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Dyke descendants in Montreal & Toronto, Canada

pdyke11 — 2012-05-20 19:43:11Z

I am the Grandson of Ernest Harold Dyke and I live in Shropshire, England. I am trying to trace descendants from my Grandfather’s side of the family living in Toronto and Montreal, Canada.

Here are some facts about the family:

My Grandfather’s Brother, Herbert Jeffrey Dyke (1884 – 1974), my Great Uncle, was born in Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and immigrated with his wife and son to Canada in Dec 1912. He was a Mechanical Engineer and worked for the Union Pacific Railway in Canada and he is buried in Toronto, Ontario.

Florence Mabel Dyke (Ham) (1885 – 1939) was born St Saviour, Southark, London, Surrey, England and she is buried in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Florence and Herbert married June 1909, Kensington, London, England;

Herbert and Florence had four children:
Colin Herbert Dyke (1911 - ?) born 07 May 1911 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England and died (no date) in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. He was married to Mrs D Dyke (no other details known).

Daisy Elizabeth Dyke (1917 – 1993) born Montreal, Quebec, Canada and she is buried in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

Phyllis Florence Dyke born about 1915, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

John Morley Dyke, born about 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was married but I don’t know any other details regarding his wife.

My Great Uncle Herbert had many visits back to England and I remember meeting him in 1956 when he came over to see his brothers and sisters. He lived at 88 Woodside Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (well he lived there in 1945). Another address I have is for Colin Herbert Dyke which is 7 Argyle Ave, St Lambert PQ, Montreal, Canada (well he lived there in 1942). Yes, I know a long time ago, but it may ring some bells.

I know he had a granddaughter who lived in Montreal and again I met her when she visited my Grandparents and Parents in Shifnal, Shropshire, England, this would be about 1969 or 1970, unfortunately I can’t remember her name.

I did think about advertising in the newspaper, but not sure which are the best ones to use; can anyone help?

I am looking to connect with family members. Please feel free to contact me.

Re: Thomas Jesse Dyke - Somerset

dmac1000_1 — 2012-05-10 11:54:00Z

the connection is found at the 1841 census for kemsing residence the malthouse thomas is 6 with his family see all connections on ancestry .co .uk
father john dyke and ann from ireland grandparents aaron and sarah cheeseman from otford
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Re: Cheeseman/Dyke
« Reply #15 on: Sunday 09 October 11 18:02 BST (UK) »

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Further information on Jane Dyke and Richard Cheeseman.
The following is taken from Parish Registers for the Parish named, Jane's lineage in red, Richard's blue:

The children of John Cheeseman and Sarah (nee Twiner).
1) Elizabeth bapt 17 May 1767. Otford, Kent.
2) Thomas bapt 27 Nov 1768. Otford, Kent.
3) John bapt 20 Jan 1771. Otford. Married Sarah Styles 28 Feb 1813 at West Kingsdown, Kent.
4) William bapt 27 Jan 1773. Otford.
5) Sarah bapt 28 Jan 1776. Otford. Married Aaron Dyke, 13 Nov 1800, Kemsing. Buried 6 Feb 1853 Kemsing.
6) Walter bapt 8 Feb 1778, Otford.
7) Henry bapt 6 Feb 1780 Otford.
Samuel bapt 8 Feb 1782 Otford. Died 12 Oct 1853. Married to Phillis who died 6 Jul 1850.
9) Mary bapt 15 Aug 1784, Otford. Married Thomas Beanam 13 Oct 1832, West Kingsdown.
10) James bapt 18 Jun 1786, Otford.

Children of Aaron & Sarah Dyke (nee Cheeseman)
1) Mary bapt 21 Jun 1801. Kemsing
2) Thomas bapt 13 Feb 1803. Kemsing.
3) James bapt 16 Jun 1805. Kemsing. Buried 18 Jan 1827, Kemsing, died at Seal.
4) John bapt 12 Oct 1806. Kemsing. Married Anne unknown date, Irish born.
5) Jane unbaptised buried 18 Oct 1808. Kemsing.
6) Jesse born 6 Sep 1809, bapt 17 Sep 1809, Kemsing. Married Sarah Longley 13 Dec 1830, West Kingsdown. Died 12 Mar 1887 (family bible).
7) Joseph bapt 23 Aug 1812. Kemsing.
George bapt 16 Apr 1816. Kemsing
9) Charlotte bapt 12 Jan 1817. Kemsing
10) William bapt 21 Mar 1819. Kemsing. Married Charlotte Arnold 9 Apr 1853, Ightham Kent.

