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Edward Angell Dyer

M, #77701, b. 27 April 1898, d. 23 June 1985

Parents

FatherWilliam Osmond Dyer b. 17 March 1861, d. 20 January 1928
MotherMary Angell Arnold b. 20 June 1867, d. 20 August 1948
Relationships8th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthEdward Angell Dyer was born on 27 April 1898.
MarriageHe married Mary Ella Thompson on 29 September 1928.
DeathHe died on 23 June 1985 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.1
BurialHe was buried in North Burial Ground; North Main St., Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG. ->20 ft. W of tele. pole # 140.1

Partner with Mary Ella Thompson b. 17 February 1905, d. 19 March 1991

Citations

  1. [S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, (on-going project)). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.

Mary Ella Thompson

F, #77702, b. 17 February 1905, d. 19 March 1991
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Ella Thompson was also known as Mary Ella Dyer.
BirthShe was born on 17 February 1905.
MarriageShe married Edward Angell Dyer son of William Osmond Dyer and Mary Angell Arnold, on 29 September 1928.
DeathMary Ella Thompson died on 19 March 1991 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.1
BurialShe was buried in North Burial Ground; North Main St., Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG. ->20 ft. W of tele. pole # 140.1

Partner with Edward Angell Dyer b. 27 April 1898, d. 23 June 1985

Citations

  1. [S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, (on-going project)). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.

Gladys Dyer

F, #77703, b. 30 January 1902, d. 3 December 1987

Parents

FatherWilliam Osmond Dyer b. 17 March 1861, d. 20 January 1928
MotherMary Angell Arnold b. 20 June 1867, d. 20 August 1948
Relationships8th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthGladys Dyer was born on 30 January 1902, in Rhode IslandG.1
DeathShe died on 3 December 1987.2
BurialShe was buried in North Burial Ground; North Main St., Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG. ->20 ft. W of tele. pole # 140.2

Citations

  1. [S1392] Ancestry, Inc. 2000, "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930 (database online)", (Orem, Utah). . Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930".
  2. [S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, (on-going project)). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.

William Cleveland Dyer

M, #77704, b. 8 March 1904, d. January 1991

Parents

FatherWilliam Osmond Dyer b. 17 March 1861, d. 20 January 1928
MotherMary Angell Arnold b. 20 June 1867, d. 20 August 1948
Relationships8th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 19:03:00
BirthWilliam Cleveland Dyer was born on 8 March 1904, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Dorothy Darling Towne in 1929.
DeathHe died in January 1991 in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.
BurialHe was buried in Quidnessett CemeteryNorth Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode IslandG.2

Partner with Dorothy Darling Towne b. 29 January 1905, d. 4 October 1976

Citations

  1. [S1392] Ancestry, Inc. 2000, "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930 (database online)", (Orem, Utah). . Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930".
  2. [S1462] Inscription.

Dorothy Darling Towne

F, #77705, b. 29 January 1905, d. 4 October 1976
Last Edited 28 April 2024 19:03:00
NameDorothy Darling Towne was also known as Dorothy Darling Dyer.
BirthShe was born on 29 January 1905.
MarriageShe married William Cleveland Dyer son of William Osmond Dyer and Mary Angell Arnold, in 1929.
DeathDorothy Darling Towne died on 4 October 1976.
BurialShe was buried in Quidnessett CemeteryNorth Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode IslandG.1

Partner with William Cleveland Dyer b. 8 March 1904, d. January 1991

Citations

  1. [S1462] Inscription.

Frederic Jackson Dyer

M, #77706, b. 29 November 1907, d. 2 June 1994

Parents

FatherWilliam Osmond Dyer b. 17 March 1861, d. 20 January 1928
MotherMary Angell Arnold b. 20 June 1867, d. 20 August 1948
Relationships8th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthFrederic Jackson Dyer was born on 29 November 1907, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Edna Pauline Hermanson on 26 December 1931.
DeathHe died on 2 June 1994 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode IslandG.2
BurialHe was buried in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick, Rhode IslandG. Greenwich Ave. - Route #5 ->15 ft. SW of telephone pole # 73.2

Partner with Edna Pauline Hermanson b. 11 November 1911, d. 9 January 1992

Citations

  1. [S1392] Ancestry, Inc. 2000, "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930 (database online)", (Orem, Utah). , 19:138. Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930".
  2. [S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, (on-going project)). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.

