Augustus L. Dyer, b.1824

DYER, ANDERSON, PHILLIPS

Posted By: LuAnn (Wentworth) Goeke (email)
Date: 10/17/2010 at 22:21:56

AUGUSTUS L. DYER, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 11; P.O. Maquoketa. Mr. Dyer was born in Pendleton Co., Va., Nov. ',', 1824, where he remained until 1854, when he came to this county and settled in Brookfield Township. Mr. Dyer has been twice married; his first wife was Elizabeth Anderson; present wife was Miss Mary W. Phillips. Mr. D. owns a finely-improved farm of 277 acres, and is extensively engaged in raising and dealing in stock. Democrat. – 1879 History of Clinton County Iowa, pg 728.