Dyer, Benjamin – Benjamin Dyer came from the Town of Lisbon, Androscoggin County, in the State of Maine. He was also, mustered into the army, in the Town of Lisbon, Androscoggin County, in the State of Maine. Main was not a state during the American Revolution. Maine became a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. Benjamin Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of September, in 1835, his widow, Hannah Dyer, received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine. She was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Benjamin Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Bickford – Bickford Dyer came from the Town of Baldwin, Cumberland County, in the state of Maine. He was also, mustered into the army, in the Town of Baldwin, Cumberland County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a state during the American Revolution. Maine became a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. Bickford Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eleven day of, August, in 1835, his widow, Dolly Dyer received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine. Bickford Dyer’s widow was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Bickford Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Daniel – Daniel Dyer came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the state of Massachusetts. Daniel Dyer was a member of General George Washington’s Commander-in-chief’s Guard. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Daniel Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Edward – Edward Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Edward Dyer held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. Edward Dyer was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain Edward Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Ephraim – Ephraim Dyer came from the Town of Sullivan, Hancock County, in the State of Maine, He was also, mustered into the army, in the Town of Sullivan, Hancock County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a state during the American Revolution. Maine became a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the state of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of December, in 1835, his widow, Hannah Dyer received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine. Hannah Dyer’s nickname was Hannay. Ephraim Dyer’s widow was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Ephraim Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Francis – Francis Dyer came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Francis Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of August, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Francis Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, George – George Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. George Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland. George Dyer was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private George Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Henry – Henry Dyer came from the State of Georgia. He held the rank of Minute Man, as a help to the Continental Army. Minutemen were members of militias, or armies of nonprofessional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were major contributors to war and were trained to respond to threats at a moment’s notice. Not only did they provide quick military action, but they created a network to quickly relay information across the colonies. It was instant messages, using riders on horseback. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, Henry Dyer’s heirs received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one half acres of land, from the State of Georgia. His heirs were given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Minuteman Henry Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Isaac – Isaac Dyer came from the Town of Limington, York County, in the State of Maine. He was also, mustered into the army, in the Town of Limington, York County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a state during the American Revolution. Maine became a separate colony, in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of the State of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of September, in 1838, Isaac Dyer received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Isaac Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, James – James Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. James Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private James Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Jeremiah – Jeremiah Dyer came from the State of Maryland, in 1752 or 1754. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Jeremiah Dyer died in 1823, at the age of about seventy years old. He was married to Lucy Orde or Lucy Audrey Smith. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Jeremiah Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, John – John Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. John Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of land, from the State of Maryland. John Dyer was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private John Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Samuel – Samuel Dyer came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Samuel Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Samuel Dyer was given the Bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Samuel Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Thomas – Thomas Dyer came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Thomas Dyer held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of March, in 1833, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts. Thomas Dyer was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Thomas Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Thomas – Thomas Dyer was born in 1747, in the State of Connecticut. He died in 1808, at the age, of sixty-eight years old. Thomas Dyer held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the Continental Army. He married Elizabeth. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Thomas – Thomas Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He gave supplies to the Continental Army. Thomas Dyer was married to Henrietta Clements. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Thomas Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Thomas – Thomas Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Thomas Dyer held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. Thomas Dyer was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Lieutenant Thomas Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyer, Walter – Walter Dyer came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Walter Dyer was married to Mary Mudd. We have no additional information, of Walter Dyer, during or after the American Revolution.
Dykes, Robert – Robert Dykes came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Robert Dykes held the rank of Seaman, in the Continental Navy. An Ordinary Seaman is a naval rating of the deck section of a ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an Able Seaman and has been for centuries. The duties of a Seaman are to stand security related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch, while the ship is not underway. His duties include performing general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment and areas on deck. He is to maintain the ship’s structures by, clipping, scraping, cleaning, priming and painting. On the Second day of September, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Robert Dykes was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War foe American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Seaman Robert Dykes, during or after the American Revolution.
Dysart, Cornelius – Cornelius Dysart came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, Cornelius Dysart received a bounty of an unknown amount of British money or acres of land, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land or money, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service of Cornelius Dysart, during or after the American Revolution.
Dyson, Thomas – Thomas Dyson came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Thomas Dyson held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. Thomas Dyson was given the land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Lieutenant Thomas Dyson, during or after the American Revolution.