Edna Pauline Hermanson

F, #77707, b. 11 November 1911, d. 9 January 1992
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameEdna Pauline Hermanson was also known as Edna Pauline Dyer.
BirthShe was born on 11 November 1911.1
MarriageShe married Frederic Jackson Dyer son of William Osmond Dyer and Mary Angell Arnold, on 26 December 1931.
DeathEdna Pauline Hermanson died on 9 January 1992 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode IslandG.1
BurialShe was buried in Swan Point; Blackstone Blvd., Providence, Rhode IslandG. Also in: All Saints Cemetery, Warwick, Greenwich Ave. - Route #5 ->15 ft. SW of telephone pole # 73.2

Partner with Frederic Jackson Dyer b. 29 November 1907, d. 2 June 1994

Citations

  1. [S1510] John E. Sterling, Warwick, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Gateway Press, Inc., 1997), All Saint's Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Warwick, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.
  2. [S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, (on-going project)). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.

Mary Dyer1

F, #77708, b. 18 May 1910, d. 24 January 1912

Parents

FatherWilliam Osmond Dyer b. 17 March 1861, d. 20 January 1928
MotherMary Angell Arnold b. 20 June 1867, d. 20 August 1948
Relationships8th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthMary Dyer was born on 18 May 1910, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.2
DeathShe died on 24 January 1912 in Davisville, Rhode IslandG.
BurialShe was buried in North Burial Ground; North Main St., Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG. ->20 ft. W of tele. pole # 140.1

Citations

  1. [S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, (on-going project)). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.
  2. [S1392] Ancestry, Inc. 2000, "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930 (database online)", (Orem, Utah). . Hereinafter cited as "Vital Records of Rhode Island, 1636-1930".

Martha James

F, #77722
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameMartha James was also known as Martha Scott.
MarriageShe married Ezra Scott son of Samuel Scott and Frances Dyer, on 26 December 1853, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.1

Partner with Ezra Scott

Citations

  1. [S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Richard Harrington1

M, #77723
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00

Child with Abigail Hammond

DaughterHannah Harrington+ b. 15 May 1741, d. 8 May 1836

Citations

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

Abigail Hammond1

F, #77724
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00

Child with Richard Harrington

DaughterHannah Harrington+ b. 15 May 1741, d. 8 May 1836

Citations

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

Ananiah Bohanon1

M, #77725, b. 1766, d. 1790
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAnaniah Bohanon was born in 1766.
MarriageHe married Mary Jones Dyer daughter of Jones Dyer, Sr., and Hannah Harrington, Before 1789.1
DeathAnaniah Bohanon died in 1790 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Child with Mary Jones Dyer b. About 1766, d. About 1856

SonAnaniah Bohanon, Jr.+ b. 12 July 1788, d. 4 March 1880

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'.

John Dyer1

M, #77726, b. About 1770, d. Before 5 February 1818

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
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteProbably the John Dyer who appears in the account books of Joseph Portersstore in 1788. That Jones Dyer senior is the father of John Dyer isshown by his petition on 5 Feb 1818 - 'I hereby certify that I relinquishmy right to administer on the estate of the late John Dyer of Calaisdeceased and request that George Downes of Calais should be appointedAdminister. (Sig) Jones Dyer father & heir to the late John Dyer.'Attested to by Jones Dyer Jr., at Calais Feb 5, 1818. [Washington Co.,Maine Probate #4:432] 24 Feb 1818 - George Downes appointedadministrator. Because he had an estate to be probated [Wash. Co. Probate4:392, 4:432] he must have been at least 18 years old.
BirthJohn Dyer was born About 1770.
DeathHe died Before 5 February 1818 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.2

Citations

  1. [S1766] Washington County, Maine, Books of Register of Deeds (Machias, Maine: Registry of Deeds), 4:432. Hereinafter cited as Washington County, Maine, Books of Deeds.
  2. [S1766] Washington County, Maine, Books of Register of Deeds (Machias, Maine: Registry of Deeds), 4:392, 4:432. Hereinafter cited as Washington County, Maine, Books of Deeds.

