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John Dyer¹

M, #74401, b. 9 February 1721/22, d. 19 January 1790

Parents

Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Occupation	John Dyer was.
Birth	He was born on 9 February 1721/22, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	He married Mary Weaver, daughter of Thomas Weaver, Jr., and Mary Coggleshall.^3,4
Death	John Dyer died on 19 January 1790 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²

Child with Mary Weaver b. 23 February 1720/21, d. Between 1780 and 1798

Daughter

Susanna Dyer+ b. 25 March 1758

Citations

[S1379] World Family Tree
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1472] The Weaver Genealogy

Mary Weaver

F, #74402, b. 23 February 1720/21, d. Between 1780 and 1798

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Father	Thomas Weaver, Jr. b. 19 December 1686, d. 1760
Mother	Mary Coggleshall d. Before 1760

Relationships	Partner of John Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Mary Weaver was also known as Mary Dyer.
Note	Her will was made Aug. 5, 1780, and proved April 16, 1798. Her daughterSusannah was the sole heir and executrix. In addition to the provisionmade for her in the will of her father, she received from him Sept. 9,1756, by deed of gift a good outfit of household furniture, a mare, aside saddle and pillion, 20 sheep, a cow and a 'heffer,' and on Sept.27, 1756, he gave her by deed of gift 12 acres of land in Middletown.
Birth	She was born on 23 February 1720/21, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Marriage	She married John Dyer, son of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve.^2,1
Death	Mary Weaver died Between 1780 and 1798.¹

Child with John Dyer b. 9 February 1721/22, d. 19 January 1790

Daughter

Susanna Dyer+ b. 25 March 1758

Citations

[S1472] The Weaver Genealogy
[S1380] Little Compton Familes

Edward Dyer

M, #74403, b. 9 June 1723, d. Before 1778

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Not mentioned in Mother's will.
Birth	Edward Dyer was born on 9 June 1723, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Death	He died Before 1778.

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Wealthy Dyer

F, #74404, b. 20 March 1724/25

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

Wealthy Dyer was born on 20 March 1724/25, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Phebe Dyer

F, #74406, b. 18 July 1726

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Married by Rev. Othniel Campbell. [WFT Vol. 5, #1242] Little Compton Families shows them as m. 20 Nov 1751 in Tiverton,Newport, Ri. Dartmouth VR's shows intention 10 Nov 1750, both of Dartmouth.
Birth	Phebe Dyer was born on 18 July 1726, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,2
Marriage	She married James Dyer, on 20 November 1751, in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^3,2,4

Partner with James Dyer

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850
[S1755] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. II Marriages

James Dyer

M, #74407

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Relationships	Partner of Phebe Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	12 December 2002 00:00:00

Marriage

James Dyer married Phebe Dyer, daughter of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve. on 20 November 1751, in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,2,3

Partner with Phebe Dyer b. 18 July 1726

Citations

[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1755] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. II Marriages

James Dyer

M, #74408, b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Information for he and descendants came from Lineages of Members ofNational Society of Daughters of the Pilgrims. 1931 pg 192. Rhode IslandGenealogical Register 7:#2 His will made 15 Jan 1800 probated 19 Apr 1802(from Grace Mellander) James Dyer View Image Online™ State: RI Year: 1790 County: Kent Image: 0200 Township: Middletown Roll: M637_10.
Birth	James Dyer was born on 10 January 1727/28, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Marriage	He married Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer, on 21 March 1750/51, in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Death	He died About 1802 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Children with Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

Son	James Dyer, Jr. b. After 1751
Son	Joseph Dyer+ b. 4 October 1754, d. 1815
Son	John Dyer b. 12 December 1756
Daughter	Deborah Dyer b. 27 January 1759
Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. 29 May 1763, d. About 1834
Son	Edward Dyer+ b. 27 August 1767

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Samuel Dyer

M, #74409, b. 29 July 1729, d. Before 1775

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Not mentioned in mother's will.
Birth	Samuel Dyer was born on 29 July 1729, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Death	He died Before 1775.

