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Dishman Family Genealogy Chart

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-029

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a genealogy chart for the Dishman family of King George and Westmoreland counties, Virginia, originating in France (as Duchemin). The chart lists the decendants of Samuel Dishman, who immigrated to the American Colonies from France sometime before 1693. The chart was compiled by James Dallas Dishman of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Dates

  • 1993

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

This collection lists the decendants of Samuel Dishman (Duchemin). Samuel Dishman was a 17th century immigrant to the Northern Neck of Virginia.Samuel Dishman immigrated sometime between 1687 and 1693 and was a French Huguenot from around Normandy. Samuel immigrated with his brother, Isaac Duchemin, and the two both purchased land in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Source: The Dishman Family of Virginia

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 oversize)

Abstract

This collection contains a geneaology chart for the Dishman Family of King George and Westmoreland Counties in Virginia.

Source of Acquisition

The Dishman Family Genealogy Chart was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in October 1994.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Dishman Family Genealogy Chart by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dishman Family Genealogy Chart was completed in December 2023.

Title
Dishman Family Genealogy Chart, 1993
Status
Completed
Author
Tyler Williams, Student Assistant
Date
(CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-23: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308