Nancy Dyer1

F, #77727, b. About 1783, d. 1852

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
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
BirthNancy Dyer was born About 1783.
DeathShe died in 1852.

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'.

Nathaniel Bailey1

M, #77729
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00

Child with Martha Emery

DaughterMartha Bailey+ b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831

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'.

Martha Emery1

F, #77730
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00

Child with Nathaniel Bailey

DaughterMartha Bailey+ b. Between 1763 and 1769, d. 1831

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'.

Ananiah Bohanon, Jr.1

M, #77731, b. 12 July 1788, d. 4 March 1880

Parents

FatherAnaniah Bohanon b. 1766, d. 1790
MotherMary Jones Dyer b. About 1766, d. About 1856
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAnaniah Bohanon, Jr., was born on 12 July 1788, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
MarriageHe married Amelia Campbell.2
Note

1820 US Census, Maine, Washington Co., Plt #7 (Baileyville); Amariah Bohannon 1m 10<16; 1m 26<45; 1f <10; 1f 16<26; 1830 US Census, Maine, Washington Co., Plt #7 (Baileyville); Ananiah Bohanon 1m 10<15; 1m 40<50; 2f <5; 1f 5<10; 1f 10<15; 1f 20<30 [JP].

DeathHe died on 4 March 1880.

Children with Amelia Campbell d. February 1857

DaughterMary Ann Bohanon+ b. 30 May 1813, d. 1 February 1886
SonWilliam Campbell Bohanon b. 1816, d. 1881
SonJohn Campbell Bohanon b. 23 August 1817, d. 8 September 1898
DaughterAmelia C Bohanon b. 8 February 1820
DaughterHannah Bohanon b. 21 March 1822, d. Between 1897 and 1898
DaughterMargaret Hall Bohanon b. 21 May 1824, d. After 1914
SonAnaniah Jones Bohanon+ b. 3 February 1826, d. 5 April 1912
SonHiram Coffin Bohanon+ b. 5 December 1827, d. 18 August 1908
DaughterElona Hall Bohanon b. 3 January 1830, d. 12 March 1830
SonJames Madison Bohanon b. 20 February 1831, d. 5 January 1873
SonSamuel Hall Bohanon b. 2 December 1833, d. 28 February 1927

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. [S1842] Frank Dyer, online. (CD-ROM), downloaded 2002.

Amelia Campbell1

F, #77732, d. February 1857
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameAmelia Campbell was also known as Amelia Bohanon.2
MarriageShe married Ananiah Bohanon, Jr., son of Ananiah Bohanon and Mary Jones Dyer.2
DeathAmelia Campbell died in February 1857 in MaineG.3

Children with Ananiah Bohanon, Jr. b. 12 July 1788, d. 4 March 1880

DaughterMary Ann Bohanon+ b. 30 May 1813, d. 1 February 1886
SonWilliam Campbell Bohanon b. 1816, d. 1881
SonJohn Campbell Bohanon b. 23 August 1817, d. 8 September 1898
DaughterAmelia C Bohanon b. 8 February 1820
DaughterHannah Bohanon b. 21 March 1822, d. Between 1897 and 1898
DaughterMargaret Hall Bohanon b. 21 May 1824, d. After 1914
SonAnaniah Jones Bohanon+ b. 3 February 1826, d. 5 April 1912
SonHiram Coffin Bohanon+ b. 5 December 1827, d. 18 August 1908
DaughterElona Hall Bohanon b. 3 January 1830, d. 12 March 1830
SonJames Madison Bohanon b. 20 February 1831, d. 5 January 1873
SonSamuel Hall Bohanon b. 2 December 1833, d. 28 February 1927

