John Charles Dillon
Biography
Lifespan: 1827–1906
Branch: Other
Relationships
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | James Telfer Dillon 18611951 |
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Family Stories
John Charles Dillon married Elizabeth Beattie Telfer on 18th December 1856. The wedding took place in the home of Elizabeth's uncle, Francis Telfer, at "Macoota" — Section 6146, Chain of Ponds in the Hundred of Para Wirra. John's occupation was listed as "Stock-keeper" and his residence as "Wall — Hundred of Murray". The witnesses were Elizabeth's brothers James and Robert Telfer, and the officiating minister was William Vercoe.
John was the son of John Boswell Dillon, who was a descendant of Viscount Dillon of Ireland. Early in their married life, John and Elizabeth had a property on the Yorke Peninsula, later moved to Tea Tree Gully, and eventually settled at Millbrook.
John was also a trustee of the Church of Christ at Chain of Ponds (the Kersbrook area), listed alongside Francis Telfer on the 1862 land transfer deed from Thomas Scott.
(From the Borders to the Bush, pp. 29, 214)
Note: Much of the narrative about John and Elizabeth's life together is told through Elizabeth's story.