Early Life
Dyer's origins are unverified, but tradition has it that she was the daughter of Lady Arbella Stuart and Sir William Seymour. However, because her maiden name was Barrett, this is doubtful. On occasion she was a guest of the royal court of King Charles I as a child. The ballgown worn for these visits was brought with her to Colonial America and pieces are said to be in the possession of her descendants.
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