Dison Deaton family

(Last updated 29 March 2021)


Father &
Mother?

Dison Deaton was born 1771-1780 according to the 1830 and 1840 census. 

Dison's wife is unproven.

Dison died after 1840.

The circumstantial evidence supports he is probably the father of at least the 6 children below and possibly more.  		Census Records:

1800 NC, Montgomery co., p. 476
1810 NC, Montgomery co., p. 570
1820 NC, Montgomery co., can't find
1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
1840 AL, DeKalb co., p. (181), line 11
Son? _______ Deaton was born 1791-1800 in North Carolina.  This assumed son is listed on the 1800 census as a male aged 0-9 years.  He is not listed on the 1810 census unless he's one of the males listed as under age 10 (1801-1810).  It's possible he was born just prior to the census date of 4 Aug 1800 and so could be listed on the 1800 and 1810 census. 1800 NC, Montgomery co., p. 476
Son? William Deaton was born about 1802 in North Carolina.  William married Martha J Hooper (or Hard/Heard) before 1832 in Tennessee.  William supposedly died "17 September 1869" in Illinois.
  • Nancy A. Deaton was born 1832 in Tennessee.
  •  Jeremiah Deaton was born 1834 in Alabama.
  • John B. Deaton was born 1835 in Alabama.
  • Dison Deaton was born 1838 in Alabama.  Dison died 6 April 1862 in Fort Donelson, Stewart co., Tennessee
  • Elizabeth Deaton was born 5 October 1839 in DeKalb county, Alabama. She married Mark Whiteaker.
  • Joseph Deaton was born 1841 in DeKalb county, Alabama.
  • Sarah Jane Deaton was born 1841 in DeKalb county, Alabama. 
  • James Henry Deaton was born 20 Jul 1843 in DeKalb county, Alabama.
  • Margaret Deaton was born 1844 in DeKalb county, Alabama.
  • Lucinda Deaton was born 1845 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  She married John H Hutchinson.  Lucinda died in 1934.
  • Charity Catherine Deaton was born 1847 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  She married Jonathan R Deaton in 1869.
  • William Deaton was born 5 October 1850 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  He married Rebecca Gill.
  • Maria Deaton was born 1853 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  She married Buckner.
  • Coradelia Deaton was born 1856 in Illinois.  She married Thomas Mizell.
  • Palona Deaton was born 1858 in Illinois.  She married Frank Winn in 1879 in Jonson county, Illinois.
 1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (or the one in Bledsoe county?)

1840 AL, DeKalb co., p. (181), line 26

1850 AL, DeKalb co., p. (394)

1860 Illinois, Williamson co., p. 314
Son? John Deaton was born about 1804 in North Carolina.   He married Rachel Conover. Rachel died after 1900. 
  • Mary Ann Deaton was born 1844 in Alabama.
  • William D. P. Bradford Deaton was born 1845 in Alabama.
  • Melisaa Ann P.  Deaton was born 1846 in Alabama.
  • Crawford D.  Deaton was born 1847 in Alabama.
  • Joseph B. Deaton was born 1850 in Alabama.
  • Canzada  Deaton was born 1852 in Alabama.
  • Arvagine Deaton was born 1854 in Illinois.
  • John Wesley Deaton was born 1856 in Illinois.
  • Nancy J. Deaton was born 1858 in Illinois.
  • Berry Logan  Deaton was born 1865 in Illinois.
 1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (with father?)

1850 AL, DeKalb co., p. (395a)
 (next to Sarah Parsons)

1860 Illinois, Williamson co., p. 315
Son? James S. Deaton was born about 1810 in North Carolina.  He married Lucinda Lollis probably in Tennessee.  He married Melinda Cavett in 1860 in Johnson county, Illinois. 
  • George W. Deaton was born 1839-1840 in Alabama.  George may have died in the Civil War.
  • Minerva J. Deaton was born about 1842 in Alabama.
  • Henry Deaton was born 1844-1846 in Alabama.
  • Alfensine Deaton (f) was born about 1846 in Alabama.
  • Benjamin D. Deaton was born about 1848 in Alabama.
  • William Taylor Deaton was born about 1 May 1850 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  He died 4 May 1935 in Williamson county, Illinois.  [Death record gives mother's maiden name]
  • Mary Deaton was born about 1852 in Alabama.
  • Thomas J. Deaton was born about 1854 in Illinois.
  • Andrew J. Deaton was born about 1856 in Illinois.
  • William Deaton was born about 1857 in Illinois.
 1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (with father?)

