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Isaac Nash

M, #75901, b. 1763
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Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NoteSon of Joseph & Susannah (Shaw) Nash of Braintree, Ma & Addison, Me.
BirthIsaac Nash was born in 1763.

Child with Judith Downes b. 17 September 1763

SonAmaziah Hammond Nash+ b. 23 January 1794, d. 26 April 1866

Martha Bailey

F, #75902, b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831
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Parents

RelationshipsPartner of James Dyer, Sr. (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMartha Bailey was also known as Martha Dyer.
NotePike's Diary (p. 13) says that one of the James's married a Bailey, soshe could be Martha BAILEY. Pike also says (p. 15) that Cynthia WATSON,who first married Ansel HILL, married James DYER as her second husband.
BirthShe was born Between 1763 and 1769, in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married James Dyer, Sr., son of Jones Dyer, Sr., and Hannah Harrington, on 22 April 1786.1
DeathMartha Bailey died in 1831 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.1

Children with James Dyer, Sr. b. 24 July 1762, d. February 1800

SonMartha Dyer b. Between 1784 and 1790
DaughterBethany Dyer b. Between 1790 and 1800
SonJohn Dyer b. Between 1790 and 1800
SonSamuel Dyer+ b. 29 June 1790, d. 12 September 1883
DaughterPattie Dyer+ b. About 1793, d. After 1883
DaughterLydia B. Dyer b. 23 February 1796, d. 8 June 1887
SonJames Dyer, Jr.+ b. 3 October 1798, d. 9 May 1876

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Samuel Dyer1,2,3,4

M, #75903, b. 29 June 1790, d. 12 September 1883
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Sr. b. 24 July 1762, d. February 1800
MotherMartha Bailey b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteIndexed by Sharon Howland. Calais Advertiser. p2. Calais Free Library,Union Street, Calais,Maine 04619, Date of entry: 19 Sep 1883. OBITUARY:Samuel Dyer, who departed this life Friday Sept 18, was born in Calais,June 29, 1790. In early life he was engaged in the lumbering business for some time. He enlisted and served his country as a soldier during the war of 1812. Mr. Dyer was twice married. In 1818, at the age of 28, he married Margaret Duke, who died in 1842. By her he had ten children, all of whom lived to grow up, married and scattered - three to the Pacific coast, one to Wisconsin - two remaining in Calais, four have passed away. Mr. Dyer was a democrat; always very set in his way, but gentle and considerate of the feelings and opinions of others. Strictly temperate, regular in his habits - conscientious in business. His life was a series of accidents. At the age of 33 when in the woods for the late Jones Dyer he met with his first cut on his knee which laid him by for a year, and left him with a stiff knee. In 1862 when coming from church his horse running away - threw him and his wife out, by which each had a limb broken. Mr. Dyer suffered while he lived with rheumatism in his stiff knee and broken leg - but through all was active, industrious and patient to the last. He has a sister, who is 90 years of age, living in Worcester, Mass., who can see, hear, and walk as erect as she could fifty years ago. One grandmother lived to be 100 years old. Mr. Dyer's age at his death was 93 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was a highly respected citizen, and his funeral, which took place at the Episcopal Church on Sunday, was very largely attended by the old residents from both sides of the river. He leaves a widow behind.' Personal Knowledge of JWP. Joseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Date of entry: 6 Aug 1999. Samuel Dyer Born in Calais June 29, 1790 died Sept12 1883, personally visited this grave site at Calais Cemetery, Maine Block 32, lot 3. The 1820 Calais census shows Samuel (b. 1774-94), his wife (b.1793-1804), and two children (2 girls born 1810-20: Mary Jane, b. 1816, +one other). One person (obviously Samuel) was engaged in agriculture. The 1830 Calais census shows Samuel (b. 1780-90), his wife (b.1790-1800), and children: one boy born 1825-30 [George], one boy born1820-25 [William], one boy born 1810-15, one girl born 1825-30, two girls born 1820-25, and one girl born 1815-20. The family lived in the immediate neighborhood of his brother James [P29; b. 1798/99], and his cousin Nathan [P11; b. ca. 1790]. The 1840 Calais census shows Samuel (b. 1780-90), his wife (b.1790-1800), and children: one boy born 1835-40 [James], one boy born1825-30 [George], one boy born 1820-25 [William], two girls born 1835-40[Margaret + one other], one girl born 1820-25, and one girl born1810-20. One person was involved in manufacturing and the trades (either Samuel or his son William). The family lived next door (at least relatively) to his brother James [P29;b. 1798/99]. 1850 Census Calais, Washington Co., Me., Roll 273, Page 172 (all b. Me.) Samuel, 60, M, Farmer, Real Estate $1900 William, 26, M, Mate Maria N., 16, F George, 22, M, Farmer Hamden, 13, M Margaret, 10, F The 1860 Calais census shows Samuel aged 70, Jane W. (sic) aged 43,William S. aged 40 [wrong!], George aged 30 [wrong!], James H. aged 26,plus one Charles J. DYER [b. 1840/41 at New Brunswick] aged 19 doing 'farm labour' (son of 2nd wife) Samuel lived in Ward V and his holdings were $800 in real estate and $200 in personal property. The 1870 Calais census shows Samuel aged 80 a 'farmer' with $1500 in realestate and $500 in personal property living in Ward V with his wife Jane M.. aged 54 born in Vermont. 1880 Census, Calais, Washington, ME: Samuel DYER Self M Male W 89 ME Farmer ME ME Jane M. DYER Wife M Female W 64 VT Keeping House NH NH Oscar SINCLAIR GSon S Male W 26 ME Captain Of Schooner ME ME The 1880 Calais shows 90-year-old Samuel as 'bedridden' and a 'farmer',with his wife Jane M. aged 64, living in Ward V. She was born in Vermont, and both of her parents were born in New Hampshire. SOURCES: Annals of Calais (1875). Calais census of 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Letter from Dawn R. Tiefert dated 5 MAR 1979. Pike's Diary, p. 13.
NoteBoth of Calais at marriage, by James S. Hall, JP.
BirthSamuel Dyer was born on 29 June 1790, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.5
MarriageHe married Margaret Duke About 1813.5
MarriageHe married Jane M. Christie daughter of James C. Christie and Mary Morrison, on 19 October 1851, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.6
DeathSamuel Dyer died on 12 September 1883 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.5
BurialHe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Margaret Duke b. About 1797, d. 28 May 1843

SonWilliam Mclean Dyer b. 19 January 1815, d. 29 September 1817
DaughterMary Jane Dyer+ b. 5 September 1816, d. 27 January 1861
DaughterSarah S. Dyer b. 28 October 1818
DaughterMartha Ann Dyer+ b. 17 February 1821, d. 4 April 1882
SonWilliam Samuel Dyer b. 14 December 1823, d. 19 October 1871
DaughterHarriet Elizabeth Dyer b. 26 May 1826, d. 6 May 1914
SonGeorge Washington Dyer b. 28 July 1828, d. After 1883
DaughterSohronia Abigail Dyer b. 3 January 1831, d. 23 June 1851
DaughterMaria Nancy Dyer+ b. 25 December 1833, d. 31 January 1934
SonJames Hamlin Dyer b. 1834, d. After 1860
SonJohn Hampden Dyer b. 2 January 1836, d. After 1883
DaughterMargaret Matilda Dyer b. 19 November 1839, d. After 1883

Partner with Jane M. Christie b. 29 March 1816, d. After March 1884

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.
  2. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.
  3. [S1619] 1850 US Census, Calais, Washington County, Maine, microfilm , Roll 273, p.172, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).
  4. [S1628] 1880 US Census Calais, Washington, Maine, LDS microfilm Family History Library Film 1254489, 78A, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).
  5. [S1616] Calais Advertiser Newspaper (Calais, Maine: Calais Advertiser Newspaper), Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais, Maine. Hereinafter cited as Calais Advertiser Newspaper.
  6. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998), 28. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

