Descendants of Minor Dye and Delilah Long

The Dye family in America, and around Miami and Champaign Co, Ohio were descendants of Laurens Jans Duyts b 1610 in Denmark immigrated in 1639 on the Ship "Fire of Troy" to Bronx, New York.  The Dye Society has a tremendous web site with thousands of descendants and adding new ones each day. As of this date, I have been unable to find the parents of either Minor Dye, or Delilah Long. If anyone is able to help me identify this Dye family, please email me Evilsizer3@aol.com

Descendants of Minor Dye

Generation No. 1

1. Minor1 Dye was born Abt. 1800 in Green Co,PA. He married Deliah Long Abt. 1818. She was born May 18, 1801 in Green Co,PA (Source: Cemetery Listing-Grave Stone.), and died Dec 18, 1841 in Jay Co,IN.

More About Minor Dye:
Census 1: 1830, Unaccounted
Census 2: 1840, Jay Co, IND
Deed 1: Jul 02, 1831, Champaign Co, Oh
Deed 2: Aug 20, 1837, Jay Co, IN Land Recorded

More About Deliah Long:
Burial: Winters Cemetery

Children of Minor Dye and Deliah Long are:

+ 2 i. Frances2 Dye, born 1819 in PA; died Bef. 1899.

3 ii. Sarah Dye (Source: obit.), born Bet. 1820 - 1826; died Aft. 1913. She married Gilbert.

More About Sarah Dye:
Residence: 1899, Aliance, NE

+ 4 iii. Barbara Ann Dye, born 1827 in OH; died Feb 20, 1892 in Merrick Co, Wolbach, NE.

+ 5 iv. James Dye, born Jan 12, 1831 in Miami Co,Elizabeth, OH; died Apr 13, 1899 in Merrick Co,Central City, NE.

+ 6 v. Benjamin Dye, born Jul 28, 1833 in Miami Co, OH; died Dec 24, 1913 in Coleridge, Merrick Co, NE.

Generation No. 2

2. Frances2 Dye (Minor1) was born 1819 in PA (Source: Census Record-Acutal, 1860 Jay Co IND age 40.), and died Bef. 1899. She married Leonard Morris Evilsizer Apr 04, 1839 in Jay Co,IN, son of Henry Evilsizer and Elizabeth Idle. He was born Sep 02, 1816 in Kanawa Co,VA, and died Jul 28, 1885 in Jay Co,IN (Source: Death Records.).

Notes for Leonard Morris Evilsizer:
Jay Co Historical Society

Leonard cleared 200 acres and has owned 1200 acres in the county;also owns 193 acres in Iowa
Listed in Portland Indiana City and Business Directory 1897 as a music

Jay Co Probate records pg 582 1st day Dec term 1885 Dec 17

William Newton adm of estate of Leonard Evilsizer Box 23

More About Leonard Morris Evilsizer:
Census 1: 1840, Jay Co, IN
Census 2: 1860, Jay Co,IND
Residence: 1837, Jay Co,IND

More About Leonard Evilsizer and Frances Dye:
Marriage: Apr 04, 1839, Jay Co,IN

Children of Frances Dye and Leonard Evilsizer are:

7 i. Elizabeth Ann3 Evilsizer (Source: 1840 US Census - CD 316, "CD-ROM."), born May 30, 1840 in Jay Co,IN; died Mar 30, 1842 in Jay Co, IN.

Notes for Elizabeth Ann Evilsizer:
Deaf and Dumb

8 ii. Matilda Jane Evilsizer, born Nov 29, 1842 in Jay Co,IN; died Mar 25, 1842 in Jay Co, IN.

9 iii. Minor Evilsizer (Source: 1850 US Census - CD # 317, "CD-ROM."), born Feb 05, 1843 in Jay Co,IN; died Dec 17, 1892 in Wayne Co ,Easthaven, IND. He married (1) Mary A Zigler Feb 09, 1867 in Jay Co.,IN (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.). He married (2) Mary Rider Jan 26, 1873 in Jay Co.,IN; born Bef. 1853.

