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Washington "Wash" Dyer 1807–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1807

Birth Location: Greenville District, SC

Death Date: 1878

Death Location: Reepville, Franklin, Heard County, GA

Father: Thomas Dyer

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Matilda Gay

Children(s): Thomas Dyer, Martha Dyer, Sarah Dyer, Gilbert Dyer, Nicholas Dyer, Elisha Dyer, Male Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer

In 1807, Washington "Wash" Dyer entered the world in Greenville District, SC, born to Thomas Washington Sr Dyer And Elizabeth. In 1820, Washington "Wash" Dyer resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. In 1850, Washington "Wash" Dyer resided in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia. Washington "Wash" Dyer married Matilda Gay, and had children including Elisha Samuel Dyer, Elizabeth Letitia Dyer, Gilbert M Dyer, Male Twin Dyer, Martha Washington Dyer, Nicholas Jehiel M Dyer, Sarah J Dyer, Thomas Allen Dyer. Washington "Wash" Dyer passed away in 1878 in Reepville, Franklin, Heard County, GA.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Washington "Wash" Dyer entered the world in Greenville District, SC, born to Thomas Washington Sr Dyer And Elizabeth.
  • In 1820, Washington "Wash" Dyer resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Washington "Wash" Dyer resided in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia.
  • Washington "Wash" Dyer married Matilda Gay, and had children including Elisha Samuel Dyer, Elizabeth Letitia Dyer, Gilbert M Dyer, Male Twin Dyer, Martha Washington Dyer, Nicholas Jehiel M Dyer, Sarah J Dyer, Thomas Allen Dyer.
  • Washington "Wash" Dyer passed away in 1878 in Reepville, Franklin, Heard County, GA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Dyer
1777–1839
Birth Location: , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
TD
Elizabeth None
1772–1863
Birth Location: Caswell County, NC
E

Spouses(s)

Matilda Gay
1809–1870
Birth Location: , Wilkinson, Georgia, USA
MG

Children(s)

Thomas Dyer
1830–1880
Birth Location: , Heard, Georgia, USA
TD
Martha Dyer
1831–1905
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
MD
Sarah Dyer
1833–1886
Birth Location: South Carolina
SD
Gilbert Dyer
1835–1863
Birth Location: , Coweta, Georgia, USA
GD
Nicholas Dyer
1838–1916
Birth Location: , Coweta, Georgia, USA
ND
Elisha Dyer
1841–1905
Birth Location: , Heard, Georgia, USA
ED
Male Dyer
1830–1854
Birth Location: –
MD
Elizabeth Dyer
1831–1911
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
ED

Washington Dyer's Ancestors

Self
Washington Dyer
1807–1878
Birth Place: Greenville District, SC
Parents
Thomas Washington Sr Dyer
1777–1839
, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth
1772–1863
Caswell County, NC
Grandparents
Samuel Dyer
1751–1791
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Celia Bickley
1763–1840
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Dyer
1705–1764
Suzanne Swann
1708–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Dyer
1682–1724
Comfort Barnes
1680–1760
Swann
1680–

