William
Dye was born on July 6, 1718 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY. He was the son
of John Lawrence Dye & Anna Moore
Margaret Salter Anderson was born on August 5, 1720, probably in NY or NJ. She
was the daughter of unknown parents. There is not documentation on what her last
name was for certain. Dye descendant and researcher Tom Robertshaw believes she
was the daughter of Judge Richard Anderson, and that her mother's maiden name
was Salter.
THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM DYE & MARGARET SALTER ANDERSON
 | William Dye & Margaret Salter Anderson | William
Dye & Margaret Salter Anderson were married about 1736, probably in Middlesex
Co., NJ. They had 12 children, born in New Jersey between 1738 to 1760. On
Dec. 14, 1752, William Dye was listed as a landholder (tax payer) for Amboy Twp,
Middlesex Co., NJ. William was one of the executors of his father's will, probated
March 8, 1751. According to a bio of one of his descendants: "William Dye,
was a soldier under the command of George Washington in the Revolutionary War
and participated in the campaign of New Jersey and the memorable winter at Valley
Forge. He died in New Jersey in 1784." William Dye died on September
6, 1784 in South Amboy, Middlesex , NJ. His will was probated in Princeton,
Middlesex (now Mercer) Co., NJ on Feb. 3, 1785. Margaret Salter Anderson Dye
died on June 16, 1799. Notes for William Dye Notes for Margaret Salter Anderson Bible Transcript for family of William & Margaret Dye: Page 1 & Page 2 |
The Children of William Dye & Margaret Salter Anderson
 | Rebecca Dye | Rebecca Dye was born on July 27, 1738, probably in
Middlesex Co., NJ. Rebecca married William Jewell about 1756 and they
had at least 5 sons. William died on September 16, 1775 in Cranbury, Middlesex
Co., NJ. I have not found any documentation that Rebecca married after William's
death, although she survived him by 38 years so it is possible. I have not found
her listed as head of household on any early New Jersey records at this time.
Rebecca is listed as an heir in her father's will on September 4, 1784, and she
inherited 35 pounds. Rebecca Dye Jewell died on March 1, 1813, probably in
New Jersey although at least one of her sons emigrated to New York. Notes for Rebecca Dye Jewell |
| William Dye | William Dye was born on August 1,
1740, probably in Middlesex Co., NJ. William married Phebe Mounteer on
January 24, 1762 in New Jersey and they had 8 children. William is listed as an
heir in his father's will on September 4, 1784, and he inherited 30 pounds. The
family emigrated from Middlesex Co., New Jersey to Mason Co., Kentucky sometime
between 1788 to 1793 with the Shotwell, Morris, Stout, Drake, Arms & Cahill
families. William's brothers John & Kenneth also emigrated to Kentucky. William
Dye purchased 300 acres of land in Mason Co., KY on May 3, 1793. (Deed book A,
page 277, the spelling is William Die). In a book of memoirs written by Daniel
Drake, he recounts visits to "Old Billy Dye's" house, which he says
was "one of the fashionable places of resort for the young people of the
neighborhood." The account by Dr. Drake is uncomplimentary, stating that
"Old Billy" beat his slaves, and that his sons drank and his daughters
were a disgrace to him. (William's youngest daughter Abigail had a child out of
wedlock before marrying her first cousin Peter in 1805, so possibly she is the
daughter referred to.) William Dye died in 1806 in Mason Co., KY. Phebe
Mounteer Dye married her widowed brother-in-law, Kenneth Dye, on Sept.
16, 1815 in Mason Co., KY. Phebe Mounteer Dye died in 1818 in Mason Co., KY.
In her will she left bequests to her children, and several to her granddaughter
Eliza Dye, who was the illegitimate daughter of Abigail Dye. |
| Nehemiah Dye | Nehemiah Dye was born on August 24, 1742, probably
in Middlesex Co., NJ. Nehemiah married Rachel Wetherell on September
18, 1765 in Middlesex Co., NJ and they had at 5 children. One of his sons was
named Rune or Reuney Dye, and that name is found in other descendants in this
line. Nehemiah is the only child not listed in William Dye Sr's will on September
4, 1784, so possibly may not belong to this family. Nehemiah Dye died on February
20, 1799. Notes for Nehemiah Dye |
| Anna Dye | Anna Dye was born on December 16, 1743 in Cranbury,
Middlesex Co., NJ. Anna is listed as an heir in her father's will on September
4, 1784, and she inherited 40 pounds. Ann married John Duncan on January
20, 1773. John was a widower with 7 children from his first marriage to Violet
Newell, and he and Ann had 7 additional children born from 1773 to 1786. Ann
died on October 1, 1828 in Cranbury, Middlesex Co., NJ. She is buried in the
Reirnerd Cemetery, Cranbury, Middlesex Co., NJ. Notes for Anna Dye Duncan |
| Joseph Dye | Joseph Dye was born on June 7, 1746 , probably in Middlesex
Co., NJ. Joseph is listed as an heir in his father's will on September 4,
1784, and he inherited 30 pounds. Joseph died on April 13, 1815. Notes for Joseph Dye |
| Lydia Dye | Lydia Dye was born on November 10, 1748, probably in
Middlesex Co., NJ. Lydia married Richard Mount in Upper Freehold, Monmouth
Co., NJ.; Richard Mount was the brother of Margaret & Hezekiah Mount,
who married two of Lydia's brothers. Richard was a wealthy man, and he owned at
least 526 acres in Monmouth & Middlesex Counties in New Jersey. Lydia is listed
as an heir in her father's will on September 4, 1784, and she inherited 35 pounds.