James Dyer, Jr.1,2

M, #75904, b. 3 October 1798, d. 9 May 1876
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Sr. b. 24 July 1762, d. February 1800
MotherMartha Bailey b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteHis first wife's name is NANCY, but ca. 1831 he married Susan E. SMITH.One of the sources (Pike's Diary, p. 15) comments that the children ofThomas WATSON were 'Ebenezer, Cynthia married Ansel Hill, then marriedJas. Dyer?'. Does this relate to the present James Jr.? His tombstoneat Calais reads that he died at the age of 78. The 1800 and 1810 Calais censuses give the impression that James went tolive with some other relatives after the death (?) of his mother in the1800-1810 period. A check of Dyer relatives in Calais does not show anyevidence of him or his brother, Samuel, so it may be presumed that theystayed with distaff relations until they reached their majority. In the 1820 census James (b. 1793-1804) is shown living alone near hisbrother, Samuel [P28; b. 1790]. He was engaged in agriculture and was,as yet, unmarried. The 1830 census of Calais shows James (b. 1790-1800), his wife (b.1800-10), and children: two boys born 1825-30 [Jones & Ebenezer], onegirl born 1825-30 [Lydia]. They lived near his brother Samuel, and hiscousin Nathan [P11; b. ca. 1790]. The Calais census of 1840 shows James (b. 1790-1800), a woman who may behis wife (b. 1810-20), and children: one boy born 1835-40 [Samuel], twoboys born 1825-30 [Jones & Ebenezer], one boy born 1810-20 (who he is isunknown, but he is certainly not a son and may have been a farmhand aged20-30], one girl born 1835-40 [Mary], one girl born 1830-35 [the firstFrances], and one girl born 1825-30 [Lydia]. One person is indicated asbeing involved in 'navigation of the ocean' and this is most certainlyLouis (unless his age of 12/13 was too tender in those days to go tosea), unless it was the 20-30 year old who was living with them -- if hewas a sailor that may explain what influenced Louis to become a sailor by1850. 1850 Census Calais, Washington Co., Me., Roll 273, Page 174a & 175 (allb. Me. except Susan) James Dyer, 51, M, Farmer, Real Estate $1000 Susan aged 37 (born in Mass.) Lydia, 23, F Jones, 22, M, Sailor Ebenezer, 21, M, Farmer Frances, 16, F Harris [obviously Samuel] aged 14, Mary aged 12 (Page 175) Uriah aged 8. (Page 175) ME,1860,454,Wash,Calais 5W,771-788 p1,H-166,Y,8,, Dyer,James,,,61,ME,,farmer,, Dyer,Susan,,,48,ME,,,, Dyer,Ebenezer,,m,28,ME,,laborer,, Dyer,Samuel,H,,24,ME,,laborer,, Dyer,Uriah,,m,16,ME,,farm lab,, Dyer,Frances,,f,14,ME,,,, Dyer,Mary,,f,20,,,teacher,, Brown,Sarah,,f,19,ME,,servant,, They lived in Ward V and owned $1200 in real estate and $400 in personalproperty. The 1870 Calais census shows James a 'farmer' aged 72, Susan E. aged 58(born in Maine), Mary H. 'schoolteacher' aged 32, Uriah aged 28'farming', and Frances S. 'at school' aged 14. 10 May 1876 Obituary: 'In this city on the 8th inst, Mr. James Dyer, aged77 years. Mr. Dyer was a native of this place, brother of Mr. Sam'lDyer, and was a very industrious upright man, and much respected by allwho knew him. He leaves a wife and family of highly respectable sons anddaughters to honor and cherish his memory.' [Calais Advertiser] Calais Maine Cemetery Dept. Records. Blk 47, Lot 3, Tinker Lane WesternAvenue. Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais,Maine 04619, Lotpurchased by G.S. Smith, James Dyer: #5 J. DYER 1876. Personal Knowledge of JWP. Blk 47, Lot 3, Tinker Lane Western Avenue.Joseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Date of entry: 6 Aug 1999. JamesDyer Died May 9, 1876 AE 78 yrsPersonally visited gravesite in CalaisCemetery, Western Margin, Block 47, Lot 3 SOURCES: Annals of Calais (1875). Calais Censuses of 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Letter from the Superintendent of the Calais Cemetery dated 2 MAR 1979. Letter from Dawn R. Tiefert dated 5 MAR 1979.
BirthJames Dyer, Jr., was born on 3 October 1798, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
MarriageHe married Nancy Watson About 1825.
MarriageHe married Susan E. Smith on 21 December 1831, in Washington County, MaineG.3
DeathHe died on 9 May 1876 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.4
BurialHe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Nancy Watson b. Between 1800 and 1810, d. About 1831

DaughterLydia C. Dyer b. About 1827, d. 6 December 1869
SonJones Dyer b. About 1828
SonEbenezer W. Dyer b. About 1829, d. 2 April 1861

Children with Susan E. Smith b. September 1812, d. 2 August 1892

DaughterFrances E. Dyer b. About 1834, d. 27 August 1851
SonSamuel Harris Dyer b. About 1836
DaughterMary H. Dyer b. About 1839, d. After 1870
SonUriah S. Dyer b. 14 July 1842, d. 26 March 1892
DaughterFanny\Frances S. Dyer b. About 1856

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.
  2. [S1619] 1850 US Census, Calais, Washington County, Maine, microfilm , Roll 273, p.174a & 175, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).
  3. [S1828] Alice MacDonald Long, Marriage Records of Washington County, Maine prior to 1892. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Records of Washington Co., Maine.
  4. [S1616] Calais Advertiser Newspaper (Calais, Maine: Calais Advertiser Newspaper), Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais, Maine, 3. Hereinafter cited as Calais Advertiser Newspaper.

John Dyer, , Capt.1

M, #75905, b. About 1688, d. 6 September 1748
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Parents

FatherCharles Dyer b. About 1650, d. 15 May 1709
MotherMary Lippet b. 1650, d. About 1690
Relationships8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteIntention He called John Dair.
BirthJohn Dyer, , Capt., was born About 1688.
MarriageHe married first Sarah Bowerman daughter of Tristram Bowerman, in December 1718 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode IslandG.2
MarriageJohn Dyer, , Capt., married second Rebecca L. Jones daughter of Joseph Jones and Lydia Neale, on 10 September 1730 in Taunton, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.2,3,4
MarriageJohn Dyer, , Capt., married Mary Wheeler Reed daughter of John Reed and Mary Whitmarsh, on 17 April 1739.
Note1748 - Will of John Dyer dated 25 Jun 1748, Proved 3 Oct 1748 Bristol,RI Gen. Reg. vol 3 #2 pg 43-45 Mentions: Wife Mary, sons Ebenezer,eldest, John, Jonathan under 21, Jones youngest under 18, daughters: MaryReed, Sarah Boice, Martha Nash, Rebecca Dyer, Lydia Dyer, Abigail Dyer(last 3 under 18). Sheargashup Brown (or Bourne) co-exor & guardian ofJones.[Message from Aurie W. Morrison to JWP 13 Nov 1996] Family Tree Maker Online: GenealogyLibrary.com: Bosworth Genealogy VolIII, Page 351 Sept. 5, 1727, Edward Bosworth, 'yeoman' of Bristol, for 200, deeds toJohn Dyer, 14 a. of land in Bristol, the N.W. corner of the farm 'latelybelonging to Mr. John Bosworth of Bristol decd.', bounded N. by land ofCapt. Peter Reynolds, W. by the sea, S. and E. by the remainder of thefarm and is to extend from Capt. Reynolds land S. in width 30 rod andfrom the sea or salt water to extend E. to two heaps of stones laid byConstable Charles Church, etc. (See diagram in history No. 119). He was called John of Bristol RI. Bangor Historical Magazine cites a James Dyer of Scarborough 1799petitioner & grantee. Sold land to Dr. Chaloner 1774 and moved toCalais. Charles Dyer's will. Will taken from Little Compton Families pg 254 'His will, made 9 May1709and proved the same year: 'To son James all land and tenements=LC whichhe now liveth on part of which I had of my wife Martha Dyer.To son Samuelall upland and homestead. To son William 100 pounds. Toson Charles 100pounds. To daughter Elizabeth, now the wife ofTristram Hull, 30 pounds.To wife Martha the new end of the Newporthouse for life; then to sonSamuel. To four sons James, William,Samuel and Charles the rest ofstock..' COMMENT: He doesn't mention a son John or his children. SO does John belong here?? on 25 June 1748.
DeathJohn Dyer, , Capt., died on 6 September 1748 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode IslandG.4,5

Children with Sarah Bowerman d. 13 July 1729

SonEbenezer Dyer b. 19 April 1720, d. 3 April 1751
DaughterMary Dyer b. 21 May 1722
SonJohn Dyer b. 10 September 1724, d. January 1807
DaughterSarah Dyer b. 28 August 1726
SonJonathan (Twin) Dyer b. 28 June 1729
DaughterMartha (Twin) Dyer b. 28 June 1729

Children with Rebecca L. Jones b. About 1712, d. 20 August 1738

DaughterMary Jones Dyer b. After 1730
DaughterRebecca Dyer+ b. 31 October 1731
DaughterLydia Dyer b. 16 May 1733
DaughterAbigail Dyer b. 25 February 1734/35, d. 7 August 1771
SonJones Dyer, Sr.+ b. 13 March 1736/37, d. After 28 November 1826

Partner with Mary Wheeler Reed b. 1719, d. After 1748

Citations

  1. [S1629] Nellie M. C. Beaman, Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Abstracts of Bristol, RI Wills, Vol.3 (October 1980), 135. Hereinafter cited as Bristol, RI Wills & Inventories Vol.1, 1746-1760.
  2. [S1411] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.5, Washington & Bristol Counties (Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Narragansett Hist. Pub. Co., 1894), Bristol, p.19. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850.
  3. [S1756] LDS, Family History Resource File, "Vital Records Index - North America, 1631-1888", (Salt Lake City, Utah). . Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records Index - North America 1631-1888".
  4. [S1608] Claude W. Barlow, of Clark Univ., Worcester, Mass., Descendants of Thomas Jones of Hingham, Hull, and Manchester, Mass. (Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGR, Volume 113, January 1959, 1959), 49. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Jones of Nassachusetts.
  5. [S1392] Ancestry, Inc. 2000, "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930 (database online)", (Orem, Utah). , 2-32. Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930".

Nancy Watson1

F, #75906, b. Between 1800 and 1810, d. About 1831
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of James Dyer, Jr. (3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameNancy Watson was also known as Nancy Dyer.
NoteShe died after the census of 1830. Dyer, Nancy Tinker Lane, western Margin, Blk 47, Lot 3Same plot ashusband James.
BirthShe was born Between 1800 and 1810.
MarriageShe married James Dyer, Jr., son of James Dyer, Sr., and Martha Bailey, About 1825.
DeathNancy Watson died About 1831 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
BurialShe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.2

Children with James Dyer, Jr. b. 3 October 1798, d. 9 May 1876

DaughterLydia C. Dyer b. About 1827, d. 6 December 1869
SonJones Dyer b. About 1828
SonEbenezer W. Dyer b. About 1829, d. 2 April 1861

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.
  2. [S1623] Sharon Howland, Calais, Maine, Cemetery Records (Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais, Maine 04619). Hereinafter cited as Calais, Maine, Cemetery Records.

