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Eunice Greenman

F, #74851, b. 1698, d. 12 March 1761

Parents

FatherJohn Greenman b. 27 March 1666, d. 30 September 1727
MotherElizabeth Dyer b. About 1662
Relationships1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteRhode Island Colonial Records, Vol IV, pg 313: 'A Eunice Greenman, of Newport, spinster, obtained a judgement againestChristopher Almy, Jr., of Newport, in March 1722, for 92 pounds. Heappealed this verdict, which was confirmed, and she was allowedadditional costs of 2/02/06 pounds by the assembly June 1722.'.
BirthEunice Greenman was born in 1698.
DeathShe died on 12 March 1761 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Jerusha Greenman

F, #74852, b. 1709, d. 15 April 1732

Parents

FatherJohn Greenman b. 27 March 1666, d. 30 September 1727
MotherElizabeth Dyer b. About 1662
Relationships1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameJerusha Greenman was also known as Jerusha Barker.
BirthShe was born in 1709.
MarriageShe married John Barker About 1730.
DeathShe died on 15 April 1732 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Partner with John Barker b. About 1705

Leah Greenman

F, #74853, b. 1710

Parents

FatherJohn Greenman b. 27 March 1666, d. 30 September 1727
MotherElizabeth Dyer b. About 1662
Relationships1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthLeah Greenman was born in 1710.

Lois Greenman

F, #74854, b. About 1700

Parents

FatherJohn Greenman b. 27 March 1666, d. 30 September 1727
MotherElizabeth Dyer b. About 1662
Relationships1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameLois Greenman was also known as Lois Mitchell.
BirthShe was born About 1700.
MarriageShe married John Mitchell on 19 June 1720, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Partner with John Mitchell

John Mitchell

M, #74855
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Mitchell was born, in of Block Island, Rhode IslandG.
MarriageHe married Lois Greenman daughter of John Greenman and Elizabeth Dyer, on 19 June 1720, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Partner with Lois Greenman b. About 1700

James Dyer

M, #74856, b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Note

DAR #50733: James Dyer (1756-1835) enlisted 1775 as private in Capt.Martin's company, Col. Leonard's regiment from Sturbridge, Mass. He wasborn in Scituate, R.I.; died in Albany County, N.Y. DAR Vol.157, page 224 has them m.1796. 'Born in Scituate, RI, according to his own words in the pension file.' E-mail from Jackie Tompkins <JJTompkins@@aol.com> From Leslie M Dyer of Florida: James Dyer: Served in the Rev War Pension#S21168; Mary W16968 Enlisted Apr 1775 Col. Learens Co. To Battle ofBunker Hill Enlisted Apr 1776 Col. Newels Co. to White Plains EnlistedMar 1780 as Corporal Discharged Dec 1785. Filed Intention of Marr inSturbridge, Worcester MA on 9 Dec 1776; C.W. Bowen's History and Genealof Woodstock Families Vol VI, P 612 list m 15 Dec 1776 in Sturbridge, MAmoved to Albany Co NY in 1804. 1756-b in Scituate, RI; 1765, moved toSturbridge, MA; May-Aug 1775 served in Continental Army for 3 mos. 8 daysor 8 mths from Apr to the end of 1775. Apr-Aug 1776 enlisted for 5 mthsDec 1776-married and one child born at Sturbridge MA 14 May 1778 boughtland with dwelling and barn in Sturbridge from father, John Dyer. 1779-1792 lived at Dudley, MA (8 ch born there) Settled on farm whereJerome Hubbard formerly lived but his house was located on the crossroadeast of the corners near the top of the hill. Buried at Highpoint Cem, Altamont, NY plot 77, gravestone has a willow tree on top.Mrs Grace Whipple, High Point Cem Assoc, 12009 Altamont Rd, Altamont, NYAccording to the probate rec of his father John, James is listed as the'eldest son of John Dyer' Worcester C. Surragate Court, MA 14 May 1778, Book 134, page 126, John Dyer of Dudley MA, Housewright, sold to JamesDyer of Sturbridge, Yeoman, for $355.00 a piece of land situated inSturbrideg, estimated at 35 acres and one half with a dwelling and a barn Also: Leslie shows siblings as:(1) Thomas b1760/61 d. Woodstock CT 26Mar 1810; m Charlton, MA 8 Jul 1784 Sibbel Marcy (b. 1755/56 d. 3 Jul1837) had 6 ch.(2) Moses b Woodstock CT 5 Jan 1764 d aft 18 Jul 1820, NewHampshire m Cynthia Adams (b1766/7) had 13 ch. (3) Mary (Molly) bSturbridge MA 27 May 1766 (4) Ruth m. ???Spencer;(5) John m. Dudley MA(int) 20 Feb 1799 to Mary (Molly/Polly) Chamberlain b Dudley, MA 12 Nov1778; lived in Homer, Cortland Co., NY in 1817; (6) Susannah (7) Tamer(8) Lucy.