1840 AL, DeKalb co., p. 3 (154), line 28

1850 AL, DeKalb co., p. (393)

1850 Illinois, Williamson co., p. 313
Dau? ?? Deaton born 1811-1815 in in Montgomery county, North Carolina. This assumed daughter is listed on the 1830 census. 1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (with father?)
Son? Joseph Deaton was born about 1815 (1812) in Montgomery county, North Carolina.   Joseph married Sarah McNew before 1835  probably in Tennessee.  Joseph died "25 September 1866" in Williamson county, Illinois.
  • unknown son Deaton was born about 1834-50.
  • Martha J. Deaton was born about 1836 in Alabama.  She died 28 May 1916 in Jackson county, Illinois.
  • Thomas Deaton was born 11Oct 1838 in Alabama.  Thomas died 18 Dec 1912 Williamson county, Illinois.
  • Delitha Tabitha Deation was born about 1839 in Alabama. Delitha died before 1866 in Illinois.
  • Louisa Deaton was born about 1841 in DeKlab county, Alabama.  Louisa died before 1866 in Illinois.
  • Mary Ann "Polly" Deaton was born about 1844 in DeKalb county, Alabama. She married John Calvin Halsell on 4 June 1863 in Williamson county, Illinois. Mary died about 1894 possibly in Pontotoc county, Oklahoma (Indian Territory).
  • William Deaton was born about 1845 in Alabama.  William died before 1866 in Illinois (?).
  • James S. Deaton was born 4 March 1848 in Alabama.  James died  23 Dec 1930 in Johnson county, Illinois.
  • John Brantley Deaton was born 11 April 1849 in Alabama.  John died after 1896.
  • Solomon Deaton was born about 1855 in Illinois.  Solomon died after 1880.
  • Preston Deaton was born 1860 in Illinois. He married Susan Moreland (prev. married with 2 children).  Preston died after 1880 possibly in Arkansas.
1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (with father?)

1840 AL, DeKalb co., p. (181), line 11

1850 AL, DeKalb co., p.  (394b)
  (next to William Deaton)

1860 IL, Williamson co., p. 308
Dau?Sarah Deaton was born 1817 or 1821 in North Carolina.  She married John Parsons on 16 February 1837 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  Sarah died after 1880 in Illinois.
  • Nancy  Parsons was born in 1838 in Tennessee.
  • Harriette Parsons was born about 1839 in Alabama.
  • Mary Parsons was born about 1843 in Alabama.
  •  David C Parsons was born about 1845 in Alabama.
  • Elihu Parsons was born about 1848 in Alabama.
  • James Thomas Parsons was born 1 Sep 1851 in DeKalb County, Alabama.
  • Sarah J Parsons was born about 1852 in Alabama.
  • Margaret E Parsons was born about 1854 in Alabama.
  • Ruth Ellen Parsons was born about 1857 in Mississippi.
 1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (with father?)

1840 AL, DeKalb co., p. (181), line 13
 
1850 AL, DeKalb co., p. (395a)
 (next to John Deaton)

1860 MS, Tishomingo county, p. 399

1870 ??
Dau?Elizabeth Deaton was born 6 May 1820 in North Carolina.  She married William Moore (1821-1891).  Elizabeth died 23 May 1896 in Williamson county, Illinois.
  • Basha Serena Moore was born about 1844 in Alabama.
  • George M. D. Moore was born about 1846 in Alabama.
  • Skelton Taylor Moore was born about 23 September 1848 in Alabama. He married Jane Holmes and Mary B Hawkins.  Skelton died 11 Feb 1912 in the Anna State Hospital in Union county, Illinois.
  • Eveline Moore was born in 1850 in DeKalb county, Alabama.  She married John Brim in 1866 in Williamson county, Illinois.
  • Nelson Moore was born about 1853 in Illinois.
  • Amanda Moore was born about 1856 in Illinois.  She married Samuel Holmes.
  • Susan Moore was born about 1859 in Illinois.
 1830 TN, Marion co., p. 71, line 4
  (with father?)