Children of James Cheeseman & Elizabeth (unknown)
1) James bapt 21 Mar 1813. Sutton at Hone.
2) Harriet bapt 21 May 1815. Sutton at Hone.
3) Jane Elizabeth bapt 17 May 1818. Sutton at Hone.
4) Sarah Marrion bapt 15 Apr 1818. Sutton at Hone.
5) Richard bapt 19 Oct 1823. Sutton at Hone.

Children of John Dyke & Anne (unknown)
1) Jane bapt 18 Dec 1831. Kemsing.
2) George bapt 11 Aug 1833. Kemsing.
3) Thomas bapt 16 Aug 1835. Kemsing.
4) Aaron bapt 17 Dec 1837. Kemsing
5) Mary bapt 8 Mar 1840. Kemsing

Most of the names in the above two families agree with known names passed down orally to 2 people I have corresponded with in the past 10 years both descendants, via different branches 1 ending in Washington State USA, the other in BC, Canada. Thus there is a fairly high degree of confidence in Jane and Richard's pedigree.

The following information, somewhat condensed has been passed to me by my US contact:

Richard Cheeseman had joined the Hudson Bay Company in about 1849 and shortly afterwards had been assigned to Fort Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and purchased some 5 acres of land in the settlement (only a few years after the Island became a British Colony under agreement with the US government). In 1852, Richard returned home to marry Jane and immediately the pair sailed in the HBC ship "Norman Morison" for Fort Victoria. During the voyage, Jane gave birth to her first child, reputedly in a severe storm, whilst rounding Cape Horn. They arrived at Fort Victoria in January 1853. Soon Richard obtained a release from the HBC, bought more land in the area north of Fort Victoria. Richard and Jane built a home and a Hotel they called "Royal Oak". By 1860 Jane and Richard had four children, but in 1862 Richard was killed when his horses bolted. Jane lived on to marry twice more. She died on August 20th 1897 and is buried at St Stephen's Anglican Church.

donald mcarthur relative or mary ann dyke/reeves

Re: Dyke/dykes/dike/dikes/dick/dicks of Kent UK

valeriedykes — 2012-04-16 13:04:26Z

looking 4 a rosa dykes b 1854 it is her mothers maiden ive got problems with her father was william dykes b abt 1821/23 rosa mothers first name eliza b abt 1836

Re: Dyke early arrival in north America

Dyke_JohnGordonChristopher — 2012-04-11 03:55:15Z

Jean I very much would like to know if your cd on the Dyke lineage would be helpful to me. Contact me at: ocean2@telus.net

Kindest regards,

Christopher Dyke
Vancouver,BC, Canada
ocean2@telus.net

Re: Any one know of my Dyke ancestors that arrived in Newfoundland in 1700s ?

Dyke_JohnGordonChristopher — 2012-04-11 03:44:59Z

Anyone knowing history of the Dyke lineage in Newfoundland and in England, please contact me at: ocean2@telus.net

All the best,

Christopher Dyke
Vancouver, BC, Canada
ocean2@telus.net

Re: Any one know of my ancestors?

Dyke_JohnGordonChristopher — 2012-04-11 03:39:11Z

Sorry for belated response. If you know any Dyke in England whose ancestors sailed in the 1600s and 1700s to Newfoundland or elsewhere in North America, please contsct me ay your convenience at my personal e-mail: ocean2@telus.net

All my best wishes,

Christopher Dyke
Vancouver, BC, Canada
ocean2@telus.net

Re: Dyke early arrival in north America

Dyke_JohnGordonChristopher — 2012-04-11 03:34:47Z

Hi,
My name is Christopher Dyke of Vancouver BC, born in Montreal Canada. Seems there were quite a few Dykes in the early days of both Canadian and American English settlers.
Interesting story about Anthony and the pirates. My line of Dyke arriving in NFLD was William, in mid 1700s. I had read the Dyke name originated in Northern England too,near the Scot border region. There seems to be a later history around the Bath, England area in Southern England as well. There is a Dyke family crest, indicating some were in employ as knights of certain land-owners or duchies. But I have little detail or confirmations. If you have any detail you think of interest, please contact me at your convenience at my personal e-mail: ocean2@telus.net.

All the best,
Christopher Dyke
Vancouver, BC, Canada
ocean2@telus.net

PS: in those days, many were illiterate and spelled even their own family names phonetically. Dykes were likely peoples that lived/originated near a regional dyke to hold back water. Dyke, Dike, Dykes, Dikes, Dyx, etc., were varied as a result I believe of spelling phonetically.