NoteIntention, Dec.9, 1776 at Sturbridge.
BirthJames Dyer was born on 23 April 1756, in Scituate, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.
MarriageHe married Mary Marcy on 15 December 1776, in Sturbridge, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1
DeathHe died on 3 March 1835 in Knox, Albany County, New YorkG.
BurialHe was buried in Highpoint Cemetery, Altamont County, New YorkG.2

Children with Mary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844

DaughterSarah (Sally) Dyer+ b. 29 December 1776, d. 23 September 1861
SonWinthrop Dyer+ b. 27 April 1779, d. 18 May 1856
SonJames Dyer, Jr. b. 15 April 1781
DaughterNancy Dyer b. 17 October 1783
SonJesten Dyer b. 31 July 1785
DaughterEmily (Permilia) Dyer b. 13 July 1787
DaughterMary (Polly) Dyer b. 13 June 1789, d. Before 1837
DaughterAmanda Dyer b. 14 March 1791
SonBradbury Dyer+ b. 26 December 1792, d. 27 April 1860
DaughterLucinda Dyer b. 1794
DaughterRebecca Dyer b. 1796
DaughterMercy Dyer b. 13 February 1799, d. 27 May 1886
SonMoses Dyer b. 1800, d. Before 11 January 1873
DaughterMartha Dyer b. 1803, d. 1888
SonDexter Dyer+ b. 11 April 1803, d. 20 December 1880

Citations

  1. [S1532] compiled by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1906), Intention 9 Dec 1776. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
  2. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Thomas Dyer

M, #74857, b. 1760, d. 26 May 1810

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteThey had 6 children; Leslie Dyer, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
NoteIntention.
BirthThomas Dyer was born in 1760.
MarriageHe married Sybil Marcy, , Mrs., on 8 July 1784, in Charleton, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1,2
DeathHe died on 26 May 1810 in Woodstock, ConnecticutG.

Partner with Sybil Marcy, , Mrs. b. 1755, d. 3 July 1837

Citations

  1. [S1821] Frederic William Bailey, Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800 (New Haven, Connecticut: Bureau of American Ancestry, 1897). Hereinafter cited as Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800.
  2. [S1822] Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850, Franklin P. Rice, compiler, (Worcester, Massachusetts: Franklin P. Rice, Stanhope Press (on-line, New England Historic Genealogical Society), 1905). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850.

Sybil Marcy, , Mrs.

F, #74858, b. 1755, d. 3 July 1837
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameSybil Marcy, , Mrs., was also known as Sybil Dyer.
Principal 2She was a witness intention with Thomas Dyer and Sybil Marcy, , Mrs.
BirthShe was born in 1755.1
MarriageShe married Thomas Dyer son of John Dyer and Mary Hickey, on 8 July 1784, in Charleton, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.2,3
DeathSybil Marcy, , Mrs., died on 3 July 1837.1

Partner with Thomas Dyer b. 1760, d. 26 May 1810

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.
  2. [S1821] Frederic William Bailey, Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800 (New Haven, Connecticut: Bureau of American Ancestry, 1897). Hereinafter cited as Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800.
  3. [S1822] Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850, Franklin P. Rice, compiler, (Worcester, Massachusetts: Franklin P. Rice, Stanhope Press (on-line, New England Historic Genealogical Society), 1905). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850.

Moses Dyer

M, #74859, b. 5 January 1764, d. About 1820

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteHad 13 children.
BirthMoses Dyer was born on 5 January 1764, in Woodstock, ConnecticutG.
DeathHe died About 1820 in New HampshireG.

