S/o James Dyer and Phebe Ann Harrison
Sent by Del Dyer 21815 Cherry Hill, Dearborn, Mi 48124
By 1744 Roger Dyer had 5 children; the eldest son William, who eventually
md. Margaret Hiatt. Williams brother, James, born 1744 and was held captive
by Indians for several years. Roger and wife (Hannah Greene) also had 3
daughter, Hester, Sarah and Hannah.
Wm. Dyer and Margaret Hiatt (by 1757) had (2) sons, Roger b. 1755 and John born by 1757. The Ft. Seybert Massacre (Now Pendleton Co., W.Va.) occurred 28 April 1758 when Roger Dyer, Sr. was killed by Indians and also his son, William, when his flint-lock misfired.
Roger Dyer, Sr's wife Hannah (Greene) and also Margaret (Hiatt) Dyer must
have been with Hannah's people who lived in (Orange Co., Greene's) in
Shenandoah Valley area when the Massacre occurred.
(435.) RUTH DYER (88.) (12.) (2.) (1.):
b. 11 November 1778; d. 1873; m. ROGER DYER, son of James; b. 28 December 1774; d. 15 January 1864. (R60).CH: (1250.) Mary E.; (1251.) Dianna. (Others).
1850 Census, Pendleton Co., Va.: Roger Dyer, 74, Va.; Ruth, 69; Mary E., 28; Dianna, 24; Mary Herbert, 67.
(1250.) to (1251.) No further record.