Re: Dyke early arrival in north America

dreamcasteryume — 2012-04-11 03:08:20Z

From what my Father has told me Anthony Dike (originally Dyx) came to the colonies in 1624 i think it was to Virginia. He was from Northern England. He was killed by a pirate. I can't remember the name of the pirate though. But i do know he had several children

Re: Dyke early arrival in north America

Dyke_JohnGordonChristopher — 2012-04-11 02:55:25Z

Can you tell me more about Anthony Dike (Dyke ?) and Tabitha ? Which part of Newfoundland did they live ? Was he related to Willian Dyke od Salvage (1700s) ? My e-mail is ocean2@telus.net if you want to contact me direct.

Christopher Dyke (son of Isaac, b: 1896)

Re: Any one know of my ancestors?

KASEY1907 — 2012-04-10 23:25:51Z

My husband, William, is a direct decedent of William Dyke(Dike) of Salvage. I have been attempting to verify his birth in Bonavista and family history back to England but have hit a dead end in Bonavista. Do you have more information leading back to England.

Edward Dyke

stuthechurch — 2011-11-27 09:31:00Z

Has anyone information on either of the Edward Dyke's who lived at High street, Woodside, Dudley, England between 1850's and1920's?
They are my great and great great grandfathers.

Many thanks Stuart Dyke

Bill (William) H. Dyke, 83, of Warren, Pa.son of.George H. and Mary Lee E. Seekings Dyke.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-11-01 01:40:46Z

Bill (William) H. Dyke, 83, of Warren, Pa., died Sunday morning, October 30, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Warren, Pa. on March 18, 1928, to the late George H. and Mary Lee E. Seekings Dyke. He grew up in North Warren and in his high school sophomore year started working at the former Harvey and Carey Drug Store where he became an Apprentice Pharmacist. He attended the University of Buffalo with original intentions of becoming a pharmacist but abandoned that for a career in business and marketing. He joined Household Finance Corporation in Erie and later served as manager of the Meadville and New Castle, Pa. offices doubling the size and volume of both offices under his leadership. In 1956 he organized and founded Try-M Finance in Warren at 210 Liberty Street where over the next twenty years the company grew to nine offices in Northwest Pa. communities. The finance company was sold to First National Bank of Mercer in 1976, which changed the name to FNB and still operates the branch from the original location. In 1962 he and four others acquired Hillcrest Development Corporation, a 300 acre plot in North Warren. Four of those had built the only existing homes in the development area. He served as business manager, secretary-treasurer with new homes continuing to be built resulting in the Hillcrest area today. The BBDD Oil Company was formed where he served as president, resulting in a producer being acquired for an unused area of the development. During that same period he with others built the first Ponderosa Steakhouse in Meadville as well as a building for American General Life Insurance. In 1968 under the name of W.H. Dyke, Financial Enterprises he acquired property now occupied by the expanded Thorne's BiLo Market. In 1973 he acquired O.K. Service and Sunset Mobile Home Park in North Warren. In 1975 he and partner Howard Jarvis established a laundromat, Cottage Cleaning Center on Pennsylvania Ave. property he had earlier acquired. The building and business were lost in a multi-building fire at Reliable Furniture Company in 1976. Dyke proceeded to acquire the adjacent properties of Reliable and Daley's Diner, where he, with a Meadville Associate, brought the first Burger King Restaurant to Warren. In 1976 he helped organize and charter the original Cargo Auto Parts Co. in a building he owned in North Warren. Following the sale of Try-M, Dyke pursued a dream to become an Instructor Trainer of Dale Carnegie Courses. After a year of preparation and training in Pittsburgh, he embarked upon a career that covered 32 years and one hundred fifty 12-14 week classes across the northern part of Pennsylvania. Graduates numbered nearly 6,000. During that period Dyke influenced and helped train about a dozen instructors. In 1981 he was honored by being chosen Instructor of the Year. In 2007 he was inducted into a group known as "Elite Seven" Instructors and in 2008 was inducted into the Carnegie Instructor Hall of Fame. During his career Dyke served as an officer and director of the Jaycees and Kiwanis clubs in Meadville, New Castle, and Warren. In that capacity he was instrumental in establishing and constructing the Riverfront Sign, "Warren Wishes You A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" as well as the annual Fourth of July parade and other Jaycee projects. In the year 2006-07, he was named Kiwanian of the Year. In Warren he served on several community groups including United Way and the YMCA and North Warren Volunteer Fire Dept.'s building funds. In 1958 Dyke and others organized and chartered the Warren Aviation Club at the old Warren Airport. The club continues after 53 years at the Brokenstraw Airport in Pittsfield, Pa. During that period, Dyke privately owned several aircraft with partner, Dr. John Huey and one with Dr. Walter Jones. Dyke's commitment to his church, First Presbyterian of Warren, encompasses 55 years where he has been active over many years in serving as a Deacon and Elder. He was a past president of the Presbyterian Men's Association, Superintendent of Junior High Sunday School where he taught ninth grade Communicants classes and served as a leader in various projects and committees. More recently he was chairman of the Farmer's Market project over a period of 10 years. During that period Farmer's Market proceeds topped $70,000 in funds to the Presbyterian World Hunger Program. He was a member of the Congregational Life Committee of the Lake Erie Presbytery for a six year period. He was an active member of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life First Presbyterian Church team. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eleanor "Ellie" Mabon Dyke, whom he married October 4, 1947 near Plumer, Pa.; five children - Sharon Marchioli and husband, Tony, of The Colony, Texas, Laurence E. Dyke and wife, Gale, of Whitehall, Michigan, Thomas L. Dyke and wife, Kathy, of Waterford, Pa., Rev. John W. Dyke and wife, Martha, of Erie, Pa., Ronald E. Dyke and wife, Judi, of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister - Jean Krieg of Warren, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grother - Richard J. Dyke; and one great-grandson - Chase William Anderson. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market Street, Warren, PA with The Rev. Ellie Johns, Pastor, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA 16365 or the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365 or the Warren Unit of the American Cancer Society , 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA 16365.
(in the Erie Times-News on October 31, 2011 .)