Cynthia Adams

F, #74860, b. Between 1766 and 1767
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthCynthia Adams was born Between 1766 and 1767.

Betsey Dyer

F, #74861, b. 28 July 1765

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthBetsey Dyer was born on 28 July 1765, in North Woodstock, Windham County, ConnecticutG.

Mary (Molly) Dyer

F, #74864, b. 27 May 1766

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthMary (Molly) Dyer was born on 27 May 1766, in Sturbridge, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1

Citations

  1. [S1532] compiled by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1906). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

Ruth Dyer

F, #74865, b. Between 1754 and 1784

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthRuth Dyer was born Between 1754 and 1784.

John Dyer, Jr.

M, #74867, b. Between 1754 and 1784

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Dyer, Jr., was born Between 1754 and 1784.
MarriageHe married Phebe Chamberlain on 20 February 1799, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
ResidenceHe lived in 1817 in Homer, Cortland County, New YorkG.

Partner with Phebe Chamberlain

Phebe Chamberlain

F, #74868
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NamePhebe Chamberlain was also known as Phebe Dyer.
MarriageShe married John Dyer, Jr., son of John Dyer and Mary Hickey, on 20 February 1799, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.

Partner with John Dyer, Jr. b. Between 1754 and 1784

Susanna Dyer

F, #74869, b. Between 1754 and 1784

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthSusanna Dyer was born Between 1754 and 1784.

Tamar Dyer

F, #74870, b. Between 1754 and 1784

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthTamar Dyer was born Between 1754 and 1784.

Lucy Dyer

F, #74871, b. Between 1754 and 1784

Parents

FatherJohn Dyer b. 27 December 1726, d. 28 April 1784
MotherMary Hickey
Relationships4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthLucy Dyer was born Between 1754 and 1784.

Mary Marcy

F, #74872, b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Marcy was also known as Mary Dyer.
Principal 2She was a witness intention, Dec.9, 1776 at Sturbridge with James Dyer and Mary Marcy.
NoteDAR Vol.157, page 224 has her (1760-1837) DAR Vol.163, page 290 has her (1760-1837) From Leslie M Dyer: Died 85 years 8 mths; According to 'History and Gene of John Marcy 1662-1724 Woodstock CT' p297 Moses Marcy's brother, Jedidiah and his wife Mary Healy had adaughter named Mary b Dudley, 19 Jan 1760 d. Dudley 6 Mar 1779 age 19. Reference the History of Woodstock Families: Bowen: Vol VII pgs 342, 343,346, 347, 356, 357. Mar intent. filed in Sturbridge MA 9 Dec 1776 as perSturbridge VR P231; C.W. Bowen's Hist & Geneal of Woodstock Families VolVI p 612 states Date of Mar 15 Dec 1776. [Gedcom Pat Miller] ================================================= E-mail from Ruth Dyer: The Mary Marcy who is my ancestor was married to James Dyer Dec. 15 1776.(they had their first child Dec 29, 1776 (Sarah or Sally Dyer) I was ableto confirm her birthrate with some other internet resources. She was bornin Rhode Island, as was James, then they moved to Sturbridge MA. She died Oct. 13, 1844 according to my records and is buried in theWhipple Cemetery (in Altamont, N.Y. where most of my relatives lived.) Ihave an old family tree that mentions that Mary Marcy's family came fromLimerick Ireland and it mentioned a 'John Marcy' whose father was thehigh sheriff of Limerick. I was finally able to trace most of the missing people. High Sheriff Marcy (Limerick, Ireland) B. 1611-1640 ?????? there might have been a second John marcy but I don't have anydates. John Marcy ( Limerick, Ireland) B. 1662 D. Dec. 23, 1724(Woodstock, Conn.) Married 1686to Sarah Hadlock (Conn.) Moses Marcy (Woodstock, Conn.?) B. Apr. 1702- Married toPrudence Morris B. Jan 31, 1702 (Roxbury, Conn.) Jedidiah (Moses) Marcy B. 1725- ( Woodstock, CT) Married to Mary Healy B. 1725 Mary Marcy B. 1760- D. 1884. Married -James Dyer and had 14 children.
BirthShe was born on 19 January 1760, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married James Dyer son of John Dyer and Mary Hickey, on 15 December 1776, in Sturbridge, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1
DeathMary Marcy died on 13 October 1844 in New YorkG.
BurialShe was buried in Whipple Cemetery, Altamont County, New YorkG.

