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Ambrose Dyer 1709–1792

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Ambrose Dyer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Dec 1709 · Truro, Barnstable, Mass
Died 10 May 1792 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Thankful Hopkins (1709–1783)
Children Abigail Dyer, Ambrose Dyer Jr, Hannah Dyer, Jerusha Dyer, Mary Dyer, Naphtali Dyer, Reuben Dyer, Thankful Dyer

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Biography

In 1709, Ambrose Dyer entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Mass. Ambrose Dyer married thankful hopkins, and had children including abigail dyer, ambrose dyer jr, hannah dyer, jerusha dyer, mary dyer, naphtali dyer, reuben dyer, thankful dyer. Ambrose Dyer passed away in 1792 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Ambrose Dyer in Truro, Barnstable, Mass
Birth
1792
Death of Ambrose Dyer in Truro, Barnstable, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ambrose Dyer

This ancestor line traces from Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1690) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1709) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ambrose Dyer (1709–1792) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Mass and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Ambrose Dyer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ambrose Dyer PTP
1709–1792
Truro, Barnstable, Mass
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ambrose Dyer's Descendants

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Ambrose Dyer PTP 1709–1792 m. Thankful Hopkins PTP 1709–1783