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Ann Dyer

F, #74410, b. 7 February 1730/31, d. 27 February 1730/31

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Ann Dyer was born on 7 February 1730/31, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Death	She died on 27 February 1730/31, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Bathsheba Dyer¹

F, #74411, b. 23 March 1731/32, d. Before 1778

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Bathsheba Dyer was also known as Bathsheba Shreve.
Note	Page 439 Dartmouth VR's Joshua (SHREFE (Sheife, Sherife, Shreif, Shreife, Shrief), ) ofSmithfeild, R. I., and Bashaba Dyre of D., int. June 24, 1758. not mentioned in mother's will.
Birth	She was born on 23 March 1731/32, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	She married Joshua Shreve, on 24 June 1758, in Dartmouth, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.³
Death	She died Before 1778.

Partner with Joshua Shreve

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1755] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. II Marriages

Charles Dyer, Jr.^1,2

M, #74412, b. 8 April 1734, d. 1772

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Dyer, Charles of Hopkinton. Will dated 19 Jun 1772, proved 4 Aug 1772,Pgs. 20-21. Mentions: Wife Rebecca Dyer. Son Jonathan Dyer. 4 daughtersRhoda, Hannah, Elizabeth & Eunice Dyer. Eunice called youngest daughterunder 18. [RI Gen. Register Vol.4, Oct 1981] Israel Brumbly of Hopkinton for œ600 sold to Charles Dyer of Hopkinton,21 1/2 acres of land, beginning at a stake and stones by Yarrgoag Pond,bounded easterly on Stephen Maccoon's land, southerly by land of ThomasCottrell, westerly by land of Daniel Button, and northerly to WalterWorden's northeast corner; 'and Anna, wife to said Israel Brumbly, giveup all right of dower and power of thirds.' Signed Israel Brumbly, AnnaBrumbly. (Land Rec., vol. 1, p. 346, June 23, 1761.) Israel Brumbly of Hopkinton 'for œ2000 sold to Charles Dyer, land nearYarrgo Pond, 40 acres,--'and Anna wife to Israel Brumbly give up allright of dower and power of thirds.' Signed, Israel Brumbly, AnnaBrumbly. [The Bromley Genealogy, Author: Viola A. Bromley, Call Number:R929.2 B868, This book contains a record of the descendants of LukeBromley of Warwick, R.I., and Stonington, Conn., Bromley, Viola A. TheBromley Genealogy. Frederick H. Hitchcock. New York. 1911.].
Birth	Charles Dyer, Jr., was born on 8 April 1734, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.³
Marriage	He married Rebecca Weaver, daughter of Benjamin Weaver and Hannah Coggleshall. on 1 January 1758, in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^4,5,3
Death	Charles Dyer, Jr., died in 1772 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode IslandG.⁵

Children with Rebecca Weaver b. 7 July 1734, d. After 1772

Son	Jonathan Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Rhoda Dyer+ b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Hannah Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Eunice Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1473] Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Abstracts of Hopkington Wills, Vol.4
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S779] International Genealogical Index
[S1472] The Weaver Genealogy

Rebecca Weaver¹

F, #74413, b. 7 July 1734, d. After 1772

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Father	Benjamin Weaver b. 13 August 1689, d. September 1754
Mother	Hannah Coggleshall d. 1763

Relationships	Partner of Charles Dyer, Jr. (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	12 December 2002 00:00:00

Name	Rebecca Weaver was also known as Rebecca Dyer.
Birth	She was born on 7 July 1734.²
Marriage	She married Charles Dyer, Jr., son of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve. on 1 January 1758, in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^3,2,4
Death	Rebecca Weaver died After 1772.²

Children with Charles Dyer, Jr. b. 8 April 1734, d. 1772

Son	Jonathan Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Rhoda Dyer+ b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Hannah Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772
Daughter	Eunice Dyer b. Between 1758 and 1772

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1472] The Weaver Genealogy
[S779] International Genealogical Index
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Joseph Dyer

M, #74414, b. 14 August 1735

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

Joseph Dyer was born on 14 August 1735, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Benjamin Dyer¹

M, #74415, b. 15 October 1736

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Unmarried.
Birth	Benjamin Dyer was born on 15 October 1736, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Preserved Dyer¹

M, #74416, b. 10 February 1737/38, d. 27 March 1829

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	By his second wife Deborah he had more children, two daughters anyway. Preserved Dyer State: MA Year: 1790 County: Bristol Image: 0756 Township: Westport Roll: M637_4.
Note	Dartmouth VR's: Preserved (Dyre) and Susanna Head, both of D., int. Feb.23, 1765. Married by Restcom Sanford, Justice.
Note	Intention.
Birth	Preserved Dyer was born on 10 February 1737/38, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	He married Susannah B. Head, on 4 April 1765, in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^2,3
Marriage	He married Deborah Gifford, daughter of Enos Gifford, Jr., and Mary Wilbor. on 7 December 1793, in Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.^4,5
Death	Preserved Dyer died on 27 March 1829 in Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.