Children with James Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835

DaughterSarah (Sally) Dyer+ b. 29 December 1776, d. 23 September 1861
SonWinthrop Dyer+ b. 27 April 1779, d. 18 May 1856
SonJames Dyer, Jr. b. 15 April 1781
DaughterNancy Dyer b. 17 October 1783
SonJesten Dyer b. 31 July 1785
DaughterEmily (Permilia) Dyer b. 13 July 1787
DaughterMary (Polly) Dyer b. 13 June 1789, d. Before 1837
DaughterAmanda Dyer b. 14 March 1791
SonBradbury Dyer+ b. 26 December 1792, d. 27 April 1860
DaughterLucinda Dyer b. 1794
DaughterRebecca Dyer b. 1796
DaughterMercy Dyer b. 13 February 1799, d. 27 May 1886
SonMoses Dyer b. 1800, d. Before 11 January 1873
DaughterMartha Dyer b. 1803, d. 1888
SonDexter Dyer+ b. 11 April 1803, d. 20 December 1880

Citations

  1. [S1532] compiled by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1906), Intention 9 Dec 1776. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

Sarah (Sally) Dyer1

F, #74873, b. 29 December 1776, d. 23 September 1861

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameSarah (Sally) Dyer was also known as Sarah (Sally) Vinton.
NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: Since her parents marr in Nov 1776, her birth year was possibly listed in the Sturbridge Vital Rec page 45 incorrectly 29 Dec 1776, maybe it was 29 Dec 1777? C.W. Bowen's Hist of Woodstock Fam Vol IVp 614 states b as 29 Nov 1777. On 11 Jan 1837 Sally lived with her husband Joshua Vinton in MA; in 1852 she was living in Southbridge MA as a widow. Both Dudley and Southbridge VR has no record of her death. L. M. Dyer of Ft Lauderdale FL shows b as 29 NOV 1777 in Sturbridge. [Gedcom, PatMiller].
BirthShe was born on 29 December 1776, in Sturbridge, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.2
MarriageShe married Joshua Vinton, , Dea., son of John Vinton and Dorothy Holmes, About 1794.3
DeathSarah (Sally) Dyer died on 23 September 1861 in MassachusettsG.
BurialShe was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge, MassachusettsG.4

Children with Joshua Vinton, , Dea. b. 1774, d. 10 September 1842

DaughterDolly Vinton b. 13 July 1794
DaughterPolly Vinton b. 10 November 1796, d. About 1814
DaughterSally Maria Vinton b. 7 October 1798
SonJohn Elliot Vinton b. 7 November 1800
DaughterHarriet Vinton+ b. 5 April 1802
SonCharles Winthrop Vinton b. 1 April 1804
SonJoshua Vinton+ b. 11 October 1807
SonJulius M. Vinton b. 23 July 1810
DaughterMelita Vinton b. 6 May 1812, d. January 1851
DaughterEmily Esther Vinton b. 6 March 1814, d. About 1815
SonGeorge Angell Vinton b. 11 September 1816
DaughterEmily Dyer Vinton b. 11 September 1819
SonOtis Fay Vinton b. 29 June 1822

Citations

  1. [S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 67; 117-118. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.
  2. [S1532] compiled by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1906). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
  3. [S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 67. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.
  4. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Joshua Vinton, , Dea.1,2,3

M, #74874, b. 1774, d. 10 September 1842

Parents

FatherJohn Vinton b. 14 February 1741/42, d. July 1814
MotherDorothy Holmes b. About 1743, d. December 1834
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteHe lived in Dudley till 1816; then, without removal, came intoSouthbridge, on the incorporation of that town. He became, 1817, one ofthe Board of Selectmen and served in that capacity several years. He, hiswife and daughters, were members of the Baptist Church; he was one of itsfirst deacons. He was a farmer; owned at the time of his death about fourhundred acres of land. He d. in Southbridge, Sept. 10, 1842, a. 68. Hiswidow Sally was living there in 1852.
BirthJoshua Vinton, , Dea., was born in 1774.
MarriageHe married Sarah (Sally) Dyer daughter of James Dyer and Mary Marcy, About 1794.4
DeathJoshua Vinton, , Dea., died on 10 September 1842 in Southbridge, MassachusettsG.

