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Spc. Robert E. Dyas, of Nampa, Idaho d. 21 Sep 2011

RIP2011 — 2011-09-26 12:17:46Z

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 816-11
September 23, 2011
DOD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died Sep. 21, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with small arms fire. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Killed were:

(see link for complete release)

Spc. Robert E. Dyas, 21, of Nampa, Idaho

For more information media may contact the 1st Infantry Division public affairs office at 785-240-6359/4928.

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14813

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Re: Land patent to Thomas Dyas & others, 1684, Nansemond County, Virginia

cgpigott — 2011-08-06 08:04:38Z

There was a DYAS family who lived in Co Meath, Ireland. William DYAS had a son David DYAS, said by descendants to have been born at Kells, Co Meath, ca 1787.
David DYAS married, probably in Dublin, about 1809, Frances PIGOTT, and they had 4 children born in Ireland before emigrating to America in 1817.
It is alleged that they were "forced" to emigrate to avoid prosecution for breaches of anti-popery statutes, in particular, it is said, for assisting a Catholic Priest through the Irish countryside. He must have been a meddlesome Priest to have caused his "helpers" to risk ending up in court.
Another side to this somewhat implausible story is the assertion that Frances PIGOTT had been a "Lady-in-Waiting" to the wife of George III, & had used her connections to the Queen to evade the authorities and make good their escape.
Although the 4 Dyas children born in Ireland did carry a swag of Royal names among them - including William, Frederick, George, Catherine, Sophia & Amelia - not that that would have been all that uncommon at the time.
But I remain sceptical.

The DYAS family firstly resided in Virginia, then moved to St Louis, Missouri, before settling in Bellevue, Iowa. There are numbers of descendants living in the U.S. today.

My own interest is in Frances PIGOTT - she named her second son John Pigott DYAS, which suggests that may be the as yet undiscovered name of her father, probably Irish. She had three siblings who also went to America between 1817 & 1820 - brothers John & William PIGOTT, & sister Gertrude (later Mrs PEARCE), who all settled in St Louis, Missouri.

Chris PIGOTT, Potts Point, N.S.W.

Dyas in Kings County (Offaly), Ireland

lmcprice — 2011-07-01 13:26:52Z

I'm interested in learning more about the Dyas family who lived in Ballyboy/Frankford, Co. Offaly, Ireland in the 19th century.

Jane Dyas, from Frankford, was married in Ballyboy Church in 1848. Her father Thomas is described as a shopkeeper. One of the witnesses was John Dyas.

Does anyone have links to the family?

Re: Tanner

sueon — 2010-11-30 20:00:47Z

Hi, My husband is the Tanner connection. Sabin is my husband's grandfather. His dad is Harold Gene Tanner who was married Lillian. Both are dead. What info are you looking for exactly? Have a good day, Sue/Jerry

Re: Tanner

sirennice1 — 2010-11-30 16:04:27Z

Hi,

I came across this message board while researching for things about Sabin Tanner. I'm his great-grandaughter. My name is Rachille Tanner Rusche. His son Joseph Tanner who died in 1978 is my grandfather and his son Joseph Sabin Tanner is my father. I knew he was from Nebraska and he had a sister named Clara. His wife's name was Lillian. I would really appreciate any information you could help me with. I don't know much about this side of the family. I did know Lillian but she never spoke of him and she died when I was 15, so I never really got a chance to ask her. Most of their children have passed on now and I'm having a hard time locating the last remaining sons.

Re: Land patent to Thomas Dyas & others, 1684, Nansemond County, Virginia

thegenseeker1 — 2010-09-05 00:56:41Z

Looking for information on a William DICE born about 1799 in Tennessee according to the 1850 Sping Creek, Phillips, Arkansas, USA. Enumerated as W Dice, age 48, Farmer, Tennessee, Living in household of Susan M. Harris, age 52, Virginia, also living in household, William B Harris, Arch H Harris, Dolly Ann Harris, Susan Dice, 36, Elizabeth Dice, 26, and Mary S Dice, 3, All Tennessee.

He married Unknown and had a son, Jasper DICE, born about 1838 in Tennessee and died about 1865, it is believed, in the Civil War. Jasper married Mary Eveline SEATON, born about 1845 Tennessee.

He married 2nd: Margaret CLABOUGH 8 Jan 1854 Phillips County, Arkansas, USA. They had two known children, Martha born 1854 and Missouri born 1856, both in Arkansas.

He married 3rd: Elisabeth (NeeUnknown), widow of Joseph RANSOM, before 1862 (no marriage license found). They had one known child: Robert DICE, born about 1862 in Arkansas.

