Nancy Austin Dyer was the daughter of Nathaniel Austin III and Nancy Polly Gilbert. She was born July 5, 1895 Laurens District of South Carolina,
She married Edwin Dyer March 25, 1830 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. They had eight children, four of whom preceeded her in death {bef 1901}. The eight were:
1. Ann (1832-1848){bu. LaFayette}
2. Melvin Nathaniel (1833-1901) [MN in MHCem - 19216567}
3. Edwin Carey (ca. 1835-CW){bu. LaFayette}
4. Wylie Mercer, Rev. (1837-1917){bu. Freedmont, Gordon Cty, GA}
5. Simpson Mallory (ca. 1840 {1834?}-bef 1901){bu. LaFayette}
6. O'Nalda Zaida (1839-1921){ND Field in MHCem - 19216671}
7. Mary Elizabeth (1841-1915)[m. Robt Benj Headden 22 Apr 1869 bu. Myrtle Hill Cem nr Rome]
8. Brantley C. (ca. 1847-bef. 1860){bu. LaFayette}
For seventy-five years Nancy was a consistent member of the Baptist church. Her husband, her son and grandson as well as her son-in-law, Dr R.B. Headden were all prominent Baptist preachers.
OBIT
Interment.
Mrs. Nancy Dyer, the venerable widow of Rev. Edwin Dyer, one of Walker county's pioneer Baptist preachers died Monday in Rome at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. R.B. Headden, in the 96th year of her age. She had been sick since Christmas, but her condition did not become critical until Sunday about midnight.
The burial was at LaFayette Tuesday, in the family lot where two soldier sons, Edwin and Simpson, an infant son and a daughter, Ann, are buried.
Rev. Wiley M. Dyer, of Kingston, came over Monday to make all the necessary arrangements.
Tuesday after services at the Baptist church a special left Rome at 11:05 A.M. bringing the body and the relatives and friends. The train was furnished by the liberality of Mr. Mark G. McDonald, a member of Rev. R.B. Headden's congregation, who took that method of showing his warm regard for his beloved pastor.
The pallbearers who officiated in Rome were all deacons of the Baptist church.
Besides Rev. R. B. Headden and wife, the funeral party comprised Mr. W. J. Neal, Mrs. O'Rear, Mrs. Josie Boozer, Miss Ida Towns, Mr. and Mrs. Luke McDonald, Messrs. A.W. Walton, W. M. Towers, D.B. Hamilton, Jr., J. D. Banks (sic.), A.B.S. Moseley, Fred Goven, J.F. Hillyer, C.E. Woodruff, A.F. Cantrell and J.B. Sullivan. The last six officiated as pallbearers.
The special reached LaFayette after a run of two hours and was met by a number of our citizens. From the train the body in a handsome casket was taken directly to the cemetery. Rev. W. L. Shattuck conducted the services. The hymn selected by Rev. R.B. Headden was the one of which the world has never wearied, "Jesus Lover of My Soul." After it was sung and the 14th chapter of Job read, a few earnest remarks were made, followed by a heartfelt prayer. The floral offerings that were left to mark the grave were exquisitely tasteful.
The maiden name of the deceased was Nancy Austin and she was born in Laurens District, S.C., July 5, 1805. She became Mrs. Edwin Dyer in Gwinnett county in 1829, her father having come to Georgia in 1820.
In 1838 Mr. and Mrs. Dyer moved to Walker county and in 1839 settled the place two miles above town which was for so many years their home.
Of the eight children, Edwin C. of the 1st Arkansas Rifles and Simpson M. of Phillips Legion, died in service during the war. Ann died in February 1848. Those who survive are M.N. Dyer of Mountain Home, Ark., and O'Nolda, wife of James Fields, of the same place, Rev. Wiley M. Dyer of Kingston, and Mary, wife of Rev. R.B. Headden of Rome.
The deceased came of long lived parents, her father dying at 88 and her mother at 95. She was the last of ten children, 5 boys and 5 girls, all of whom promised to survive her. Her health and recollection were remarkable for one of her age.
Of her life about 25 years were spent near LaFayette, 14 at Cartersville and 18 at Rome.
As the hand of time became heavy and she lived more and more in the past, her home days in Walker came back to her and it was there she wished to be buried.
To her was given length of days, worthily spent.
Note: Her probable date of death was February 10, 1901. She was 96 years old.
IN SWEET ABIDING PEACE.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. A beautiful truth applicable to Mrs. Nancy Dyer whose final rest came to her last Monday morning after many rich full years in this storm tossed life, where love laborers are few. Ninety-seven years and most of them in her Master's service.