Children with Susannah B. Head d. Before 1793

Son	John Dyer+ b. 2 January 1766, d. 8 February 1846
Son	Joseph Dyer+ b. 21 September 1768, d. 3 March 1847
Daughter	Bathsheba Dyer b. 8 November 1774
Son	Head Dyer+ b. 20 April 1777, d. After 1850
Daughter	Susannah Dyer b. 8 November 1780

Children with Deborah Gifford b. 27 September 1761, d. Before 1846

Son	Preserved Dyer+ b. 17 September 1798, d. 23 October 1850
Son	Charles Dyer, , Capt. b. About 1803, d. Before 1830
Son	James Dyer b. About 1805, d. 10 June 1877

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1755] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. II Marriages
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850
[S1474] Vital Records of Westport, Mass., to the Year 1850

Susannah B. Head¹

F, #74417, d. Before 1793

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Relationships	Partner of Preserved Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Susannah B. Head was also known as Susannah B. Dyer.
Principal 2	She was a witness Dartmouth VR's: Preserved (Dyre) and Susanna Head, both of D., int. Feb.23, 1765. Married by Restcom Sanford, Justice. with Preserved Dyer and Susannah B. Head.
Marriage	She married Preserved Dyer, son of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve. on 4 April 1765, in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^2,3
Death	Susannah B. Head died Before 1793 in Dartmouth, Bristol ounty, MassachusettsG.

Children with Preserved Dyer b. 10 February 1737/38, d. 27 March 1829

Son	John Dyer+ b. 2 January 1766, d. 8 February 1846
Son	Joseph Dyer+ b. 21 September 1768, d. 3 March 1847
Daughter	Bathsheba Dyer b. 8 November 1774
Son	Head Dyer+ b. 20 April 1777, d. After 1850
Daughter	Susannah Dyer b. 8 November 1780

Citations

[S1379] World Family Tree
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1755] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. II Marriages

Lois Dyer¹

F, #74418, b. 28 November 1740

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Lois Dyer was also known as Lois Russell.
Note	Dartmouth VR's: Lois of D. and Daniel Russell of D., s. James, int. Mar.17, 1759.
Birth	She was born on 28 November 1740, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	She married Daniel Russell, on 17 March 1759, in Dartmouth, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.^3,4

Partner with Daniel Russell

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850
[S1755] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. II Marriages

Zacheus Dyer¹

M, #74419, b. 27 November 1741

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Zacheus and his brother Joseph sold land to William Gifford of Little Compton RI/MA, 26 Sep 1700 for 800 Spanish Milled dollars. REF: NE=131:295-6. 1790 Census of Westport, Bristol, Ma. Zacheus Dyer 2-2-3.
Birth	Zacheus Dyer was born on 27 November 1741, in Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.^2,3
Marriage	He married Ruth Gifford, daughter of Canaan Gifford and Abigail Salisbury. on 22 December 1776, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^4,5,2,3

Children with Ruth Gifford b. 29 June 1756

Daughter	Abigail Dyer+ b. 12 July 1777, d. 9 March 1835
Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. 22 August 1779
Son	Ezra Dyer b. 22 January 1782
Son	Canaan Gifford Dyer+ b. 26 April 1786, d. 9 May 1836
Son	Samuel Dyer+ b. 1 June 1792

Citations

[S1379] World Family Tree
[S1474] Vital Records of Westport, Mass., to the Year 1850
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850
[S1380] Little Compton Familes

Ruth Gifford^1,2

F, #74420, b. 29 June 1756

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Father	Canaan Gifford b. 15 May 1731, d. 25 June 1786
Mother	Abigail Salisbury b. 16 October 1733, d. Before 11 July 1765

Relationships	Partner of Zacheus Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Ruth Gifford was also known as Ruth Dyer.
Note	Ruth(5) (Canaan4, Enos3, Christopher2, William1) Gifford. Married by Enod Gifford, Justice (Uncle.)
Birth	She was born on 29 June 1756, in Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.³
Marriage	She married Zacheus Dyer, son of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve. on 22 December 1776, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^4,2,3,5