My father’s surname was changed from DICE to DYCE by the government when he joined the Navy.

I've seen the name listed as DICE, DIE, DISE and DYCE in records.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Renee’
thegenseeker@lycos.com

Re: Moses Dyas 1800-1882

srwood0130 — 2010-08-26 12:42:54Z

Felicia,

Unfortunately, I do not know who Moses Dyas siblings were. But, I do know a few things. I do know that before settling in Illinois, Moses and his wife lived in Nova Scotia for a little bit I believe. Also, I do know a few kids Moses and his wife Elizabeth had. Their children's names were Margaret, Elizabeth, John, Jane, and Caroline.

Furthermore, I can tell you that Moses and his wife lived just down the street from Elizabeth
s sister, Alice and her husband Peter Michel. They lived in Shabbona, IL. I can also tell you that both Moses and his wife are buried down at the Old English Cemetary just outside Shabbona (this is the same cemetary where Elizabeth's sister Alice is buried). Unfortunately, niether Moses nor his wife Elizabeth had an obituary that was recorded with Shabbona (as I have extensively tried to look for it). Furthermore, their gravestones only provide us the death year. Moses' gravestone said he lived from 1800-1882 will Elizabeth lived from 1809-1870.

I am sorry this does not help more.

But, I myself have been struggling with my grandmother, Alice's line as well, trying to find where in Ireland she came from. I thought if I knew where Moses and his wife were from I could know where she was from.

How are you related to Moses Dyas?

Re: Moses Dyas 1800-1882

FeliciaSciascia — 2010-08-25 23:32:27Z

Hi, Do you know if Moses Dyas had any siblings? Where in Ireland he was born? Where in Illinois he settled or is buried? I'm trying to see is any info you have might tie my Dyas family to yours. If indeed there is a connection, a brick wall I have been staring at would be starting to come down. Here's hoping.....

Felicia

Re: Moses Dyas 1800-1882

srwood0130 — 2010-08-25 20:29:47Z

David,

I believe we might be connected somehow as I am the great-great-great granddaughter of Alice McQuen whose sister, Elizabeth was married to Moses. I would love to talk to you about what information you have on him or Elizabeth so far. I have really been stumped because I have seen five variations of Alice and Elizabeth's maiden last names. My email address is srwood0130@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Lincolnshire Dyas's

sandietaylorswim — 2009-12-30 12:06:55Z

Hi my name is Sandra and my maiden name is DYAS. I have traced my family as far back as Alexander Dyas b: 1747 in Louth, he married Elizabeth Clarke b: 1751 in Lincs. They had 5 children but Robert b: 1771 and Susanna b: 1776 bot died in July 1778. Do you know how they died? Was it an accident or illness? Other children Susanna b:1780, Richard b: 1785 and Robert b: 1794 and all born in Louth.
Alexander and Elizabeth are my 4 times great grand parents.

Would love to hear anything regarding the Dyas family history.

Kind regards
Sandra

Re: George DYAS, La Salle, Ill, 1880, also PA.

dyas162 — 2009-11-02 21:29:34Z

My George Henry was the lawman in Ok. He was born in Warren Co., Pa., in 1866.

David

Re: George DYAS, La Salle, Ill, 1880, also PA.

IrishArtP — 2009-11-02 18:29:50Z

Which one?? my George, who also had a son George born in PA, circa 1853 - or the OK Lawman - George Henry ??

No doubt with the scarcity of the name Dias/Dyas we have common ancestors - but how far back is anyones guess.

Art

Re: George DYAS, La Salle, Ill, 1880, also PA.

virgiolb — 2009-11-02 16:33:36Z

He is my Grandfather

Re: George DYAS, La Salle, Ill, 1880, also PA.

dyas162 — 2009-11-02 01:30:13Z

My grandfather was George Henry Dyas, the lawman in Oklahoma you mentioned. Are you also related?

Re: George DYAS, La Salle, Ill, 1880, also PA.

FeliciaSciascia — 2009-10-28 04:03:42Z

I will check. I think the George Henry you are refering to is in fact a relative. I remember having notes on him. Give me a day or so to look thru things and I will get back to you.

Re: George DYAS, La Salle, Ill, 1880, also PA.

caroljsmith129b — 2009-10-28 03:37:55Z

Do you know if your George Henry Dyas was ever was ever a lawman at Guthrie Oklahoma in 1890?

