Descendants of John Dunn

My ancestors are as follows:

John Dunn
Martin Dunn
Thomas Rivers Dunn
Frank Lumpkin Dunn

There are some people that say John Dunn is the son of William (b. abt 1668) and Alice Gray Dunn, and that William is the son of Thomas Dunn (b. abt 1606), however I have no proof of that.

 Descendants of John James Dunn

 Generation No. 1

1.  JOHN JAMES5 DUNN  (WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born 10 Oct 1719 in Northumberland Co., VA1, and died 1792 in Albemarle, VA1.  He married ANNA MARION MARTIN Bef. 1756.  She was born Abt. 1737, and died 1812 in Albemarle, VA.

Information was submitted by Douglas John Murray; 1549 North 400 West; Centerville, UT 84014;  submission AF93-102609.  John's number was AFN:BGS9-62.

 From DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part 1, Page 896:  Dunn, John       b. 10-10-1719 VA, d. 1792 VA,   m. Ann Martin,  Pvt.  VA 

  The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 149,  page 257

          Mrs. Katharine Dunn Butler.
          DAR ID Number: 148825
          Born in Staunton, VA
          Wife of James Clayton Butler.

          Descendant of John Dunn, as follows:

          1. Raymond Dunn (1836-93) m. 1875 Anna R. Smales (b. 1849).
          2. John Dunn (1793-1886) m. 1820 Mildred Watts.
          3. Martin Dunn (d. 1842) m. 1793 Patsy Terry (d. 1857).
          4. John Dunn m. Ann Martin.

          John Dunn (1719-92) served as private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Northumberland
          County; died in Albemarle County, VA

          Also No. 144100.

From information provided by Martin Dunn in his Revolutionary War Pension Application, it states he was born in Orange Co. [around 1763], but moved to Albemarle when he was very young.  From Orange Co. Deed Books, there are several entries for John Dunn.  The first is DB 12, pg 441, dated 27 Apr 1758, where Edmund Taylor of Caroline Co. sold 160 acres to John Dunn [I believe it was on Blue Run].  Next, from DB 52, pg 191, John and Anne sold that same land to Alexander Marr on 24 Jul 1760.  Finally, John and Nancy [not Anne] of ALBEMARLE Co. sold another 160 acre tract [Prites? Creek] to Robert Orsby of Orange [witnessed by William Dunn].  These deeds raise the question if this is the same John Dunn, and where / when he acquired the land.  One possibility is the second 160 acre tract was acquired via a Land Grant.

From "Deed Abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia 1772-1776", The Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio:

Deed Book 1772-1776,  p. 378 [margin note, Original delivered Mr. Minor by Mr. Clarkson]  5 April 1774 John Dun and Ann his wife of Albemarle Co. to James Minor of same.  John Dun and Ann his wife for £85, tract in Albemarle 200 acres being land whereon sd. Dun now lives adj. line formerly John Key . Sig. John Dunn and Ann (x) Dunn. wit. Natty Henderson, William Henderson, John Rogers. Rec. June Court 1774

Albemarle County Records

Albemarle Co. VA Will Book 3 p. 164-165 John Dunn of Albemarle infirm, to beloved wife tract of land where I now live, supposed to contain 100 acres, during her life, likewise all stock, furniture, and plantation tools, etc.  To my three sons James Dunn, Martin Dunn and Rueben Dunn all lands equally divided..  James to have his part adjoining where he now lives, Martin .... on the other end adjoining Joseph Guines? line;  Rueben part to adjoin where I now live.  appoint wife Ann and son James exors.  Written 20 Jan. 1790. Signed. John Dunn. wit. George Bingham, Thos. Jones, Charles Epperson, Susanna Peayton?  Recorded      . Sept. 1792  

John was the fifth child.

Notes for ANNA MARION MARTIN:

From FHC, AFN:BGS9-77.