Notes for Minor Evilsizer:
Jay County Historical Society
Minor fought in the war of 1862 Roll of Honor Civil Ward Union Soldiers #472 Pvt Co E 89th Infantry Ft Pickering, Memphis,TN Vol XXI Mississippi River Natl Cemetery, near Memphis TN

I believe the marriage in Jay Co, IND 8/6/1862 of "Minard" to Mary E Manson to be Minor.

More About Minor Evilsizer:
Burial: 1863, Mississippi River National Cemetery, Memphis
Military service 1: Pvt. Co E 89thInfantry-Union
Military service 2: 1862, Fought in Civil War

More About Minor Evilsizer and Mary Zigler:
Marriage: Feb 09, 1867, Jay Co.,IN (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.)

10 iv. Priscilla Evilsizer (Source: 1860 Indiana Census CD#304.), born Aug 19, 1845 in Jay Co,IN. She married Henry W Duckett Jun 30, 1866 in Jay Co, IN (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.).

11 v. James Evilsizer (Source: cemetery Record.), born Jul 15, 1848 in Jay Co, IN; died Jul 15, 1848 in Jay Co, IN.

12 vi. Margaret "Maggie" Evilsizer (Source: 1860 Indiana Census CD#304.), born Jun 05, 1849 in Jay Co,IN. She married John Butcher Feb 18, 1871 in Jay Co.,IN.

13 vii. Louis M Evilsizer (Source: 1860 Indiana Census CD#304.), born Jul 16, 1851 in Jay Co, IN. He married (1) Ardella Banta Mar 01, 1874 in Jay Co.,IN; born Aft. 1851. He married (2) Ruth Adaline Hearn Bet. 1885 - 1890 in Jay Co ,IN; born Oct 05, 1862 in Randolph Co,Deerfield, IN.

Notes for Louis M Evilsizer:
A well known professor of music and composed a large number of valuable contributions to musical literature.

More About Louis M Evilsizer:
Occupation: 1897, Music Teacher (Source: Book Reference, 1897 Portland City Dir.)

More About Louis Evilsizer and Ardella Banta:
Marriage: Mar 01, 1874, Jay Co.,IN

Notes for Ruth Adaline Hearn:
Birth record of child Reginald lists Ruth A. Hearn. Possible Adalyn is middle name, or possible she was married to Hearn.

Marriage Notes for Louis Evilsizer and Ruth Hearn:
The Weekly Commercial-Portland Indiana Dec 12, 1897
It will be a great sup rise to many persons in this city to learn that Mrs Ruth A Evilsizer of West High Street last evening filed her petition for a divorce from her husband, Prof.Louis M Evilsizer. The defendant is the well known professor of music and has composed a large number of valuable contributions to musical literature.

Dec 23, 1897

Judge John W Headington granted degree of divorce. Mrs Evilsizer was given all household goods and custody of little son, Freddie

More About Louis Evilsizer and Ruth Hearn:
Divorce: Dec 23, 1897, Portland Indiana (Source: Newspaper Article - In File, The Weekly Commercial, Portland.)
Marriage: Bet. 1885 - 1890, Jay Co ,IN

14 viii. Mary Frances Evilsizer (Source: 1860 Indiana Census CD#304.), born Aug 19, 1854 in Jay Co,IN. She married John H M Holmes Oct 28, 1871 in Jay Co.,IN (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.).

15 ix. Albert W. Evilsizer (Source: 1860 Indiana Census CD#304.), born Sep 19, 1856 in Jay Co,IN; died Aft. 1920 in ILL. He married Callie "Caroline" Stauffer May 01, 1881 in Jay Co.,IN (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.); born Mar 1861 in IND (Source: 1900 Illinois Soundex.); died Aft. 1910.

Notes for Albert W. Evilsizer:
Listed in Portland Indiana City and Business Directory 1897

More About Albert W. Evilsizer:
Census 1: 1920, ILL Census-Cook Co-Chicago
Census 2: 1900, Cook Co - Chicago- 180 79th St
Census 3: 1910, Cook Co, Chicago, ILL
Occupation: 1897, phonograph & magniscope

16 x. Sarah Maria Evilsizer (Source: 1860 Indiana Census CD#304.), born Sep 11, 1858 in Jay Co, IN. She married David C Vincent Dec 10, 1878 in Jay Co, IN (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.).