Children with Sarah (Sally) Dyer b. 29 December 1776, d. 23 September 1861

DaughterDolly Vinton b. 13 July 1794
DaughterPolly Vinton b. 10 November 1796, d. About 1814
DaughterSally Maria Vinton b. 7 October 1798
SonJohn Elliot Vinton b. 7 November 1800
DaughterHarriet Vinton+ b. 5 April 1802
SonCharles Winthrop Vinton b. 1 April 1804
SonJoshua Vinton+ b. 11 October 1807
SonJulius M. Vinton b. 23 July 1810
DaughterMelita Vinton b. 6 May 1812, d. January 1851
DaughterEmily Esther Vinton b. 6 March 1814, d. About 1815
SonGeorge Angell Vinton b. 11 September 1816
DaughterEmily Dyer Vinton b. 11 September 1819
SonOtis Fay Vinton b. 29 June 1822

Citations

  1. [S1398] , vol.34, 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. [S1397] Louis Henry Cornish, Alonzo Howard Clark, A National Register of the Society , Sons of the American Revolution ( Press of A. H. Kellogg, 1902). Hereinafter cited as A National Register of the Society.
  3. [S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 67; 117-118. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.
  4. [S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 67. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.

Winthrop Dyer1,2

M, #74875, b. 27 April 1779, d. 18 May 1856

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Biographical Note'Winthrop probably came to Jefferson with his father James about 1806. He settled on the hill near the corner of the road to Summit and that leading from Moresville to the Old School Baptist Church, and not far from the Dingman graves in the clump of trees. He built a log house, but later lived at Enid (?illeg.) in the hollow north of the Baptist Church,where he died.' - Eugene Bouton From Leslie M Dyer: Filed marriage intention in Dudley MA 22 Apr 1798, but married in Sturbridge MA Died age 77 years 21 days. Grave stone reads'Blessed are they who die in the Lord' and has a willow tree on the top of the marker. Lived in Scholarie County, NY 1836, Bradbury Dyers Surrogate record-1996 from Leslie Dyer. [Gedcom, Pat Miller].
BirthWinthrop Dyer was born on 27 April 1779, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageHe married Polly Vinton daughter of Ralph Vinton and Phebe Holmes, on 30 May 1798, in Sturbridge, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.3
DeathWinthrop Dyer died on 18 May 1856 in Jefferson, Schohaire County, New YorkG.4
BurialHe was buried in Old School Baptist Cemetery, East Jefferson, Schoharie County, New YorkG.4

Children with Polly Vinton b. 13 July 1778, d. 8 August 1872

SonCalvin Dyer+ b. 5 November 1799, d. 26 April 1885
SonWinthrop Dyer b. 20 August 1808, d. 9 March 1858

Citations

  1. [S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 67. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.
  2. [S1534] Eugene Bouton - Bouton Papers, The Families of Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York (Available NY State Libarry at Albany, Manuscripts & Special Collections Section). Hereinafter cited as The Families of Jefferson, New York.
  3. [S1532] compiled by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1906). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
  4. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Polly Vinton1

F, #74876, b. 13 July 1778, d. 8 August 1872

Parents

FatherRalph Vinton b. 17 October 1740, d. 14 April 1832
MotherPhebe Holmes b. About 1744, d. 6 February 1828
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NamePolly Vinton was also known as Polly Dyer.
NoteOf Dudley, Worcester, Ma. at marriage.
BirthShe was born on 13 July 1778, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married Winthrop Dyer son of James Dyer and Mary Marcy, on 30 May 1798, in Sturbridge, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.2
DeathPolly Vinton died on 8 August 1872.

