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- [S11] US Census Bureau / National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 - US Census, Dakota Territory, Brookings ~ Roll T9_111 ~ ED 42 ~ Page 140D (Reliability: 3).
- [S28] White History Book Committee, White, South Dakota, Page 407 (Reliability: 3).
Matthew Simpson and Anna Tyler and Family
By Chester Tyler and Wanda Tyler
Matthew Simpson Tyler, the son of Sarah Purvis and William Tyler, was born in New York City on Feb. 26, 1861. In the fall of that year, he moved with his parents to Red Wing, Minn., where he received his education. In 1880, he came to South Dakota and homesteaded a farm in Sherman Township, two miles south and one and three-quarter miles east of White. Simpson's grandson, Ronald Tyler, lives on the farm now. Anna Elizabeth Headley, the daughter of George and Priscilla Sweazey Headley, was born in Dillsboro, Ind., on Oct. 14, 1871. In 1878, she moved with her parents to a homestead in Argo Township, and spent her childhood here. She vividly remembered the sod hut, the prairies with no trees, and the tall grass with the fear of grass fires. One day when she was a child, she heard a knock on the door; thinking it was the mailman, she yelled at him to come in. When the door opened, an Indian walked in. She was really frightened, but the Indian only wanted a meal and then went on his way. Anna Headley and Matthew Simpson Tyler were married on March 5, 1891.
The Tylers moved into the new house that Simpson had built for his bride and worked hard to improve their homestead. They lived on the farm until 1912, when they moved three-quarter mile west and their son, Roy, took over the operation of the homestead. Simpson and Anna were members of the Methodist Church. Simpson was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He died April 22, 1921. After the death of her husband, Anna continued to live on the farm until her marriage to Charles Farnsworth on July 22, 1925. Charles Farnsworth died Oct. 31, 1942. Anna made her home in White until her death on Jan. 8, 1954.
M.S. And Anna Tyler were the parents of three children; Roy, Chester, and Blanche, Mrs. Ben Hartley. All three children remained in the White area.
- [S28] White History Book Committee, White, South Dakota, Page 409 (Reliability: 3).
William S. and Sarah Tyler and Family
By Wanda Tyler
William Spencer Tyler was born Feb. 21, 1834 at Luddington, Leicestershire, England. He came to America in 1850 and settled in New York City, where he worked in a piano and organ factory. He became a citizen of the United States in 1859. Sarah Jane Purvis was born in Ireland on Feb. 15, 1828. She and William Tyler were married on Dec. 20, 1855 in New York City.
In the fall of 1861, the family moved to Red Wing, Minn., where they operated a truck farm and raised vegetables and strawberries. They cam e to South Dakota in 1880 and homesteaded in Sherman Township, two miles south and two miles east of White. William and Sarah were members of the Presbyterian Church. William joined the I.O.O.F. In Red Wing, Minn., in 1865, and was a member of that organization for over 50 years. Sarah died Oct. 24, 1889 and William died Jan 29, 1916.
Children of W.S. And Sarah Tyler:
Married
A. Harrietborn 1857Frank Spencer
1. Leslie
2. Mabel
B. William S.born 1858
died 1942
C. John Silasborn September 29, 1859Rebecca Taylor
D. Matthew S.born February 26, 1861Anna Headley
E. Alfred A.born September 6, 1862Mary Zilver
1. Haroldborn May 14, 1899
2. Mildredborn December 9, 1901
3. Vivianborn March 7, 1904
F. Sarah Janeborn February 1, 1864John Simmons
G. Henry W.born 1869
died February 23, 1938
1. Melvin
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