What gleaming, golden sheaves, what rich usury of talents hath she garnered in her Lord's treasury against his appearing. So long ready has her spirit been for its ascension, that when the slender delicate threads of the silver chord were loosed the transition from earth to heaven came softly as the sigh of an infant or the kiss of zephyrs blown upon the petals of a rose.
Only those bereft of a sweet ministering presence would dare weep when God called one of his saints, in the calm serene gloaming, that had fallen sweetly after the noon days battles were ended, and the sunset's glow had waxed and waned.
In the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.B. Headden, Mrs. Dyer for thirty years was a cherished presence, ministering and being ministered unto, lovingly, tenderly. When she entered the "low dark valley," her heart did not falter for she leaned upon a rod and staff that never fails, and who can doubt that having passed beyond the draping shadows, she gazes enraptured upon the light beauty and life which forever glows within the Jasper walls of the fair city whose maker and finisher is God. Then weep not but rather rejoice that her tired spirit has found its eternal love, rest and home.
BEULAH S. MOSELEY,
Three children are not listed in the relationship links but may be found at ther FindAGrave Memorials:
Wylie Mercer Dyer Memorial# 54876887
O'nalda Zaida Dyer Field Memorial #19216671
She married Edwin Dyer March 25, 1830 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. They had eight children, four of whom preceeded her in death {bef 1901}. The eight were:
1. Ann (1832-1848){bu. LaFayette}
2. Melvin Nathaniel (1833-1901) [MN in MHCem - 19216567}
3. Edwin Carey (ca. 1835-CW){bu. LaFayette}
4. Wylie Mercer, Rev. (1837-1917){bu. Freedmont, Gordon Cty, GA}
5. Simpson Mallory (ca. 1840 {1834?}-bef 1901){bu. LaFayette}
6. O'Nalda Zaida (1839-1921){ND Field in MHCem - 19216671}
7. Mary Elizabeth (1841-1915)[m. Robt Benj Headden 22 Apr 1869 bu. Myrtle Hill Cem nr Rome]
8. Brantley C. (ca. 1847-bef. 1860){bu. LaFayette}
For seventy-five years Nancy was a consistent member of the Baptist church. Her husband, her son and grandson as well as her son-in-law, Dr R.B. Headden were all prominent Baptist preachers.
OBIT
Interment.
Mrs. Nancy Dyer, the venerable widow of Rev. Edwin Dyer, one of Walker county's pioneer Baptist preachers died Monday in Rome at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. R.B. Headden, in the 96th year of her age. She had been sick since Christmas, but her condition did not become critical until Sunday about midnight.
The burial was at LaFayette Tuesday, in the family lot where two soldier sons, Edwin and Simpson, an infant son and a daughter, Ann, are buried.
Rev. Wiley M. Dyer, of Kingston, came over Monday to make all the necessary arrangements.
Tuesday after services at the Baptist church a special left Rome at 11:05 A.M. bringing the body and the relatives and friends. The train was furnished by the liberality of Mr. Mark G. McDonald, a member of Rev. R.B. Headden's congregation, who took that method of showing his warm regard for his beloved pastor.
The pallbearers who officiated in Rome were all deacons of the Baptist church.
Besides Rev. R. B. Headden and wife, the funeral party comprised Mr. W. J. Neal, Mrs. O'Rear, Mrs. Josie Boozer, Miss Ida Towns, Mr. and Mrs. Luke McDonald, Messrs. A.W. Walton, W. M. Towers, D.B. Hamilton, Jr., J. D. Banks (sic.), A.B.S. Moseley, Fred Goven, J.F. Hillyer, C.E. Woodruff, A.F. Cantrell and J.B. Sullivan. The last six officiated as pallbearers.
The special reached LaFayette after a run of two hours and was met by a number of our citizens. From the train the body in a handsome casket was taken directly to the cemetery. Rev. W. L. Shattuck conducted the services. The hymn selected by Rev. R.B. Headden was the one of which the world has never wearied, "Jesus Lover of My Soul." After it was sung and the 14th chapter of Job read, a few earnest remarks were made, followed by a heartfelt prayer. The floral offerings that were left to mark the grave were exquisitely tasteful.
The maiden name of the deceased was Nancy Austin and she was born in Laurens District, S.C., July 5, 1805. She became Mrs. Edwin Dyer in Gwinnett county in 1829, her father having come to Georgia in 1820.
In 1838 Mr. and Mrs. Dyer moved to Walker county and in 1839 settled the place two miles above town which was for so many years their home.