1850 AL, DeKalb co., p. (395a)

1860 Illinois, Johnson co., p. 61

1865 Illinois state census,
   Williamson county.

1870 Illinois (not recorded)

1880 IL, Williamson co., ED 166,
   p. 11, family 103
Son? George Washington Deaton was born about 1822 in North Carolina.  He married Jane A Damron on 1 Jan 1856 in Williamson county, Illinois. George died after 1880.
  • John Deaton was born about 1852. [George may have been married before Jane]
  • Hiram Deaton was born 1857 in Illinois.  Hiram died 12 July 1949 in Johnson county, Illinois.
  • James Napoleon Deaton was born 1858 in Illinois.
  • Nancy Deaton was born 1861 in Illinois. She married Alexander Gay on 24 July 1880 in Johnson county, Illinois.   Nancy died 7 Jan 1940 in Williamson county, Illinois.
  • George Deaton was born 1863 in Illinois.
  • Henrietta Deaton was born 1864 in Illinois.  She married Thomas J Vinson on 29 JUly 1884 in Johnson county, Illinois.
  • William Robert Deaton was born 27 April 1868 in Illinois.  Her married Lydia Nicols on 3 Dec 1891 in Williamson county, Illinois. William died 14 Dec 1932 in Marion, Williamson county, Illinois.
 1860 Illinois, Williamson co., p.

1870 Illinois, Johnson co, p.

1880 Illinois, Johnson co., p.
??Possible more children  

Federal Census Records:

1810 Census, North Carolina, Montgomery county
Page Line Head of house Age groups
p. 71 line 4 Dison Deaton 4 males 0-9, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 0-9, 1 female 26-44


1830 Census, Tennessee, Marion county (borders Alabama)
Page Line Head of house Age groups Notes:
71 4 Dison Deaton 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 50-59,
1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 40-49		  
65 17 Churchwell McNew 2 males 0-4, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-39
1 female 10-14, 1 female 20-29		 "Churchwell McNew was born April 03, 1797 in
Buncombe County, North Carolina, and died
April 22, 1858 in Pope County, Illinois." 
50 8 George McNew 1 male 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 60-69
1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 40-49		  

1840 Census, Alabama, DeKalb county
Page Line Head of house Age groups Notes:
p. 3
(154)		 28 J. Deaton 1 male 0-4, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 20-29 James S Deaton (1810 NC).

1840 Census, Alabama, Cherokee county
Page Line Head of house Age groups Notes:
21 131 E. McNew 2 males 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29, 3 females 5-9, 1 female 30-39 Elijah McNew Jr.

1840 Census, Alabama, DeKalb county, p. 28 (181)
Page Line Head of house Age groups Notes:
28 12 Jos. Deaton 1 male 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29,
1 female 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29		 Thomas Deaton age 2, (unknown son),
Joseph Deaton age 25, Delitha Deaton age 1,
Martha Deaton age 4/5, Sarah Deaton, age 21
28 13 Dyson Deaton 1 male 15-19 [James 18?], 1 male 50-59, 1 female 15-19  
28 14 John Pearson 1 male 20-29, 2 females 0-4, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59 John Parson age 28, Nancy age 1,
Harriett age 2, Sarah Parson age 23, (unknown)
28 16 W. McNew 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29 [William 24],
1 female 0-4 [Lucy 1], 1 female 15-19 [Elizabeth 21]		 Others are siblings?
28 27 Wm. Deaton 1 male 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39
2 females 0-4, 2 females 5-9, 1 female 30-39		 William 38, Martha 28, Jeremiah 6, John 4, Dison 2,
Nancy 8, unknown 6, unknown 4, Elizabeth 1



