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John William Dyer (b. ~1806)

Genealogy

Birth

  • born around 1806 in the Wivenhoe district[2]

Siblings

Marriages

John William was a widow before marrying Sarah Hitchcock. His first wife, also named Sarah, was born in Dedham around 1802.

Sarah ? (b. ~1802)

  • born around 1802 in Dedham, Essex
  • appears as John William's wife on the 1841 & 1851 Censuses
  • died 1851[3]

Sarah Hitchcock (b. ~1824)

Children

William Charles Dyer (b. 1856)

Emma Sarah Dyer (b. 1861)

  • born 1861[8]
  • died 1875 aged 14[9]

Death

  • died 1884 aged 79[10]

Family Tree

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Census Data

1841

Living with his first wife, Sarah.

  • address: St. Botolphs Street, Colchester
  • John Wm. Dyer (aged 35) — head, occupation: plumber and glazer(?)
  • Sarah Dyer (aged 35) — wife
  • John Enock Hitchcock (aged 22) — occupation: journeyman glazer(?)
  • Joseph Howard (aged 17) — occupation: apprentice glazer(?)
  • Sarah Ann Smith (aged 6)
  • Ann Clayden (aged 20) — servant

1851

  • address: New Weston Street, Bermondsey
  • John Wm Dyer (aged 44) — head, occupation: plumber
  • Sarah Dyer (aged 49) — wife
  • Sarah Ann Smith (aged 15) — niece

1861

  • address: 7 Victoria Grove Terrace, Paddington
  • John W. Dyer (aged 50) — head, occupation: plumber & builder
  • Sarah Dyer (aged 38) — wife
  • William C. Dyer (aged 5) — son
  • Frances Krown (aged 14) — house servant

1871

John William has now married Sarah Hitchcock. The age he gives is likely incorrect, as he should be nearer 65.

  • address: 55 Artesian Road, Paddington
  • John W. Dyer (aged 59) — head, occupation: plumber & builder
  • Sarah Dyer (aged 48) — wife
  • William C. Dyer (aged 15) — son, occupation: plumber & gas fitter
  • Emma S. Dyer (aged 9) — daughter
  • Janet Skene (aged 49) — lodger, occupation: dressmaker
  • Artulus Collier (aged 30) — lodger, occupation: domestic servant
  • Mary Anne Collier (aged 20) — lodger, occupation: needle woman

1881

  • address: 55 Artesian Road, Paddington
  • John W. Dyer (aged 76) — head, occupation: plumber
  • Sarah Dyer (aged 58) — wife
  • William Dyer (aged 25) — son, occupation: gas fitter

1891

John William has died and Sarah is now a widow.

  • address: Desborough Street, Paddington
  • Sarah Dyer (aged 68) — head, widow, occupation: nurse[11]
  • William Dyer (aged 34) — son, occupation: gas fitter (unmarried)

Research Documents

Marriage (06/Dec/1852)


Research Notes

  • First marriage wasn't to to the Sarah Gallery who married a John Dyer in 1840[12], as the father's name is given as "Obi Dyer", not "William Dyer".
  • John William's age varies, giving a date of birth from 1805 to 1812.

Notes & References

  1. Possibly William Dyer (b. ~1776) who died 1827 aged 51 in Wivenhoe.
  2. Written as "Wyvenhoe" on one of the census returns. His age varies on records, giving a year of birth between 1805 and 1812.
  3. Death of Sarah Dyer (age not given) registered Q2 1851 Bermondsey, London.
  4. Birthplace given as Stratford (1851 Census) and Dedham (1881 Census).
  5. Marriage registered Q4 1852 Newington St Mary. Thank you to Angie for this information!
  6. Death of Sarah Dyer registered Q4 1899 Paddington.
  7. Likely birth registration for William Charles Dyer Q1 1856 Newington, London.
  8. Birth registration for Emma Sarah Dyer Q3 1861 Kensington, London.
  9. Death of Emma Sarah Dyer registered Q3 1875 Kensington, London.
  10. Death of John William Dyer reg. Q3 1884 Kensington.
  11. A note says that she is "sick".
  12. Marriage registered Q2 1840 Lexden, Essex.