More About JOHN DUNN and ANNA MARTIN:

Marriage: Bef. 1756

     

Children of JOHN DUNN and ANNA MARTIN are:
                      i.    THOMAS6 DUNN, b. 1755.
2.                 ii.    WILLIAM DUNN, b. Bef. 1757.
                    iii.    MARY DUNN, b. 1757; m. UNKNOWN GREY; b. Aft. 1750.
                   iv.    SUSANNAH DUNN, b. 1758; m. UNKNOWN SMITH; b. 1758.
                    v.    BENJAMIN DUNN, b. 1759.
3.                vi.    JAMES DUNN, b. 10 Dec 1759, Orange, VA; d. 15 Jun 1846, Albemarle Co. VA.
                  vii.    JONATHAN DUNN, b. 1761.
                 viii.    ALICE DUNN, b. 1763; m. UNKNOWN HAYS; b. 1763.
4.                ix.    MARTIN DUNN, SR., b. Abt. Mar 1763, Orange Co. VA; d. 21 Dec 1846, Louisa Co. VA.
5.                 x.    REUBEN DUNN, b. Abt. 1764, Orange Co. VA; d. Abt. 1846.
                   xi.    SARAH DUNN, b. 1765; m. UNKNOWN WILLIAMSON; b. 1765.

Generation No. 2

 

2.  WILLIAM6 DUNN (JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Bef. 1757.  He married MARY(?) BLEDSOE 24 Jan 1775 in Orange Co., VA.  She was born Bef. 1760.

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM DUNN and MARY BLEDSOE:

There is a record of Wm. Dunn marrying Mary Bledsoe in Orange in 1775, however it is not certain if this is the correct William Dunn.

Marriage: 24 Jan 1775, Orange Co., VA

Child of WILLIAM DUNN and MARY BLEDSOE is:

6.                  i.    EDMUND7 DUNN, b. Aft. 1774.

3.  JAMES6 DUNN (JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born 10 Dec 1759 in Orange, VA2, and died 15 Jun 1846 in Albemarle Co. VA2.  He married SARAH DOLLY HARVEY 1785, daughter of JOHATHAN HARVEY.  She was born Abt. 1758 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died 1875 in Albemarle Co. VA.

Albemarle Co. Will Book 17, page 343, written 21 Sep 1840,  and Will Book 18, page 386 (amended 14 May 1845).  Will was proven 3 Jun 1846.  Mentions son John, Rueben, James; daughter Sally Gentry, Elizabeth Gentry, Polly Snow, grandson James T. Marshall.  The land I purchased of Wm. McGehee and Robert Davis.  witness Thos. R. Dunn

See:   Revolutionary Pension info on James Dunn;  FHC information lists James, son of John, brothers Martin, Rueben.  Other FHC info lists James and Dolly Harvey, and their three children.  

From DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part 1, Page 896: 

Dunn, James   b. 12-10-1759 VA,  d. 6-15-1846 VA,  m. Sarah Harvey, Pvt.  VA

Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files, pages 1044,& 1045 DUNN ONLY:

James, S8359, VA Line, sol was b 10 Dec 1759 in Orange cty VA & when a child his parents moved to Albemarle Cty VA & sol lived there at enl & sol appl there 2 Oct 1832;   Pension Files has: JAMES DUNN,

ABLEMARLE COUNTY, PRIVATE, VIRGINIA CONT'L, $20.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE, $50.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED, JANUARY 31, 1833 PENSION STARTED, AGE 74

See additional information provided by Preston H. Leake, 401 Delton Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860-1815.

See additional information provided by Marge Davis (tmdavis@....com), with family tree at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/1717/dunn.htm

From the LVA, there is a Land Grant to James Dunn of Albemarle Co., (Grants 40, 1797-1798, pg. 40) dated 28 May 1798 (I have a digital copy).

Marriage: 1785

     

Children of JAMES DUNN and SARAH HARVEY are:
7.                  i.    JAMES7 DUNN, b. Abt. 1780, Albemarle Co. VA; d. Abt. 1870.
8.                 ii.    JOHN WILLIS DUNN, b. 28 Feb 1782, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 13 Feb 1847, Albemarle Co. VA.
9.                iii.    REUBEN DUNN, b. Abt. 1783, Albemarle Co. VA; d. Abt. 1860, Albemarle Co. VA.
                   iv.    THOMAS DUNN, b. Abt. 1786, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 21 Sep 1812.
                    v.    MARTIN DUNN, b. Abt. 1789, Albemarle Co. VA.
                   vi.    ELIZABETH DUNN, b. Abt. 1792, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 1844; m. GEORGE GENTRY, 01 Nov 1808, Albemarle Co. VA3; b. Abt. 1788.

