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Thomas Watkins Dyer 1826–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 September 1826

Birth Location: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 22 October 1900

Death Location: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Elisha Dyer

Mother: Huldah Watkins

Spouse(s): L Jane

Children(s): Austin Dyer, Richard Dyer, James Dyer, Charles Dyer, Janice Dyer, Lizzie Dyer

The story of Thomas Watkins Dyer began in 1826 in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1850, Thomas Watkins Dyer resided in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Thomas Watkins Dyer resided in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Watkins Dyer married L Jane, and had children including Austin T Dyer, Charles W Dyer, James B Dyer, Janice W Dyer, Lizzie C Dyer, Richard F Dyer. Thomas Watkins Dyer passed away in 1900 in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Watkins Dyer began in 1826 in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Thomas Watkins Dyer resided in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Thomas Watkins Dyer resided in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Thomas Watkins Dyer married L Jane, and had children including Austin T Dyer, Charles W Dyer, James B Dyer, Janice W Dyer, Lizzie C Dyer, Richard F Dyer.
  • Thomas Watkins Dyer passed away in 1900 in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Dyer
1793–1871
Birth Location: Provincetown
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Huldah Watkins
1790–1864
Birth Location: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
HW

Spouses(s)

L Jane
1827–
Birth Location: Canada
LJ

Children(s)

Austin Dyer
1849–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
AD
Richard Dyer
1845–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
RD
James Dyer
1873–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
JD
Charles Dyer
1867–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
CD
Janice Dyer
1870–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
JD
Lizzie Dyer
1875–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
LD

Thomas Dyer's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Dyer
1826–1900
Birth Place: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Elisha Dyer
1793–1871
Provincetown
Huldah Watkins
1790–1864
Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
David Dyer
1760–1816
Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Martha Dyer
1760–1845
Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Knowles
1730–1779
Mary Harding
1735–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Knowles
1696–1786
Sarah Paine
1699–1772

Thomas Dyer's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Watkins) Dyer (14 September 1826–22 October 1900) m. L Jane (Nov 1827–)
  1. 1. Austin (T) Dyer 1849–
  2. 2. Richard (F) Dyer 1845–
  3. 3. James (B) Dyer 1873–
  4. 4. Charles (W.) Dyer 1867–
  5. 5. Janice (W.) Dyer 1870–
  6. 6. Lizzie (C.) Dyer 1875–

Thomas Dyer's Timeline

7 Records

1826
14 September 1826
Birth of Thomas Watkins Dyer in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 24
Thomas Watkins Dyer resided here in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
Thomas Watkins Dyer resided here in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 44
Thomas Watkins Dyer resided here in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Thomas Watkins Dyer resided here in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Thomas Watkins Dyer resided here in Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1900
22 October 1900
Age 74
Death of Thomas Watkins Dyer in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 September 1826
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: 520; Page: 307B; Enumeration District: 017
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_600; Page: 305B; Family History Library Film: 552099
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240631
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_486; Page: 678; Family History Library Film: 803486
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_303; Page: 4A; Image: 13
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_303; Page: 4A; Image: 13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_486; Page: 678; Family History Library Film: 803486

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_600; Page: 305B; Family History Library Film: 552099

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: 520; Page: 307B; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240631

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 October 1900
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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