Re: Semen Dyki (Dykij/Dyke)

dandyke_1 — 2011-10-28 01:09:31Z

The area they came from has been listed as Poland, Ukraine, Ruthenia, Austria, Hungary, Australia, and Scotland. The Dyki surname is native to an area that was part of the Austria-Hungarian empire called Ruthenia. This area is located on the borders of present day Poland and Ukraine.

Therefore, depending on the person, you may see all of these variations. Most of them came from Ruthenia. Check Wikipedia for a really good history of the region.

Re: dyki

dandyke_1 — 2011-10-28 01:06:29Z

Here's what I found out about the name while researching my own grandparents.

Different documents show different places of birth for persons with the name Dyki. There are also multiple transcription (or understanding) errors made on the official documents. From my research, country of birth has been listed as Poland, Ukraine, Ruthenia, Austria, Hungary, Australia, and Scotland. The Dyki surname is native to an area that was part of the Austria-Hungarian empire called Ruthenia. This area is located on the borders of present day Poland and Ukraine. In the 1880's and early 1900's the area was represented most commonly as Ruthenia.

My grandfather, from Wayne, Michigan, went by William Dyki. But of course William doesn't really fit. I finally discovered his first name was Wasyl. My father's generation changed the surname to Dyke.

Re: Dicks /Dyke/ Dix of Somerset, England

MarieclaireAllington — 2011-09-24 12:54:21Z

Hi - Angel was my Great Great Grand Father- My Dicks lot are in Swanage Dorset. They came over in Great grandad Ernies early cars ditto 'Aunt Sis'

DYKE Arthur W 1852 1923

t42ForestLawn — 2011-06-23 10:30:51Z

DYKE Arthur W 1852 1923

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,846 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Forest Lawn) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

DYKE Arizona FLENNER 1863 1927

t42ForestLawn — 2011-06-22 23:19:42Z

DYKE Arizona FLENNER 1863 1927

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,846 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Forest Lawn) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Benjamin S. Dyke and Ethel L. Jesseman

sherron601 — 2011-06-21 23:22:37Z

Is the S with Benjamin 'Smart'?

Re: Dicks /Dyke/ Dix of Somerset, England

hjdicks — 2011-06-07 12:52:47Z

Hi--My full name is Harold Joseph Dicks My family came out to Newfoundland 1600's or 1700's. My ancestor Henry appears in Nfld 1791. records in Nfld at that time were either scarce or non existent. Can't find any record of parents or origin. I have had my DNA done and all indications are Welsh. Both my anc. Henry and his bro Christopher named thier first son Joseph and first dau Frances. As I understand the naming process this would indicate these are the names of thier parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've been at this a long time Harold

Albert Dyke

crenton15 — 2011-03-29 02:05:29Z

Trying to find Albert Dyke,Abt 1861-1923, Btitish railway engineer,worked at times in Egypt, between 1900-1922, mostly from Port Said. Was awarded tittle of Esquire. Lived in the Brixton, Camberwell areas of London. Married Clara Helen Jemima Burton. Was my Great Grandfather.Had a son Albert and daughter Dellis.