Children with Winthrop Dyer b. 27 April 1779, d. 18 May 1856

SonCalvin Dyer+ b. 5 November 1799, d. 26 April 1885
SonWinthrop Dyer b. 20 August 1808, d. 9 March 1858

Citations

  1. [S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 67. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.
  2. [S1532] compiled by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850 (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1906). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

James Dyer, Jr.1

M, #74877, b. 15 April 1781

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: Married Molly or Susan May have gone to Chautauqua CoNY by 1811, sold land there in 1828, with wife Susan and then went toIllinois. In Bradbury Dyers will 1836, James Dyer was of 'State ofMichigan'.
BirthJames Dyer, Jr., was born on 15 April 1781, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Nancy Dyer

F, #74879, b. 17 October 1783

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthNancy Dyer was born on 17 October 1783, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.

Jesten Dyer

M, #74881, b. 31 July 1785

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteAlso known as 'Jestin'. In Bradbury Dyers will Oct 1836 'parts unknown'.
BirthJesten Dyer was born on 31 July 1785, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.

Emily (Permilia) Dyer

F, #74882, b. 13 July 1787

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameEmily (Permilia) Dyer was also known as Emily (Permilia) Chamberlain.
NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: Dudley Vital Rec.-marriages p 167 'Emilia of Charltonand Edward Chamberlain, JR, int. (Dec) 28 (1806).' The marriage date of29 Jan 1807 came from C.W. Bowen's 'Hist. or Woodstock and Geneal ofWoodstock Families' Vol IV, p612. Charlton VR-marriages p153: 'Dyer,Emela (Emilia in Int.) and Edward Chamberlain (of Dudley) Jan 29 1807.Lived in Jefferson Co. NY in 1837. [Gedcom, Pat Miller].
Principal 2She was a witness intention with Edward Chamberlain, Jr., and Emily (Permilia) Dyer.
BirthShe was born on 13 July 1787, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married Edward Chamberlain, Jr., on 29 January 1807, in Charlton, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1

Citations

  1. [S1822] Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850, Franklin P. Rice, compiler, (Worcester, Massachusetts: Franklin P. Rice, Stanhope Press (on-line, New England Historic Genealogical Society), 1905). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850.

Edward Chamberlain, Jr.

M, #74883
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BirthEdward Chamberlain, Jr., was born, in of Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
NoteIntention.
MarriageHe married Emily (Permilia) Dyer daughter of James Dyer and Mary Marcy, on 29 January 1807, in Charlton, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1

Partner with Emily (Permilia) Dyer b. 13 July 1787

Citations

  1. [S1822] Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850, Franklin P. Rice, compiler, (Worcester, Massachusetts: Franklin P. Rice, Stanhope Press (on-line, New England Historic Genealogical Society), 1905). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Charlton, Massachusetts to 1850.

Mary (Polly) Dyer1

F, #74884, b. 13 June 1789, d. Before 1837

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: Husbands last name has many spellings: Gilbert'VERMEULA' 'VERMILUGA' 'VENNILEA' 'VENNILUEA' In Bradbury Dyers will Oct1836, children of Polly are mentioned: Sally; Emma; Charles; Catharine,wf of Christian Deitz; James; Gilbert, and Lucius. These last three all resided in Albany Co. at that time. [Gedcom, Pat Miller].
BirthMary (Polly) Dyer was born on 13 June 1789, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
DeathShe died Before 1837.

Partner with Gilbert Vermillia

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Gilbert Vermillia1

M, #74885
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Partner with Mary (Polly) Dyer b. 13 June 1789, d. Before 1837

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Amanda Dyer

F, #74886, b. 14 March 1791

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthAmanda Dyer was born on 14 March 1791, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.

Bradbury Dyer

M, #74888, b. 26 December 1792, d. 27 April 1860

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthBradbury Dyer was born on 26 December 1792, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageHe married Polly Sheppard daughter of David Sheppard and Mary Allen, in January 1812.
DeathBradbury Dyer died on 27 April 1860 in Berne, Albany County, New YorkG.
BurialHe was buried in Dyer Cemetery, East Berne, Albany County, New YorkG.1

Children with Polly Sheppard b. 27 March 1789, d. 15 June 1871

SonZebediah Dyer b. About 1812
SonDavid S. Dyer+ b. 23 April 1813, d. 7 March 1884
SonJames Dyer+ b. 6 September 1818, d. 1876

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Mercy Dyer

F, #74889, b. 13 February 1799, d. 27 May 1886

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: 1850 census Berne, Albany NY p017, dwelling 233/255;age 50 lives with husband and family. [Gedcom, Pat Miller].
BirthMercy Dyer was born on 13 February 1799, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
DeathShe died on 27 May 1886 in Berne, Albany County, New YorkG.