Washington Dyer's Descendants

1.
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Washington ("Wash") Dyer (1807–1878) m. Matilda Gay (4 May 1809–1870)
  1. 1. Thomas (Allen) Dyer 1830–1880 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Walls 1833–1901
    1. 1. Francis (M) Dyer 1870–1944 m. Charlsie (A) Lake 1867–1933 m. Charlsie (A) Lake 1867–1933 m. Charlsie (Aline) Lake 1868–1933
      1. 1. Vera (B) Dyer 1897–1991 m. Elbert (A) Tanner 1891–1973
        1. 1. Curtis (Q) Tanner 1914– m. Thelma (Lee) Weaver 1919–1962 m. Selma Smith 1916–1990
        2. 2. Lillian Tanner 1917–
      2. 2. Nettie (P) Dyer 1894–
      3. 3. Thomas (E) Dyer 1899–
      4. 4. Vera (B.) Dyer 1897–1991
        1. 1. Lillian Tanner 1917–
        2. 2. Louise Butler 1920–
      5. 5. William (A) Dyer 1893–1969 m. Carrie (Lee) Abrams 1895–1927 m. Esther (Garetta) Springer 1907–1964
        1. 1. Zelbert (Lee) Dyer 1915–1976
        2. 2. Mildred (Maxine) Dyer 1916–1971
        3. 3. Jacob (Worthue) Dyer 1919–1995
        4. 4. Mary (Ruth) Dyer 1922–1996
        5. 5. Albert (Clinton) Dyer 1925–1982
        6. 6. Gracie (Elizabeth Florence) Dyer 1926–1991
        7. 7. Billy (Robert) Dyer 1934–1934
        8. 8. Worther Dyer 1920–
        9. 9. Clinton Dyer 1925–
      6. 6. Thomas (Eugene) Dyer 1899– m. Trixie (M) Buchanan 1904–
        1. 1. Eugene (W) Dyer 1920–1991
        2. 2. Oren (L) Dyer 1923–
        3. 3. Harold (R) Dyer 1925–
    2. 2. Charles (W) Dyer 1849– m. Caroline Dyer 1855–
      1. 1. Mary (E.) Dyer 1872–
      2. 2. Martha (P.) Dyer 1875–
      3. 3. Susan (C.) Dyer 1877–
    3. 3. Louisa (A) Dyer 1853–1920 m. Jehtra (R.) Butler 1857–
      1. 1. Nancy (S.) Butler 1878–
      2. 2. James (R.) Butler 1877–
      3. 3. Benj (F) Butler 1885–
      4. 4. Mosouri (J) Butler 1888–
      5. 5. Monroe (J) Butler 1890–
    4. 4. Mary (A M) Dyer 1855–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Jane) Dyer 1859–
    6. 6. Texas (M) Dyer 1864–1900
    7. 7. John (T.) Dyer 1867–
    8. 8. Martha (U.) Dyer 1872–
    9. 9. Elizabeth Dyer 1861–
    10. 10. Delisha (H) Dyer 1858–1920
  2. 2. Martha (Washington) Dyer 1831–1905
    1. 1. Daniel (H.) Gay 1863–
    2. 2. Joseph (S.) Gay 1865–
    3. 3. William (E) Gay 1858–
  3. 3. Sarah (J) Dyer 1833–1886
  4. 4. Gilbert (M) Dyer 1835–1863
  5. 5. Nicholas (Jehiel M) Dyer 1838–1916 m. Sarah (J.) Gay 1844– m. Sarah (J) Dyer 1842–
    1. 1. Gilbert Dyer 1861–
    2. 2. Louisa (J.) Dyer 1862–
    3. 3. Elbert (M.) Dyer 1866–
    4. 4. Deoice Dyer 1866–
    5. 5. Lizie (A.) Dyer 1869–
    6. 6. Talula Dyer 1872–
    7. 7. Francis Dyer 1875–
    8. 8. James Dyer 1879–
    9. 9. Liea (A E) Dyer 1869–
    10. 10. Durula Dyer 1872–
    11. 11. George (N) Dyer 1879–
    12. 12. Narcisns Dyer 1886–
    13. 13. Lula (I) Dyer 1875–
  6. 6. Elisha (Samuel) Dyer 1841–1905 m. Mary (A.) Dyer 1836–
    1. 1. Mary (A.) Dyer 1864–
    2. 2. William Dyer 1866–
    3. 3. Sam (E.) Dyer 1868–
    4. 4. Cordelia (U. E.) Dyer 1870–
    5. 5. Louisa (J.) Dyer 1876–
    6. 6. Cordelia (I I) Dyre 1872–
  7. 7. Male (Twin) Dyer 1830–1854
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Letitia) Dyer 1831–1911

Washington Dyer's Timeline

5 Records

1807
1807
Birth of Washington "Wash" Dyer in Greenville District, SC
Greenville District, SC
1820
1820
Age 13
Washington "Wash" Dyer resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 43
Washington "Wash" Dyer resided here in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia
Division 19, Coweta, Georgia
1864
1864
Age 57
Washington "Wash" Dyer resided here in Heard, Georgia, United States
Heard, Georgia, United States
1878
1878
Age 71
Death of Washington "Wash" Dyer in Reepville, Franklin, Heard County, GA
Reepville, Franklin, Heard County, GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Greenville District, SC
    Record Source:
    [1] 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1807; Birth city: Greenville Dist; Birth state: SC.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 293B; Image: 401

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: M33_120; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 41, Heard, Georgia
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 293B; Image: 401

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Heard, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Coweta County, Georgia
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 18 Mar 1861.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Reepville, Franklin, Heard County, GA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1807; Birth city: Greenville Dist; Birth state: SC.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
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