Re: Amanda Dyke (Dike)

janice81952 — 2011-03-17 01:11:05Z

I know there was a Dyke and Davisson family in Iowa. I think 1870. I thought I may have a link to them, not sure. Check Illinois marriages, there was a John R. Davisson who served Civil War, I was researching him at one time but lost track.

Re: Thomas Jesse Dyke - Somerset

mross171 — 2011-03-12 01:47:20Z

I think Thomas Dyke came from Ditcheat. I haven't proven it yet. Found Thomas' sons Albin & Henry both died in Alberta,Canada, I don't think either married. Haven't found Pricilla yet. The other son, George Wellington Dyke went to USA & had family in Canada and US.

Obit for a daughter of Calista (DYKE) BATES, Miranda (BATES) PARMELEE

SusanHopkins68 — 2011-01-30 15:56:54Z

A descendant of Calista (Dyke) Bates has e-mailed me that this is the name of Miranda Bates's mother. Found this person when I noticed that she had sent in a corrected spelling for Parmelee in an Ancestry.com census listing. I already had Calista as Miranda's mother, but not the maiden name. The following obit was with others in the family Bible of Harvey Parmelee and Arzina Drake. The family can be seen in my www.rootsweb.com family tree called "harrietslines." See http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Bristol Herald, Bristol, VT. no date on newspaper clipping, but clearly published after May 16, 1917.

“Mrs. Miranda C. PARMELEE
Mrs. Miranda C. (BATES) PARMELEE, after having been an invalid for twelve years and confined to her bed for the past twenty-two months, passed to her reward May 14, 1917, aged 76 years, at her home one and one-half miles west of Bristol village, which she entered as a bride fifty-six years ago.
She was born in the town of Westford, Vt., February 27,1847. [Note: this should be 1841, otherwise she would not have been 76 at death, the 1900 census would be wrong, and she would have been scandalously young at her marriage.] Her early life was spent in Irasburg, moving to Bristol in 1860. In 1861 she married Dorus S. PARMELEE, who she survived by twenty-five years. Six children were born to them, three of whom are now living to mourn her loss, Clayton H. of South Boston, Durward B. and Rosina H. who have always lived with her on the home farm. She also left three grandchildren, Marion T. PARMELEE of South Boston, Gertrude PARMELEE and Merritt ALLEN, who also live at the homestead, and one sister, Mrs. M.E, HUGHES of South Boston.
The funeral services were held at her late home on Wednesday, May 16, at 1:30 o’clock. A large number of friends and relatives assembled to pay the last tribute of love and respect to the deceased.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful and this seemed eminently fitting since Mrs. PARMELEE was a genuine lover of nature and during her lifetime always cultivated the flowers in and around her home, thus making it a cheery and happy place. Only those who knew her best could possibly realize her fondness for flowers.
Rev. Thomas B. HUGHES, the present pastor of the First Baptist church, of which she was a member, read a most impressive Scripture lesson of selected passages entitled “The Righteous Dead.” Rev. Ernest M. HOLMAN of Fairfield, Maine, a former pastor at Bristol spoke very simply and briefly from the text, Rev. 7:17. He offered a personal tribute to the deceased by these suggestions, namely: “The good friend and neighbor.” “The good mother,” and “The good Christian.” In closing the address a favorite poem was given:
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide......(full quote of this hymn followed)
In the spring sunshine our sister, mother and friend was laid to rest with impressive committal services in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: G.H. PARMELEE, Phelps, N.Y.; C.H. PARMELEE, South Boston; Rev. E.M. HOLMAN, Fairfield, Maine; S.S. DRAKE and wife, Wooster, Carried BATES, Rutland; Fred Tomlinson and wife, Jericho; Brainerd LANE and wife and Floyd KEYS and wife, Middlebury; Mrs. Ernest EDDY and Mrs.EDDY, Starksboro; E. A. LEE, Vergennes, and Willard PARTCH and wife, Hinesburg.

