Henry Dyer

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Birth: 1676 Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts, USA Death: 1742 Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts, USA

Henry was the son of Samuel Dyer(or Dyre) and Ann Hutchinson (granddaughter of Ann(Marbury)Hutchinson). He was Christened in the Old North Church, Boston. His grandparents were William & Mary (Barrett) Dyer. William was a founding settler of Portsmouth and Newport, RI and RI's 1st Attorney General. Mary Dyer was a Quaker martyr. In 1697 Henry married his first wife Mary Rice/Royce. She was born abt. 1671 in Hartford, CT and died between 1723-26 in Lebanon, CT. They had at least 5 children: Elisha b.1698, Mary b. 1698 in Bristol, RI, Anne b. 1699 in Bristol, RI, Henry b. 1703 in Lebanon, Ct and Jonas b. 1709.

On May 12, 1728 Henry married in Boston, Hannah Adams (daughter of John and Hannah(Webb) Adams, Aunt of Samuel Adams). On April 24, 1732 he sold all his land in Lebanon,Ct to his brother Barrett of Boston. From 1732-1742, he kept the almshouse at Boston, and his wife Hannah did so after his death.

"Boston’s first almshouse was in operation by the mid-1660s. In 1682, it was destroyed by fire, and was replaced in 1696 at the corner of Beacon and Park streets. In 1723 a prison (Bridwell) was added to the site as well as a separate workhouse in 1739. The Workhouse was designed for the poor who had the ability to work. Any profits earned from the labor of the residents were expected to cover the overhead of maintaining the Workhouse and, hopefully, the Almshouse. In 1795, the Almshouse, the Bridewell prison, and the workhouse property were sold" for redevelopment. (taken from http://primaryresearch.org/the-boston-almshouse/)

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Parents:

 Samuel Dyer (1635 - 1678)

 Ann Hutchinson Vernon (1643 - 1717)

Spouse:

 Hannah Adams Dyer (1685 - 1760)*

Children:

 Anne Dyer Phelps (1696 - 1764)*

Siblings:

 William Dyer (1653 - 1738)*

 Henry Dyer (1676 - 1742)

 Barrett Dyer (1678 - 1753)*

 Samuel Vernon (1683 - 1737)**

 Catherine Vernon (1685 - 1769)**

*Calculated relationship

• *Half-sibling

Burial: Granary Burying Ground Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts, USA

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Biography

Note

: Name: Henry /DYER/ <ref>Source: #S2 </ref><ref>Source: #S3 </ref><ref>Source: #S4 </ref>

Birth and Parentage

Henry was born circa 1676 in Newport, Rhode Island. He was later baptized as an adult on June 10, 1693 in Boston, Massachusetts at the Old North Church when he joined the church. <ref name="behling"> Sam Behling. Henry Dyer. http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sam/dyer/henry.html. Accessed June 4, 2015. </ref> Birth <ref name="tag">THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST; ; Vol 22 #4; pp210-218;San Diego FHC 973.0 D25j V21-22; </ref> Son of Samuel DYER (1635-~1678) and Anne HUTCHINSON, (1643-1716) <refname="cooper"/> Henry Dyer was baptized in Old North Church, Boston, abt 1676. <ref name="cooper">Edward A. Cooper, Cape Cod Genes Database. http://capecodgenes.com/web%20cards/ps41/ps41_141.html. Accessed June4, 2015 </ref>

1697 First Marriage to Mary Rice

About 1695, Henry married Mary Rice. Her ancestry is unknown. <ref name="behling"/> He married (1) Mary Rice Bef. 1697 in Boston, MA <ref> New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 145, 1991, 263, cited by Cooper. </ref>. BIRTH-SPOUSE-CHILDREN: THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST; ; Vol 22 #4; pp210-218;San Diego FHC 973.0 D25j V21-22; Notes for Mary Rice: NAME: DYER SEARCH; Vol 7, #2; Fall 1995 p15; Extracts from "WHITNEY FAMILY OF CONNECTUCUT AND ITS AFFILIATIONS BEING........", VOL 1,2&3; by S. Whitney Phoenix, NY 1878 <ref name="cooper"/>