More About GEORGE GENTRY and ELIZABETH DUNN:
Marriage: 01 Nov 1808, Albemarle Co. VA3
10.             vii.    SARAH "SALLY" DUNN, b. Bef. 1786, Albemarle Co. VA.
11.            viii.    POLLY DUNN, b. Abt. 1796, Albemarle Co. VA.
                   ix.    MARY DUNN, b. Abt. 1798, Albemarle Co. VA.
12.               x.    NANCY DUNN, b. 07 Jun 1800, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 12 Aug 1823.
 

4.  MARTIN6 DUNN, SR.(JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. Mar 1763 in Orange Co. VA, and died 21 Dec 1846 in Louisa Co. VA4.  He married (1) MARY "MOLLY"ANDERSON HUGHES 06 Feb 1786 in Louisa Co., VA, daughter of WILLIAM HUGHES and RACHEL WATSON.  She was born Bef. 1772, and died Bef. 1793.  He married (2) MARTHA PATSEY TERRY 11 Apr 1793 in Louisa Co., VA, daughter of DAVID TERRY and ELEANOR BIGGER.  She was born Abt. 1773, and died 21 Apr 1858 in Louisa Co. VA5.

Notes for MARTIN DUNN, SR.:

From "Revolutionary Pension Claims" by Fred Dorman:  There are over two pages of information on Martin Dunn, of Louisa County, and his application for a pension.  Most significant:  born in 1763 near Barboursville, Orange Co., [next to Albemarle Co. line], brothers mentioned are James and William.  There is a pension entry for James that states he was born in 1759 in Orange Co., and was granted a pension.   "Martin, R3146, VA Line, sol m Molly Anderson Hughes & and the m. bond was signed by the sol[dier] & Wm. Hughes, sol appl 13 Oct 1845, Louisa Cty VA aged 82 in Mar 1845, sol srv part of the time as a sub for his bro William Dunn, sol was b in Albemarle Cty VA near the line with Orange Cty VA in 1763 & sol lived in Albemarle Cty VA during the Rev War, sol stated his bro James Dunn had family records & sol also stated his bro William was aged 6 or 7 yrs his senior."

From records contained in "Ancestral File 4.17", from the Family History Center, there is a Martin Dunn, born about 1762 in Orange Co. VA  This lists he has two brothers -- James and Ruben, and he is the son of John Dunn and Anna Marion Martin.  James was born in 1759 in Albemarle Co., and Ruben was born about 1764 in Orange Co.  With the near match on both Martin and James' year, and place, of birth, I think there is a good possibility that the family information is correct.

Obituaries from the Richmond Enquirer:  "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone!"  Mr. Martin Dunn, Sr. departed this life at his residence in Louisa County on 21 December in the 83rd year of his age.  A more upright and honorable man never lived, and he died at peace with God and man.  During the last 20 years of his life he was a [?] to the M. E. Church of which he was a member.  "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace."    Ibid Dec. 29, 1846, Pg. 2, col 7.

Obituaries from the Richmond Whig states he "was in his 85th year".

From Louisa Co. Guardian Bonds 1767-1819, pg 411: Martin Dunn guardian to Nancy and Susan Dunn children of said Dunn; $1,000; Sec. Wm. D. Gooch and John Lipscomb, 14 Aug 1809."

From Louisa Co. VA Register of Deaths 1864-1870;  Page 9, Line 20, Susan F. Dunn, white female, died June 7, 1865, cause unknown.  Parents were Martin & Sara(?) Dunn;  Information provided by Thomas R. Dunn; relationship to deceased is 'Brother'.  This would mean Thomas was the son of Martin.

Martin Dunn appears in:

      1787 Personal property Tax List for Louisa Co.

      1820 Louisa Co. Census, page 48    3-1-x-x-x-1-x-1-1-1-x-x-2-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-1

      1830 Not found in this census -    search again

1840 Census page 250, lists the following:  1 male 30-40; 1 male 70-80 (Martin?); 1 female 10-15; 1 female 40-50; 1 female 60-70.  Also, 1 male slave 36-55; 1 free colored male 10-24. 

