists, some death records, etc.

I hope this helps you get started.

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 1 Jun 2012 9:10PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks so much for pointing me in right direction. I found my great grandfather's birthdate already! Those of you who work so hard to organize records make it possible for us rookies to actually find our way to our families. We appreciate your time and care. K. Philbrook

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 11:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
I have data on these DILLONS. As a matter of fact, my g-gfather was a son of Matthew Dillon and Anastatia Delaney. I would be interested in sharing information.

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 9 Feb 2013 6:05PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi K Philbrook, I'm also researching the Dillon's of that area. Did you find your GGrandfathers will on the ngb.chebucto.org site? If you havn't checked out that site you really should, it's free. Have you talked with Chris Shelley yet? He has put together a wealth of info on a number of family names from that area he is of the Dillons as well. Let me know if I can be of help to you? Debbie

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 21 Jul 2013 5:32PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Roberts,Dillon,Tibbs
Hi, i just saw this post as i am trying to search my Father's Family. My Grand father was Herbert Roberts Married to Florence Dillon (1917 - 1952)
Her father's name was James Dillon (1877-1941) Married to Agnes Tibbs
And James Father's name was Matthew Dillon (1840)Married to Anna? is all that i have.
i was wondering if these were the same people?
Thank you

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 4 Feb 2014 9:11AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, I'm a Dillon from Mobile. If you are still searching for information please let me know.

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 4 Mar 2014 8:21PM GMT
Classification: Query
I have a lot of data on the DILLON's from Mobile/Witless Bay. Do you do research on them? If you want, can you contact me offline, as I would really like to add any information that you are willing to share. I also have info. on other DILLON's from the Province.

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 4 Mar 2014 8:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
I have James and Agnes in some of my data. Perhaps we could compare notes/exchange info.

Re: Francis Dillon & Margaret Blackler, Mobile Newfoundland

Posted: 22 Mar 2014 4:17PM GMT
Classification: Query
I have James Dillon - mother Anastatia Delaney & father Matthew Dillon. Ana Died in Ireland
Ana's Mother was Margaret Norris & father Murtough Delaney

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