This page collects military history resources relevant to Dillman family research, organized by conflict. If you have a military link to suggest or Dillman veterans to add, please contact us at webmaster@dillmanfamilyassociation.org.
Revolutionary War (1775–1783)
The Revolutionary War has particular significance for Dillman researchers. Many early Dillman families in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Carolinas were present during the conflict. Of special note is the role of Hessian soldiers — German troops hired by the British Crown to fight the colonists. Given the strong German heritage of the Dillman surname, some of these soldiers may be ancestors of present-day Dillman families. Many Hessians deserted the British Army, joined the Patriot cause, and remained in America after the war.
Known Dillman Veterans
- William Dillman, b. ca. 1748–50 in VA; died after 1786 in GA. Wife: Mary Farrow. Public service from SC.
- John Dillman, b. 1751 in MD; died 1830 in GA. Wife: Sarah Eggerton. Private, NC.
- John Dillman, b. 20 April 1734 in VA; died 1811 in NC. Wife: Mary Simmons. Colonial and civil service from NC.
- John Dillman, b. 1736 in VA; died 1787 in VA. Wife: Millicent White. Public service from VA.
- William Dillman — received Bounty Land Warrant #9264 for 100 acres (7 Oct 1791) for service as a Private in the PA Line.
Revolutionary War Timeline
- December 16, 1773 — The Boston Tea Party
- April 19, 1775 — Battle of Lexington and Concord
- June 17, 1775 — Battle of Bunker Hill
- July 4, 1776 — Declaration of Independence
- December 25–January 3, 1776–77 — Crossing of the Delaware; Battles of Trenton and Princeton
- December 19, 1777 — Encampment at Valley Forge
- February 6, 1778 — Treaty of Alliance with France
- October 19, 1781 — Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
- September 3, 1783 — Treaty of Paris
Revolutionary War Resources
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
- Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
- SAR Genealogy Resources
- Revolutionary War Campaigns (US Army History)
- The Hessian Soldiers Database
War of 1812 (1812–1815)
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain along the Canadian border, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. Many Dillman families had settled in the affected states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, New York, and Missouri by this time.
War of 1812 Resources
Civil War (1861–1865)
By 1861, Dillman families were spread across many of the states directly involved in the Civil War, particularly Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri. The DFA has compiled several lists of Dillman veterans from this conflict.
Civil War Resources
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