Lydia C. Dyer

F, #75907, b. About 1827, d. 6 December 1869
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Jr. b. 3 October 1798, d. 9 May 1876
MotherNancy Watson b. Between 1800 and 1810, d. About 1831
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameLydia C. Dyer was also known as Lydia C. Wilder.
BirthShe was born About 1827.
MarriageShe married Albion Wilder About 29 November 1855, (Maine State Archives, B,M,D,MI 1791-1866),p70; Nov 29, 1855; Mr. Albion Wilder of Pembroke and Miss Lydia Dyer of Calais.
DeathShe died on 6 December 1869 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG. Her tombstone at Calais says that she died at age 48. Calais Maine Cemetery Dept. Records. Blk 47 Lot 3 Tinker Lane WesternAddition. Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais,Maine 04619, #8 U.S.Dyer (Ben Dyer) 1861 F.E. DYER 1851 L.C.Wilder 1869 [JP].
BurialShe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.1

Partner with Albion Wilder

Citations

  1. [S1623] Sharon Howland, Calais, Maine, Cemetery Records (Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais, Maine 04619). Hereinafter cited as Calais, Maine, Cemetery Records.

Jones Dyer1

M, #75908, b. About 1828
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Jr. b. 3 October 1798, d. 9 May 1876
MotherNancy Watson b. Between 1800 and 1810, d. About 1831
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteIn 1850 he was a sailor. In the 1840 Calais census one person in thehousehold of his father, James Dyer Jr. [P29; b. 1798/99], is indicatedas being involved in 'navigation of the ocean' and this is most certainlyJones (if his age of 12/13 was not considered too tender in those days togo to sea), unless it was the 20-30 year old who was living with them --if he was a sailor that may explain what influenced Jones to become asailor by 1850. [Mark Johnson].
BirthJones Dyer was born About 1828, in MaineG.

Citations

  1. [S1619] 1850 US Census, Calais, Washington County, Maine, microfilm , Roll 273, p.174, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).

Ebenezer W. Dyer

M, #75909, b. About 1829, d. 2 April 1861
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Jr. b. 3 October 1798, d. 9 May 1876
MotherNancy Watson b. Between 1800 and 1810, d. About 1831
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteAt his death he was aged 32 years. Letter from Dawn R. Tiefert dated 5 MAR 1979. Personal Knowledge of JWP. Joseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Date ofentry: 6 Aug 1999. Eben W. Dyer son of James & Nan?? DYER died in SanLorenzo Calif April 12 1861 Age 32Personally visited gravesite inCalais Cemetery, Western Margin, Block 47, Lot 3. Whether this is amemorial only or Eben W. is actually buried here is unknown to me. [JP].
BirthEbenezer W. Dyer was born About 1829, in MaineG.
DeathHe died on 2 April 1861 in San Lorenzo, Alameda County, California, USAG.

Lydia B. Dyer1

F, #75910, b. 23 February 1796, d. 8 June 1887
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Sr. b. 24 July 1762, d. February 1800
MotherMartha Bailey b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteFrom Calais Times: Died Worcester MA 8 June 1887 Lydia B. Dyer wid of C.W. Chase, born Calais 23 Feb 1796. Message from Aurie W. Morrison to JWP 13 Nov 1996 NOTE: Annals of Calaisp201 7 Nov 1825 - Daniel Chace of Fairfield, Somerset Co. for $100 paidby James Dyer of Calais sells land bounded on the south by land of JonesDyer, on north by land belonging to George Downes or the heirs of LydiaDownes, on east by the River St. Croix and on the west by proprietorsland: it being the same land on which James Dyer deceased lived in hislife time and marked James Dyer upon the township plan. [Washington Co.,Maine Deeds 16/163] (Could 'Daniel' be 'Samuel' ?) 7 Nov 1825 - DanielChace sells to James Dyer land for $150 described as in 16/163, butadditionally says 'meaning to reserveon this conveyance all the righttitle and interest the wife of the said James Dyer has to dower in thewithin granted premises.' 7 Nov 1825 (Sig) Daniel Chace (Wit) Geo.Downes, Amaziah Nash. [Washington Co., Maine Deeds 16/162] On 2 Nov1827 George W. Chase and Lydia Chase his wife of Bath, Lincoln Co. sellfor $1 paid by James Dyer of Calais land adjoining land owned by JamesDyer Jr. it being the lot on which James Dyer deceased lived,relinquishing rights title and intent the wife of James Dyer has todower, subject to the deed of Samuel Chase dated 7 Nov 1825. [WashingtonCounty,Maine Property records, #18/526, Court House, Machias,ME]Apparently, Lydia (a sister of James Dyer Jr.) gives land she receivedfrom her father to James Jr. Also, in some way yet unknown, Samuel Chaseowned a piece of it as well, because he must agree before the deal goesthrough. James Senior's wife is still alive as she relinquishes herdower rights.
BirthLydia B. Dyer was born on 23 February 1796, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
DeathShe died on 8 June 1887 in Worcester, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.

Martha Dyer

M, #75911, b. Between 1784 and 1790
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Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Sr. b. 24 July 1762, d. February 1800
MotherMartha Bailey b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
Note[Jones.ftw] [Maine.ftw] She married Westbrook KNIGHT (b. 1777; a son of Jonathan KNIGHT [1737-1828] and Mary ATKINS [baptized 1745]). Pike's Diary (p. 15) saysthat 'Westbrook Knight married Patttie Dyer, daughter of James Dyer, sister ofSam Dyer. Their children were Joel, Levi, Rebecca, Luther, Sobrina marriedJohn HERALD'. CHILDREN BY WESTBROOK KNIGHT: JAMES DYER KNIGHT, b. 10 OCT 1806, who married Susana Brown HODKINS. REBECCA L. KNIGHT, b. 18 NOV 1808, who married Mike BROWN. LEVI B. KNIGHT, b. 16 FEB 1811, a sailor who died at Shioctin, Wisconsin. JOEL KNIGHT, b. 27 APR 1813, in the lumber business. LUTHER KNIGHT, in the Methodist Church. SOBRINA KNIGHT, who married John HERALD. ATKINS KNIGHT, a sailor who worked in the mines in California -- a ''49'er'? GEORGE KNIGHT SOURCES: Letters from Dawn R. Tiefert dated 5 MAR and 23 MAY 1979. Notes of James Shepherd Pike, p. 15.
BirthMartha Dyer was born Between 1784 and 1790.

Pattie Dyer1

F, #75912, b. About 1793, d. After 1883
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJames Dyer, Sr. b. 24 July 1762, d. February 1800
MotherMartha Bailey b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NamePattie Dyer was also known as Pattie Knight.
NoteThis daughter was, according to census returns, born 1790/1800. Almost certainly the sister of Samuel described in his Obituary in 1883as 'He has a sister, who his 90 years of age, living in Worcester,Mass,who can see, hear, and walk as erect as she could fifty yearsago.'[Calais Advertiser, 19 Sept. 1883, p2] [JP] She married Westbrook KNIGHT (b. 1777; a son of Jonathan KNIGHT[1737-1828] and Mary ATKINS [baptized 1745]). Pike's Diary (p. 15) saysthat 'Westbrook Knight married Patttie Dyer, daughter of James Dyer,sister of Sam Dyer. Their children were Joel, Levi, Rebecca, Luther,Sobrina married John HERALD'. [JP].
BirthShe was born About 1793, in probably Calais, MaineG.
MarriageShe married Westbrook Knight son of Jonathan Knight and Mary Atkins, on 7 November 1805.
DeathPattie Dyer died After 1883.

Children with Westbrook Knight b. 22 April 1777

SonGeorge Knight b. After 1805, d. June 1828
SonJames Dyer Knight b. 10 October 1806
DaughterRebecca Holms Knight b. 8 November 1808, d. 30 October 1874
SonLevi Baylief Knight b. 16 February 1811
SonJoel Knight b. 27 April 1813

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

George W. Chase

M, #75913, b. 1790, d. Before 1887
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthGeorge W. Chase was born in 1790.
DeathHe died Before 1887.

Rebecca L. Jones

F, #75914, b. About 1712, d. 20 August 1738
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJoseph Jones b. May 1668, d. After 18 December 1740
MotherLydia Neale b. 8 December 1672, d. Before 1720
RelationshipsPartner of John Dyer, , Capt. (8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameRebecca L. Jones was also known as Rebecca L. Dyer.
Principal 2She was a witness intention He called John Dair. with John Dyer, , Capt., and Rebecca L. Jones.
NoteShe of Taunton, Mass. at marriage. Mentioned in her father's will, 18 Dec 1740 as 'Rebeccah Dyer (deceased,with issue).
BirthShe was born About 1712, in Taunton, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married John Dyer, , Capt., son of Charles Dyer and Mary Lippet, on 10 September 1730 in Taunton, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.2,3,4
DeathRebecca L. Jones died on 20 August 1738 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode IslandG.4,5

Children with John Dyer, , Capt. b. About 1688, d. 6 September 1748

DaughterMary Jones Dyer b. After 1730
DaughterRebecca Dyer+ b. 31 October 1731
DaughterLydia Dyer b. 16 May 1733
DaughterAbigail Dyer b. 25 February 1734/35, d. 7 August 1771
SonJones Dyer, Sr.+ b. 13 March 1736/37, d. After 28 November 1826

Citations

  1. [S1631] LDS, "International Genealogical Index, North America", (Salt Lake City, Utah). . Hereinafter cited as "International Genealogical Index".
  2. [S1411] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.5, Washington & Bristol Counties (Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Narragansett Hist. Pub. Co., 1894), Bristol, p.19. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850.
  3. [S1756] LDS, Family History Resource File, "Vital Records Index - North America, 1631-1888", (Salt Lake City, Utah). . Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records Index - North America 1631-1888".
  4. [S1608] Claude W. Barlow, of Clark Univ., Worcester, Mass., Descendants of Thomas Jones of Hingham, Hull, and Manchester, Mass. (Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGR, Volume 113, January 1959, 1959), 49. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Jones of Nassachusetts.
  5. [S1392] Ancestry, Inc. 2000, "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930 (database online)", (Orem, Utah). , 2-32. Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930".