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. [S1842] Frank Dyer, online. (CD-ROM), downloaded 2002.
  3. [S6035] Correspondence with Thomas A. Beauvais, -U.S.A., Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Martha (Nee?) Dyer1

F, #77733, b. About 1794, d. Before 27 January 1827
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NoteWashington County, Maine Probate Records. Washington County, Maine Booksof registered Deeds. 5:504, 6:56. Washington Co, Maine Court House, Dateof entry: 5 Aug 1999. Martha Dyer stops appearing in probate proceedingsbefore 27 Jan 1827. [JP] 4 May 1824 - Martha Dyer and Thomas Paine of Calais ... whereas StephenDyer Jr. late of Calais, ... yeoman deceased ... lately died intestate... I ... commit unto you full power & administer .... goods ... and willfaithfully to dispose of same according to the law .... [Washington Co.,Maine Probate Vol 5, #496] [JP].
BirthMartha (Nee?) Dyer was born About 1794.
MarriageShe married Stephen Dyer, Jr., son of Stephen Dyer and Margaret (Nee?) Dyer, About 1810.
DeathMartha (Nee?) Dyer died Before 27 January 1827.

Children with Stephen Dyer, Jr. b. Between 1790 and 1794, d. Before 4 May 1824

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'.

Elizabeth Holmes1

F, #77734
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00

Child with Daniel Hill

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

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'.

Clarissa Bohanon1

F, #77735
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameClarissa Bohanon was also known as Clarissa Hill.
MarriageShe married Abner Hill son of Thomas Hill and Abigail Dyer, on 7 July 1831, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.1

Partner with Abner Hill b. 13 September 1803

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'.

Mary Ann Eastman1

F, #77736
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
NameMary Ann Eastman was also known as Mary Ann Hill.
MarriageShe married Samuel Hill son of Thomas Hill and Abigail Dyer, in 1833.1

Partner with Samuel Hill b. About 1804

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'.

Sydney Hill

M, #77737, b. May 1810

Parents

FatherThomas Hill b. 20 January 1773, d. 1871
MotherAbigail Dyer b. About 1779, d. 29 December 1837
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 December 2002 00:00:00
Note

. Reported by Robert Murray: <anbo@@netwide.net>.

BirthSydney Hill was born in May 1810.

Sophia Knight1

F, #77738, b. About 1808

Parents

FatherHenry Knight b. About 1773, d. 30 July 1840
MotherMartha (Patty) Dyer b. After 1761, d. 1817
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteChristened 15 Feb 1811 (3 yrs old) in St. Stephen, Charlotte, NewBrunswick. [JP].
BirthSophia Knight was born About 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.

George Stillman Knight1

M, #77739, b. Before 1817

Parents

FatherHenry Knight b. About 1773, d. 30 July 1840
MotherMartha (Patty) Dyer b. After 1761, d. 1817
Relationships3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Note, bp. Apr 19 1819 George Stillman son of Henry Knight b. ----- Calais.[JP].
BirthGeorge Stillman Knight was born Before 1817, 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.

James Hamlin Dyer1

M, #77740, b. 1834, d. After 1860

Parents

FatherSamuel Dyer b. 29 June 1790, d. 12 September 1883
MotherMargaret Duke b. About 1797, d. 28 May 1843
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteUS CENSUS 1860 - Maine; Washington Co., Millbridge; LDS film 803,455;NOTE: A Miner, born Maine. !NAME: Middle name from Marshall L. Johnson -GEDCOM 6/13/96 !QUESTION: Is this the James H. Dyer, age 27, a miner,who appears in the 1850 Calif. Census ? See NEHGR 91:320 - - - - -Probably, as his father's obituary [Calais Advertiser, 19 Sep 1883, p.2]says of Samuel and Margaret 'by her he had ten children, all of whomlived to grow up, married and scattered - three to the Pacific coast....' [JP}.
BirthJames Hamlin Dyer was born in 1834, in MaineG.
DeathHe died After 1860.

