He may have been born in March 1835, and was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to John Q Dyke and Margaret [unknown family name]. [sources: date: 17; 11 (23 in 1862), 15 (30 in 1870), 16 (39 in 1880), 17 (65 in 1900), 19 (62 in 1901), 23 (10 in 1850), 24 (21 in 1860). place: 11, 15, 16 (PA), 17 (PA), 19, 23, 24. parents: 21, 23, 24]
In 1850, he was living in ward 2, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents John Q and Margaret Dyke, and with his (presumed) siblings John, Margaret, Amanda, Edwin, and Parmelia Dyke. He had attended school within the year. [source: 23]
In 1860, he was living in ward 20, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his parents John Q and Margaret Dyke, and with his (presumed) siblings John Q, Margret, Amanda, Edward, and Sarah Dyke. He was a painter. [source: 24]
When he enlisted, he was a paint[er]. [source: 11]
His father John Q Dyke (H), and his brother Edwin H Dyke (H), also served in the 91st Pennsylvania. [source: 20]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. [source: 11]
He also served in company B of the 4th Pennsylvania Infantry. He also served in company B of the 20th Pennsylvania Infantry. [sources: 13, 18]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 18 September 1862. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Gregory. He was mustered in as a private in company H, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Pierce. He was paid $29 in bounty and premium. [sources: 1, 11, 12, 22]
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. [source: 14]
On 8 September 1863, Sinex reported that he was in Anapolis, Maryland, and was unofficially believed to be able to rejoin the regiment. [source: 2]
He returned to the regiment from hospital on 12 December 1863. [source: 7]
On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 30 men who had more than fifteen months to serve who were willing to reenlist. On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave. [sources: 3, 8; see also 22]
On 6 October 1864, he was promoted to corporal. [source: 4]
On 5 November 1864, he was promoted to second sergeant, effective 3 November 1864. [sources: 5, 9 (14 Nov, also has 4th sgt, Nov 64)]
On 25 January 1865, he went on a furlough, which ended on 9 February 1865. [source: 6]
He was discharged, near Washington, DC, on 30 May 1865 or 1 or 3 June 1865 by general order, War Department. He was a sergeant in company H (22) [sources: 1, 10 (3 Jun), 11 (1 Jun), 12, 22]
On 9 October 1865, he and others published an ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer supporting Jacob E Ridgway for State Senator in the second district. [source: 21]
He married Annie Louise Burley. She was born in 1841/42, in Pennsylvania, to Michael Burley and Anna [unknown family name]. They apparently had at least one child:
[sources: 15, 25]
In 1870, he was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a coach painter. He was living with his (presumed) Annie and their (presumed) son William. [source: 15]
On 21 June 1871, his wife, Annie, died. On 24 June 1871, she was buried, in Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was buried from her husband's residence, 1408 Warnock Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 25]
He married Elizabeth [unknown family name]. In 1900, she had had one child, who was not alive; I sspect this is the Elizabeth Duffy they were living with in 1880. [source: 17]
In 1880, he seems to have been living at 1617 Annboy Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a coach painter. He was living with his wife Eliza, and his daughter (perhaps his step-daughter?) Elizabeth Duffy and her family. [source: 16]
In 1890, he was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12). Perhaps he was living at 2234 Nassau Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 12]
On 7 April 1892, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 13, 18]
In 1900, he seems to have been living at 1605 Lawn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . He was a carriage painter, and was living with his wife Elizabeth. [source: 17]
On 27 August 1901, he died, of a cerebral hemorrhage. He died at Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was married, and was a painter. He was buried on 31 August 1901, at Odd Fellows' Cemetery. He was buried from 2451 North 29th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Members of the Baker Post Number 8, Grand Army of the Republic, were invited to attend. [sources: 19, 20, 21]
On 20 September 1901, his widow, Elizabeth Dyke, applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 13, 18]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 8 September 1863
3 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863
4 special order 90, HQ 91st PA, 6 October 1864
5 special order 104, HQ 91st PA, 5 November 1864 (Wm H H Dyke)
6 enlisted men's furloughs (Wm H Dyke)
7 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 12 December 1863 (Corpl Dyke)
8 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Dyke)
9 company H, list of non-commissioned officers (Wm H H Dyke [2 entries])
10 company H, register of men discharged, #44 (William H H Dyke)
11 company H, descriptive list, #108 [second entry with that number] (William H H Dyke)
12 1890 US Census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 128, enumeration district 690, page [3] (image 2229 on Ancestry), lines 29-30 (William Dyck)
13 pension index, by name (William H H Dyke)
14 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Wm H H Dyke)
15 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, microfilm series M593, film 1406, page 392 = 105 handwritten (William Dyke)
16 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 205, microfilm series T9, film 1180, page 291 D = 12 handwritten (William Dyke)
