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William DYER 1653–1738

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William DYER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 MAR 1653 · Dorking, Surrey, England
Died 27 JUL 1738 · Truro, Barnstable, MA
Spouse Mary Taylor
Children Henry Dyer
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Taylor
Children
Henry Dyer

Biography

In 1653, William DYER entered the world in Dorking, Surrey, England. William DYER married mary taylor, and had children including henry dyer. William DYER passed away in 1738 in Truro, Barnstable, MA.

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Life Timeline

1653
Birth of William DYER in Dorking, Mole Valley District, Surrey, England
Birth
1653
Birth of William DYER
Birth
1653
Birth of William DYER in Dorking, Surrey, England
Birth
1738
Death of William DYER in Truro, Barnstable, MA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William DYER

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Frequently Asked Questions

William DYER (1653–1738) was born in Dorking, Surrey, England and died in Truro, Barnstable, MA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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William DYER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William DYER PTP
1653–1738
Dorking, Surrey, England
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William DYER's Descendants

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William DYER PTP 1653–1738