Notes for David C Vincent: This family from Patti Blair PJoBlair@aol.com

17 xi. Kipher Evilsizer, born Jul 02, 1861 in Jay Co,IN; died Oct 14, 1865 in Jay Co,IN.

4. Barbara Ann2 Dye (Minor1) was born 1827 in OH (Source: Census Record-Acutal.), and died Feb 20, 1892 in Merrick Co, Wolbach, NE. She married Daniel Evilsizer Jan 1847 in Miami CO, OH (Source: (1) AGII-OHIO, (2) SS Death Records), son of Jacob Evilsizer and Hannah Blue. He was born Jan 03, 1828 in Champaign Co, OH, and died Mar 05, 1912 in Ada Co, Boise, ID (Source: (1) Death Certificate-Family owned., (2) Indiana Evilsizer's, Date of Import: Jan 19, 1999.).

Notes for Barbara Ann Dye:
The Courier
Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska
February 25, 1892

CHAPMAN- Died-Saturday, February 20, 1892, Mrs Barbara Ann Evensizer, in her 66th year, while visiting her daughter at Walbach. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Samuel Miller from the Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m. after which the remains were followed to the Chapman Cemetery by a large concourse of people and deposited in their last resting place. She leaves and aged husband and three children to mourn her departure.

More About Barbara Ann Dye:
Burial: Chapman Cemetery
Obit: Feb 25, 1892, Central City Courier

Notes for Daniel Evilsizer:

Parantage proven by supporting facts. Death Cert names father as Benjamin. Research shows no Benjamin Evilsizer in any census until Daniel's brother in 1856. Facts to support this child are:

1830 Census Champaign Co, OH show male child b 1825-1830
Daniel Born Jan 1828
Parents married April 1 1827
Daniel born exactly 9 months after marriage
Daniel married in 1847 - not appearing as child in 1850 census with parents
Living in Miami Co, Troy Twp Ohio in same area as Jacob and Hannah.
Jacobs children married in Troy, Miami Co, OH
Daniel's cousin Mary Evilsizer (d/o Squire) married James Dye, brother to Daniels wife Barbara Ann Dye was a sister to both James Dye who married Mary Evilsizer, d/o Squire and a sister to Frances Dye who married Leonard Morris Evilsizer,s/o Henry and Betsy.
This is the only unidentified child of these families in this area at this time
I find death certificates to be not always accurate
Death Cert says father b PA - Evilsizers gone from PA by 1788
The above facts STRONGLY support the theory

More About Daniel Evilsizer:
Burial: Morris Hill Cemetery
Census: 1870, Miami Co, OH-Troy Twp-pg 9
Residence: 1882, Miami Co, Casstown, OH

Children of Barbara Dye and Daniel Evilsizer are:

18 i. Walter3 Evilsizer, born 1847; died Apr 27, 1865 in Camp Chase, OH.

Notes for Walter Evilsizer:
Parantage of Walter is not proven, however, brothers were known to enlist together in the Civil War and serve in the same company. Foundation is his brother Reason D military service. Only other explanation would be a cousin, but none found with this name. Also, Reason D named one of his children Walter. Maybe for his dead brother.

More About Walter Evilsizer:
Military service: Feb 27, 1865, Co G 196th Ohio Inf Reg-Union Army

19 ii. Reason Daniel Evensizer, born Apr 19, 1848; died in Cando ND. He met (1) Sarah E Cary. He married (2) Catherine McDonald Aug 20, 1873 in Miami Co.,Monroe,OH (Source: Marriage Records-CD# 400 Broderbund, book 1 pg 94.); born Apr 06, 1855 in Miami Co, Cowlesville, OH.