Of the eight children, Edwin C. of the 1st Arkansas Rifles and Simpson M. of Phillips Legion, died in service during the war. Ann died in February 1848. Those who survive are M.N. Dyer of Mountain Home, Ark., and O'Nolda, wife of James Fields, of the same place, Rev. Wiley M. Dyer of Kingston, and Mary, wife of Rev. R.B. Headden of Rome.
The deceased came of long lived parents, her father dying at 88 and her mother at 95. She was the last of ten children, 5 boys and 5 girls, all of whom promised to survive her. Her health and recollection were remarkable for one of her age.
Of her life about 25 years were spent near LaFayette, 14 at Cartersville and 18 at Rome.
As the hand of time became heavy and she lived more and more in the past, her home days in Walker came back to her and it was there she wished to be buried.
To her was given length of days, worthily spent.
Note: Her probable date of death was February 10, 1901. She was 96 years old.
IN SWEET ABIDING PEACE.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. A beautiful truth applicable to Mrs. Nancy Dyer whose final rest came to her last Monday morning after many rich full years in this storm tossed life, where love laborers are few. Ninety-seven years and most of them in her Master's service.
What gleaming, golden sheaves, what rich usury of talents hath she garnered in her Lord's treasury against his appearing. So long ready has her spirit been for its ascension, that when the slender delicate threads of the silver chord were loosed the transition from earth to heaven came softly as the sigh of an infant or the kiss of zephyrs blown upon the petals of a rose.
Only those bereft of a sweet ministering presence would dare weep when God called one of his saints, in the calm serene gloaming, that had fallen sweetly after the noon days battles were ended, and the sunset's glow had waxed and waned.
In the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.B. Headden, Mrs. Dyer for thirty years was a cherished presence, ministering and being ministered unto, lovingly, tenderly. When she entered the "low dark valley," her heart did not falter for she leaned upon a rod and staff that never fails, and who can doubt that having passed beyond the draping shadows, she gazes enraptured upon the light beauty and life which forever glows within the Jasper walls of the fair city whose maker and finisher is God. Then weep not but rather rejoice that her tired spirit has found its eternal love, rest and home.
BEULAH S. MOSELEY,
Three children are not listed in the relationship links but may be found at ther FindAGrave Memorials:
Wylie Mercer Dyer Memorial# 54876887
O'nalda Zaida Dyer Field Memorial #19216671
Nancy Austin Dyer was the daughter of Nathaniel Austin III and Nancy Polly Gilbert. She was born July 5, 1895 Laurens District of South Carolina,
She married Edwin Dyer March 25, 1830 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. They had eight children, four of whom preceeded her in death {bef 1901}. The eight were:
1. Ann (1832-1848){bu. LaFayette}
2. Melvin Nathaniel (1833-1901) [MN in MHCem - 19216567}
3. Edwin Carey (ca. 1835-CW){bu. LaFayette}
4. Wylie Mercer, Rev. (1837-1917){bu. Freedmont, Gordon Cty, GA}
5. Simpson Mallory (ca. 1840 {1834?}-bef 1901){bu. LaFayette}
6. O'Nalda Zaida (1839-1921){ND Field in MHCem - 19216671}
7. Mary Elizabeth (1841-1915)[m. Robt Benj Headden 22 Apr 1869 bu. Myrtle Hill Cem nr Rome]
8. Brantley C. (ca. 1847-bef. 1860){bu. LaFayette}
For seventy-five years Nancy was a consistent member of the Baptist church. Her husband, her son and grandson as well as her son-in-law, Dr R.B. Headden were all prominent Baptist preachers.
OBIT
Interment.
Mrs. Nancy Dyer, the venerable widow of Rev. Edwin Dyer, one of Walker county's pioneer Baptist preachers died Monday in Rome at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. R.B. Headden, in the 96th year of her age. She had been sick since Christmas, but her condition did not become critical until Sunday about midnight.
The burial was at LaFayette Tuesday, in the family lot where two soldier sons, Edwin and Simpson, an infant son and a daughter, Ann, are buried.
Rev. Wiley M. Dyer, of Kingston, came over Monday to make all the necessary arrangements.
Tuesday after services at the Baptist church a special left Rome at 11:05 A.M. bringing the body and the relatives and friends. The train was furnished by the liberality of Mr. Mark G. McDonald, a member of Rev. R.B. Headden's congregation, who took that method of showing his warm regard for his beloved pastor.
The pallbearers who officiated in Rome were all deacons of the Baptist church.