Children with Zacheus Dyer b. 27 November 1741

Daughter	Abigail Dyer+ b. 12 July 1777, d. 9 March 1835
Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. 22 August 1779
Son	Ezra Dyer b. 22 January 1782
Son	Canaan Gifford Dyer+ b. 26 April 1786, d. 9 May 1836
Son	Samuel Dyer+ b. 1 June 1792

Citations

[S1379] World Family Tree
[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1474] Vital Records of Westport, Mass., to the Year 1850
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Eunice Dyer

F, #74421, b. 3 March 1742/43, d. Before 1778

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Father	Charles Dyer b. 22 March 1696/97, d. April 1768
Mother	Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve b. 20 May 1698, d. July 1778

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Not in Mother's will.
Birth	Eunice Dyer was born on 3 March 1742/43, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Death	She died Before 1778.

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

John Shepard

M, #74422

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Relationships	Partner of Elizabeth Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Marriage

John Shepard married Elizabeth Dyer, daughter of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve. on 26 January 1743/44, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,2

Partner with Elizabeth Dyer b. 14 June 1719, d. Before 1778

Citations

[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

F, #74423

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Relationships	Partner of James Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Marriage

Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer married James Dyer, son of Charles Dyer and Elizabeth (Sheriff) Shreve. on 21 March 1750/51, in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Children with James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802

Son	James Dyer, Jr. b. After 1751
Son	Joseph Dyer+ b. 4 October 1754, d. 1815
Son	John Dyer b. 12 December 1756
Daughter	Deborah Dyer b. 27 January 1759
Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. 29 May 1763, d. About 1834
Son	Edward Dyer+ b. 27 August 1767

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

James Dyer, Jr.

M, #74424, b. After 1751

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Father	James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802
Mother	Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	12 December 2002 00:00:00

Birth	James Dyer, Jr., was born After 1751.
Marriage	He married Hannah Allen, daughter of Peleg Allen. on 7 June 1792, in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Partner with Hannah Allen

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Joseph Dyer

M, #74425, b. 4 October 1754, d. 1815

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Father	James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802
Mother	Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Joseph Dyer was born on 4 October 1754, in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹
Marriage	He married Mary Ann (Nee?) Dyer, in 1780.
Death	He died in 1815.

Child with Mary Ann (Nee?) Dyer

Son	Samuel Dyer+ b. Between 1779 and 1783, d. Between 1855 and 1856

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

John Dyer

M, #74426, b. 12 December 1756

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Father	James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802
Mother	Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

John Dyer was born on 12 December 1756, in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Deborah Dyer

F, #74427, b. 27 January 1759

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Father	James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802
Mother	Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

Deborah Dyer was born on 27 January 1759, in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Citations

[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Elizabeth Dyer¹

F, #74428, b. 29 May 1763, d. About 1834

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Father	James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802
Mother	Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Dyer, Elizabeth, singlewoman. Mentions cousins Moses, Aaron, & Deborahchildren of brother Edward Dyer; neighbor Giles Manchester. Will datedMarch 21, 1823, probated Dec.15, 1834.
Birth	Elizabeth Dyer was born on 29 May 1763, in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Death	She died About 1834 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

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[S1475] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, 2 Volumes
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Edward Dyer

M, #74429, b. 27 August 1767

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Father	James Dyer b. 10 January 1727/28, d. About 1802
Mother	Elizabeth (Nee?) Dyer

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Note	VR of RI Vol.4, Newport County: Edward Dyer & Abigail StockbridgeJossylyn; m. at Hanover, Mass. by Albert Smith, Justice; Aug. 20, 1745.
Birth	Edward Dyer was born on 27 August 1767, in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaG.¹
Marriage	He married Abigail Stockbridge Josselyn, on 11 April 1795, in Hanover, Plymouth County, MassachusettsG.²

Child with Abigail Stockbridge Josselyn

Son	Aaron Dyer b. 19 January 1800

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[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850

Thomas Briggs¹

M, #74430, d. 12 June 1720

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Note	Son of John Briggs.
Death	Thomas Briggs died on 12 June 1720.

Child with Mary Fisher d. About 1717

Daughter

Hannah Briggs+ b. 1 May 1676, d. 13 February 1718/19

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[S1349] Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island

Mary Fisher¹

F, #74431, d. About 1717

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Note	Daughter of Edward (died 1677) and Judith (d. abt. 1682) Fisher. [Gen.Dict. of RI].
Death	Mary Fisher died About 1717.

