YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

George Dyer 1554–1671 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: AUG 1554

Birth Location: Wincanton, Somerset, England

Death Date: 30 DEC 1671

Death Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father: John Dyer

Mother: Agnes Bridgman

Spouse(s): Dorothy Shirley

Children(s): William Dyer

The story of George Dyer began in 1554 in Wincanton, Somerset, England. George Dyer married Dorothy Shirley, and had children including William Dyer. George Dyer passed away in 1671 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Find more search results for George Dyer
GD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of George Dyer began in 1554 in Wincanton, Somerset, England.
  • George Dyer married Dorothy Shirley, and had children including William Dyer.
  • George Dyer passed away in 1671 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dyer
1530–1597
Birth Location: Northamptonshire, England
JD
Agnes Bridgman
1530–1572
Birth Location: Kenn, Devon, England
AB

Spouses(s)

Dorothy Shirley
1581–1644
Birth Location: Staunton Harrold, Leicestershire, England
DS

Children(s)

William Dyer
1609–1667
Birth Location: Lincolnshire, England
WD

George Dyer's Ancestors

Self
George Dyer
1554–1671
Birth Place: Wincanton, Somerset, England
Parents
John Terry Dyer
1530–1597
Northamptonshire, England
Agnes Bridgman
1530–1572
Kenn, Devon, England
Grandparents
Sir (John) Dyer
1504–1558
Wincanton, Somerset, England
Lady (Alice) Irye
1508–1580
Roundhill, Somerset, England
William Bridgman
1514–1582
Dean Magna, Gloucestershire, England
Mary Bryan
1518–
Dean Parva, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Dyer
1482–1523
Elizabeth Walton
1465–1501
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dyer
1435–1499
Agnes Bridgman
1439–1572

George Dyer's Descendants

1.
GD
George Dyer (AUG 1554–30 DEC 1671) m. Dorothy Shirley (1581–31 MAY 1644)
  1. 1. William Dyer 1609–1667 m. Mary Seymour 1605–1660
    1. 1. Thomas Dyer 1560–1676 m. Agnes Reed 1625–1667 m. Elizabeth Adams 1614–1678
      1. 1. Abigail Dyer 1647–1676
      2. 2. Joseph Dyer 1653–1704
      3. 3. Thomas Dyer 1650–1650
      4. 4. Abigail Dyer 1641–1717
      5. 5. Elinor Dyer 1660–1755
      6. 6. Joseph Dyer 1653–1748
      7. 7. Joseph Dyer 1653–1704
      8. 8. Joseph Dyer 1650–1748
    2. 2. Samuel Dyer 1635–1678 m. Anne Hutchinson 1643–1716
      1. 1. Henry Dyer 1674–1742
      2. 2. William Dyer 1662–1738
      3. 3. Samuel Dyer 1665–1724
      4. 4. Ann Dyer 1674–1731
      5. 5. George Dyer 1668–
      6. 6. Tabitha Dyer 1677–
      7. 7. Edward Dyer 1670–1760
      8. 8. Barrett Dyer 1678–1753
      9. 9. Nathaniel Dyer 1667–1729
      10. 10. Elisha Dyer 1672–1755
      11. 11. Mary Dyer 1678–
    3. 3. William Dyer 1642–1688

George Dyer's Timeline

2 Records

1554
AUG 1554
Birth of George Dyer in Wincanton, Somerset, England
Wincanton, Somerset, England
1671
30 DEC 1671
Age 117
Death of George Dyer in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: AUG 1554
    Event Place: Wincanton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1630
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: Age:
    75-76

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 DEC 1671
    Event Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: Age:
    117
Find more search results for George Dyer

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE