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Ruth Dyer 1767–1856

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 AUG 1767 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 15 OCT 1856 · Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Father Ebenezer Dyer
Mother Hannah Hinckley (1727–1783)
Spouse Alexander Small
Children Alexander Small, Benjamin Dyer Small, Cynthia Small, Elizabeth Small, Hannah Small, Ruth Small, Sally Paine Small
Siblings Abraham Dyer, Benjamin Dyer, Dinah Dyer, Ebenezer Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer, Hannah Dyer, Martha Dyer, Sarah Dyer

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Biography

The story of Ruth Dyer began in 1767 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. In 1767, Ruth Dyer resided in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States. In 1767, Ruth Dyer resided in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States. Ruth Dyer married alexander small, and had children including alexander small, benjamin dyer small, cynthia small, elizabeth small, hannah small, ruth small, sally paine small. Ruth Dyer passed away in 1856 in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  4. 4
    Record Descendants of Edward Small (Partial)

  5. 5
    Record Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART 1992 Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PE

Life Timeline

1767
Birth of Ruth Dyer in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1767
Ruth Dyer resided here in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Residence
1767
Ruth Dyer resided here in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Residence
1767
Ruth Dyer resided here in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Residence
1850
Ruth Dyer resided here in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Residence
1856
Burial of Ruth Dyer in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Burial
1856
Death of Ruth Dyer in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Dyer

This ancestor line traces from Tendring, Essex, England (1427) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1767) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Dyer (1767–1856) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Carmel, Penobscot, Maine, United States. 2 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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Ruth Dyer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Dyer PTP
1767–1856
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Hinckley PTP
1727–1783
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Mary Snow PTP
1696–1739
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Ruth Dyer's Descendants

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Ruth Dyer PTP 1767–1856