1697 Newport, Rhode Island

On August 22, 1697, Mrs. Mary Dyer of Newport was baptized at Christ Church in Bristol, Rhode Island and taken into full communion. <ref name="behling"/> By 22 Aug 1697 Henry and his first wife Mary were of Newport<ref name="nehgr"> New England Historic Genealogy Record, Vol 145, p. 263 </ref>

1715 Hebron, Conn

Henry and his first wife Mary were of Newport, and they were at Hebron, Connecticut by July 5, 1715 and Lebanon, Connecticut by June 28, 1718. <ref name="behling"/> They were at Hebron, Conn. by July 1715 and Lebanon., by June 28 1718.<ref name="nehgr"/>

1715-1732 Land Transactions

In March 1715, Henry Dyer, cordwainer, gave mortgage bond to Thomas Walrand, both of Newport. On February 1, 1715/16 the mortgage was discharged. On July 6, 1715, William Whiting, John Eliot, Joseph Bradford and Henry Dyer, grantees of native rights from Uncas Owinaco, and Joshua, sold to Joseph Dewey of Hebron, land where Dewey's house stands. On February 4, 1718, these same four, Henry Dyer being "of Hebron North Society", sold land in Hebron, the house where Dyer was dwelling being mentioned in the boundaries.<ref name="behling"/> On June 28, 1718, an agreement about division of tract between Lebanonand the Mile and a Quarter, made by John Sprague, Josiah Dewey and William Clarke, all of Lebanon, one party, and Col. William Whiting of Hartford, John Eliot of Windsor, Joseph Bradford of New London and Henry Dyer of Lebanon, other party. This same agreement is found also in the Hebron Deeds, except that in them Henry Dyer is called "assignee ofSamuel Whiting".<ref name="behling"/> On December 1, 1718 Henry Dyer and wife Mary of Lebanon North Society loaned to Edward Hutchinson and Barrett Dyer, both of Boston, about 300 acres because they had bound themselves with Henry to pay £150 to Samuel Phillips of Boston by December 1, 1719. This must have been paid, because Henry retained the land. July 17, 1719, Henry Dyer of Lebanon Village, cordwainer, sold to Samuel Wright. July 28, 1719, Henry Dyer of Lebanon Village to Samuel Whiting of Windham land "partly in Lebanon, partly in Hebron", except the farm, about 150 acres where Dyer dwells, and the 100 acres already sold to Samuel Wright. Same date Samuel Whiting to Henry Dyer about 150 acres joining Dyer's farm on the north.<ref name="behling"/> During 1718 and 1719 the four, sometimes called "The Mason Party" solda great deal of land, mostly in Hebron. Another party consisting of William and Samuel Whiting and Joseph Bradford, sold a much smaller amount. Henry Dyer was the only one of them all who lived there himself.<ref name="behling"/>

1723 Move to Boston

After 1st wife died (1723-1726) he removed from Connecticut to Boston.
On April 5, 1723, Mary, wife of Henry Dyer, joined the Second Church of Lebanon (Columbia) by letter from the First Church of Bristol, from which she was dismissed with Mary Sullard May 24, 1722. <ref name="behling"/>

1724 Joining Church

On June 24, 1724 Henry Dyer joined the Columbia Church by letter from Old North Church, Boston, from which he was dismissed June 5, 1724. OnDecember 18, 1726, Henry Dyer was dismissed from the Columbia Church to New South Church of Boston. <ref name="behling"/>