Re: DYKE

trevor_dyke — 2010-10-14 13:16:40Z

Hi I am researching my family name Dyke. Most so far come from Leicester, Lancashire and Shropshire.

Josephine/Josie Dyke, born abt 1860 in Arkansas - married John W Wilson

ArkansasBen77 — 2010-09-23 05:59:17Z

I'm looking for some information about Josie or Josephine Dyke. She was born about 1860 in Arkansas with the 1880 Cencus (District 298, Cotton Plant, Woodruff, Arkansas, page 8) stating her Father was born in Arkansas, Mother in Tennessee.

She married John W Wilson (1852-1911) in 1880 and they had one daughter, Mary Wilson (1882-1972).

Other than the 1880 Census, I can find no evidence of her even existing. I can't even confirm her maiden name as only my Great Aunt has told this to me and it can't be verified.

Anyone with any information?

Gertrude F. Van Dyke, age 98 ,daughter of , Edward and Minnie Haft Schwab.,Greene Township Erie,Co,pa,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-08-11 00:33:18Z

Gertrude F. Van Dyke, age 98
of Waterford, Erie,county,pa,
went to be with the Lord on Saturday,
August 7, 2010.
at her daughter's home in Greene Township.
She was born in Greene Township on November 22, 1911,
the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Haft Schwab. She married Ralph Van Dyke on April 5, 1933, and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2005. Gertrude was a homemaker who was a devoted wife for over 71 years and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a hard worker who many years ago worked seasonal jobs for local farmers, worked for the Klaus family at the Picnicana picnic grounds, and worked in the cafeteria at Summit Central School. She was a member of the Summit Senior Citizens, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, cooking, canning, and quilting. She is survived by four daughters, Helen B. Vogt and her husband Milton of Tucson, Ariz.,
Alice M. Smith and her husband Robert of Waterford,
Ann C. Scott of Tidioute,
and Martha J. Nero and her husband Anthony of Waterford,pa,
13 grandchildren,
29 great-grandchildren,
and 15 great-great-grandchildren;
also, her brother Richard Schwab of Corry
and her sister-in-law Leona Schwab of Phillipsville.
In addition to her husband, Ralph Van Dyke, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Charles, Raymond, Edward, Robert, and Lloyd Schwab;
and six sisters: Bertha Schwab,
Irene Allen,
Dorothy Hartner,
Evelyn Griffin,
Lois Phillips,
and Lavina Kaminski.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford, Pa.
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
and may attend the funeral service there on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor John Yungwirth of West Greene Community Church and Pastor Betty Hollabaugh of Mill Village United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Waterford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mill Village U.M. Church, West Greene Community Church, or to Perry Hi-Way Hose Company. Condolences may be sent at www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com.

West Greene Community Church,"
United Methodist Church ,"

Re: DYKE

daviddyke20 — 2010-07-30 02:56:36Z

Hi Erica..
Nice to hear from you...I'm not sure if there would be a connection but lets see where it goes...so your maiden name is DYKE and you're mainly from Surrey and Kent....hmmmmm not sure if mine ventured that far.
My grandfather was born in Worcester b:1878 and my Grtgrandfather was born in Cheltenham Glous. b:1842.
I'am having some trouble getting beyond my Grtgrand father....mostly because there is so many Edward DYKE's and I can't put them all together.
Please tell me about your DYKE family.
Talk soon
Dave

Re: DYKE

charles16281 — 2010-07-29 10:43:31Z

Dear David Dyke
My name is Erica McAdam and I am researching my Fathers family "Dyke". So far the family seems to have been mainly in the Surrey and Kent areas and there are a host of them. If I can assist you in anyway, please let me know.
In anticipation
Erica McAdam

Re: Thomas Jesse Dyke - Somerset

charles16281 — 2010-07-29 10:36:45Z

Dear JaneAustin
Your message seeking Dyke connections had me enthralled.
I am researching the Dyke family as my Father was Alexander macgregor Dyke but he was born in Battersea, London,England but was reared in Reigate. In his genealogical records he has a relation dating back to 1835 named Thomas who in turn had a brother named Jesse, they were born in Kemsing in Kent. Their Mothers name was Ann and she came from Snodland in Kent.
It is strange that these names appear in both our lines. Do you think that there could be a connection?
Hoping to hear from you
Erica McAdam