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'.

James Dyer Knight1

M, #77741, b. 10 October 1806

Parents

FatherWestbrook Knight b. 22 April 1777
MotherPattie Dyer b. About 1793, d. After 1883
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Note- Baptism Records 1794-1848. PANB Microfilm. F28. Provincial Archives -New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Date of entry: 9 Aug 1999. Feb 21 1809James son of Westbrook Knight born 10 Oct 1806 Calais. Data from Bill Garcelon. Probably the James Knight who appears on aLudlow Parish, NB 1827 tax assessment list along with Dyers and aChristie. All from Calais ? [PANB RS153 C18/7 Tax Assessment List Ludlow1827] Appears on an 1837 Special Census of Topsfield, 8R2, WashingtonCo., Maine: Topsfield, Washington Co., Maine bounds: Brookton, Codyvlle,Waite, Talmage, and Kossuth. Previous designation 8R2 NBPP. Topsfield wasincorporated on 24 Feb 1838 as the 340th town. James D. Knight 2 personsunder 4, 3 persons 4 - 21, 2 persons over 21, 7 total. (Ansel Hillalso appears on this list) . See web page:http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Emeandrhs/census/maine/topsfield/1837.html [JP].
BirthJames Dyer Knight was born on 10 October 1806, 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.

George Knight1

M, #77745, b. After 1805, d. June 1828

Parents

FatherWestbrook Knight b. 22 April 1777
MotherPattie Dyer b. About 1793, d. After 1883
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
Biographical NoteBaptism Records 1794-1848. PANB Microfilm. Provincial Archives - New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Date of entry: 23 Aug 1999. George Knight was buried 10 June 1828. Film also contains a few burial records. 5 Oct 1802 - Westbrook Knight and George Knight sell for 75 pounds toJones Dyer Jr., lotts containing 37 acres [Washington Co. Deeds, 3/492]7 April 1808 - Jones Dyer Jr. sells land for $100 paid by George Knight.[Washington Co., Maine 7/329] Probably is the George Knight mentioned in'Maine Cemetery Sexton's Journal', Downeast Ancestry Vol 3,#2,p6; 30 Oct1845; 'My cow was taken last Monday morning by George Knight in be half of Benj. Baker and put in pound, with a bill of $3 damage.'.
BirthGeorge Knight was born After 1805.
DeathHe died in June 1828 in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried on 10 June 1828 in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

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'.

Albion Wilder

M, #77746
Last Edited 22 November 2010 00:00:00
MarriageAlbion Wilder married Lydia C. Dyer daughter of James Dyer, Jr., and Nancy Watson, 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.

Partner with Lydia C. Dyer b. About 1827, d. 6 December 1869

William Campbell Bohanon1,2

M, #77747, b. 1816, d. 1881

Parents

FatherAnaniah Bohanon, Jr. b. 12 July 1788, d. 4 March 1880
MotherAmelia Campbell d. February 1857
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWilliam Campbell Bohanon was born in 1816, in MaineG.
DeathHe died in 1881.

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. [S6035] Correspondence with Thomas A. Beauvais, -U.S.A., Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Mary Ann Bohanon1

F, #77749, b. 30 May 1813, d. 1 February 1886

Parents

FatherAnaniah Bohanon, Jr. b. 12 July 1788, d. 4 March 1880
MotherAmelia Campbell d. February 1857
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Ann Bohanon was also known as Mary Ann Doten.
BirthShe was born on 30 May 1813, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.2
MarriageShe married Ammi Ruhama Doten son of Samuel Doten and Eunice Fuller Robbins, on 16 February 1837 in Alexander, Washington County, MaineG.1,2
DeathMary Ann Bohanon died on 1 February 1886 in Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Death date from Alexander Maine Newsletter, about issue #62.2
BurialShe was buried in Mound Cemetery, Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.2

