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Col Edward Dillon

Birth	:	4 May 1835 Salem City, Virginia, USA
Death	:	11 Aug 1897 Lexington City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Lexington City, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7808300, -79.4450600
Plot	:	Section Lewis Lot 427 Space 2
Description	:	Related to Confederate General Joseph Johnston, through his mother. Traveled west to seek his fortunes in 1855 at the age of 20. At Fort Kearney he volunteered for an expedition against the Cheyenne Indians. Due to his fortitude, he was mustered into the Army as a 2nd lieutenant. Stationed on the Pacific Coast with his unit, he resigned his commision soon after the outbreak of the Civil War and came East to Missouri where he was assigned to the staff of General Ben McCulloch. His first combat took place in the battle of Pea... Read More	Related to Confederate General Joseph Johnston, through his mother. Traveled west to seek his fortunes in 1855 at the age of 20. At Fort Kearney he volunteered for an expedition against the Cheyenne Indians. Due to his fortitude, he was mustered into the Army as a 2nd lieutenant. Stationed on the Pacific Coast with his unit, he resigned his commision soon after the outbreak of the Civil War and came East to Missouri where he was assigned to the staff of General Ben McCulloch. His first combat took place in the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas in 1861, in which General McCulloch was killed. Later made Colonel of the 2nd Mississippi Cavalry and served under the great Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Fought in many battles with Forrest including Elkhorn, Corinth, Missionary Ridge, Chicamauga and the daily skirmishes. Also served under General Lucius Polk whose daughter he would marry after the war. Remembered as a capable and confident cavalry officer who had the esteem and respect of his superiors and the men who served under him. Went on to become successful in the sale of limestone after the war. Spent the last 6 years of his life in Lexington.

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Where is Col Edward Dillon's memorial?
Col Edward Dillon's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Lexington City, USA.
When did Col Edward Dillon death?
Col Edward Dillon death on 11 Aug 1897 in Lexington City, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Col Edward Dillon's memorial?
Latitude: 37.7808300
Longitude: -79.4450600

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Frances Ann Polk Dillon

(1844 - 1912)

Children

James Royal Dillon

(1869 - 1914)

Edward Dillon Sr.

(1871 - 1922)

Lucius Polk Dillon

(1873 - 1936)

John Cunningham Dillon

(1875 - 1930)

Francis Cunningham Dillon Sr.

(1885 - 1943)

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