George Washington Dyer, , Esq.1,2

M, #75915, b. 1823, d. 1889
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteBeginnings, p.48: George W. Dyer, Esq., son of the late Jones Dyer(Lawyer) 1861-2 Representative to Maine Legislature. 1862 Paymaster in the army and moved to Washington, DC. Called Col. George Washington Dyer, U.S.A. in wife's DAR form. 1850 Census, Calais, Washington Co., Me., Roll 273, Page 126 & 127 (allb. Me.) George W. Dyer, 27, M, Lawyer, Real Estate $10,000 Mary, 22, F George L., 8/12, M Mary, 20, F (born in New Brunswick) ME,1860,454,Wash,Calais 4W,760-777 p1,H-165,Y,12,, Dyer,George,W,m,39,ME,,att of law,, Dyer,Mary,ES,f,31,ME,,,, Dyer,George,S,m,10,ME,,,, Dyer,Mary,S,f,7,ME,,,, Dyer,Grace,K,f,5,ME,,,, Dyer,Phillip,S,m,3,ME,,,, Dyer,Richard,N,m,1,ME,,,, Dyer,Dauford ?,,f,4/1,ME,,,, Note that the 1850 Calais census shows a 20-year-old Mary DYER [b.1829/30], also born at New Brunswick, living at the house of George Washington Dyer[P41; 1824-1889].* * Note that the 1860 Calais census shows a 19-year-old Charles J. DYER,also born at New Brunswick, living at the house of Samuel Dyer [P28;1790-1883], George's 1st cousin once removed. The fact that both ofthese unaccounted for DYERs were from New Brunswick may indicate anotherbranch of the Dyer family in that town.
BirthGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq., was born in 1823, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
MarriageHe married first Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley daughter of Samuel Kelley and Mary Danford, on 7 September 1848 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG, they were both of Calais at the time of their marriage.3
MarriageGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq., married second Kate Huntress daughter of Leonard Huntress and Lydia Ann McKinnon, in 1868.
DeathGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq., died in 1889 in Washington, D.C.G.
BurialHe was buried in 1889 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863

SonGeorge Leland Dyer b. 1849, d. 1914
DaughterMary L Dyer b. 1853
DaughterGrace K. Dyer+ b. Between 1854 and 1855
SonPhilip Sidney Dyer b. 1857, d. 1919
SonRichard N. Dyer b. 1859
SonDanford Dyer b. March 1860

Children with Kate Huntress b. 1835, d. 1902

SonFrank Lewis Dyer b. 1870, d. 1941
SonLeonard Huntress Dyer+ b. 13 May 1873, d. 1955

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.93, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".
  2. [S1619] 1850 US Census, Calais, Washington County, Maine, microfilm , http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).
  3. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998), 22. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley1

F, #75916, b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863
Pedigree Link

Parents

RelationshipsPartner of George Washington Dyer, , Esq. (3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley was also known as Mary Elizabeth Shaw Dyer.
NoteShe was a daughter of Samuel KELLEY (1795-post 1870). Joseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Date of entry: 6 Aug 1999. Mary E wife of Geo. W. Dyer and dau of Saml & Mary Kelley Died Dec 15, 1863.
BirthShe was born on 10 March 1828, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.2
MarriageShe married George Washington Dyer, , Esq., son of Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq., and Lydia Knight, on 7 September 1848 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.3
DeathMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley died on 15 December 1863 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.4
BurialShe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with George Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889

SonGeorge Leland Dyer b. 1849, d. 1914
DaughterMary L Dyer b. 1853
DaughterGrace K. Dyer+ b. Between 1854 and 1855
SonPhilip Sidney Dyer b. 1857, d. 1919
SonRichard N. Dyer b. 1859
SonDanford Dyer b. March 1860

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.93, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".
  2. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.
  3. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998), 22. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.
  4. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998), 467. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Kate Huntress1

F, #75917, b. 1835, d. 1902
Pedigree Link

Parents

RelationshipsPartner of George Washington Dyer, , Esq. (3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameKate Huntress was also known as Kate Dyer.
NoteDAR ID #9956 Descendant of Richard Furber, James Chesley and Christopher Huntress, ofNew Hampshire.
BirthShe was born in 1835, in MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married George Washington Dyer, , Esq., son of Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq., and Lydia Knight, in 1868.
DeathKate Huntress died in 1902.

Children with George Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889

SonFrank Lewis Dyer b. 1870, d. 1941
SonLeonard Huntress Dyer+ b. 13 May 1873, d. 1955

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.10, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".

George Leland Dyer

M, #75918, b. 1849, d. 1914
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889
MotherMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NoteFound this in Calais Advertiser of 1 Dec 1898. Recommended by Pres.McKinley George Leland Dyer - Lt. Col. in US Navy. Maybe you can findmore in his military record. Thelma.
BirthGeorge Leland Dyer was born in 1849.
MarriageHe married Susan Hart Palms daughter of Oliver H. Palms and Susan Augusta Hart, on 31 March 1875.1,2
DeathGeorge Leland Dyer died in 1914.

Partner with Susan Hart Palms b. After 1843

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.
  2. [S1600] Amos B. Carpenter, A Genealogical History of the Rehoboth Branch of the Carpenter Family in America (Amherst, Massachusetts: Press of Carpenter & Morehouse, 1898), 152. Hereinafter cited as A Genealogical History of the Carpenter Family.

Susan Hart Palms1

F, #75919, b. After 1843
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherOliver H. Palms
MotherSusan Augusta Hart b. 24 March 1824
RelationshipsPartner of George Leland Dyer (4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameSusan Hart Palms was also known as Susan Hart Dyer.
BirthShe was born After 1843.
MarriageShe married George Leland Dyer son of George Washington Dyer, , Esq., and Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley, on 31 March 1875.2,1

Partner with George Leland Dyer b. 1849, d. 1914

Citations

  1. [S1600] Amos B. Carpenter, A Genealogical History of the Rehoboth Branch of the Carpenter Family in America (Amherst, Massachusetts: Press of Carpenter & Morehouse, 1898), 152. Hereinafter cited as A Genealogical History of the Carpenter Family.
  2. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Philip Sidney Dyer Smith

M, #75920, b. 10 October 1881
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherFrank Birge Smith
MotherGrace K. Dyer b. Between 1854 and 1855
Relationships5th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthPhilip Sidney Dyer Smith was born on 10 October 1881.1

Citations

  1. [S1633] Owne Family Genealogy, CD Rom #179 Broderbund Connecticut Families 1600-1800s , Page 416. Hereinafter cited as Owne Family Genealogy.

Philip Sidney Dyer

M, #75921, b. 1857, d. 1919
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889
MotherMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthPhilip Sidney Dyer was born in 1857, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.1,2
MarriageHe married Maude Miller daughter of Charles W. Miller and Johannah Mahoney, in 1890.
DeathPhilip Sidney Dyer died in 1919.

Partner with Maude Miller b. 1867, d. 1915

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.124, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".
  2. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

John Dyer, Jr.1,2,3

M, #75922, b. 8 March 1794, d. 28 July 1880
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 2 January 1766, d. 8 February 1846
MotherChristian Brightman b. 31 August 1773, d. 26 July 1826
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Note

Stone Church Cem also says Pleasant View Marriage Index CD 231 calls him John Dyer 'Jr.' and m. Hannah Wilbour 12Feb 1817 in Westport, Bristol, Mass. 1850 Census, Little Compton: John Dyer, 55, RI; Hannah 55 RI; Sarah W. 21RI; Abby F. 11 RI; John B. 9 Mass. 1880 Census, Little Compton, Newport, RI: John DYER Self M <Married> Male W <White> 86 MA At HomeMA MA Julia A. DYER Wife M <Married> Female W <White> 62 RIKeeping House RI MA George HEAD Other S <Single> Male W <White> 38 MA Laborer --- --- Ella E. WILCOX Other S <Single> Female W <White> 21 RIServant RI RI Clara M. WILCOX Other S <Single> Female W <White> 3 RI AtHome RI RI.