1726 Second Marriage to Hannah Adams

Mary died in Boston before May 12, 1726 on which date Henry married secondly, Hannah Adams. There were no children by this marriage. Hannah,daughter of Capt. John & Hannah (Webb) Adams and widow of Samuel Holbrook, Jr., was born June 24, 1685 at Braintree, Massachusetts.<ref name="behling"/> On 12 May 1726 in Boston, MA, he married (2) Hannah Adams <ref> Waldo Chamberlain Sprague, Genealogies of the Families of Braintree, MA 1640-1850. Cited by Cooper </ref> daughter of John Adams and Hannah Webb. On 18 Dec 1726 Henry was dismissed from the Columbia Church in Lebanonto the New South church in Boston<ref name="nehgr"/> On December 18, 1726 Henry was dismissed from the Columbia Church in Lebanon to the New South Church in Boston, and on April 24, 1732 he sold all of his land in Lebanon to his brother Barrett Dyer of Boston. <ref name="behling"/> According to NEHGR Vol 145, p263: "By 22 Aug 1697 Henry and his first wife Mary were of Newport, and they were at Hebron, Conn. by July 1715and Lebanon., by June 28 1718. On 18 Dec 1726 Henry was dismissed from the Columbia Church in Lebanon to the New South church in Boston, and on 24 April 1732 he sold all of his land in Lebanon to his brother Barrett Dyre of Boston. From 1732-1740 he kept the almshouse at Boston,and his wife did so after his death." Notes for Hannah Adams: Child of Capt. John Adams & Hannah (Webb) bornat Braintree <ref name="cooper"/> Hannah 24 Jun1685 m. (1) 22 Sep 1710 at Boston, Samuel Holbrook, Jr. (Samuel3 John2 Thomas1) of Weymouth. m. (2) 12 May 1726 at Boston, Henry Dyer. She died 24 Dec 1760 in 76th yr. gs., Granary Cem., Boston. <ref name="cooper"/> DEATH: "Index of Obituaries in Boston Newspapers 1704-1800", G.K. Hall& Co., Boston, 1968 Vol 1; NOTE:"Dyer, Hannah, Mrs. many years oversear of almshouse, week of Dec 22, 1760 in her 76yr", Boston Gazette <ref name="cooper"/>

Residence

Lived in Newport, Lebanon CT, Boston. After 1st wife died he removed from Connecticut to Boston. <ref name="cooper"/>

1732 Sale of Land in Lebanon and Hebron

On April 24, 1732, Henry Dyer of Boston, cordwainer, sold to Barrett Dyer of Boston "all my tract of land in Lebanon and Hebron", about 195 acres.<ref name="behling"/> On 24 April 1732 he sold all of his land in Lebanon to his brother Barrett Dyre of Boston. <ref name="nehgr"/>

1732 Boston Alms House

From 1732-1740 he kept the almshouse at Boston, and his wife did so after his death." <ref name="nehgr"/> Keeper of the Alms House 1732 to 1740 <ref> Dyer, Henry, Keeper of theAlms House [issue Aug.31,1742, Boston Gazette] </ref> He kept the Alms House at Boston from 1732 to 1740. His wife Hannah did so after hisdeath. <ref name="cooper"/> Henry Dyer was keeper of the Alms House in 1742 as reported in the Boston Gazette. <ref>issue Aug.31,1742, Boston Gazette </ref>

1742 Death and Burial

Henry died sometime before August 31, 1742 when his estate was administered. Hannah Dyer, widow, was appointed administratrix of his estate.The inventory taken October 26, 1742. The bond was signed by Hannah, Barrett Dyer and Samuel Adams (Hannah's brother.)<ref name="behling"/>