Child with Thomas Briggs d. 12 June 1720

Daughter

Hannah Briggs+ b. 1 May 1676, d. 13 February 1718/19

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[S1349] Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island

William Dyer, , Capt.¹

M, #74432, b. 15 May 1705, d. September 1797

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Father	William Dyer b. About 1671, d. 21 April 1719
Mother	Hannah Briggs b. 1 May 1676, d. 13 February 1718/19

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Note	He is said to have been the Captain of the 'Sea Flower' Aug. 11,1742.
Birth	William Dyer, , Capt., was born on 15 May 1705, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	He married Mercy Mumford, daughter of George Mumford and Mary Robinson. on 12 April 1733.³
Death	William Dyer, , Capt., died in September 1797 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,4
Burial	He was buried in Dyer Family Burial Ground, Newport, Rhode IslandG.⁴

Partner with Mercy Mumford b. 10 November 1710

Citations

[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1356] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.7, Friends & Ministers
[S1355] Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index

Charles Dyer^1,2

M, #74433, b. 2 March 1706/07

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Father	William Dyer b. About 1671, d. 21 April 1719
Mother	Hannah Briggs b. 1 May 1676, d. 13 February 1718/19

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Note	______ had wife Penelope (Gardner of Ephraim & Penelope) and childrenHannah, Charles, Christopher & Samuel ment will Penelope Dyre dtd Nov1785 pvd NK 12 Dec 1785 NK 12:26, 35-36.
Birth	Charles Dyer was born on 2 March 1706/07, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.³
Marriage	He married Penelope Gardiner, daughter of Ephraim Gardiner and Penelope Eldred. on 29 July 1736, in Trinity Chuch, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,4,5

Children with Penelope Gardiner b. 15 October 1716, d. 1785

Daughter	Hannah Dyer+ b. 13 February 1736/37, d. 4 April 1817
Son	Christopher Dyer b. 3 February 1744/45
Son	Samuel Dyer b. 16 September 1750

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[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record
[S1389] Rhode Island Vital Records, New Series, Volume 4, Washington County Births
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1493] Gardner History and Genealogy
[S1461] Samuel Eldred and Some of his Descendants

Mary Dyer¹

F, #74434, b. 5 November 1709

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Father	William Dyer b. About 1671, d. 21 April 1719
Mother	Hannah Briggs b. 1 May 1676, d. 13 February 1718/19

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Name	Mary Dyer was also known as Mary Alger.
Birth	She was born on 5 November 1709, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	She married John Alger, on 2 October 1732, in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²

Partner with John Alger

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[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County

Samuel Dyer¹

M, #74435, b. 4 May 1712

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Father	William Dyer b. About 1671, d. 21 April 1719
Mother	Hannah Briggs b. 1 May 1676, d. 13 February 1718/19

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Note	Samuel's father was indicted for the murder of his wife Hannah, andexecuted on that charge. [WFT Vol.3, #5891] aka Captain Samuel Dyer. ndp.94 April 01,1742, marriage recorded in RI Friends Records.
Birth	Samuel Dyer was born on 4 May 1712, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	He married Judith Taylor, daughter of John Taylor and Judith Segar. on 1 April 1742, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.³

Children with Judith Taylor b. 13 February 1719/20

Daughter	Mary Dyer b. 7 December 1742, d. 16 December 1766
Son	John Dyer b. Between 1743 and 1765
Daughter	Desire Dyer b. About 1745, d. 20 October 1763

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[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record
[S1377] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.4, Newport County
[S1356] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.7, Friends & Ministers

Judith Taylor

F, #74436, b. 13 February 1719/20

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Father	John Taylor
Mother	Judith Segar

Relationships	Partner of Samuel Dyer (1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Judith Taylor was also known as Judith Dyer.
Birth	She was born on 13 February 1719/20.
Marriage	She married Samuel Dyer, son of William Dyer and Hannah Briggs. on 1 April 1742, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹

Children with Samuel Dyer b. 4 May 1712

Daughter	Mary Dyer b. 7 December 1742, d. 16 December 1766
Son	John Dyer b. Between 1743 and 1765
Daughter	Desire Dyer b. About 1745, d. 20 October 1763

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[S1356] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.7, Friends & Ministers

John Taylor

M, #74437

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Birth	John Taylor was born, in of Newport, Rhode IslandG.
Marriage	He married Judith Segar, on 3 October 1717, in South Kingstown, Rhode IslandG.