BirthJohn Dyer, Jr., was born on 8 March 1794, in Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.4
MarriageHe married Hannah Wilbor daughter of William Wilbor and Sarah Carr, on 12 February 1817, in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.1,4,5
MarriageJohn Dyer, Jr., married Julia A. (Nee?) Dyer After 1855.
DeathHe died on 28 July 1880 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Children with Hannah Wilbor b. 24 November 1794, d. 4 June 1855

SonJesse Wilbour Dyer+ b. 23 July 1818, d. 6 May 1874
SonAlexander P. Dyer+ b. 22 January 1820, d. 17 January 1876
DaughterAmanda Dyer b. 28 October 1824, d. 1 September 1906
DaughterSarah Wilbor Dyer+ b. 26 July 1827, d. 24 September 1883
DaughterHarriet Dyer+ b. 25 September 1829, d. 1 May 1914
SonJohn B. Dyer b. 1 October 1834, d. 19 May 1838
DaughterAbby F. Dyer b. 13 April 1839, d. 2 December 1919
SonJohn B. Dyer b. About 1841

Partner with Julia A. (Nee?) Dyer b. About 1818

Citations

  1. [S1380] Benjamin Franklin Wilroth, Little Compton Familes (Little Compton, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Little Compton Historical Society, 1967). Hereinafter cited as Little Compton Familes.
  2. [S1557] 1850 US Census, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, CD# 308, Census Microfilm Records, Connecticut & Rhode Island Family Tree Maker CD# 308.
  3. [S1558] 1880 US Census Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, LDS microfilm Family History Library Film 1255210, 17D.
  4. [S1474] Vital Records of Westport, Mass., to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1918). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Westport, Mass. to 1850.
  5. [S1607] Wilbor, John Reid, & Wilbour, Benjamin Franklin, Wilbores in America (Baltimore, Maryland: George W. King Printing Co., 1933), 99. Hereinafter cited as Wilbores in America.

Maude Miller1

F, #75923, b. 1867, d. 1915
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherCharles W. Miller b. 1838, d. 1901
MotherJohannah Mahoney b. 1844, d. 1902
RelationshipsPartner of Philip Sidney Dyer (4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameMaude Miller was also known as Maude Dyer.
BirthShe was born in 1867.
MarriageShe married Philip Sidney Dyer son of George Washington Dyer, , Esq., and Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley, in 1890.
DeathMaude Miller died in 1915.

Partner with Philip Sidney Dyer b. 1857, d. 1919

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.124, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".

Mary L Dyer1

F, #75925, b. 1853
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889
MotherMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthMary L Dyer was born in 1853.

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Richard N. Dyer

M, #75926, b. 1859
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889
MotherMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthRichard N. Dyer was born in 1859.1

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Danford Dyer

M, #75927, b. March 1860
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq. b. 1823, d. 1889
MotherMary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthDanford Dyer was born in March 1860.

Lydia P. Dyer1

F, #75928, b. After 1805, d. 30 August 1844
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameLydia P. Dyer was also known as Lydia P. Kettelle.
NoteCHILDREN: [MALE] KETTELLE, b. 1844 & d. 1844 Magazine. Downeast Ancestry. 3:1:7. Family History Center - Ft Myers, Ft.Myers, FL, A 'Maine Cemetery Sexton's Journal'; 30 Aug 1844; 'And beganto dig a grave for Mrs. Kettele.' and for 31 Aug. 'I finished digginggrave for Mrs. Kettele. I had Mr. Vickerys hors in the hers for Mrs. K.and I paid him 75cents in full.'.
BirthShe was born After 1805.
MarriageShe married Jacob Quincy Kettelle on 20 July 1843, in Charlestown, Suffolk County, MassachusettsG.2
DeathShe died on 30 August 1844 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
BurialShe was buried on 31 August 1844 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Partner with Jacob Quincy Kettelle b. 6 September 1803, d. 2 December 1865

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875), 83. Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.
  2. [S1559] , Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850, FTM CD 231. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850.

Emily K. Dyer

F, #75929, b. About 1819, d. 26 August 1839
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 9 May 2025 19:43:08
BirthEmily K. Dyer was born About 1819, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
NoteEmily K. Dyer (daughter of Jones) was baptized at the First Congregational Church of Calais, ME, on 26 AUG 1838, but there is also a note in the church records that a Miss Emily K. Dyer joined the church on 10 AUG 1835. The church membership records dated 1 JUL 1838 have a mark next to Emily K. Dyer's name indicating she is deceased (with a date of26 AUG 1839, which may be her date of decease). Augusta Maine Vital Records. Vol II. Emily K. Dyer, d. 22 Aug 1839,Augusta, Maine, age 20. From gravestone record Mt. Vernon, Ben venue & Mt. Hope Cemetery on N side of Winthrop street. RESEARCH NOTES: Could there have been TWO Emily K. Dyers? SOURCES: Letter from John E. McLeod dated 10 NOV 1978.
DeathShe died on 26 August 1839 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
BurialShe was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, MaineG.

Maria Dyer1

F, #75930, b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 14 April 2024 11:53:31
NameMaria Dyer was also known as Maria Sawyer.
Biographical NoteShe married Thomas SAWYER. If she is also known as Mary Jessie Dyer,then she joined the First Congregational Church of Calais, ME, in JUN1850. In Sept 1883 she and 2 daughters, Caroline & Mary, moved to Boston(Adv.). Died 17 Apr 1896 at age 90 in Boston Ma (Adv., Congo). Census:1850 thru 1880 in Calais. Buried in Calais Cemetery. [Thelma Brooks].
BirthShe was born After 1805, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
MarriageShe married Thomas Sawyer son of Silas Sawyer and Mary Ross, About 1833.
DeathMaria Dyer died on 17 April 1896 in Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsG.
BurialShe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Thomas Sawyer b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862

DaughterAbba Maria Sawyer b. 4 January 1834, d. 3 September 1843
SonAlbert Henry Sawyer b. 15 August 1835, d. 21 November 1907
DaughterCaroline Dyer Sawyer b. 25 May 1837, d. After 1898
DaughterEmily Dyer Sawyer b. 19 October 1840, d. 23 December 1856
DaughterMary Atkins Sawyer b. 3 February 1846, d. After 1898

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.

Harriet Dyer1

F, #75931, b. 1807, d. 14 July 1844
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameHarriet Dyer was also known as Harriet White.
NoteDied 14 July 1844 Mrs. Harriet White wife of Luther C. White, Esq, d/oJones Dyer, Esq. [Calais Gazette].
BirthShe was born in 1807, in MaineG.
MarriageShe married Luther C. White, , Esq., About 1835.
DeathShe died on 14 July 1844 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Luther C. White, , Esq.

DaughterHelen Caroline White b. 1835, d. 21 February 1837
DaughterHelen Maria White b. 1841, d. 19 December 1841

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.

Edward Sidney Dyer1

M, #75932, b. 1804, d. 5 October 1875
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Note1850 Census, Calais, Washington Co., Maine, Roll 273, Page 127 (all b.Me.) Edward S. Dyer, 40, M, Gentleman Harriet D C, 37, F Elizabeth A., 14, F Anna G., 10, F (same as Anne Abbot Dyer??) From Militia muster rolls & records found at Calais Library Edward S.Dyer enlisted in Militia in 1st Batt 1st Brigade 7th Div. On 27 Sept 1828 In 1875 he is indicated as 'of Washington Territory'. The information on this line forward from Mrs George Dyer (Denise)8707-80 NW; Oak Harbor WA 98277 to Vera Dyer in 1984 and to AurieMorrison 1995 (no additional info in 1995). Her father in law had= thegenealogy and he has the line as follows: Korey Allen Dyer Kent Allen Dyer George Morse Dyer Charles Yorke Dyer Charles Porter Dyer Edward Sidney Dyer Jones Dyer who married Lydia Knight Jones Dyer (yeoman of Bristol RI) AWM differs Jones Dyer from WALES No dates or references on the three Jones Dyers. AWM has the line as follows: Jones who married Lydia Knight John by 2nd wife Rebecca JONES Charles who married Mary Lippett William who married Mary Barrett (one hanged on Boston common) Personal Knowledge of JWP. Joseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Ivisited his gravesite at Laurel Grove Cemetery on Discovery Rd., PortTownsend on June 21, 1997. A marble marker, of recent vintage, states:DYER Edward Sidney Harriet Carlton died 1875 died 1887And then below thatis what appears to be a very old stone slab with rather crudely writtenengraving centered on a Masonic Symbol, which states:ChildrenSymbol ChartermemberElizabeth Wilson Lodge #6Anna DennisonChas. P.Dyer Born 1818Both the marble marker and stone slabare embedded in a poured concrete slab covering an area perhaps 10' x10'. The graves are located near the entrance to the cemetery, a few rowsback on the left hand side. Since Charles P. must be Edward's son CharlesPorter, it must be Edward referred to as born 1818. They had other children that died very young. [FD].
BirthEdward Sidney Dyer was born in 1804, in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.2
MarriageHe married Harriet D. Carleton daughter of Edward Carleton, , Dea., and Phebe A. Abbot, in 1830, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.3,4
DeathEdward Sidney Dyer died on 5 October 1875 in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, WashingtonG.
BurialHe was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Townsend, Jefferson County, WashingtonG.

Children with Harriet D. Carleton b. 6 December 1809, d. 1882

SonSidney Dyer+ b. After 1830, d. After 1865
SonEdward Jones Dyer b. About 1832, d. 14 May 1841
DaughterElizabeth A. Dyer b. About 1836
DaughterAnne Abbott Dyer b. 19 November 1840, d. 1 May 1917
DaughterPhebe C Dyer b. About December 1844, d. 6 May 1846
SonCharles Porter Dyer+ b. 1854, d. 1916

Citations

  1. [S1619] 1850 US Census, Calais, Washington County, Maine, microfilm , Roll 273, p.127, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).
  2. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.
  3. [S1648] Ariel Abbot, Genealogical Register of the Abbot Family of Massachusetts & Connecticut (Boston, Massachusetts: James Munroe,), 5. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Register of the Abbot Family.
  4. [S1649] Lemuel Abijah Abbott, Descendants of George Abbott, of Rowley, Massachusetts, Vol 1 (T. R. Marvin & Son, Printers, Boston, Massachusetts: Published by the Compiler, 1906), 268. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of George Abbott, of Rowley, MA.