Died between 1740-1742, Boston. <ref name="cooper"/>

: Burial: :: Place: Newport, RI<ref>Source: #S4 </ref>

Children

Children of Henry Dyer and Mary Rice are: <ref name="cooper"/>

1. Elisha Dyer, died 09 Apr 1759. He married Mary. <ref> BIRTH-SPOUSE: THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST; Vol 22 #4; pp210-218; San DiegoFHC 973.0 D25j V21-22; </ref> Stafford church records show Elisha killed her and himself. Kenneth Scott, GENEALOGICAL DATA FROM THE NEW YORK POST -BOY 1743-1773"; National Gen. Soc.; 1970; Wash, DC; p75; In 1759 "Mr. Dyer of Stafford, Conn. - April 8 he killed his wife and then committed suicide; New Haven dispatch of April 28 (5/14)" <ref name="cooper"/>#Hannah Dyer. <ref> PARENTS: DYER SEARCH; Vol 7, #2; Fall 1995 p15; Extracts from "WHITNEY FAMILY OF CONNECTUCUT AND ITS AFFILIATIONS BEING........", VOL 1,2&3; by S. Whitnwy Phoenix, NY 1878; p301 </ref><ref name="cooper"/>#Jonas Dyer. <ref> CHRISTENING: NEHGR 15:71; Baptisms from Rehoboth Church records. </ref><ref name="cooper"/>#Anne Dyer, born Abt. 1691 in Bristol, RI <ref> Source:William Allan Dyer, "The Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record," 1940.)</ref> She married Noah Phelps 1 Oct 1717 in Lebanon, New London, CT.Baptized 3 Sep 1691 at Bristol, RI. [WAD] <ref> BIRTH-SPOUSE-PARENTS:THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST; ; Vol 22 #4; pp210-218;San Diego FHC 973.0 D25j V21-22; </ref> Twelve children <ref> MARRIAGE-SPOUSE-PARENTS: DYER SEARCH; Vol 7, #2; Fall 1995 p15; Extracts from "WHITNEY FAMILY OF CONNECTUCUT AND ITS AFFILIATIONS BEING........", VOL 1,2&3; by S. Whitney Phoenix, NY 1878; p772 </ref> Notes forNoah Phelps: <ref> BIRTH-MARRIAGE-SPOUSE: DYER SEARCH; Vol 7, #2; Fall 1995 p15; Extracts from "WHITNEY FAMILY OF CONNECTUCUT AND ITS AFFILIATIONS BEING........", VOL 1, 2 & 3; by S. Whitney Phoenix, NY 1878; p772 </ref><ref name="cooper"/>#Mary Dyer, born Abt. 1698 <ref>Source: William Allan Dyer, "The Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record," 1940.);</ref> died Aft. 1770. She married Nathaniel Loomis 17 Feb 1725/26. Baptized May 8,1698 at Bristol, RI. [WAD] <ref> BIRTH-SPOUSE: THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST; ; Vol 22 #4; pp210-218; San Diego FHC 973.0 D25j V21-22; </ref>Five children, Jonah Dyer, Nathaniel,Irene, Mary, and Nancy <ref name="cooper"/>#Henry Dyer, born Abt. 1703; died Abt. 1753 in Lebanon, New London, CT<ref name="cooper"/>

Sources

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• Henry DYER's Family Page http://www.our-genealogy.com/Latter-Day-Saint-Families/Phelps-Famil... : Source S14 : Title: The Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record : Author: William Allan Dyer : Publication: 1940 : Abbreviation: The Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record : Note: NS354033 :: Source Media Type: Manuscript : Master Listing Source: Y
• : Source S1546 : Call Number: RI 929.1 TOR : Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700 : Author: Clarence Almon Torrey : Publication: 1994 : Abbreviation: New England Marriages Prior to 1700 : Note: NS215383 ::
• Source Media Type: Book : Master Listing Source: Y
• Source S261: Title: Mary (Dyre) Ward: Mary (Barrett) Dyre's Missing Daughter Traced : Author: Johan Winsser : Publication: NEHGR, Volume 145, January 1991: Abbreviation: Mary (Dyre) Ward: Mary (Barrett) Dyre's Missing Daughter Traced : Note: NS203943
• Source S549 : Title: Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850, CD 231 : Abbreviation: Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850, CD 231 : Note: NS200643
• Source: S2 Title: Pedigree Resource File CD 49Abbreviation: Pedigree Resource File CD 49 Publication: (Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., 2002)
• Source: S3 Title: Ancestral File (TM) Abbreviation: Ancestral File (TM) Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SAINTS Publication: June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998 Repository: #R1
• Repository: R1 Name: Unknown
• Source: S4 Title: hofundssonAnces.ged Abbreviation: hofundssonAnces.ged Repository: #R1
• Source: S4569 Title: Type: Ancestral File Number Abbreviation: Type: Ancestral File Number
• Source: S1184 Title: Type: Ancestral File Number Abbreviation: Type: Ancestral File Number
• Source: S2 Title: Pedigree Resource File CD 49Abbreviation: Pedigree Resource File CD 49 Publication: (Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., 2002)
• Source: S3 Title: Ancestral File (TM) Abbreviation: Ancestral File (TM) Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SAINTS Publication: June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998 Repository: #R1
• Repository: R1 Name: Unknown
• Source: S4 Title: hofundssonAnces.ged Abbreviation: hofundssonAnces.ged Repository: #R1