Thursday, April 22, 1909, page 1
Squire Dillon, a well known citizen of Lincoln county, who resided near Hamlin, was found in a dying condition by the roadside, about half way between his home and the town, last Saturday afternoon, by the sheriff and a deputy, who were on their way to arrest him on a peace warrant sworn out by Nan Taylor, who had been his housekeeper since the death of his wife some years ago. Dillon had been drinking considerably of late, and the woman apparently believed she was in personal danger, as he was inclined to be quarrelsome when under the influence of liquor. Suspicion as to the cause of his death was aroused by the comment of the woman when she heard of his death: "Well, if he's dead he must have drunk that stuff in the glass." The stuff in the glass was evidently poison, but whether placed there intentionally or not has not been determined, the coroner's jury returning a verdict of death from some unknown cause.
Dillon was one of the most extensive land owners in Lincoln county, and was quite wealthy. He was a childless widower, and was about fifty years of age.
Thursday, April 22, 1909, page 1
Squire Dillon, a well known citizen of Lincoln county, who resided near Hamlin, was found in a dying condition by the roadside, about half way between his home and the town, last Saturday afternoon, by the sheriff and a deputy, who were on their way to arrest him on a peace warrant sworn out by Nan Taylor, who had been his housekeeper since the death of his wife some years ago. Dillon had been drinking considerably of late, and the woman apparently believed she was in personal danger, as he was inclined to be quarrelsome when under the influence of liquor. Suspicion as to the cause of his death was aroused by the comment of the woman when she heard of his death: "Well, if he's dead he must have drunk that stuff in the glass." The stuff in the glass was evidently poison, but whether placed there intentionally or not has not been determined, the coroner's jury returning a verdict of death from some unknown cause.
Dillon was one of the most extensive land owners in Lincoln county, and was quite wealthy. He was a childless widower, and was about fifty years of age.
Family Members
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Mary Jane Dillon Dillon
1835–1880
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John W. Dillon
1838–1900
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William Henry Dillon
1840–1905
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Rev Joshuway (Joshua) Clay Dillon
1844–1908
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Elizabeth Dillon Gossett
1844–1919
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Marshall (Marsh) Dillon
1846–1913
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Hiram Banks Dillon
1849–1918
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Jessie Dillon
1853–1910
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Mariah C. Dillon Powell
1855–1928
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Isaac (Ike) Dillon
1858–1935
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Margaret Ann Dillon Reed
1860–1922
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