Besides Rev. R. B. Headden and wife, the funeral party comprised Mr. W. J. Neal, Mrs. O'Rear, Mrs. Josie Boozer, Miss Ida Towns, Mr. and Mrs. Luke McDonald, Messrs. A.W. Walton, W. M. Towers, D.B. Hamilton, Jr., J. D. Banks (sic.), A.B.S. Moseley, Fred Goven, J.F. Hillyer, C.E. Woodruff, A.F. Cantrell and J.B. Sullivan. The last six officiated as pallbearers.
The special reached LaFayette after a run of two hours and was met by a number of our citizens. From the train the body in a handsome casket was taken directly to the cemetery. Rev. W. L. Shattuck conducted the services. The hymn selected by Rev. R.B. Headden was the one of which the world has never wearied, "Jesus Lover of My Soul." After it was sung and the 14th chapter of Job read, a few earnest remarks were made, followed by a heartfelt prayer. The floral offerings that were left to mark the grave were exquisitely tasteful.
The maiden name of the deceased was Nancy Austin and she was born in Laurens District, S.C., July 5, 1805. She became Mrs. Edwin Dyer in Gwinnett county in 1829, her father having come to Georgia in 1820.
In 1838 Mr. and Mrs. Dyer moved to Walker county and in 1839 settled the place two miles above town which was for so many years their home.
Of the eight children, Edwin C. of the 1st Arkansas Rifles and Simpson M. of Phillips Legion, died in service during the war. Ann died in February 1848. Those who survive are M.N. Dyer of Mountain Home, Ark., and O'Nolda, wife of James Fields, of the same place, Rev. Wiley M. Dyer of Kingston, and Mary, wife of Rev. R.B. Headden of Rome.
The deceased came of long lived parents, her father dying at 88 and her mother at 95. She was the last of ten children, 5 boys and 5 girls, all of whom promised to survive her. Her health and recollection were remarkable for one of her age.
Of her life about 25 years were spent near LaFayette, 14 at Cartersville and 18 at Rome.
As the hand of time became heavy and she lived more and more in the past, her home days in Walker came back to her and it was there she wished to be buried.
To her was given length of days, worthily spent.
Note: Her probable date of death was February 10, 1901. She was 96 years old.
IN SWEET ABIDING PEACE.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. A beautiful truth applicable to Mrs. Nancy Dyer whose final rest came to her last Monday morning after many rich full years in this storm tossed life, where love laborers are few. Ninety-seven years and most of them in her Master's service.
What gleaming, golden sheaves, what rich usury of talents hath she garnered in her Lord's treasury against his appearing. So long ready has her spirit been for its ascension, that when the slender delicate threads of the silver chord were loosed the transition from earth to heaven came softly as the sigh of an infant or the kiss of zephyrs blown upon the petals of a rose.
Only those bereft of a sweet ministering presence would dare weep when God called one of his saints, in the calm serene gloaming, that had fallen sweetly after the noon days battles were ended, and the sunset's glow had waxed and waned.
In the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.B. Headden, Mrs. Dyer for thirty years was a cherished presence, ministering and being ministered unto, lovingly, tenderly. When she entered the "low dark valley," her heart did not falter for she leaned upon a rod and staff that never fails, and who can doubt that having passed beyond the draping shadows, she gazes enraptured upon the light beauty and life which forever glows within the Jasper walls of the fair city whose maker and finisher is God. Then weep not but rather rejoice that her tired spirit has found its eternal love, rest and home.
BEULAH S. MOSELEY,
Three children are not listed in the relationship links but may be found at ther FindAGrave Memorials:
Wylie Mercer Dyer Memorial# 54876887
O'nalda Zaida Dyer Field Memorial #19216671
She married Edwin Dyer March 25, 1830 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. They had eight children, four of whom preceeded her in death {bef 1901}. The eight were:
1. Ann (1832-1848){bu. LaFayette}
2. Melvin Nathaniel (1833-1901) [MN in MHCem - 19216567}
3. Edwin Carey (ca. 1835-CW){bu. LaFayette}
4. Wylie Mercer, Rev. (1837-1917){bu. Freedmont, Gordon Cty, GA}
5. Simpson Mallory (ca. 1840 {1834?}-bef 1901){bu. LaFayette}
6. O'Nalda Zaida (1839-1921){ND Field in MHCem - 19216671}
7. Mary Elizabeth (1841-1915)[m. Robt Benj Headden 22 Apr 1869 bu. Myrtle Hill Cem nr Rome]
8. Brantley C. (ca. 1847-bef. 1860){bu. LaFayette}
For seventy-five years Nancy was a consistent member of the Baptist church. Her husband, her son and grandson as well as her son-in-law, Dr R.B. Headden were all prominent Baptist preachers.
