Steve, I am trying to research the UK Dine family and the links to US and Austrailia families. I have not got far yet but would be happy to help and to hear of any connections. The family was based in Dorset in England (where my Father came from) and I have got back to the 1850s in the direct line. I know of a Silas Dine who ended up in Australia (but not the connection to myself as yet) but do not have any information on any going to the US.