Leland Dyke and son Charles Warner Dyke

chevy28 — 2010-05-23 04:13:45Z

My wifes granddad was Charles Dyke. He was married to Zadie Bell Allen in 1914 and they were divorced in 1918. They had a daughter Edith. IN the divorce papers in Boise ,Idaho there was a custody hearing and Zadie got custody. In Charles draft registration papers she is listed as a daughter.and living in Maryland. My wife has always been interested in his family but no one could help her.She would like to hear from the family of his. Thanks Lewis McFadden

Re: Dyke early arrival in north America

nanny111138 — 2010-05-04 15:12:38Z

If you have ancestry you can go to family trees and see the tree for Anthony Dike to Harry Dyke(Notice spelling). I have from Anthony's arrival in 1623 until pretty much current. You are welcome to anything you want to see.. If you can't get on please send me your parents and grandparents names and dates of birth and death if you have and I will look it up and send to you. Thank you Jean Kinney

Re: Dyke early arrival in north America

dreamcasteryume — 2010-05-04 04:57:14Z

my father told me my ancester was captain Anthony Dike and yes his wife was Tabitha it's interesting how you would know this stuff too

Thomas Jesse Dyke - Somerset

janeaustin188 — 2010-03-29 02:13:57Z

My GG.Grandfather,Thomas Jesse Dyke born about 1815 married Susannah Gatehouse (?date). Their daughter, my G.Grandmother Emma Maria Dyke was born in Somerset, England Dec.11,1843. They emmigrated to Pickering County, Ontario, Canada around 1844 and had three more children: Henry, George Wellington and Pricilla.They moved to Goderich Township, Huron County, Ontario by 1871 and lived near Clinton, Ontario. Thomas Jesse Dyke died June 1, 1894 and I am unable to find death registration but had the obituary from newpaper. His son George Wellington Dyke married Margaret Torrance, and she is buried in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Ontario along with their daughter Grace Doty but George is not buried there. Rumor had it he went to California. 1901 census shows Margaret, Henry, Pricillia and Albin living in Goderich, Ontario. In my research I have tried to follow up Annie Dyke who married Albin Rawlings who I think was a cousin of Thomas Jesse Dyke. Annie was daughter of Nathaniel and there is info on them in Lambton County Archives, Wyoming Ontario. Albin Dyke's name appears in the Pioneer Roundup - Grand Prarie, Alberta. Sound familiar to anyone?

DYKE

daviddyke20 — 2010-01-26 03:34:12Z

Hi Listers...
Researching my family Edward DYKE of worcester from 1842 to date..
Wondering if any one is researching the family name DYKE.
Cheers
Dave .......BC Canada

Mary Dyke & William Heywood

lisa025 — 2010-01-03 23:39:14Z

Hi - I am looking for any information on Mary Dyke & William Heywood. I know they had 1 son born in Worcester, UK in 1831 named James Heywood, they also had another son Thomas born around 1821 (place not known). Both Thomas and James moved to Australia.

Re: Amanda Dyke (Dike)

PSkolrud — 2010-01-02 03:58:43Z

Do you have any information regarding Amanda and America Dyke's parents? I know their mother is buried in the same cemetery with America but I have been unable to find any information about their father.

My husband is a descendant of John and Amanda Davison through their daughter Clarissa. I would be happy to share what I have been able to find and confirm.

Thanks for any help you can offer regarding the Dyke family.

DYKE Dorothy 1916-1993

t42MountOlivet — 2009-12-20 19:53:19Z

DYKE Dorothy 1916-1993

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 211,523 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

DYKE Jimmie 1917-1997

t42MountOlivet — 2009-12-20 19:53:03Z

DYKE Jimmie 1917-1997

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 211,523 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Thomas Dyke

grahamsimons — 2009-11-18 00:05:54Z

Chemist and druggist; came to Merthyr Tydfil from Bristol in early 1800s; first worked in partnership with John and David Stephen Davies, later on his own in Court Street. Married Maria Jones 1814; died 1823; Thomas Jones Dyke became doctor and Medical Officer of Health. Thomas Jones Dyke married Eliza Evans (my gt gt aunt) in 1858; no issue; my grandfather was named for him (Frederic Dyke Sydney Simons).

I'd love to find out more about Thomas Dyke's origins.

