Descendants of Jonathan Dyer of Fall River, Mass.
The Dyer family, descendants of Jonathan Dyer, has played a significant role in Fall River’s commercial and social spheres for over three generations. Prominent figures include David Hartwell Dyer, a civil and mechanical engineer, who contributed to numerous mills and was a captain in the 7th Massachusetts Volunteers during the Civil War. The family’s roots trace back to England in 1436, with early American connections to notable historical figures. David’s son, George F. Dyer, has continued this legacy as an expert electrical engineer.