Child with Judith Segar

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Judith Taylor+ b. 13 February 1719/20

Judith Segar

F, #74438

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Name	Judith Segar was also known as Judith Taylor.
Birth	She was born, in of Kingston, Rhode IslandG.
Marriage	She married John Taylor, on 3 October 1717, in South Kingstown, Rhode IslandG.

Child with John Taylor

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Judith Taylor+ b. 13 February 1719/20

Mary Dyer¹

F, #74439, b. 7 December 1742, d. 16 December 1766

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Father	Samuel Dyer b. 4 May 1712
Mother	Judith Taylor b. 13 February 1719/20

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Name	Mary Dyer was also known as Mary Townsend.
Note	Mentioned in uncle Samuel's will 1765. Rev. Gardiner Thurston's Marriages p.343 Stones in Common Burial Ground, Newport, p.143-144, dau. of Capt. SamuelDyre Jr. & wife of Thomas Townsend, d. 16 Dec 1766, age 21y.
Birth	She was born on 7 December 1742, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.²
Marriage	She married Thomas Townsend, on 8 December 1765, in Newport, Rhode IslandG.^2,1
Death	She died on 16 December 1766 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.
Burial	She was buried in Common Burial Ground, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Partner with Thomas Townsend b. 30 January 1742/43

Citations

[S1476] New England Families Genealogical & Memorial: Vol. I
[S1356] Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.7, Friends & Ministers

Desire Dyer

F, #74440, b. About 1745, d. 20 October 1763

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Father	Samuel Dyer b. 4 May 1712
Mother	Judith Taylor b. 13 February 1719/20

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Note	Mentioned in uncle Samuel's will 1765.
Birth	Desire Dyer was born About 1745.
Death	She died on 20 October 1763.¹

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[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record

John Dyer

M, #74441, b. Between 1743 and 1765

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Father	Samuel Dyer b. 4 May 1712
Mother	Judith Taylor b. 13 February 1719/20

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Note	Mentioned in uncle Samuel's will 1765.
Birth	John Dyer was born Between 1743 and 1765.

Samuel Dyer^1,2

M, #74442, b. 1712, d. 1792

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Father	Charles Dyer b. About 1685, d. 7 January 1726/27
Mother	Mary Lapham b. 5 October 1686, d. After 1735

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Note	Dyer, Samuel State: RI County: Johnston Page #: 228 Census/Enumeration year: 1774 Age ranges in household: 1-0-2-0-0-0.
Birth	Samuel Dyer was born in 1712, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.
Marriage	He married Patience Williams, daughter of Joseph Williams and Lydia Hearnden. in April 1740, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.
Death	Samuel Dyer died in 1792 in Johnston, Rhode IslandG.

Children with Patience Williams b. 1714, d. 1774

Son	James Dyer b. Between 1740 and 1774
Daughter	Mary Dyer b. Between 1740 and 1774, d. October 1814
Daughter	Lorania Dyer b. Between 1740 and 1774
Daughter	Huldah Dyer b. Between 1740 and 1774
Son	Oliver Dyer+ b. Between 1740 and 1774
Daughter	Rosanna\Rosamond Dyer b. Between 1740 and 1774
Son	Samuel Dyer, Jr.+ b. Between 1740 and 1774, d. 1813
Daughter	Patience Dyer b. 1749, d. 14 November 1832
Son	Stephen Dyer+ b. 10 January 1751/52, d. 27 February 1847
Daughter	Amey Dyer b. 1755, d. 27 June 1830

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[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record
[S1406] Ancestry of Thirty-Three Rhode Islanders Born in the 18th Century

Charles Dyer^1,2

M, #74443, b. 1710, d. 1777

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Father	Charles Dyer b. About 1685, d. 7 January 1726/27
Mother	Mary Lapham b. 5 October 1686, d. After 1735

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Birth	Charles Dyer was born in 1710.
Marriage	He married Abigail Williams, daughter of Thomas Williams and Mary Blackmar.
Death	Charles Dyer died in 1777 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.