Notes for Reason Daniel Evensizer:
Daniels grandson is a retired Army Col. living near Napa Ca name spelled Evansizer. He is about 85 yrs old.
Military records use spelling of Evilsizer.
Ohio records of birth of Sarah uses spelling of Evilsizer

Veterans' Schedules: U.S. Selected States, 1890
Evensizer, Reason D.
State : NE
County : Merrick Co
Location : Lone Tree Township
Microfilm Page : 3

More About Reason Daniel Evensizer:
Census: 1870, Miami Co, OH-Monroe-pg 9-age22 (Source: SS Death Records)
Military service 1: Feb 27, 1865, Private Co G 196th Ohio Inf Reg-Union Army
Military service 2: Sep 11, 1865, Mustered Out
Residence 1: Central City NE (Source: SS Death Records)
Residence 2: North Dakota (Source: SS Death Records)

More About Catherine McDonald:
Deed: May 29, 1909, Miami Co, Troy, OH-to Louis Von Bargen- from mothers estate

More About Reason Evensizer and Catherine McDonald:

Marriage: Aug 20, 1873, Miami Co.,Monroe,OH (Source: Marriage Records-CD# 400 Broderbund, book 1 pg 94.)

20 iii. Mary K Evilsizer, born Jun 1857 in Miami Co, OH; died Dec 1874 in Miami Co, Monroe, OH (Source: Death Records-County Records.).

21 iv. John Evilsizer, born 1859 in OH; died Bef. 1870.

22 v. James Harrison Evilsizer Evensizer, born Jul 18, 1862 in Troy, Miami Co.,OH; died Nov 02, 1921 in Medford, OR (Source: SS Death Records). He married Mary Elizabeth Rynearson Jun 21, 1881 in Greene, Ohio (Source: IGI-Mormon Library, M514265.); born Jul 08, 1867 in Clark Co, Springfield, OH; died Jan 14, 1938 in Medford, OR.

Notes for James Harrison Evilsizer Evensizer:
Descendants for James Harrison were submitted by Johnnie Evensizer and was taken from the EVENSIZER family Bible. As with other descendant lines, the name spelling was changed, apparently at this point.

More About James Harrison Evilsizer Evensizer:
Census: 1910, Boise, Ada Co, IAdho-(name-Harrison) (Source: LDS Records-On Line, National Archives T624-Microfilm Roll 221 Vol 1 page 243.)

More About James Evensizer and Mary Rynearson:
Marriage: Jun 21, 1881, Greene, Ohio (Source: IGI-Mormon Library, M514265.)
Marriage Fact: Witness:Melissa Evensizer & William Virts by Chas Nesbit,Probate Judge (Source: SS Death Records)

23 vi. Melissa A Evilsizer, born Abt. 1865. She married Jesse M Russell (Source: Indiana Evilsizer's, Date of Import: Jan 19, 1999.) Feb 08, 1883 in Miami Co,OH (Source: Salt Lake City-IGI File, book 2 pg 143 county records.).

24 vii. Meda May Evensizer, born Nov 23, 1882 in Casstown, OH; died Oct 06, 1883 in Miami Co, Pike, OH (Source: Probate Records.).

More About Meda May Evensizer:
Cause of Death: Head disease

5. James2 Dye (Minor1) was born Jan 12, 1831 in Miami Co,Elizabeth, OH, and died Apr 13, 1899 in Merrick Co,Central City, NE. He married Mary Ann Evilsizor (Source: 1850 US Census - Actual.) Mar 11, 1855 in Miami Co, Troy, OH (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.), daughter of Squire Evilsizor and Christina Comer. She was born 1836 in Champaign Co, OH, and died Dec 21, 1902 in Merrick Co, NE.

Notes for James Dye:

The Courier, Merrick Co, Neb, Central City

James Dye was born Jan 12, 1831 at Elizabeth, Miami Co, Ohio, and died April 13, 1899 at Central City, Neb, aged 68 years, 3 months , 1 day. He was married march 11, 1855 to Mary Ann Evensizer at Tory, Ohio and lived close to that place until 1880 when they removed to near Chapman Neb., and have since resided in this county.

