Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?
Person
Biographical Note
Edward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon, in 1871. The colonel form a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon & Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Edward Dillon Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1970-008
Abstract
The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection).
Dates:
1889