Adoniram Judson Dyer (abt. 1821 - 1863)

Born about 1821 in Maine, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lydia Small (Smith) Dyer — married 2 Mar 1840 in Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, United States

Descendants

Died Jun 1863 at about age 42 in Brandy Station, Culpeper, Virginia, United States

Biography

Adnoriam J Dyer son of Jacob Dyer and Anna McIntosh was born ca 1821.

He married Lydia Small Smith on March 2, 1840 in Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine.^[1] They had at least 8 Children.

1. George H Dyer (aft.1840-abt.1847)
2. Susan I. Dyer (1842-)^[2][3]
3. Charles Smith Dyer (1846-)^[2][3]
4. John P Dyer (abt.1848-)^[2][3]
5. Rufus S Dyer (abt.1849-)^[2][3]
6. Stephen Curtis Dyer (1851-1897-)
7. Adelaide 'Mary' Dyer (1853-)^[3]
8. Bert S. Dyer (1856-1917)^[3][4]

They made their home in Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine in 1850, where Adoniar was blacksmithing. In the home were, Susan-9, Charles-4, John-2, and Rufus-1.^[2] In 1860, Adoniran (age 39) and Lydia (age 48) were living in Livermore, Androscoggin, Maine, where he was a Black Smith, and she was taking care of the home and raising the children, Susan-17, Charles-14, John-12, Rufus-9, Stephen-7, Mary-5, and Burt S-3.^[3]

Adnoriam was a Private in the Union Army, 4th Regiment, Maine Infantry, Company G, in the Civil War, July 24, 1863-February 8, 1864.^[5][6]

He died at age 45, ca 1864 in Brandy Station, Culpeper, Virginia.

Lydia drew a Pension from his service in the Civil War in 1864.^[7]

Research Notes

Notes from external profile

Note: He was a blacksmith and lived in Livermore, Me. Was a horseshoer in the army in the Civil War, and d. in the service.

In 1850 Census, Lisbon, Androscoggin, Me:

Susan I 9-

Charles S 4-

John P 2-

Rufus S 1-

Lisbon VR-

Stephen C 7 Oct 1851-

Adelaide M 27 Jan 1854-

Burt S 12 Apr 1856 (didn't have the 1st 4)

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ME,1860,432,And,Livermore,286-310 pg,H-004,Y,9,,

Dyer,Adorium,J,m,39,ME,,blacksmith,,

Dyer,Susan,,,17,ME,,,,

Dyer,Charles,,,14,ME,,,,

Dyer,Rufus,,,9,ME,,,,

Dyer,Stephen,,,7,ME,,,,

Dyer,John,,,12,ME,,,,

Dyer,Mary,A,,5,ME,,,,

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4th Me Infantry Compiled by Bruce Towers, Prospect, CT (1998)Source the "Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine for the year ending December 31, 1863"

Regiment 4TH Maine Infantry Company Joined Company "G" since November 1, 1862 Last Name Dyer First Name Adoniram MI L. Age 38 Rank Private Residence Livermore M/S S Mustered into Service July 24, 1863 Date of Rank Remarks Conscripted

Widow applied for pension 29 Oct 1864

Notes of Livermore, in Androscoggin (formerly in Oxford) County, Maine:

Notes, Historical, Descriptive, and Personal of Livermore in Androscoggin, formerly in Oxford County, Maine

Names of Soldiers from Livermore in the War of the Rebellion.

Dyer Adoniram L. , July 24, 1863 . Died at Brandy Station.

Marriage:

Date: 22 MAR 1840

Place: Lisbon, Androscoggin, Maine

Sources

1. ↑ "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4FF-N25 : 14 January 2020), Adnoriam J. Dyer, 1840.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6VM-31T : 22 December 2020), A J Dyer, Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6} "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDCW-1N5 : 18 February 2021), Adoniran J Dyer, 1860.
4. ↑ "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24F-GNSY : 2 March 2021), A J Dyer in entry for Burt E Dyer, 07 Jun 1917; citing Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
5. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F9R7-DQS : 25 August 2021), Adoniram L. Dyer, Adnoriam, 1861-1865.
6. ↑ U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles; Ancestry's U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4069298:1555?ssrc=pt&tid=36178665&pid=18919777814
7. ↑ "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDYF-KLL : 20 February 2021), Adoniram J Dyer, 1864.

See Also:

• Title: Marriage Index - Maine (1743-1891) CD #404. Publication: Family Tree Maker. Abbreviation: Marriage Index - Maine (1743-1891) CD #404. Note: NS200123. Source Media Type: Other. Master Listing Source: Y
• Title: Early Families of Sabattus, Androscoggin, Maine; formerly part of Greene, Lewiston, Lisbon, Bowdoin & W. Bowdoinham. Author: David C. Young. Publication: PO Box 152, Danville, Maine 04223. Abbreviation: Early Families of Sabattus, Androscoggin, Maine; formerly part of Greene, Lewiston, Lisbon, Bowdoin & W. Bowdoinham. Note: NS125283. Source Media Type: Book. Master Listing Source: Y
• Call Number: G6958. Title: Descendants of Richard Waterhouse of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Author: Waterhouse, George Herbert. Publication: Wakefield, Mass. : Unknown: 1934. Abbreviation: Descendants of Richard Waterhouse of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Note: with notes on the descendants of Jacob Waterhouse of New London, Conn., Joshua Waterhouse. NS118133. Source Media Type: Book. Master Listing Source: Y
• Title: Vital Records Index - North America, 1631-1888. Publication: Family History Resource File. Abbreviation: Vital Records Index - North America, 1631-1888. Note: NS368893. Source Media Type: Family Archive CD. Master Listing Source: Y
• Title: Vital Records of Durham, Androscoggin, Maine. Abbreviation: Vital Records of Durham, Androscoggin, Maine. Note: Source Media Type: Civil Registry. Master Listing Source: Y
• Title: Vital Records of Lisbon, Maine. Abbreviation: Vital Records of Lisbon, Maine. Note: Source Media Type: Book. Master Listing Source: Y

Acknowledgements

This person was created through the import of dyermaeettaaug2010.ged on 10 September 2010