Luther C. White, , Esq.

M, #75933
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of Harriet Dyer (3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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NoteFrom Calais Gazette Died 4 Dec 1841 Theodore White age 19 at res of hisbro, LC White, Esq. Luther C. White in the 1840 census: one male 30-40; one female 30-40; onef. 15-20; one f. under 5.
MarriageLuther C. White, , Esq., married Harriet Dyer daughter of Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq., and Lydia Knight, About 1835.

Children with Harriet Dyer b. 1807, d. 14 July 1844

DaughterHelen Caroline White b. 1835, d. 21 February 1837
DaughterHelen Maria White b. 1841, d. 19 December 1841

Sarah Walker1

F, #75934, d. After 19 June 1688
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 24 February 2006 00:00:00
MarriageSarah Walker married Richard Walker About 1642.2
DeathShe died After 19 June 1688.

Child with Richard Walker b. About 1611

DaughterMary Walker+

Citations

  1. [S1352] Robert Charles Anderson, The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633, 3 vols. (Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealgical Society, 1995). Hereinafter cited as The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633.
  2. [S1352] Robert Charles Anderson, The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633, 3 vols. (Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealgical Society, 1995), 918. Hereinafter cited as The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633.

Elizabeth A. Dyer

F, #75935, b. About 1836
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherEdward Sidney Dyer b. 1804, d. 5 October 1875
MotherHarriet D. Carleton b. 6 December 1809, d. 1882
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthElizabeth A. Dyer was born About 1836, in MaineG.

Thomas Sawyer

M, #75936, b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862
Pedigree Link

Parents

RelationshipsPartner of Maria Dyer (3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteGraduated from Middlebury College in Vermont. He came to Calais ca 1826and was a clerk in the general store of his brother, Abner Sawyer, thenstarted his own mercantile business (Bio. Rev. p. 149). Died 14 Aug 1862in Calais (VR, Congo, Probate:4:1-36). Census: 1840 (2 males, 6 females),50 & 60 in Calais. [Thelma Brooks].
BirthThomas Sawyer was born on 12 January 1801, in Phillipston, MassachusettsG.
MarriageHe married Maria Dyer daughter of Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq., and Lydia Knight, About 1833.
DeathThomas Sawyer died on 14 August 1862 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Maria Dyer b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896

DaughterAbba Maria Sawyer b. 4 January 1834, d. 3 September 1843
SonAlbert Henry Sawyer b. 15 August 1835, d. 21 November 1907
DaughterCaroline Dyer Sawyer b. 25 May 1837, d. After 1898
DaughterEmily Dyer Sawyer b. 19 October 1840, d. 23 December 1856
DaughterMary Atkins Sawyer b. 3 February 1846, d. After 1898

Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, #75937, b. 1776, d. 1860
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Sr. b. 13 March 1736/37, d. After 28 November 1826
MotherHannah Harrington b. 15 May 1741, d. 8 May 1836
Relationships2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteBeginnings, Page 9: 'In 1783-4 James and Jones Dyer came from Machias andsettled in Calais. Their original home appears to have been Providence,Rhode Island. Jones, Jr. married Lydia Knight, daughter of Capt.Jonathan. 15 children. He was active in town affairs.' Page 22: Jones Dyer, Jr. was the first constable along with WilliamGriggs, same year Jones Dyer, Sr. was a Highway surveyor. Page 24: Apr 2,1810 Additional town meeting to elect officers, Jones Dyeron School Committee. Page 25: Jan 12,1811 Jones Dyer, Jr. on Committee to petition legislatureto grant Calais public lands. School District: District 1 area between Baring and the east line of Jones Dyer's farmincluding Milltown. District 2 Territory between the east line of Jones Dyer's farm and theeast line of Daniel Rhoades (there were two other districts). Page 27: Apr 6 1812 Annual meeting: Jones Dyer Treasurer and selectman.Jones Dyer, Jr. School Committee. Neither Jones Jr. or Sr. listed in 1812Militia or regulars. ================================== Maine Legislative Indexes 1826-1830 (MSA) Subject: DYER, JONES JR. AND OTHERS Link: 544036 Year: 1826 Description: Report on the petition of, to build a bridge across theSchoodiac (sic) River from Calais to Saint Stephens Type: GY Access #:41-10 ====================================== Jones DYER Jr. and Lydia KNIGHT had, per the Annals of Calais (p. 21), atotal of 15 children [Kate Douglas Wiggin, their granddaughter, says14]. It seems curious that the first son was named Stephen, and thesecond son was given his father's name. Possibly Stephen was the firstname of Hannah (HARRINGTON) DYER's father? 'His first home was where theAlms House now [1875] stands; his second, on Main Street, near the footof Church Avenue. Being a man of energy and decided ability, he took anactive part in all public affairs, and was for many years the wealthiestman in town' (Annals, p. 21). He was an Attorney at Law, a 'gentleman',and appears to have owned a number of merchant ships over the years -- occupations which made him aconsiderable amount of money. Jones DYER Jr. was successful at Calais, as he had been at Machias,and became a prominent member of society (as pioneer founders often are)who was regularly elected to town offices. At Calais first town meeting,held 31 JUL 1809, he was elected one of the town's two constables(Annals, p. 44), and on 2 APR 1810 he was elected to the school committee(Ibid., p. 47). On 12 JAN 1811 Jones DYER Jr. was chosen as one of threeas a Committee to petition the Legislature to grant to the town of Calaisthe public lands reserved in said town. The financial relief thussought, if obtained, would have been very small and temporary; therequest therefore was probably not granted (Ibid., p. 49). At theCalais town meeting of 6 APR 1812, Jones Jr. was again elected to theschool committee (Ibid., p. 52) as well as the positions of Treasurer ofCalais and selectmen, both offices he was re-elected to at the meetingon 5 APR 1813. The church also benefited from Jones Jr.'s attentions, and the landand the avenue leading to the large, handsome and commodiousCongregational meeting house erected about 1826 'were given in equalshares by Dea. Samuel KELLEY and Jones DYER Esq' (Annals, p. 105), thedeed being dated 9 SEP 1826 (Ibid., pp. 104-5). In 1828 a Dyer's Hall isnoted at Calais (Ibid., p. 149) as being owned by Jones DYER, Esq., andit was there in the same year that the Ladies Benevolent Society wasformed (Ibid., p. 173). The 1810 Calais census shows Jones Jr. (b. 1765-84), his wife (b.1784-94), and children: one boy born 1800-10 [Edward S.], and two girlsborn 1800-10. Other children are shown: one, a girl born 1794-1800, isprobably one of the two daughters of James DYER who were born between1790 and 1800; the other, a girl born 1784-94, may be another of JamesDYERs daughters, one born 1784-90. [The family also appears in the 1810Calais census wherein Jones is shown to be born before 1764 as is hiswife, and living with them is one boy born 1784-94 (likely Nathan) andone girl born 1784-94. The 1820 Calais census gives Jones Dyer (not shown as Jr. because hisfather apparently had died and was no longer listed) born before 1775, awoman born pre-1775 [probably his mother, Lydia (Knight) Dyer, in lightof Kate Douglas Wiggin's comments below ], and children: one son born1793-1804, with no daughters listed. This census, with regard to thisfamily, appears extremely incomplete. Many children, later listed in the1830 census, are missed in this census. The 1830 Calais census lists Jones Dyer (b. 1770-80), his wife (b.1780-90), and children: one boy born 1790-1800, two boys born 1800-10, three boysborn 1810-15, one boy born 1820-25, two girls born 1800-10, two girlsborn 1810-15, two girls born 1815-20, one girl born 1820-25, and threegirls born 1825-30. Also living with the family was a woman who was between 90 and 100 yearsold (b. 1730-40) who may have been a relation of Jones's wife but in anyevent had come to live with them since the 1820 census. One of the abovepersons was an alien, and not naturalized, but which is unknown.Although Jones Jr.'s death date is given as 1860, there is curiously nosign of him or his family in the Calais censuses of 1840 or later. 1850 U.S. Census, PA, Philadelphia, Walnut ward (LDS film #444,781),p445; on 14 Sept 1850, house 218, family 287 was Jones Dyer, age 74,white, no profession, value of real estate $5000, b: Maine; in same housewas Hermancis Caimill (spelling of both names uncertain), female, age 25,b: Penn. 1850 US Census, Calais Maine - Jones Dyer does NOT appear with Lydia(62), Helen (19), and Josephine (16). Laws & Resolves of Maine Vol IV 1840-41 Chapter 102 Resolve in favor of Jones Dyer Resolved, That the Treasurerof the State be and hereby is authorized to cancel the stock of thisState, or any part thereof, now held by Jones Dyer, and to issue newStock, one fourth to be dated March the 1st, one fourth, Sept. 1st, onefourth, Nov. 1st , 1840 and the other fourth Jan 1st 1841, and to makethe same, with the interest thereon, payable at the Treasury. The termsof the certificates to be the same as to interest, as the certificatescancelled. [Approved October 21, 1840] Unless there was another Jones Dyer in Calais about 1845, then he musthave remarried After the death of his first wife as a Mrs. Sylvia Dyerlisted as the wife of Jones Dyer was on the membership list of the FirstCongregational Church of Calais, ME, on 11 MAY 1845. The following is drawn from My Garden of Memory (1923), written by JonesJr.'s granddaughter, Kate Douglas WIGGIN (1856-1923): 'A man of great individuality and marked business ability was JonesDyer, Gentleman, who conducted his fortunes so successfully that he was able to retire frombusiness at forty years [ca. 1815] and thereafter to wander from place toplace, seeking rest for the sole of his foot, the which, apparently, henever found.' Helen E. Dyer was the 'last but one of the fourteen budson the family tree' and Kate Douglas Wiggin further described hergrandfather as 'an unusually silent and reserved person, and as a furiousand omnivorous reader, his 'Websterian' head -- for so it was alwaysdescribed -- constantly bent over books and papers.' 'In spite of his apparently adequate family, my grandfather took into hishome and cared for two orphan relatives [daughters of his brother, James?-- see Calais census of 1810 above], and, as his aged father and motherwere also under his roof [post-1810], it may well be imagined that mysplendid and heroic maternal grandmother [Lydia (Knight) Dyer] was seldomat a loss for occupation. To his keen business sense, clear reasoning power, and executive ability,Jones Dyer, Gentleman, added what must have been rare in a man brought upon the outermost edge of things, a distinct sense of the artistic andunusual and the instincts of a collector. Whatever he bought for hisfamily was valuable and beautiful, although his restless removals fromplace to place often scattered tot he winds his various treasures. While living in New Haven,Connecticut, at one time, were my uncle [brother of Jones: James, Nathan or Stephen?] was studying law at Yale, grandfather bought from an old French emigré ahouse and its contents which my mother described as the most interestingand beautiful of all that the family had occupied up to that time'(Ibid., pp. xviii-xix). Excerpts from Jones's daughters letters, published by Kate DouglasWiggin, give a vivid portrait of the comings and goings: EMILY -- 'My trunk is packed and I am waiting for father's sloop, theChallenge, to take me to Philadelphia.' JOANNA -- 'When father's ship, the Pilgrim, comes back, he promises thatI may go to New Haven to take further music lessons.' HARRIET [already married, thus post-1850?] -- 'I could go to Boston onone of his ships and make you a little visit in Charlestown.' 'The family lived about the time of these letters in a old-fashionedmansion on Town Hill [Calais, Maine], a residence formerly owned by theHonorable Edward Everett, President of Harvard, and, as there were eightdaughters growing up under its roof, each one, according totradition,something of a belle and a beauty, it may well be imaginedthat, as a misanthropic young uncle [one of Jones's sons, thus KateDouglas Wiggin's uncle?] once said, 'the Hill was black with beaux dayand night!'' (Ibid, p. xx). In fact, 'one of [Helen E. Dyer's] rarememory-pictures was of her elder sister, Sophia, sitting (perhaps notaccidentally!) under the parlor chandelier, its full light shining on herwavy auburn hair, while a bevy of gallants around her rivaled one anotherin efforts to disentangle the 'kinks' in a long, slender gold chain shealways wore about her neck' (Ibid, p. x). That Jones Jr. made and exhausted his fortune seems certain by tworeferences made by Kate Douglas Wiggin: 'if he had not, with truly[Theodore] Rooseveltian fervor, furnished fourteen children asheirs-in-law, or if he had not retired from business at forty, his lessacquisitive grandchildren [herself for one?] might have been quite well-to-do ....' (Ibid., p. 81). And,again, Jones Jr.'s retirement 'was perhaps a noble reaction from thetyranny of trade, though had he wrestled with financial problems a fewyears longer he might, with his talents, have been able to endow his lesssuccessful descendants with abundant fortunes' (Ibid., first page of Chapter XX IV). From this itwould appear that there may have been some resentment within the familythat Jones Jr. spent the money he had worked so hard to earn! Personal Knowledge of JWP. Joseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Date ofentry: 6 Aug 1999. Jones Dyer Born 1776 Died 1860 Lydia Dyer Born 1780Died 1866 I personally visited this gravesite at Calais Cemetery, MaineBlock 49, lot 1.
BirthJones Dyer, Jr., Esq., was born in 1776, in Machias, Washington County, MaineG.9
MarriageHe married Lydia Knight daughter of Jonathan Knight and Mary Atkins, in 1805.
DeathJones Dyer, Jr., Esq., died in 1860 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
BurialHe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Lydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866