17 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 20, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 431, microfilm series T623, film 1462, page 151 B = 1 handwritten (William Dyke)
18 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company H (William H H Dyke)
19 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27 August 1901, #5379 (William Dyke)
20 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer 29 August 1901 page 12; reprinted at 30 August 1901 page 12 (William H H Dyke)
21 support for Jacob Ridgway for Pennsylvania state senator, Philadelphia Inquirer 9 October 1865, page 8 (Wm H Dyke)
22 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William H H Dyke)
23 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, ward 2, page 105 verso = 210 handwritten (William Dyke)
24 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 20, division 1, microfilm series M653, film 1171 page 411 = 413 handwritten (William Dyke)
25 death notice, [Philadelphia] Public Ledger, Saturday 24 June 1871, page 2 (Annie Louise Burley Dyke)
| line | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Dwellings visited | 413 | |||||||
| Families visited | 524 | |||||||
| Name | John Q. Dyke | Margaret " | John " | Margaret " | Amanda " | William " | Edwin " | Parmelia " |
| Age | 35 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | F | M | M | F |
| Color | ||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Coach maker | none | ||||||
| Real estate owned | ||||||||
| Birthplace | Mass | Penn | " | " | Md | " | " | " |
| Married within year | ||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Dwelling number | 2631 | |||||||
| Family number | 2893 | |||||||
| Name | John Q Dyke | Margret " | John Q " | Margret " | Amanda " | William " | Edward " | Sarah " |
| Age | 45 | 47 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 13 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | F | M | M | F |
| Color | ||||||||
| Occupation | Painter | Machinist | Painter | |||||
| Value of real estate owned | ||||||||
| Value of personal estate | 100 | |||||||
| Place of birth | Massachusetts | Penna | " | " | Maryland | " | " | " |
| Married within year | ||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Cannot read & write | ||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Dwelling-house number | 750 | ||
| Family number | 778 | ||
| Name | Dyke William | - Annie | - William |
| Age | 30 | 28 | 3 |
| Sex | M | F | M |
| Color | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Coach Painter | Keeps House | |
| Real estate value | |||
| Personal estate value | |||
| Birthplace | Maryland | Penn | " " |
| Father foreign born | 1 | ||
| Mother foreign born | 1 | ||
| Birth month if born within year | |||
| Marriage month if married within year | |||
| Attended school past year | |||
| Can't read | |||
| Can't write | |||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | ||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| street name | Annboy Street | ||||||
| house number | 1617 | ||||||
| dwelling visit # | 89 | ||||||
| family visit # | 103 | ||||||
| name | Duffy, John J | " Elizabeth | " Lilly | " John | " [blank] | Dyke William | " Eliza |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F | M | M | M | F |
| age | 28 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1/12 | 39 [sic] | 45 |
| month born if born in year | May | ||||||
| relationship | Wife | Daughter | Son | Son | Father in law [sic] | Mother in law | |
| single | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| married | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| widowed/divorced | |||||||
| married during year | |||||||
| occupation | Carpenter | Keeping House | Coach Painter | ||||
| months unemployed | |||||||
| currently ill? | |||||||
| blind | |||||||
| deaf/dumb | |||||||
| idiotic | |||||||
| insane | |||||||
| disabled | |||||||
| school this year | |||||||
| can't read | |||||||
| can't write | |||||||
| birthplace | Ireland | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Ireland |
| father's birthplace | Ireland | Penna | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland | Penna | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | Ireland | Ireland | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Ireland |
| line | 61 | 62 |
| street | Lawn | |
| house number | [1605] | |
| dwelling number | [10] | |
| family number | 14 | |
| name | Dyke William | - Elizabeth |
| relationship | Head | Wife |
| color | W | W |
| sex | M | F |
| birth date | Mar 1835 | Feb 1835 |
| age | 65 | 65 |
| married? | M | M |
| # years married | 30 | 30 |
| mother of how many children? | 1 | |
| # of children living | 0 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Ireland |
| father's birthplace | New Jersey | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | New York | Ireland |
| immigration year | 1850 | |
| # years in USA | 50 | |
| naturalized citizen? | ||
| occupation | Carriage Painter | |
| # months not employed | 0 | |
| # months in school | ||
| can read | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | R | |
| free or mortgaged | ||
| farm/house | H | |
| # of farm schedule | ||
DYKE--On the 27th inst., William H H Dyke, late sergeant Company H, Ninety-first Regular Pennsylvania Volunteers, son of the late John Q and Margaret Dyke. Funeral on Saturday at 3 o'clock, from 2451 North Twenty-ninth street. Baker Post No 8, is invited to attend. Interment at Odd Fellows' Cemetery.
DYKE--On the 21st instant, ANNIE LOUISE BURLEY, wife of Wm. H H Dyke and daughter of Anna and the late Michael Burley, aged 25 [?] years.
Angels ever bright and fair,The relatives and friends of the family, also St Malachi's and the New St Joseph's Sodalities, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on this morning at 8 1/2 o'clock from the residence of her husband No 1408 [?] Warnock [?] street. Solemn High Mass at St Malachi's Church. To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.