Dyke Family of Essex Co Va

olclarke — 2009-08-10 16:47:28Z

Need info on thes Dyke's.
1. Still seeking parents & siblings for Warner A. v abt 1812 in Essex Co. He marr Mary Elizabeth Beazley dau of ? (need his name ) Beazley & Polly.
2. William Jackson b abt 1850 marr Mary Juliet Crouch dau of Joseph Crouch & Isabella Jane Broach. Need parents & siblings for William & children for him & Mary.
Thanks, Ollie

Re: DYKE Family, Crewe, Cheshire, England

jmjones2322 — 2009-06-06 07:51:14Z

Hi Bill
I have contacted you already by email but thought I would post in case others see and can add anything. My husband's grandmother was Selina Emma Dyke who married William Jones in 1908. She died in 1951 and her son and his family moved to Australia. My husband is also named after her, with Dyke as one of his names.
I am hopeful that we are linked.
Jennifer

Re: DYKE Family, Crewe, Cheshire, England

billdyke1 — 2009-04-05 19:16:10Z

Greetings from Canada, Ross
Let's go direct to exchange family info.
Write me at billdyke@xplornet.com

Re: DYKE Family, Crewe, Cheshire, England

RDYKE181 — 2009-04-05 17:56:17Z

Hi Bill.
My name is Ross Dyke my father was Edwin Charles Dyke and my Grandfather was Frank Arthur Dyke who was a son of Edwin and Selina.Any information you would like to share would be greatfully recieved.

Kind Regards
Ross.

dyke family surrey

supermum2005 — 2009-03-04 22:29:52Z

Hi all

I am stuck with Thomas dyke born abt 1802 died 1887 he married caroline paris

i dont know who his parents were or any of his siblings

any help or connections ?

Re: Warner or Warren A. Dyke of Essex Co Va

prosta1 — 2009-02-10 00:26:56Z

Warner A Dyke was born around 1812 in Essex County, Va. and was a Mechanic or Mill Wright. He married Mary Elizabeth Beasley and bore 2 sons & 3 Daughters. The sons were Erasmus & Leland, daughters Mary Elizabeth, Etta Frances, and Amanda. I can furnish additional info including birth dates for Mary, Etta , and Leland. Let ma know if you need additional info.

Re: Dyke family in Dorset England

cbain179 — 2009-01-26 17:32:24Z

I am looking for any Dyke families in Somerset.
Louisa ABBOTT was married to HENRY MORGAN and they had several children, Including ANNIE DYKE MORGAN
The trouble is that she was born in 1864-65. but her "father" Henry had been dead before the 1861 census.
In the 1871 census, Annie is described as 5 yrs .
I don't think Henry Morgan can be the father.
Yet, she has this second name of Dyke. None of the earlier Morgans or Taylors had used the Dyke name, so I am wondering if ther might be a Dyke around at that time.
They lived in West Stower and Todber. her pesumptive mother, Louisa Abbott Morgan is buried in Oxford.

Vivian DYKE m. Walden Weaver (was Alexander McCauley DYKE)

ellenblackstone — 2009-01-03 18:52:29Z

Hello! I doubt that the two Vivians can be the same ones. Sorry.

"My" Vivian was the daughter of Thomas Alexander DYKE and Lona Lavone SAMS. Vivian was born 1896 and died 1991. She married Walden Weaver, who lived until 1984.

Good rooting!

EllenB

Re: Alexander McCauley DYKE, 1801-1879

CarterD1207 — 2009-01-03 02:10:00Z

My (very) distant relative, John Wesley Shepley (1889-1980) married twice. Second time to a woman named "Vivian V. --?--" (1897-1983). I am wondering if perhaps this Vivian was the daughter of Thomas Alexander & Lona Sams Dyke? John W. and Vivian married sometime after 1930 because he is living (widowed) with his 3 sons in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa according to the 1930 census. Any help appreciated.

Diane

Re: Dyke family

billdyke1 — 2008-12-29 19:36:13Z

Lesley,
In addition to my first reply on your other search. I believe the two may be connected. I have a Selina Charlotte Webb marrying Edwin Henry Dyke in 1865 and producing Rosina Eleanor Dyke plus another daughter and five sons. One of the sons was my grandfather.

DYKE Family, Crewe, Cheshire, England

billdyke1 — 2008-12-29 01:47:38Z

I would like to share information of Edwin Dyke family. Edwin married Selina Charlotte Webb, 12 Dec, 1865. The 1881 cenus shows address as 5 James St, Monks, Coppenhill, Cheshire. Five children shown; one was my grandfather, Alfred James Dyke. He married Ellen Atkins in 1900 , son Harold Henry Dyke born 1900. A.J. Dyke emigrated to Canada, pre-WW1,remarried and had son (my father) born 1913. A.W. Dyke died 1921 of WW1 injuries. Much more info to share.