John William Dyer (b. ~1806)
Genealogy
- son of mariner William Dyer (b. 17??)[1]
- by marriage, great uncle to director Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (b. 1899)
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)
- born around 1824[4]
- daughter of Charles Hitchcock (b. ~1791) and his first wife ...?
- sister to Susannah Hitchcock (b. ~1823), Joseph Hitchcock (b. ~1829), Charles William Hitchcock (b. 1838), Mary Emily Hitchcock (b. 1840) and Enoch Hitchcock (b. 1844)
- married on 06/Dec/1852 to John William Dyer[5]
- died 1899 aged 77[6]
Children
William Charles Dyer (b. 1856)
- born 1856[7]
Emma Sarah Dyer (b. 1861)
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
- ↑ Possibly William Dyer (b. ~1776) who died 1827 aged 51 in Wivenhoe.
- ↑ Written as "Wyvenhoe" on one of the census returns. His age varies on records, giving a year of birth between 1805 and 1812.
- ↑ Death of Sarah Dyer (age not given) registered Q2 1851 Bermondsey, London.
- ↑ Birthplace given as Stratford (1851 Census) and Dedham (1881 Census).
- ↑ Marriage registered Q4 1852 Newington St Mary. Thank you to Angie for this information!
- ↑ Death of Sarah Dyer registered Q4 1899 Paddington.
- ↑ Likely birth registration for William Charles Dyer Q1 1856 Newington, London.
- ↑ Birth registration for Emma Sarah Dyer Q3 1861 Kensington, London.
- ↑ Death of Emma Sarah Dyer registered Q3 1875 Kensington, London.
- ↑ Death of John William Dyer reg. Q3 1884 Kensington.
- ↑ A note says that she is "sick".
- ↑ Marriage registered Q2 1840 Lexden, Essex.