Re: Lincolnshire Dyas's

sandietaylorswim — 2009-09-09 14:11:58Z

I'm trying to research the Dyas family. My father was Edgar Dyas.His father Charles Henry Dyas married Maud Marion Wells. I have just sent for the marriage certificate to try and find their parents names. They had 4 children, Edgar ( my dad) Phillis, Harold and Charlie. They lived in Lincoln. They are both buried in Nettleham church yard.
Does any of this ring any bells for you? If I have the wrong person, sorry to trouble you.

Sandra

Re: Dyas (and all other spellings)

CarolynBales69 — 2009-08-14 07:44:14Z

The Kaite@kaite.com email is no longer good.

You may reach me at:

KaiteBales@yahoo.com
CarolynBales@yahoo.com
DyessResearchers@yahoo.com

thanks!!!

Re: joe dyas

herbertpalliser — 2009-02-07 10:24:37Z

thank you for your response, he was my grandmothers brother.
regards

Re: joe dyas

les815 — 2009-01-20 00:50:08Z

Joe Dyas I know had a son Harold. Joe Dyas was the Potentate(?) with his wife in butt. montanna Masonic Temple in the 1930's or so. I think his daughter was Marian now in Calif. interesting family.

Dyas Family (Julian, Mary, Florence, Gertrude, John, Henry, George, Ethel)

bobo1973 — 2009-01-09 22:25:41Z

Hello,

Just picking up on Dyas family research after a break of a few years.

Was previously in contact with Roger and Shirley and some canadian Dyas members on Dyas family. Am keen to find out any new info on the Dyas Kilkenny tree. Or any photo's available.

Gertrude Dyas was my grandmother.

Thanks

Rob Dyas Crawford
Surrey
England

Email: bobo1973@live.co.uk

Re: dyas uk/ireland

allant136 — 2008-12-26 00:15:45Z

Carrie

You certainly have found a match. Sarah McKissick (1873 -1929), father John McKissick was my great grandmother on my father's side. I would appreciate any information on the McKissick line as mine is very limited. My family are not great ones for information and we are in Australia, well away from the action. I have a family tree on Ancestry or you can email me direct allant@mac.com

Thanks Allan

Re: dyas uk/ireland

carrie1102 — 2008-12-25 22:02:43Z

hi Allan .I think my grandfather John McKissick is your greatgrandmother Sarahs brother. I've just been through the 1911 Irish census and found them in Boyne Sq. up until then I didn't even know Sarahs husbands name or occupation( he was a butcher).We had wondered what happened to their children my mum Lily who is 92 always said Sarah was very beautiful.the cencus has six children 3 living. I know next to nothing about the Dyas's but quite a bit about Sarah's McKissicks i would love to hear from you sorry this is a bit ramling its been a long day. Carrie

Thomas Dyas & Michall Dyas of Westmoreland Co., VA 1671 gift to George SOUTH & wife Isabella SOUTH.

aprilkylebladh — 2008-10-09 13:22:14Z

On 27 Feb 1671/2 Thomas Dyas of Rappahannock deed of gift unto George SOUTH of Nominy in Co. of Westmoreland deeded him 70a on small br. going to the main branch of Nomini in Westmoreland (Deeds & Patents 1665-1677,p.119). George South sold the land to Peter Duncan in 1675 all his int. of this gift of land. Signed by George SOUTH, wit:Rob.BLETSOE & James BLINCOW.

What is the relationship of Thomas & Michall Dyas to my George South and his wife Isabella South?

Any help would be appreciated.

joe dyas

herbertpalliser — 2008-10-03 13:30:37Z

moved to butte Montana u.s.a early 1900. He had one daughter, no known son. involved in the masonic temple any information on his descendants welcome. have small relic that could be passed down.

Re: John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

patjones631 — 2007-11-07 16:59:02Z

Hello Glyn

I have only just discovered my details about the Dyas family were on this site. I was surprised to see that there was someone else with a family with the same sir name. I hope we have a connection?

My Emma was born Llanfyllin, Denbighshire, Montgomeryshire, Powys in 1863. Her father was William born 1818 and her mother was Eliza born 1826....any connection? I cannot go back any further than this.

Hope to hear from you soon. Pat

Re: John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

bowendgb — 2007-03-28 18:30:22Z

I do not have any record of an Emma Dyas but the location is not too far away.

Glyn

Re: John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

patjones631 — 2007-03-28 17:34:24Z

Sorry should have also put in .... are they related in any way?

Re: John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

patjones631 — 2007-03-28 17:32:23Z

Hi

I was wondering if my ancestor Emma Dyas b.1864 from Montgomeryshire, and who married a John Frederick Clare b.1860 from Llanymynech, Shropshire.

