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I've been looking at this DYER family. You may already have this but it seems that this William DYER was the s/o William DYER & Mary Ann (née TRIPP] and grandson of William DYER & Sarah [née HOLMES] who were married at Moorlinch in 1785 but were both "of Chelton" - probably Chilton Polden.  Sarah died in 1799 and a William & Ann DYER started having children baptised in 1801 when Ann is described in the Baptismal Register of Chilton Polden as "Reputed" Wife of William DYER.

There is a marriage in St John's Bedminster, Bristol on 27 Oct 1800 of a William DYER and an Ann HOMES.  I haven't seen the original entry but I'm wondering if this is the same William DYER and whether Ann and Sarah might have been related.

Sorry pat no connection.

My family circa east brent,

Cheer's mike dyer

Dear Pat,

This must indeed be the same William Dyer as my records confirm, baptized Wick St. Lawrence, Nov.1838 (my Gt G'father's brother).

I have all his census records, but only in his probate is he referred to as a "land agent" - previously farmer, builder & contractor.

The name "Smyth-Pigott estate" is new to me and any further information would be gratefully received and offered.

Many thanks,

Derrick Norton

I have recently been contacted by someone who is interested in the above named William DYER who lived in Weston-super-Mare and was Land Agent to the Smyth-Pigott estate.  Is this the same family as yours?

Hi Sandi. You should be able to find the information you want on FreeReg which is, as its name suggests, free to use. But to help you on your way:

According to the 1851 Census William PARKER  was born c1783 in Bleadon. According to FreeReg he was baptised in Bleadon on 6 February 1783 to parents Sam and Betty. According to the same source Samuel PARKER  married Elizabeth JENNINGS (a Widow) in Bleadon on 22 May 1768.

I assume that Samuel and Elizabeth had children before William was born (and perhaps afterwards) but I haven't searched for them. FreeReg should help you with that and, hopefully, the birth/baptism of Samuel as well. Let us know how you get on in your quest and, if you need more help, don't hesitate to ask.

Dave Erasmus