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Rufus Dyer 1807–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 APR 1807

Birth Location: Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)

Death Date: AFT 11 MAY 1887

Death Location: New Portland, Maine (Somerset)

Father: Elkanah Dyer

Mother: Sarah Hatch

Spouse(s): Matilda Elder

Children(s): William Dyer, Elvira Dyer, Leonard Dyer, Mary Dyer, Sarah Dyer, Eunice Dyer, Abigail Dyer, Alvah Dyer

The story of Rufus Dyer began in 1807 in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin). In 1830, Rufus Dyer resided in New Portland, Maine (Somerset). In 1840, Rufus Dyer resided in New Portland, Maine (Somerset). Rufus Dyer married Matilda H Elder, and had children including Abigail E Dyer, Alvah E Dyer, Elvira Dyer, Eunice H Dyer, Leonard H Dyer, Mary E Dyer, Sarah D Dyer, William Dyer. Rufus Dyer passed away in 1887 in New Portland, Maine (Somerset).

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Dyer began in 1807 in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin).
  • In 1830, Rufus Dyer resided in New Portland, Maine (Somerset).
  • In 1840, Rufus Dyer resided in New Portland, Maine (Somerset).
  • Rufus Dyer married Matilda H Elder, and had children including Abigail E Dyer, Alvah E Dyer, Elvira Dyer, Eunice H Dyer, Leonard H Dyer, Mary E Dyer, Sarah D Dyer, William Dyer.
  • Rufus Dyer passed away in 1887 in New Portland, Maine (Somerset).

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Dyer's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Dyer
1807–1887
Birth Place: Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
Parents
Elkanah Dyer
1785–1863
Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
Sarah Hatch
1785–1879
Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
Grandparents
Elkanah Dyer
1759–1820
Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
Catherine Brooks
1762–1857
Samuel Hatch
1757–1841
Massachusetts
Hannah Landers
1760–1831
Rochester, Massachusetts (Plymouth)
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Dyer
1724–1811
Thankful Delano
1727–1812
John Brooks
1739–1807
Martha Staples
1743–1841
Obed Hatch
1734–1801
Ruth Dexter
1737–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Dyer
1690–1764
Hannah Strout
1690–1749
Thomas Delano
1704–1769
Sarah Janish
1705–1769
Joshua Brooks
1712–1765
Anna Staples
1714–1815
Solomon Staples
1705–1764
Martha Tobey
1708–1792

Rufus Dyer's Descendants

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Rufus Dyer (14 APR 1807–AFT 11 MAY 1887) m. Matilda (H.) Elder (NOV 1809–AFT 17 SEP 1894)
  1. 1. William Dyer 1835–1931 m. Sarah (M.) Dolbier 1841–1918
    1. 1. Rufus (Omer) Dyer 1863–1947 m. Rena (M.) Church 1901–1989 m. Annie ((MNU)) Dyer 1863–
      1. 1. Ernest (James) Dyer 1923–2004
      2. 2. Charles (W.) Dyer 1893– m. Ethel (P. A. (MNU)) Dyer 1910–
      3. 3. Rudolf (L.) Dyer 1901– m. Dolly (M. (MNU)) Dyer 1906–
        1. 1. Eleanor (M.) Dyer 1923–
      4. 4. Leslie (D.) Dyer 1926–
      5. 5. Olion (L.) Dyer 1922–
      6. 6. Allen (C.) Dyer 1886–
      7. 7. Rufus (A.) Dyer 1888–
      8. 8. Henry (G.) Dyer 1897–
      9. 9. Warren (E.) Dyer 1885–
    2. 2. William (A.) Dyer 1858–
    3. 3. Herbert (G.) Dyer 1867–
    4. 4. Sarah Dyer 1870–
  2. 2. Elvira Dyer 1832–
  3. 3. Leonard (H.) Dyer 1833–
  4. 4. Mary (E.) Dyer 1837–
  5. 5. Sarah (D.) Dyer 1840–
  6. 6. Eunice (H.) Dyer 1843–
  7. 7. Abigail (E.) Dyer 1846–
  8. 8. Alvah (E.) Dyer 1846–

Rufus Dyer's Timeline

6 Records

1807
14 APR 1807
Birth of Rufus Dyer in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
1830
1830
Age 23
Rufus Dyer resided here in New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
1840
1840
Age 33
Rufus Dyer resided here in New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
1850
1850
Age 43
Rufus Dyer resided here in New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
1887
11 MAY 1887
Age 80
Death of Rufus Dyer in New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
1887
AFT 11 MAY 1887
Age 80
Burial of Rufus Dyer in New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
New Portland, Maine (Somerset)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 APR 1807
    Event Place: Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 Census, Pg. 209b (30 of 35) - 26 Sep 1850
    [2] 1840 census, New Portland, Maine (Somerset), Pg. 80a (5 of 18) - 1840
    [3] 1830 census, New Portland, Maine (Somerset), Pg. 157 (4 of 17) - 1830
    [4] Www.findagrave.com, Rufus Dyer born 1807 died 1887 MEMORIAL ID 93775304

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
    Record Source: 1830 census, New Portland, Maine (Somerset), Pg. 157 (4 of 17) - 1830

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
    Record Source: 1840 census, New Portland, Maine (Somerset), Pg. 80a (5 of 18) - 1840

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Pg. 209b (30 of 35) - 26 Sep 1850

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 MAY 1887
    Event Place: New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
    Record Source: Www.findagrave.com, Rufus Dyer born 1807 died 1887 MEMORIAL ID 93775304

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 11 MAY 1887
    Event Place: New Portland, Maine (Somerset)
    Record Source: Www.findagrave.com, Rufus Dyer born 1807 died 1887 MEMORIAL ID 93775304

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