Regards Pat Jones

Re: John R. Dyas ,Biography, Mobile, Alabama

aukooze91PC — 2007-02-22 03:46:18Z

Thanks for posting. Uncle John was a good man and served his country with honor and dignity. I hadn't read this post before. Thanks again for the posting.

Re: Thomas J. Dyas and Elizabeth A. Lewis, m1886 NS

kdestef — 2006-06-03 21:09:37Z

Thomas Dyas in the mid 1800 came to NS in my family tree is there any more info you may know about him

Re: Thomas Dyas

2006-05-12 18:44:13Z

I cannot find a direct link with your Thomas Dyas but my branch of the family were from the Madeley / Broseley area of Shropshire (early/mid 1800's) so it is quite likely that there is a connection somewhere. I have a Thomas Dyas born Madeley about 1781 but I have no further information about him as yet.

Thomas Dyas

Romanyway — 2006-05-10 21:42:45Z

Help ! I have hit a brick wall my Great Grandmother Was a Louisa Dyas (various spellings) born Birminham 1868 her Father was Thomas Dyas B abb 1828 Birmingham occupation brassfounder her mother Ellen Green b abb 1829 Shrewsbury Thomas's father was also named Thomas but can't find any more info is there anyone who can throw some light?

Re: Eliza Dyas

FromBC — 2006-04-25 18:22:23Z

I have info to share on Eliza & her three sisters. Her sister Alice is my grt-grt-grandmother. I realize your msg is nearly 7yrs old. If you are still looking for info you may contact me direct at frombc@sympatico.ca

Alexis

Cork, Ireland

amcgen — 2006-03-19 23:08:55Z

I've just confirmed that the following are in my family tree.
Maria Susan born 1851 and died 1940's Cork City. Father John W. Dyas [shopkeeper] and sisters Anna and Fanny -there may be other siblings.
Married Charles Coghlan 1869 in Cork.
John W. Dyas may be the same one who married Susan Colgan in 1846 in Kilworth, Co. Cork.
Does any of this look familiar?
Thanks for any help

Re: Cork, Ireland

amcgen — 2006-03-19 23:08:55Z

Thanks for replying, Neely, I expect that they'll all join up somewhere!
I'll keep an eye open for your Thomas on my searches.
Ann Marie

Re: Martha Dyas/Alabama

momo4byz — 2006-03-14 16:20:48Z

I'm not sure if this is the correct Thomas Neece, but I have one in my files. He was born 1/13/1818 d. 10/28/1924. If you think this is him, would like to exchange info.

Angie Hall

Re: dyas uk/ireland

2006-02-23 11:00:33Z

Michael

I have Edward's parents as Edward Dyas and Sarah Woosman (married Jan 23, 1809 in Great Hanwood).

Martha Rogers' parents were John Rogers (butcher) and Martha Martin (b. Oct 5, 1807 in Fish St., d. Feb 13, 1870) m. Jul 15, 1800 in Madeley.

Edward and Martha had a son Edward (b. Jan 2, 1842 in Fish St, d. Jun 11, 1891 at 233 Shankhill Rd, Belfast) He married Martha Jane Morton (b. Sep 1, 1841 at 11 Sandy Lane, Astonon Aug 11, 1862 at St Clements, Aston, d. Jan 9, 1901 at 29 Churchill St, Belfast).

Their children are Ellen (b. ~1864), Edward W. (b. ~1866), Alice (b.~1868), Frank Morton (b. Mar 1, 1871, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury; d. Feb 28, 1915 at 60 Boyne Square, Belfast ), Beatrice (b.~1878), Clara Jane Morrton (d.1875)

Frank married (Feb 17, 1896, Fisherwick Presb, Belfast) Sarah McKissick (b. Dec 30, 1873, d. Feb 26, 1929 - both Belfast).

Their children are: Alice Morton (b. Jan 18, 1896, d. Jul 3, 1914); Sarah Morton (b. Sep 2,1897; d. Apr 13,1973); Frank (b. Jan 25,1899 d. Jun 12, 1899), Edward (b. ~May,1900)

Sarah Morton Dyas (my grandmother) married Thomas Todd on Mar 3, 1923 in St John's Belfast.

Their children are: Ruby (b. Jul 16, 1923) ; my Dad, Thomas (Aug 23, 1925, d. Jun 8, 2001); Edward (b. Feb 21, 1928; d. Jul 8, 2001)

Edward and Martha moved from Shrewsbury to Belfast sometime between the 1881 and 1891 censuses.