SonEdward Sidney Dyer+ b. 1804, d. 5 October 1875
DaughterLydia P. Dyer b. After 1805, d. 30 August 1844
DaughterMaria Dyer+ b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896
DaughterJosephine Dyer b. After 1805, d. After 1875
SonThomas Dyer b. After 1805, d. 1875
DaughterHarriet Dyer+ b. 1807, d. 14 July 1844
DaughterSophia B. Dyer+ b. Between 1811 and 1817, d. 16 February 1890
SonJohn H. Dyer b. About 1812, d. 30 March 1836
DaughterEmily K. Dyer b. About 1819, d. 26 August 1839
SonGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq.+ b. 1823, d. 1889
DaughterCaroline Dyer b. About 1824, d. 15 March 1836
DaughterHelen Elizabeth Dyer+ b. 6 February 1830, d. February 1921

Citations

  1. [S1620] Rev. I. C. Knowlton, Beginnings - The Settlement of the St. Croix Valley (privately published, 1875), 9. Hereinafter cited as Beginnings - Settlement of the St. Croix Valley.
  2. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.
  3. [S1634] Calais, Maine censuses of 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, microfilm , http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry (USA).
  4. [S1408] Frederick A. Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, CD 113 (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1925), I, 915. Hereinafter cited as Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy.
  5. [S1635] Francis S. Drake, Dictionary of American Biography (Boston, Massachusetts: J. R. Osgood & Co., 1879), VI, page 207. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of American Biography.
  6. [S1636] William Henry Kilby, Eastport and Passamaquoddy (Eastport, Maine: Edward E. Shead & Co., 1888). Hereinafter cited as Eastport and Passamaquoddy.
  7. [S1641] various editors, The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography Being the History of the United States (New York: James T. White & Co., 1920), XVII, p.56. Hereinafter cited as The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography.
  8. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.
  9. [S1398] , vol.93, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".

John H. Dyer1

M, #75938, b. About 1812, d. 30 March 1836
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteResided in Washington Territory ME Died 30 Mar 1836 John H. Dyer age 24y in Calais. [Eastern Democrat].
BirthJohn H. Dyer was born About 1812.
DeathHe died on 30 March 1836 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.

Sophia B. Dyer1

F, #75940, b. Between 1811 and 1817, d. 16 February 1890
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameSophia B. Dyer was also known as Sophia B. Porter.
NoteShe was older than her sister Helen. She married Dr. C.C. PORTER. died age 79 (GS) daughter of JONES DYER JR. AND LYDIA KNIGHT (one of the first families to settle in Calais). Died 16 Feb 1890 age 73 in Portland (Adv.). She was exec. of husband’s estate. Census: 1850, 60 & 70 in Calais. Buried in Calais Cemetery.
BirthShe was born Between 1811 and 1817.
MarriageShe married Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr., son of Zaccheus Porter and Rachel Cunningham, Before 1837.
DeathSophia B. Dyer died on 16 February 1890 in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.
BurialShe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr. b. 20 March 1813, d. 14 December 1875

SonGeorge Thatcher Porter b. 23 September 1837, d. 21 January 1876
DaughterAnnie C. Porter b. 1 July 1840, d. After 1890

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.

Helen Elizabeth Dyer

F, #75941, b. 6 February 1830, d. February 1921
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameHelen Elizabeth Dyer was also known as Helen Elizabeth Smith.
NameShe was also known as Helen Elizabeth Bradbury.
NoteShe is noted to be the 13th of 14 children. Her first marriage was toRobert Noah SMITH (a son of Noah SMITH, Jr.), and her second husband wasDr. Albion K. Bradbury. In 1875 she is indicated as 'of Santa Barbara,California' -- as was her sister Josephine Dyer. A photo in My Garden iscaptioned 'Mrs. Bradbury, Mother of the Author'. From Supreme Judicial Court - Oct Term 1858 p. 41 Helen E. Smith vs Robert N Smith Helen E. Smith of Calais --- and said Robert N. Smith were married 1 Oct1852 --- --- the said Robert N. wholly regardless of his marriage vows --- atBangor in the County of Penobscot --- in the month of January 1858 didlive in adultery with a certain lived woman, and common prostitute called 'Fanny Jones' for about 1 week, frequenting and dwelling for thatlength of time in a house of ill fame at said Bangor. Kept by said FannyJones, and a certain other lived woman and common prostitute called 'Kate Harding' – more ---- then --- travelled about the countryalone with her for several days, living in adultry --- from 20th June toabout the 10th of July 1858 --- your Libellant further represents, thatsaid Robert N. was drunken in his habits, and at time abusive andquarrelsome. -they have one daughter aged 3 years --- Divorce granted with custody of chils, Katie D. Smithto the libellant.
Principal 2She was a witness From Supreme Judicial Court – Oct Term 1858 p. 41 Helen E. Smith vs Robert N Smith Helen E. Smith of Calais --- and said Robert N. Smith were married 1 Oct1852 --- with Robert Noah Smith and Helen Elizabeth Dyer.
BirthShe was born on 6 February 1830, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
MarriageShe married Robert Noah Smith son of Noah Smith, Jr.,, on 1 October 1852, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.1
MarriageShe married Albion Keith Paris Bradbury, , Dr., Before 1875.
DeathShe died in February 1921 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USAG.2

Children with Robert Noah Smith b. About 1828, d. 29 December 1860

DaughterKate Douglas Smith b. 28 September 1856, d. 1923
DaughterNora Archibald Smith b. 21 February 1859, d. 1934

Citations

  1. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998), 31. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.
  2. [S1616] Calais Advertiser Newspaper (Calais, Maine: Calais Advertiser Newspaper), Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais, Maine. Hereinafter cited as Calais Advertiser Newspaper.

