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Benjamin Dyer 1767–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 JANUARY 1767

Birth Location: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 03 JUNE 1844

Death Location: Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Crestefter Dyer

Mother: Elizabeth Reed

Spouse(s): Experience Stetson

Children(s): Peddy Dyer, Alvan Dyer, Joseph Dyer, Isaac Dyer, Ira Dyer, Randal Dyer, Jacob Dyer, Anson Dyer, Benjamin Dyer, Hannah Dyer, Christopher Dyer

In 1767, Benjamin Dyer entered the world in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to Crestefter Dyer And Elizabeth Betty Reed. In 1820, Benjamin Dyer resided in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. In 1830, Benjamin Dyer resided in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Dyer married Experience Peddy Stetson, and had children including Alvan Dyer, Anson Dyer, Benjamin Dyer, Christopher Dyer, Hannah Dyer, Ira Dyer, Isaac Dyer, Jacob Dyer, Joseph Dyer, Peddy Dyer, Randal Dyer. Benjamin Dyer passed away in 1844 in Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1767, Benjamin Dyer entered the world in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to Crestefter Dyer And Elizabeth Betty Reed.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Dyer resided in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Dyer resided in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Benjamin Dyer married Experience Peddy Stetson, and had children including Alvan Dyer, Anson Dyer, Benjamin Dyer, Christopher Dyer, Hannah Dyer, Ira Dyer, Isaac Dyer, Jacob Dyer, Joseph Dyer, Peddy Dyer, Randal Dyer.
  • Benjamin Dyer passed away in 1844 in Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Crestefter Dyer
1731–1777
Birth Location: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Elizabeth Reed
1734–1813
Birth Location: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Experience Stetson
1768–1831
Birth Location: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Peddy Dyer
1801–1884
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Alvan Dyer
1809–1898
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Joseph Dyer
1796–1812
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Isaac Dyer
1812–1812
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Ira Dyer
1817–1820
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Randal Dyer
1803–1884
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
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Jacob Dyer
1794–1863
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Anson Dyer
1799–1869
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin Dyer
1790–1858
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Hannah Dyer
1792–1821
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Christopher Dyer
1807–1854
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin Dyer's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Dyer
1767–1844
Birth Place: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Crestefter Dyer
1731–1777
Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth (Betty) Reed
1734–1813
Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Christopher Dyer
1701–1786
Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Nash
1703–1760
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Jacob Reed
1691–1765
Weymouth,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA
Hannah Poore
1692–1777
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Dyer
1663–1750
Johanna Chard
1667–1712
James War
1678–1725
Experience Pitty
1680–1732
William Reed
1639–1706
Esther Thompson
1652–1705
Nicholas Noyes
1685–
Sarah Lunt
1685–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Dyer
1640–1689
Agnes Heed
1620–1667
William Chard
1627–1725
Elizabeth Pratt
1638–1726
Jacob Nash
1640–1718
Abigail Dyer
1647–1717
William Captain
1618–1659
Susannah Hayme
1606–1653
Lieutenant Thomson
1616–1696
Mary Cooke
1624–1714

Benjamin Dyer's Descendants

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Benjamin Dyer (25 JANUARY 1767–03 JUNE 1844) m. Experience (Peddy) Stetson (1768–03 SEPTEMBER 1831)
  1. 1. Peddy Dyer 1801–1884
  2. 2. Alvan Dyer 1809–1898
  3. 3. Joseph Dyer 1796–1812
  4. 4. Isaac Dyer 1812–1812
  5. 5. Ira Dyer 1817–1820
  6. 6. Randal Dyer 1803–1884 m. Amelia Dyer 1803–1884
    1. 1. Randol (Torrey) Dyer 1825–
    2. 2. Shepard (Lafontaine) Dyer 1826–
    3. 3. Alvin (J) Dyer 1839–1914
    4. 4. Randall (Torrey) Dyer 1828–1900
    5. 5. Anson (William) Dyer 1823–
    6. 6. Aurelia (Betsey) Dyer 1833–1900
    7. 7. Wales (Dyer) postmaster 1831–1910 m. Clarra (M) Unknown 1835–1917
      1. 1. Infant (Son) Dyer 1875–1875
      2. 2. Irene (D) Dyer 1866–1899
      3. 3. Alta (Velnette) Dyer 1863–1948 m. George (Ashmun) MORRELL 1857–1931
        1. 1. Scott (Dyer) Morrell 1887–1961
        2. 2. Blake (Hampton) Morrell 1884–1951 m. Eva (Cleo) Gorham 1890–1965 m. Zola (Louise) Wurts 1890–1992
    8. 8. Augustus (C) Dyer 1833–1834
    9. 9. Roselia (Adelphia) Dyer 1844–
  7. 7. Jacob Dyer 1794–1863
  8. 8. Anson Dyer 1799–1869
  9. 9. Benjamin Dyer 1790–1858
  10. 10. Hannah Dyer 1792–1821
  11. 11. Christopher Dyer 1807–1854

Benjamin Dyer's Timeline

6 Records

1767
25 JANUARY 1767
Birth of Benjamin Dyer in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1820
1820
Age 53
Benjamin Dyer resided here in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1830
1830
Age 63
Benjamin Dyer resided here in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1840
1840
Age 73
Benjamin Dyer resided here in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1844
03 JUNE 1844
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Dyer in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
1844
03 JUNE 1844
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Dyer in Ashfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Ashfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 JANUARY 1767
    Event Place: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 205; SAR Membership Number: 40844
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 249; SAR Membership Number: 49626
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
    [5] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
    [6] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [7] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
    [8] Massachusetts, Town Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Massachusetts; Page: 6; NARA Roll: M33_50; Image: 17
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_50; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Page: 12; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 62; Family History Film: 0337920
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: 183; Page: 55; Image: 120; Family History Library Film: 0014677
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 JUNE 1844
    Event Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 205; SAR Membership Number: 40844
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 249; SAR Membership Number: 49626
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [5] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
    [6] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [7] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
    [8] Massachusetts, Town Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 JUNE 1844
    Event Place: Ashfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [2] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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