The Dyas's, at least on my line, don't seem to have had great longevity. I have a photo of my grandmother (Sarah Morton Dyas) and my Dad and his brother and sister, but that's probably about all.

Do you have anything to add to this?

Allan

Re: dyas uk/ireland

2006-02-19 13:44:11Z

Yes I am descendant from John Dyas (born 1839) who was brother of Edward Dyas and son of Edward Dyas and Martha Nee Rogers, can you please tell me do you have any photos or documents about the Dyas family in Shrewsbury and does your tree go back any further than Edward and Martha Nee Rogers

Re: dyas uk/ireland

2006-02-19 11:41:21Z

I believe you are referring to the Edward and Martha Dyas of Butcher's Row, Shrewsbury. They are also my g.g grandparents (i.e. Edward Dyas and Martha Jane Morton). Their son Frank morton Dyas is my grandfather, his daughter Sarah Morton Dyas being my father's mother.

Edward and Martha moved to Belfast between 1881 and 1901.

Of course if you mean Edward and Martha nee Rogers, then go back one generation.

Re: Children of bernard dyas

elainetara123 — 2006-01-23 22:27:38Z

i am researching the Dyas family in and around Yorkshire, mostly in the Hemsworth, South Kirkby area, i have a Bernard Dyas in my family tree, could there be a connection.
Regards
Elaine

Re: Children of bernard dyas

elainetara123 — 2006-01-23 22:27:38Z

The Dyas family who are my ancestors come from Yorkshire, I also have been researching for a long time and am getting nowhere, you would think with such and uncommon name it would be easy to find info, but it isnt.
Good hunting
Elaine

Re: Lincolnshire Dyas's

biggypop46 — 2006-01-06 12:50:08Z

Hi,

George's father was Charles born in 1928 in Raithby, Lincs. At the time of the 1871 census he had no wife listed at the address.

Re: Lincolnshire Dyas's

grahamhenshaw — 2005-09-14 18:28:20Z

Henry and Mary Ann Dyas are my great grandparents. We are most likley related Your Hannah who I have as born 1885 had a sister Mabel who was my grandmother.

Land patent to Thomas Dyas & others, 1684, Nansemond County, Virginia

Juli_Morgan — 2005-08-17 14:21:13Z

I am not researching the Dyas surname; however, I have come across an abstract of a Land Patent issued to Walter Price & Thomas Dyas in Nansemond County, Virginia. The patent was issued 26 Apr 1684 in Patent Book 7, page 392. I found this abstract in "Cavaliers and Pioneers; Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, Volume Two." Most libraries have this series of books. Happy hunting!

Re: John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

NMM99 — 2005-07-24 14:20:47Z

Many thanks - there could be a connection as they were married in Oswestry in 1840.

I am not a direct descendent of John Dyas but of a younger sister of Emma Elizabeth.

Thanks for replying

Re: John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

2005-07-23 08:04:07Z

I have a John Dyas born 1808 died 1857 son of Charles and Elizabeth Dyas of Madeley, Shropshire. No details of wife or any children. I am descended from John's brother Charles.
Probably no connection but worth a mention.

John Dyas and Emma Elizabeth Paris, England

NMM99 — 2005-07-22 19:37:21Z

Married in Oswestry, Shropshire in 1840.
Any one know of his parents and or their children. He appears to have died young as she was a widow in 1861

1669/70 Thomas DYAS or DIAS of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co., VA--what is the relationship?

AprilBladh38 — 2005-07-18 18:41:11Z

A Thomas Dyas or Dias and wife Jane are in Somerset Co., Maryland in 1672 registering cattle & tobacco. Is this the same Thomas DYAS who was previously in Virginia?

A Thomas DIAS or DYAS patent 1200a on 15 Apr 1664 in Westmoreland Co.,VA. (1632a was survey on 1 Mar 1665 for Thomas DEAL probably DYAS). This Thomas DYAS or DIAS of Rappahannock on 27 Feb 1669/1670 deeded 60 or 70 acres of land in Westmoreland to my George South. What is the relationship between my George d.1700 and wife Isabella SOUTH (or his father George d.1672 and mother Elizabeth SOUTH) to Thomas DIAS or DYAS?

26 April 1687 a Thomas Dyas & Walter Price received a land patent in Nansemond Co., Virginia (patent Bk 7, pg. 392). Is this the same Thomas DIAS?

Any help in findng the relationship between my George SOUTH and Thomas DYAS or DIAS would be appreciated.

Re: dyas uk/ireland

2005-07-09 23:15:39Z

sorry my great grand parents were thomas dyas and maggie clark from ireland but dont have any more info.