OBIT
Interment.
Mrs. Nancy Dyer, the venerable widow of Rev. Edwin Dyer, one of Walker county's pioneer Baptist preachers died Monday in Rome at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. R.B. Headden, in the 96th year of her age. She had been sick since Christmas, but her condition did not become critical until Sunday about midnight.
The burial was at LaFayette Tuesday, in the family lot where two soldier sons, Edwin and Simpson, an infant son and a daughter, Ann, are buried.
Rev. Wiley M. Dyer, of Kingston, came over Monday to make all the necessary arrangements.
Tuesday after services at the Baptist church a special left Rome at 11:05 A.M. bringing the body and the relatives and friends. The train was furnished by the liberality of Mr. Mark G. McDonald, a member of Rev. R.B. Headden's congregation, who took that method of showing his warm regard for his beloved pastor.
The pallbearers who officiated in Rome were all deacons of the Baptist church.
Besides Rev. R. B. Headden and wife, the funeral party comprised Mr. W. J. Neal, Mrs. O'Rear, Mrs. Josie Boozer, Miss Ida Towns, Mr. and Mrs. Luke McDonald, Messrs. A.W. Walton, W. M. Towers, D.B. Hamilton, Jr., J. D. Banks (sic.), A.B.S. Moseley, Fred Goven, J.F. Hillyer, C.E. Woodruff, A.F. Cantrell and J.B. Sullivan. The last six officiated as pallbearers.
The special reached LaFayette after a run of two hours and was met by a number of our citizens. From the train the body in a handsome casket was taken directly to the cemetery. Rev. W. L. Shattuck conducted the services. The hymn selected by Rev. R.B. Headden was the one of which the world has never wearied, "Jesus Lover of My Soul." After it was sung and the 14th chapter of Job read, a few earnest remarks were made, followed by a heartfelt prayer. The floral offerings that were left to mark the grave were exquisitely tasteful.
The maiden name of the deceased was Nancy Austin and she was born in Laurens District, S.C., July 5, 1805. She became Mrs. Edwin Dyer in Gwinnett county in 1829, her father having come to Georgia in 1820.
In 1838 Mr. and Mrs. Dyer moved to Walker county and in 1839 settled the place two miles above town which was for so many years their home.
Of the eight children, Edwin C. of the 1st Arkansas Rifles and Simpson M. of Phillips Legion, died in service during the war. Ann died in February 1848. Those who survive are M.N. Dyer of Mountain Home, Ark., and O'Nolda, wife of James Fields, of the same place, Rev. Wiley M. Dyer of Kingston, and Mary, wife of Rev. R.B. Headden of Rome.
The deceased came of long lived parents, her father dying at 88 and her mother at 95. She was the last of ten children, 5 boys and 5 girls, all of whom promised to survive her. Her health and recollection were remarkable for one of her age.
Of her life about 25 years were spent near LaFayette, 14 at Cartersville and 18 at Rome.
As the hand of time became heavy and she lived more and more in the past, her home days in Walker came back to her and it was there she wished to be buried.
To her was given length of days, worthily spent.
Note: Her probable date of death was February 10, 1901. She was 96 years old.
IN SWEET ABIDING PEACE.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. A beautiful truth applicable to Mrs. Nancy Dyer whose final rest came to her last Monday morning after many rich full years in this storm tossed life, where love laborers are few. Ninety-seven years and most of them in her Master's service.
What gleaming, golden sheaves, what rich usury of talents hath she garnered in her Lord's treasury against his appearing. So long ready has her spirit been for its ascension, that when the slender delicate threads of the silver chord were loosed the transition from earth to heaven came softly as the sigh of an infant or the kiss of zephyrs blown upon the petals of a rose.
Only those bereft of a sweet ministering presence would dare weep when God called one of his saints, in the calm serene gloaming, that had fallen sweetly after the noon days battles were ended, and the sunset's glow had waxed and waned.
In the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.B. Headden, Mrs. Dyer for thirty years was a cherished presence, ministering and being ministered unto, lovingly, tenderly. When she entered the "low dark valley," her heart did not falter for she leaned upon a rod and staff that never fails, and who can doubt that having passed beyond the draping shadows, she gazes enraptured upon the light beauty and life which forever glows within the Jasper walls of the fair city whose maker and finisher is God. Then weep not but rather rejoice that her tired spirit has found its eternal love, rest and home.
BEULAH S. MOSELEY,
Three children are not listed in the relationship links but may be found at ther FindAGrave Memorials:
Wylie Mercer Dyer Memorial# 54876887
O'nalda Zaida Dyer Field Memorial #19216671
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