Josephine Dyer1

F, #75942, b. After 1805, d. After 1875
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NoteShe joined the First Congregational Church of Calais, ME, in JUN 1850.She married a Dr. DODGE, but his first name is lost. In 1875 she isindicated as 'of Santa Barbara, California' -- as was her sister Helen E.Dyer. SOURCES: Letter from John E. McLeod dated 10 NOV 1978.
BirthJosephine Dyer was born After 1805.
DeathShe died After 1875.

Citations

  1. [S1624] Rev. Isaac Case Knowlton, Annals of Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada (Calais, Maine: J. A. Sears, Printer, 1875). Hereinafter cited as Annals of Calais ME and St. Stephen, NB.

Thomas Dyer

M, #75945, b. After 1805, d. 1875
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860
MotherLydia Knight b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NoteMSA.
BirthThomas Dyer was born After 1805.
DeathHe died in 1875.

Margaret (Nee?) Dyer1

F, #75946, b. Between 1775 and 1784
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of Stephen Dyer (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthMargaret (Nee?) Dyer was born Between 1775 and 1784.
MarriageShe married Stephen Dyer son of Jones Dyer, Sr., and Hannah Harrington, About 1790.

Children with Stephen Dyer b. Between 1770 and 1775, d. After 28 June 1819

SonStephen Dyer, Jr.+ b. Between 1790 and 1794, d. Before 4 May 1824
SonNathan Nathan b. 8 September 1795
SonJames Dyer, Sr.+ b. 27 July 1800, d. 27 August 1885
SonDaniel Dyer b. 23 February 1804
SonJohn B Dyer+ b. March 1804, d. 19 November 1856
SonJeremiah Dyer b. 17 May 1806
DaughterJannat Mcnaughton Dyer b. Before December 1808

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Lydia Knight1,2

F, #75947, b. 1780, d. 3 January 1866
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherJonathan Knight b. 1740, d. 10 February 1828
MotherMary Atkins b. 1748, d. 1824
RelationshipsPartner of Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq. (2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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NameLydia Knight was also known as Lydia Dyer.
NoteJoseph W. Pehoushek, Punta Gorda, FL, Date of entry: 6 Aug 1999. Jones Dyer Born 1776 Died 1860 Lydia Dyer Born 1780. Gravesite at Calais Cemetery, MaineBlock 49, lot 1. Indexed by Sharon Howland. Calais Maine Cemetery records. Calais Free Library, Union Street, Calais, Maine 04619, Dyer, Lydia 1866/Jan/03 77yrs Husband-James Dyer Gates Lane, Eastern Margin, Blk 49 SE 18' from West Center Walk.
BirthShe was born in 1780.
MarriageShe married Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq., son of Jones Dyer, Sr., and Hannah Harrington, in 1805.
DeathLydia Knight died on 3 January 1866 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
BurialShe was buried in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Jones Dyer, Jr., Esq. b. 1776, d. 1860

SonEdward Sidney Dyer+ b. 1804, d. 5 October 1875
DaughterLydia P. Dyer b. After 1805, d. 30 August 1844
DaughterMaria Dyer+ b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896
DaughterJosephine Dyer b. After 1805, d. After 1875
SonThomas Dyer b. After 1805, d. 1875
DaughterHarriet Dyer+ b. 1807, d. 14 July 1844
DaughterSophia B. Dyer+ b. Between 1811 and 1817, d. 16 February 1890
SonJohn H. Dyer b. About 1812, d. 30 March 1836
DaughterEmily K. Dyer b. About 1819, d. 26 August 1839
SonGeorge Washington Dyer, , Esq.+ b. 1823, d. 1889
DaughterCaroline Dyer b. About 1824, d. 15 March 1836
DaughterHelen Elizabeth Dyer+ b. 6 February 1830, d. February 1921

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.93, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books".
  2. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Stephen Dyer, Jr.1

M, #75948, b. Between 1790 and 1794, d. Before 4 May 1824
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherStephen Dyer b. Between 1770 and 1775, d. After 28 June 1819
MotherMargaret (Nee?) Dyer b. Between 1775 and 1784
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteWashington County, Maine Deeds. 17:202. Washington Co, Maine CourtHouse, Date of entry: 4 Aug 1999. In a deed in which Nathan Dyer sells toJones Dyer Junior a tract of land bounded 'southeasterly by land formerlyowned by Stephen Dyer Junior of which he died possessed meaning to conveythe northwesterly half of original lot, numbered twenty four and marked'Jones Dyer' upon the plan' ...... dated 29 November 1826 Washington County, Maine Probate Records. Washington County, Maine Booksof registered Deeds. 5:496. Washington Co, Maine Court House, Date ofentry: 5 Aug 1999. Martha Dyer & Thomas Paine appointed administrators ofestate of Stephen Dyer Junior late of Calais, deceased, yeoman on 4 May1824. 28 June 1819 - Stephen Dyer sells property to Stephen Dyer,Jr., 50 acresalong the Schoodic River adjoining land owned by Jones Dyer, for $1100[Wash. Co. Deeds Vol 9, p195] Probate of his estate, although he died intestate with only $900worth of land and $110 of personal property, resulted in 23 courtappearances over 3 years. Of $1300 in debtors claims, only $288 was paidto them after selling off everything and paying expenses. [Washington Co.Maine Probate 5:498, 499]. People he owed money to included Jones DyerJunr ($66.40) & Nathan Dyer ($287.22). [Wash. Co. Probate, 5:499] It appears that Martha Dyer, appointed administrator, was his wife,because on 24 Sept 1824 she petitions court for her dower and courtorders survey to establish her one third share on 16 Nov 1824 [WashingtonCo. Probate 5:501] HOWEVER, she could also be Martha (Bailey) the widowedwife of his Uncle James. His last sickness was attended by Doctor Richardson who was paid$52.07 on 6 Sept. 1825 and his funeral expenses were $8.00. [Wash. Co.Probate, 5:503] On 15 Jan 1825, in a Report of Dowery the surveyors report settingoff a lot called the Stephen Dyer lot (must be Stephen Jr's lot as hisfather Stephen is still alive) adjoining lots owned by Jones Dyer seniorand one owned by Jones Dyer Junior to be used to pay Martha'sdowery.[Wash. Co. Probate, 5:502] During the 23 court appearances, Martha Dyer is named along withThomas Paine as administrator up until 27 Jan 1827 [Wash. Co. Probate,6:56] when she no longer appears. There is no mention of her everreceiving payment for her dower third. She probably died before thistime. [JP].
BirthStephen Dyer, Jr., was born Between 1790 and 1794.
MarriageHe married Martha (Nee?) Dyer About 1810.
DeathHe died Before 4 May 1824 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Children with Martha (Nee?) Dyer b. About 1794, d. Before 27 January 1827

SonDaniel W Dyer+ b. 11 July 1811
SonEphraim Dyer b. 30 May 1813
DaughterLeminey Hutchinson Dyer b. Before 16 June 1816

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.

Daniel Hill

M, #75949
Pedigree Link
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NoteThe St. Croix Historical Society will hold Daniel Hill Day 10 a.m.- 4p.m. Saturday at the historic Holmes Cottage on Main Street in Calais. An Indian guide is said to have brought Hill to Calais from Machias in1776. Hill soon built a cabin on what is now Union Street, and alsocleared a plot of land at Ferry Point, where the bridge now stands. Hill's children were: Daniel II, Thomas, Joseph, William, Elizabeth HillMaxwell, Charlotte Hill Thompson . Thomas married Abigail Dyer, daughterof Jones Dyer, and had 15 children. (Bangor Daily News June 5, 2000.)

Child with Elizabeth Holmes

SonThomas Hill+ b. 20 January 1773, d. 1871

Jannat Mcnaughton Dyer1

F, #75950, b. Before December 1808
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherStephen Dyer b. Between 1770 and 1775, d. After 28 June 1819
MotherMargaret (Nee?) Dyer b. Between 1775 and 1784
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteBaptism Records 1794-1848. PANB Microfilm. Provincial Archives - NewBrunswick, Fredericton, NB, Date of entry: 23 Aug 1999. Dec 1, 1808Jannat McNaughton daughter of Stephen Dyer born ___ CalaisFrom Film #27 @@St.Stephen,NB Public Library. No birth date given. Does the fact that she has a given name McNaughton and no birth dategiven in the written record (whereas others have dates of birth as wellas baptism) suggest she was born out of wedlock to a woman namedMcNaughton, fathered by Stephen Dyer. The name James McNaughton appearson an 1822 Ludlow Parish NB Tax assessment list along with Samuel Mooers[JP].
BirthJannat Mcnaughton Dyer was born Before December 1808, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.2

Citations

  1. [S1615] Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington'.
  2. [S1612] Kirk McColl, Minister, Baptism Records 1794-1848, McColl Methodist Church, St. Stephen, New Brunswick (Fredericton, New Brunswick: PANB Microfilm F28 Provincial Archives, New Brunswick, 23 August 1999). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Records 1794-1848, McColl Methodist.