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Samuel Dyer 1756–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1756

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1791

Death Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Dyer

Mother: Suzanne Swann

Spouse(s): Celia Bickley

Children(s): Thomas Sr., William Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer

The story of Samuel Dyer began in 1756 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. In 1764, Samuel Dyer resided in Bristol, England. In 1790, Samuel Dyer resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. Samuel Dyer married Celia Bickley, and had children including Elizabeth 1 Dyer, Thomas Washington Dyer Sr, William H Dyer. Samuel Dyer passed away in 1791 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Dyer began in 1756 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1764, Samuel Dyer resided in Bristol, England.
  • In 1790, Samuel Dyer resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • Samuel Dyer married Celia Bickley, and had children including Elizabeth 1 Dyer, Thomas Washington Dyer Sr, William H Dyer.
  • Samuel Dyer passed away in 1791 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Dyer
1705–1754
Birth Location: King Georges Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Suzanne Swann
1709–1776
Birth Location: Saint Stephens Parish, Cecil or Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Celia Bickley
1758–1840
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
CB

Children(s)

Thomas Sr.
1777–1839
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, , Virginia, USA
TS
William Dyer
1770–1823
Birth Location: , Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Dyer
1772–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Samuel Dyer's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Dyer
1756–1791
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Dyer
1705–1754
King Georges Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Suzanne Swann
1709–1776
Saint Stephens Parish, Cecil or Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
Patrick Dyer
1682–1724
Kings George Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Comfort Barnes
1680–1760
Kings George Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Samuel Swann
1676–1743
Eagleston, Charles, Maryland Colony
Great-Grandparents
Joseph(e) Dyer
1653–1748
Hannah Baxter
1661–
Francis Barnes
1660–1711
Comfort Clarke
1660–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Dyer
1612–1676
AGNES Reed
1616–1667

Samuel Dyer's Descendants

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Samuel Dyer (8 Oct 1756–1791) m. Celia Bickley (1758–1840)
  1. 1. Thomas (Washington Dyer) Sr. 1777–1839 m. Elizabeth Thomas 1772–1860
    1. 1. Thomas (Washington "Wash") Dyer 1807–1878 m. Matilda Gay 1809–1870 m. Mary Black 1811–1850 m. Charlotte (Temple) Cheatham 1819–1866
      1. 1. Thomas (Allen) Dyer 1830–1897 m. Susan Kuntz 1833–1901
        1. 1. Francis (Marion) Dyer 1869–1944 m. Charlsie (Aline) Lake 1867–1933
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Letitia) Dyer 1831–1911
      3. 3. Martha (W) Dyer 1831–1886
      4. 4. Amanda Dyer 1831–1907
      5. 5. Thomas (Allen) Dyer 1832–1880
      6. 6. Matilda Dyer 1810–1835
    2. 2. DETISHA DYER 1805–1870
    3. 3. Elizabeth Dyer 1801–1882
    4. 4. Nicholas Dyer 1798–1864
    5. 5. Thomas (Washington) Dyer 1802–1864
  2. 2. William (H) Dyer 1770–1823
  3. 3. Elizabeth (1) Dyer 1772–

Samuel Dyer's Timeline

8 Records

1756
8 Oct 1756
Birth of Samuel Dyer in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1764
5 Jul 1764
Age 8
Samuel Dyer resided here in Bristol, England
Bristol, England
1790
1790
Age 34
Samuel Dyer resided here in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1791
1791
Age 35
Death of Samuel Dyer in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1801
1801
Age 45
Samuel Dyer resided here in VA Millitary District, Army Lands, VA
VA Millitary District, Army Lands, VA
1820
1820
Age 64
Samuel Dyer resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 74
Samuel Dyer resided here in Coweta, Georgia, United States
Coweta, Georgia, United States
1835
12 Sep 1835
Age 79
Samuel Dyer resided here in Dyers Old Store, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Dyers Old Store, Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1756
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 339

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1764
    Event Place: Bristol, England
    Record Source: UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Caswell, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 81; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: VA Millitary District, Army Lands, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 90; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 150

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Coweta, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Coweta, Georgia; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 16; Family History Film: 0007036

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1835
    Event Place: Dyers Old Store, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 339
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