Children with Ammi Ruhama Doten b. 20 July 1798, d. 19 May 1888

SonJohn Wesley Doten b. 5 November 1837, d. 5 September 1842
SonWilliam Bohanon Doten b. 10 September 1839
SonJason Lee Doten b. 8 December 1840
SonJohn Wesley Doten b. 2 October 1842, d. 8 June 1865
DaughterDeborah Gowell Doten b. 10 April 1844, d. 25 February 1845
SonSamuel Alvah Doten b. 7 January 1846
SonThaddeus Robbins Doten b. 1 November 1847
SonBenjamin Franklin Doten b. 10 August 1849, d. 31 August 1849
DaughterDeborah Amelia Doten b. 17 August 1850, d. 17 November 1864
SonAmmi Elijah Doten b. 13 March 1853, d. 23 November 1864
SonJames Madison Doten b. 5 November 1854

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. [S6035] Correspondence with Thomas A. Beauvais, -U.S.A., Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Ammi Ruhama Doten1

M, #77750, b. 20 July 1798, d. 19 May 1888
Ammi Ruhama Doten (1798-1888)

Parents

FatherSamuel Doten b. 15 July 1758, d. 2 November 1847
MotherEunice Fuller Robbins d. 4 January 1807
Relationships4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NoteTown Clerk and minister of the Christian church.
BirthAmmi Ruhama Doten was born on 20 July 1798, in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, MaineG.2
MarriageHe married first Sophia Kezer daughter of David Kezer and Nancy, on 26 September 1823 in St. David Parish, Charlotte County, New BrunswickG.2
MarriageAmmi Ruhama Doten married second Mary Ann Bohanon daughter of Ananiah Bohanon, Jr., and Amelia Campbell, on 16 February 1837 in Alexander, Washington County, MaineG.1,2
OccupationAmmi Ruhama Doten was Clerk and Treasurer, as well as the Methodist Minister in 1870 in Cooper, Washington County, Maine, USAG.2

NoteAfter his retirement from the ministry, Ammi and his wife moved to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to be near his son, Thaddeus Robbins Doten and his second wife, Abigail Adella Bohanon. Mary Ann's younger brothers William Campbell Bohanon, John Campbell Bohanon and Hiram Coffin Bohanon had previously settled in the Brooklyn Center area. Ammi taught membership classes, with his wife's father, Ananiah Bohanon, at the Brooklyn Center Methodist Church. The land for this church had been donated by Hiram Coffin Bohanon and Mary Gray. [these notes received from Thomas A. Beauvais].2
DeathHe died on 19 May 1888 in Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.2
BurialHe was buried in Mound Cemetery, Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.2

Children with Sophia Kezer b. 1 May 1801

DaughterSophia Ruhama Doten b. 1824
DaughterEunice Ann Doten b. 1826
DaughterMary Clindirin Doten b. 1829
DaughterSarah Doten b. 1831
DaughterAnna Marie Doten b. 1834

Children with Mary Ann Bohanon b. 30 May 1813, d. 1 February 1886

SonJohn Wesley Doten b. 5 November 1837, d. 5 September 1842
SonWilliam Bohanon Doten b. 10 September 1839
SonJason Lee Doten b. 8 December 1840
SonJohn Wesley Doten b. 2 October 1842, d. 8 June 1865
DaughterDeborah Gowell Doten b. 10 April 1844, d. 25 February 1845
SonSamuel Alvah Doten b. 7 January 1846
SonThaddeus Robbins Doten b. 1 November 1847
SonBenjamin Franklin Doten b. 10 August 1849, d. 31 August 1849
DaughterDeborah Amelia Doten b. 17 August 1850, d. 17 November 1864
SonAmmi Elijah Doten b. 13 March 1853, d. 23 November 1864
SonJames Madison Doten b. 5 November 1854

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. [S6035] Correspondence with Thomas A. Beauvais, -U.S.A., Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..