Lydia Dye Mount died on February 10, 1804. She is buried in the Baptist
Churchyard, Hightstown, Mercer Co., NJ. After Lydia's death in 1804 Richard Mount
was remarried to Ann Redford Job, who was the widow of Peter Job. (Ann's son Redford
was married to Richard's daughter Mary.) Richard died in July 12, 1825 and he
is buried with Lydia in the Baptist Churchyard, Hightstown, Mercer Co., NJ. Notes for Lydia Dye Mount |
| Jane Amy Dye | Jane Amy Dye was born on January 14, 1749/50, probably
in Middlesex Co., NJ. Jane is listed as an heir in her father's will on September
4, 1784, and she inherited 60 pounds. Jane married Bretherton. Jane
Dye Bretherton died on May 17, 1813. Notes for Jane Amy Dye Bretherton |
 | John Dye | John Dye was born on May 17, 1754, probably in
Middlesex Co., NJ. He served in the American Revolution as a private in Capt.
Jonathan Combs Co., 3rd regiment, Middlesex Co., NJ (DAR#191642). John married
Nancy Anne Ely on October 14, 1777 in Plainsfield, Middlesex Co., NJ and
they had 9 children. John is listed as head of household on tax records in 1780
& 1782 in South Amboy, Middlesex Co., NJ. John is listed as an heir in his
father's will on September 4, 1784, and he inherited 30 pounds. The family emigrated
from Middlesex Co., New Jersey to Mason Co., Kentucky sometime between 1788 to
1790 with the Shotwell, Morris, Stout, Drake, Arms & Cahill families. John
is listed on Mason Co., KY records as early as August 21, 1790. John Dye is listed
as head of household on the 1810 & 1820 censuses of Mason Co., KY. Nancy died
on July 09, 1821 in Orangeburg, Mason Co., KY. John Dye died on June 15, 1822
in Mason Co., KY. He is buried with wife Nancy in the Stonelick Cemetery,
Orangeburg, Mason Co., Kentucky, and he has a DAR Revolutionary War marker at
his gravesite. Notes for John Dye |
| Margaret Dye | Margaret Dye was born on December 17, 1755, probably
in Middlesex Co., NJ.. Margaret married Hezekiah Mount in 1772 and
they had at least one son. Hezekiah Mount was the brother of Margaret & Richard
Mount, who married two of Margaret's siblings. Margaret Dye Mount died on February
25, 1777 in Middlesex Co., NJ. Margaret's son Nehemiah is listed as an heir
in his grandfather William Dye's will on September 4, 1784, and he inherited his
deceased mother's share of 35 pounds. Notes for Margaret Dye Mount |
| Kenneth Dye | Kenneth Dye was born on May 18, 1757
in South Plainfield, Middlesex Co., NJ. Kenneth married Jane Vanderbeck
or Vanderbeek about 1780 in New Jersey, and they had 11 children. The family
is listed on tax lists for South Amboy, Middlesex Co., NJ in 1780, 1782, 1783
& 1784. Kenneth is listed as an heir in his father's will on September 4,
1784, and he inherited 150 pounds. The family emigrated from Middlesex Co., New
Jersey to Mason Co., Kentucky sometime between 1788 to 1793 with the Shotwell,
Morris, Stout, Drake, Arms & Cahill families. Kenneth's brothers John &
William also emigrated to Kentucky. Kenneth is listed in land records in Mason
Co., KY in 1800, 1801 & 1803. The family is listed on the 1810 of census Mason
Co., KY. Jane died sometime before September 1815; Kenneth remarried his
widowed sister-in-law Phebe Mounteer Dye on Sept 18, 1815 in Mason Co.,
KY. Kenneth wrote his last will & testament on March 15, 1817 & died the
same day. In his will he lists all of his children, and leaves each something.
Kenneth died on March 15, 1817 in Mason Co., KY. There was an estate sale
after Kenneth's death; see the notes I have on him for a list of people who bought
things from his estate. |
| Peter Dye | Peter Dye was born on April 25, 1758, probably in Middlesex
Co., NJ. Peter married Margaret Mount and they had at least 2 children.
Peter is listed on tax lists for South Amboy, Middlesex Co., NJ in 1780, 1782
& 1783. Peter is listed as an heir in his father's will on September 4, 1784,
and he inherited 150 pounds. Peter Dye died on November 21, 1811. Notes for Peter Dye |
| Euphame (Ufamy) Dye | Euphame (Ufamy) Dye was born on February 3,
1760, probably in Middlesex Co., NJ. Euphame is listed as an heir in her father's
will on September 4, 1784, and she inherited 40 pounds. I have no additional information
on her. Euphame Dye died sometime after September 4, 1784, but I don't know
when or where. Notes for Euphame Dye |