Nine children were born to them, seven of whom survive, all living in this county excepting one daughter in Ohio. One boy, Joseph H is buried in Ohio and the other, George is buried in the cemetery in Chapman

Mr Dye enlisted pn the 14th day of October, 1861 at Troy, Ohio and served in Company H of the 44th ohio infantry until his discharge about June 20,1863 on account of disabilities incurred in the service of his country. On the 24th day of June, 1881, his left leg was amputated above the knee since which time he has been a constant sufferer from severe pains in that member and other ills incident to his army life. He has been bedfast the greater part of the time for the past eighteen years, only once in while being able to sit up in a cahir. He has long been remarkably patient all through his long and severe sufferings. One brother, Mr Benjamin Dye of Grand Island, and one sister, Mrs Sarah Gilbert of Alliance are all who are left of a family of eight

More About James Dye:
Individual Note: Nine children, seven alive in 1899
Medical Information: Leg amputated 6/24/1881 above the knee due to military injuries. Bedfast 18 years before his death
Military service 1: Oct 14, 1861, Troy, Miami Co.,OH-Enlisted
Military service 2: Bet. Oct 01, 1861 - Jan 09, 1865, Company H 44th Ohio Infantry
Military service 3: Jun 20, 1863, Discharged
Residence: 1874, Merrick Co, NE

Notes for Mary Ann Evilsizor:
Central City Republican
Central City, Merrick Co, Nebraska

Dec 27, 1902
Died.

Mrs. James Dye died in this city Sunday morning of hemorage of the lungs. She had long resided in this county and was highly respected. Her husband, a civil was veteran departed this life several years ago and her children had all.grown up. The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday morning, the Rev. Bancroft officiating, and the remains were interred in the cemetery at Chapman. The following detail from the G.A-R. post acted as pall-bearers: W.H.C. Rice; N.R. Persinger, Jos. Phelps, John Nhller, Herman Becker and H.C. Martin.

More About Mary Ann Evilsizor:
Burial: Chapman Cemetery

Cause of Death: Hemorage of the lungs
Obit: Dec 27, 1902, Central City Republican

More About James Dye and Mary Evilsizor
Marriage: Mar 11, 1855, Miami Co, Troy, OH (Source: Marriage Record-CD#2 Broderbund.)
Marriage license: No 06996

Children of James Dye and Mary Evilsizor are:

25 i. Louis3 Dye.

More About Louis Dye:
Residence: 1927, Aliance, Merrick Co, NE

26 ii. Joseph H Dye (Source: obit.), born Bet. 1856 - 1858; died Bef. 1872 in Champaign Co, OH (Source: Obituary Notice.).

27 iii. Clara Belle Dye, born Mar 29, 1859 in OH; died Feb 23, 1927 in Central City, Merrick Co, NEB. She married Stephen Lewis Wiser Nov 09, 1887 in Merrick Co, NE; died Mar 26, 1901 in Merrick Co, NE.

Notes for Clara Belle Dye:

CENTRAL CffY REPUBLICAN
Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska
24 February 1927
Page I

CLARA BELLE WISER

Clara Belle Wiser passed away at her home thirteen miles west of this city on February 23, 1927 at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 6 days. She had been a sufferer from heart trouble for a number of years and it was this trouble which caused her death.

Clara Belle Wiser was bom in Ohio on NWch 29, 1859 and came to this country in 1880. She was married on November 9, 1887 in Central City to Stephen Wiser who preceded her in death. To this union were bom six children, all of whom are living. She has lived all of her married life with the exception of the first year on the farm where she died.

Mrs. Wiser was a character that was greatly admired and loved by her associates. Her life, though marred by illness, was one of great activity and service to her family and her conunumty and her church.

She leaves to moum her, one daughter, Mrs. Sam Magnuson of Chapman, five sons, Harrison of Council Bluffs Powa], Arthur, Grant, Raymond, and Steven of Chapman, two sisters, Mrs. Logan Hilligas, and Mrs. L.E. Powell of Central City and two brothers, Grant Dye of Central City and Louis Dye of Alliance.