1850 Census, Alabama, DeKalb county,
District 24, p. 789.
Dwelling
/ Family		 Name AgeOccupationReal
Estate		Birthplace Illiterate
280/280 William Deaton 48 farmer   NC  
  Martha Deaton 38     TN  
  Nancy A. Deaton 18     TN  
  Jeremiah Deaton 16     AL  
   John B. Deaton 15 farmer   AL  
   Dicon Deaton 13     AL  
   Elizabeth Deaton 11     AL  
   Sarah Deaton 10     AL  
   Joseph Deaton 8     AL  
   James Deaton 6     AL  
   Margarette Deaton 4     AL  
  Lucinda Deaton 3     AL  
  Charity C. Deaton 1     AL  
  Elijah Moore 16 farmer   TN  
281/281 Joseph Deaton 35 farmer - NC yes
  Sarah Deaton 31     NC yes
  Martha J. Deaton 14     AL  
  Thomas Deaton 12     AL  
  Telitha Deaton 11     AL  
  Louisa Deaton 9     AL  
  Mary Ann Deaton 7     AL  
  William Deaton 5     AL  
  James Deaton 3     AL  
  Brantley Deaton 1/12     AL  
             

1850 Census, Alabama, Cherokee county,
26th District, p. 39 (20a) 
260 James McNew 28 Farmer   TN  
  Sarah Ann McNew 24     TN  
  Franses McNew 7     AL  
  John C. McNew 4     AL  
  Mary J. McNew 2     AL  
261 William McNew 30 Farmer   TN  
  Elizabeth McNew 26     TN  
  Lucy M. McNew 11     AL  
  Rebecca A. McNew 8/6     AL  
  Joannah McNew 4     AL  
  Hannah E. McNew 4     AL  
  Valentine McNew 1     AL  
  Robert N. McNew 1/12     AL  
262 Elijah McNew 45     TN  
  Sarah McNew 35     SC  
  William McNew 13     AL  
  Hannah McNew 11     AL  
  Joannah McNew 9     AL  
  Sarah McNew 7     AL  
  Mary Ann McNew 5     AL  
  Mary E. McNew 2     AL  
           
1860 Census, Illinois, Williamson county,
Twp 10, Range 4 East, p. 308, Post Office: Bolton  
Dwelling
/ Family		 Name AgeOcc.Real
Estate		 Pers.
Estate		Birthplace
            
2408/2144 Joseph Deaton 48farmer$600 $285NC
  Sarah Deaton 38     TN
  Polly A. Deaton 16       AL
  W. Deaton 14       AL
  Jas. Deaton 12       AL
  Jno. Deaton 10       AL
  Preston Deaton 6 m       AL
  Saloman Deaton 5       AL
             
2409/2145 Thos. Deaton 22       IL
  Sarah A. Deaton 22       TN
             


1860 Census, Arkansas, Conway county,
Benton Twp., p. 96, Post Office: Quitman  
Dwelling
/ Family		 Name AgeOcc.Real
Estate		 Pers.
Estate		Birthplace
            
614 William McNew 44Farmer$4800 $500TN
  Elizabeth Mcnew 40     TN
  Salina McNew 20       AL
  Joanna McNew 17       AL
  Hannah McNew 13       AL
  Robt N. McNew 10       AL
  Jas. A. Boyd 20       AL
  Thos. Thrower 79       GA
             


1870 Census, Arkansas, Conway county,
Walker Twp, p. 2, Post Office: Greenbrier  
Dwelling
/ Family		 Name AgeOcc.Real
Estate		 Pers.
Estate		Birthplace can't
read		can't
write
12/12 Sarah Deaton [McNew] 50     200 IL    
  John Deaton 18       AL / /
  Solemon Deaton 13       IL / /
  Preston Deaton 13       IL / /

Southern Claims Commissison:

Southern Claims Commission
3 July 1875, Cherokee county, Alabama

" My name is Jno. Bowman aged 66 years and reside in Cherokee co. Ala. at the fork of the Little River
& during the war lived during the way [sic]. I was no kin to the claimant Charles Sutterlin but am a
third or 4th cousin to his widow Joanna [McNew] Sutterlin. But have no personal interest in her claim.
I knew Mr. Sutterlin for a year or two before the war began and during the war and talked often with
him about the Rebellion...  "

John Bowman was born about 1816 in Bledsoe county, Tennessee.

Ancestry DNA matches:

  Lance Hall   Ancestry user: Descended from:

 Dison Deaton (probable father)
  ... Joseph Deaton (1815 NC)
  ......Mary Ann Deaton (1844 AL-1890s)
  .........Margaret P Halsell (1882-1952)
  ............Henry F Mannon (1917-75)
  ...............Marg. Mannon (1940-2009)  
  ..................Lance L Hall (1971)