Elizabeth Shreive Dyer 1698–1778
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Dyer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Elizabeth Dyer 1698–1778
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1698, Elizabeth Shreive Dyer entered the world in Little Compton, RI, United States, born to daniel shrieve shriff sheriff. In 1774, Elizabeth Shreive Dyer resided in Little Compton, Rhode Island, British America. Elizabeth Shreive Dyer married captain charles j dyer ii, and had children including charles richard dyer jr. Elizabeth Shreive Dyer passed away in 1778 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island.
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1Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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2Census Rhode Island Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Dyer
This ancestor line traces from Durango, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain (1530) to Little Compton, RI, United States (1698) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elizabeth Dyer (1698–1778) was born in Little Compton, RI, United States and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Elizabeth Dyer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record