The fimeral services will be held from the home at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Rev. Dunbar of Chapman will be in charge with Rev. Floyd W. Johnston of Central City assisting. Interment will be made in the Central City Cemetery.

More About Clara Belle Dye:
Burial: Central City Cemetery
Medical Information: heart trouble for years contrubuting to her death
Obit: Feb 24, 1927, Central City Republican

More About Stephen Lewis Wiser:
Obit: Mar 28, 1901, Central City Courier

28 iv. George L Dye, born Dec 09, 1860; died Mar 21, 1887 in Merrick Co, NE.

More About George L Dye:
Burial: Chapman Cemetery

29 v. Ulysses Grant Dye, born Jan 02, 1864; died Feb 07, 1942 in Merrick Co, NE.

More About Ulysses Grant Dye:
Residence: 1927, Merrick Co, NE

30 vi. Meda M Dye, born 1871 in OH.

31 vii. Anna Dye, born 1872 in Miami Co, OH.

6. Benjamin2 Dye (Minor1) was born Jul 28, 1833 in Miami Co, OH, and died Dec 24, 1913 in Coleridge, Merrick Co, NE. He married Elizabeth McKee (Source: Obituary Notice.) Dec 17, 1853. She was born Mar 15, 1836 in MOntgomery Co, OH, and died Feb 17, 1904 in Grand Island, NE.

Notes for Benjamin Dye:
Four children

More About Benjamin Dye:
Burial: Chapman Cemetery
Cause of Death: cerebral hemorrage
Immigration: 1872, Grand Island, NE
Individual Note: Died at home of Neice- Mrs. C J Hutchinson
Military service 1: Bet. Jan 06, 1864 - Jul 30, 1865, Ohio Cavalry-Serg- Co E 8th Ohio Cav.
Military service 2: Sep 16, 1861, Pvet Co E-44th Ohio Cav.
Residence: 1899, Grand Island, NE

Notes for Elizabeth McKee:

CENTRAL CITY DEMOCRAT
Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska 25 February 1904
Page 3
Obituary

Elizabeth McKee was bom March 15, 1836 in Montgomery County, Ohio, and died February 17, 1804 [1904] at the soldier's and sailor's home at Grand Island, Nebraska. Deceased was united in marriage to Benjamin Dye on December 17, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Dye emigrated to Nebraska in 1872 where the [they] have since resided, moving to the soldier's home about eight years ago. Mrs. Dye united Mth the Methodist church in 1873 since which sime [time] she has been a faithful'and consistent member. Four children were bom to her, all of whom have preceded her to the spirit land. Shortly before her death she told her friends that she felt that death was near and that she was fully prepared to go. The funeral was held from the Chapman Methodist church, Rev. Ward Morse conducting the services.

More About Elizabeth McKee:
Medical Information: Died at The Soldier's home
Obit: Feb 25, 1904, Central City Democrat
Religion: 1873, Methodist

Child of Benjamin Dye and Elizabeth McKee is:

32 i. Andrew C3 Dye (Source: Obituary Notice.), born Apr 18, 1858 in MIami Co, OH; died Apr 30, 1891 in Merrick Co,Central City, NE.

Notes for Andrew C Dye:
CENTRAL CITY COURIER
Central City, Merrick Co, Nebraska, April 30, 1891
Chapman-Andrew Dye is lying at the point of death

May 7, 1891

Died-at the home of his parents Andrew C Dye. Mr Dye was born in Miami County, Ohio April 18, 1858 and moved with his parents to Merrick County, Nebraska in 1872, where he has since lived until his death April 30, 1891. His death was caused by injuries received when a boy from a thrashing machine. He leaves a father and mother and many friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Friday at 10 o'clock A.M., Rev Samuel Miller officiating. His remarks were founded on the words taken from Mark iv,36-39. The remains were interred in the Chapman Cemetery., Merrick Co,

More About Andrew C Dye:
Burial: Chapman Cemetery
Cause of Death: injuries received when a boy from a thrashing machine
Obit: May 07, 1891, Central City Courrier