Martha Dyer1

F, #74891, b. 1803, d. 1888

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthMartha Dyer was born in 1803, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
DeathShe died in 1888 in Knox, Albany County, New YorkG.
BurialShe was buried in 1888 in Knox Cemetery, Albany County, New YorkG.

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Dexter Dyer

M, #74893, b. 11 April 1803, d. 20 December 1880

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: 1850 census lived in Berne, Albany, NY and worked as a laborer. 1860 census lived in Nanticoke, Broome, NY (no wife) 'shingle weaver' asper Lela Koch's letter (10 Jan 1956(1996)) Dexter m in the New SalemDutch Ref Church in Jerusalem, New Salem, Albany, NY. He moved to thetown of Maine, Broome, NY between 1850-1855. Diane Wolford 3929 OverlandRoad #761, Boise, ID 83705 (Apr 1999) [Gedcom, Pat Miller] Birth & Death dates from Tombstone.
BirthDexter Dyer was born on 11 April 1803, in Salem, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married Mary (Maria) Pier daughter of John Pier and Christiana Ecker, on 27 July 1823, in Salem Dutch Reformed Church, New Salem, Albany County, New YorkG.
CensusDexter Dyer was head of the household in the census in 1850 in Berne, Albany County, New YorkG. his occupation was listed as laborer.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1860 in Nanticoke, Broome County, New YorkG. his occupation was listed as shingle weaver.
DeathHe died on 20 December 1880.
BurialHe was buried in Glen Aubrey, Broome County, New YorkG.

Children with Mary (Maria) Pier b. 9 December 1802, d. 14 February 1875

DaughterChristina Dyer b. 1824
SonJohn Dyer+ b. 1826
SonPeter Dyer+ b. 18 January 1829, d. 8 March 1910
SonJames Dyer b. 1832
SonJackson Dyer b. 1837, d. 18 July 1910
SonCharles Dyer b. 1839
DaughterRachel Dyer b. 1840
SonAlexander Dyer+ b. 27 May 1842, d. 8 May 1930
DaughterMary Dyer+ b. 1845

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Lucinda Dyer

F, #74894, b. 1794

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteFrom Leslie DYER: Married name is 'ROSSCRANS' OR 'ROSECRANS'.
BirthLucinda Dyer was born in 1794.1

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Rebecca Dyer

F, #74896, b. 1796

Parents

FatherJames Dyer b. 23 April 1756, d. 3 March 1835
MotherMary Marcy b. 19 January 1760, d. 13 October 1844
Relationships5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteFrom Leslie Dyer: Married name is KEENHOLTS as per 'Old Hellebergh' byArthur Gregg, reprint 1975. 1850 census Guilderland, Albany, NY p352, age54. [Gedcom, Pat Miller].
BirthRebecca Dyer was born in 1796, in Dudley, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.1

Citations

  1. [S1526] Patricia Miller, Patricia Miller (in files of Donald R. Coy), downloaded November 1999.

Polly Sheppard

F, #74898, b. 27 March 1789, d. 15 June 1871

Parents

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NamePolly Sheppard was also known as Polly Dyer.
BirthShe was born on 27 March 1789, in Warren, Worcester County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married Bradbury Dyer son of James Dyer and Mary Marcy, in January 1812.
DeathPolly Sheppard died on 15 June 1871 in Knox, Albany County, New YorkG.
BurialShe was buried in Dyer Cemetery, East Berne, Albany County, New YorkG.

Children with Bradbury Dyer b. 26 December 1792, d. 27 April 1860

SonZebediah Dyer b. About 1812
SonDavid S. Dyer+ b. 23 April 1813, d. 7 March 1884
SonJames Dyer+ b. 6 September 1818, d. 1876

David Sheppard

M, #74899
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Child with Mary Allen

DaughterPolly Sheppard+ b. 27 March 1789, d. 15 June 1871

Mary Allen

F, #74900
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Child with David Sheppard

DaughterPolly Sheppard+ b. 27 March 1789, d. 15 June 1871