Ephraim K. Dyer (1813)

Born 30 May 1813 in Calais, Washington, Maine, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Trundy (Gage) Dyer — married 7 Jul 1838 in Topsfield, Washington, Maine, United States

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Biography

Baptism Records 1794-1848. PANB Microfilm. F28. Provincial Archives - New Brunswick, Can, Fredericton, NB, Date of entry: 9 Aug 1999. Oct 11 1813 Ephraim son of Stephen Dyer was born 30 May 1813 Calais.

1840 US Census, Maine, Washington, E 1/2 6th Twp, Range 2:(This is now the Carroll Plantation, Penobscot Co., just east of Springfield) . Ephraim K. Dyer, 1 male < 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30.

Sept. 1842 Maine Court records:

Name: Dyer, Ephraim (Trustee)

Plaintiff/Defendant: DEF

Residence: Calais

Court: Washington County District Court

Date: September 1842

Cause: Debt

Location: 39-518

VolumeandPage: 4/535/518

Feb. 1843: Maine Court records:

Name: Dyer, Ephraim

Plaintiff/Defendant: DEF

Residence: Calais

Court: Washington County District Court

Date: February 1843

Cause: Scire facias

Location: 43-490

Volume and Page: 5/377/490

During the summer of 1855 there were several severe storms, and the squatters who dwelt in wagons suffered much inconvenience.On two different occasions A. S. Gary's family was completely drenched during thunderstorms, the first time by the demolition of his wagon-cover, and the second time by the roof of his cabin being blown away. An infant child thus baptized still lives at home to relate the experience. E. K. Dyer, a neighbor, who had been a sailor, said he was lost on the prairie. On the water he could tack his ship and dodge the severity of a storm, but here there was no_remedy. These remarks were caused by the blowing away of his house-roof._In the spring of 1856, while Avery Brockway was absent securing his claim, a bear that was pursued by E. K. Dyer's dog jumped through the window of his cabin. Mrs. Brockway, who was alone, made all haste up the ladder into the garret and pulled the ladder up. Dyer procured a gun and shot the animal through the window, and Mrs. B. was released from her imprisonment. Mrs. Seth Wilson had a similar fright while her husband was pre-empting land at Winona. Their cabin had not been chinked, and a bear annoyed her all one night by walking around the house and frequently thrusting his nose in between the logs. With the advent of day he departed, but she was not partial to staying alone for some time_after. [History of Winona and Olmsted Counties Page 864]_

Research Notes

Is this the Ephraim K. Dyer who received a homestead claim issued Nov. 1, 1859 in Olmsted Co., Minn. for the NWNE part of Twp 108N, R14W, 5th PM.(Oronoco Twp)?

1860 - US Census,Minnesota, Olmsted Co., Oronoco Twp. shows Ephraim DYER family Possibly the son of Daniel Dyer of Calais.

8 July 1870 - US Census, Wisconsin, LaCrosse Co., North LaCrosse:

Dyer, Ephraim,57,M,W,Laborer,b.Maine

Dyer, Elizabeth,48,F,W,Keeping House,b. Maine

Dyer,Elizabeth,14,F,W,At Home, b. Minn.

Cannot locate in 1880 US Census.

Is the J.F. Dyer, age 25, who appears in 1880 Wisc. Census (LaCrosse, Dist. 55) b. ME with both parents born ME. a son of Ephraim?

Married Date: 7 JUL 1838; Place: Topsfield, Washington, Me?

Sources

See also:

• Joseph W Pehousek, Punta Gorda, Fl. Descendants of Jones Dyer, Senior. October 1999, and Feb.2006. Manuscript. Ancestors of Joseph William Pehoushek

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