Children with Abigail Williams b. Before 1717

Daughter	Desire Dyer d. 1813
Daughter	Lillas Dyer
Daughter	Dorcas Dyer+ d. After 1803
Daughter	Phebe Dyer+ b. 12 October 1736, d. 20 September 1818
Son	John Dyer, , Dea.+ b. 1738, d. 19 June 1817
Son	Charles Dyer+ b. 21 November 1742, d. 14 August 1823

Citations

[S1477] The Ancestral Dictionary
[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record

William Dyer^1,2

M, #74444, b. About 1720, d. 10 March 1776

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Father	Charles Dyer b. About 1685, d. 7 January 1726/27
Mother	Mary Lapham b. 5 October 1686, d. After 1735

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Birth	William Dyer was born About 1720.
Marriage	He married Mercy Randall, daughter of William Randall, Jr., and Mercy Williams. in Cranston, Rhode IslandG.³
Will	William Dyer left a will on 22 February 1776. Dyer, William of CR, Yeoman. Will dated 22 Feb 1776, Recorded 27 May1776, Pgs. 67-68. Mentions: Wife Marcy. Sons Thomas and Eseck under 21. 2 daughters Robey &Marcy, no surnames. Edward Fenner Esq. of Johnston exor. Witn: John Dyer,John Dyer Jr., Joseph Borden Jr. [RI Gen. Register, Vol.4, Jan. 1982].⁴
Death	He died on 10 March 1776.⁵
Burial	He was buried in Deacon John Dyer Lot, Cranston, Rhode IslandG. he was removed to Pocasset.⁶

Children with Mercy Randall b. After 1720, d. 4 October 1776

Daughter	Elizabeth Dyer b. 1738, d. 1746
Son	Ephraim Dyer b. 1744, d. 1745
Son	Thomas Dyer+ b. About 1745, d. 19 September 1814
Daughter	Mary Dyer b. 1750, d. 1840
Son	Esek Dyer b. About 1758, d. 23 September 1842

Citations

[S1348] By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record
[S1478] Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Abstracts of Cranston, RI Wills
[S1509] Randall and Allied Familiies
[S2497] Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol. 4
[S1371] Roger Williams of Providence, Rhode Island
[S1355] Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index

Jeremiah Waite^1,2,3

M, #74445, b. After 1648, d. Before 10 May 1677

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Note	Son of Thomas & Eleanor Waite. Jeremiah was admitted freeman at Portsmouth, 6 May 1673.
Birth	Jeremiah Waite was born After 1648, in of Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.
Marriage	He married Martha Brownell, daughter of Thomas Brownell and Ann Bourne. on 16 September 1665, in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.
Death	Jeremiah Waite died Before 10 May 1677.

Partner with Martha Brownell b. 1 May 1643, d. 15 February 1743/44

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[S1475] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, 2 Volumes
[S1375] New England Historicaland Genealogical Register
[S1447] The Allen Families and 83 Connected Families

Ann Bourne^1,2

F, #74447, b. 16 February 1606/07, d. 24 October 1666

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Name	Ann Bourne was also known as Ann Brownell.
Note	Dau. of Thomas Bourne of Tenterden, Kent Co., England.
Birth	She was born on 16 February 1606/07, in London, EnglandG.
Marriage	She married Thomas Brownell, on 20 March 1636/37, in St. Benet, London, EnglandG.¹
Death	She died on 24 October 1666 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Children with Thomas Brownell b. 5 June 1608, d. 24 September 1665

Daughter	Mary Brownell+ b. April 1639, d. 28 January 1738/39
Daughter	Martha Brownell b. 1 May 1643, d. 15 February 1743/44

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[S1376] Samuel Richardson and Josiah Ellsworth
[S1447] The Allen Families and 83 Connected Families

Abigail Dyer¹

F, #74450, b. 12 July 1777, d. 9 March 1835

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Father	Zacheus Dyer b. 27 November 1741
Mother	Ruth Gifford b. 29 June 1756

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Abigail Dyer was also known as Abigail Taber.
Birth	She was born on 12 July 1777, in Dartmouth, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.^2,3
Marriage	She married Benjamin Taber, son of Philip Taber and Mary Gibbs. on 20 March 1796, in Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.^4,2
Death	Abigail Dyer died on 9 March 1835 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Child with Benjamin Taber b. After 1773, d. 1866

Daughter

Ruth Taber b. 1808, d. 1891

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[S1380] Little Compton Familes
[S1474] Vital Records of Westport, Mass., to the Year 1850
[S1479] Vital Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the year 1850, Vol. I - Births
[S1559] Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850