See Louisa County Probate Records, Book 11, Page 589, Will of Dunn, Martin -  4 Mar 1842

.... beloved wife Martha ....  my daughter Sarah B. wife of James Cosby, my sons Martin A. Dunn Jr., William G. Dunn, Thomas R. Dunn, and I loan to my son James .... provided he shall be restored to health of mind.  I have already given my daughter Ruth dec’d wife of Daby Gooch and my daughter Nancy wife of Champness Terry and my daughter Susan and my son John their full share of my landed property. ....  my daughter Nancy wife of Champness Terry, my daughter Susan, my daughter Sarah B., wife of James Cosby and my sons Martin A. Dunn, William G. Dunn, Thomas R. Dunn,  I have already given my daughter Ruth and my son John all I intend for them.

  sons John and Thomas R. Dunn my executors

Witness:    M. A. Dunn Jr., C. G. Trevillian,  Wm. Crawford,  Amanda M. Dunn

See Louisa County Probate Records, Book 11, Page 590, for Will, dated  20 Dec 1844.

...feeling that my time is short ....  will dated the 4th day of March 1842 .. in the presence of Charles G. Trevillian, William Crawford and Amanda M. Dunn [daughter of John] .... furthermore in view of the helpless condition of my daughter Susan S. Dunn .... remain with my widow Martha Dunn till her death .... my hand and seal the 20th day of December 1844.

Marriage mentioned in "History of Louisa County, Virginia", page 274

Notes for MARY "MOLLY"ANDERSON HUGHES:

Abstracts of Early Louisa Co. Virginia Will Books  1743-1819

Chappelear, Nancy  &  Kate Binford Hatch  c1964   copy at FHC, D.C.

WB3, pg 485:  Settlement of estate of David Hughes by Wm. Hughes Adm.  Molly Hughes - Late widow of David .....  Molly Dunn having recvd their portion of said deceased est.  dated 11 June 1792.  (Is Molly Anderson Hughs the wife of Martin Dunn m. Feb 6, 1786, died or divorced before 1793 (Martin remarried in 1793)).

Marriage Notes for MARTIN DUNN and MARY HUGHES:

Marriage found in Louisa County Marriage Book.  Lists William Hughes as sec/witness.

More About MARTIN DUNN and MARY HUGHES:  Marriage: 06 Feb 1786, Louisa Co., VA

Notes for MARTHA PATSEY TERRY:

From lawsuit, Catharine Porter her heirs and distributees were as follows viz.:  4th The children of Martha Dunn, dec'd. who was a sister of the said Catharine Porter to wit - your orator, Thomas R. Dunn, and Sarah Cosby, widow of James Cosby, dec'd..  All of these reside in this county, except Sarah Cosby who resides in Bath County in this state.

Death Records of Louisa County mention parents as David and Ellen Terry (I believe they used Ellen as an abbreviation for Eleanor)

More About MARTHA PATSEY TERRY: Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Marriage Notes for MARTIN DUNN and MARTHA TERRY:

Minister's Returns of Marriage Prior to 1800:  p. 274, Martin Dunn and Patsy Terry 4/11/1793 by John Lasley, Minister.  Also found in Louisa Co. Marriage book.

More About MARTIN DUNN and MARTHA TERRY:  Marriage: 11 Apr 1793, Louisa Co., VA

     

Children of MARTIN DUNN and MARY HUGHES are:

13.                i.    RUTH WATSON7 DUNN, b. Abt. 1787, VA; d. Bef. 1822.

14.               ii.    NANCY WELCH DUNN, b. Abt. 1790, Louisa Co. VA; d. Aft. 1850.

                    iii.    SUSAN F. "SUCKEY" DUNN, b. Abt. 1792, Louisa Co. VA; d. 07 Jun 1865, Louisa Co. VA.

Notes for SUSAN F. "SUCKEY" DUNN:

From Louisa Co. VA Register of Deaths 1864-1870;  Page 9, Line 20, Susan F. Dunn, white female, died June 7, 1865, cause unknown.  Parents were Martin & Sara(?) Dunn;  Information provided by Thomas R. Dunn; relationship to deceased is 'Brother'.  This would mean Thomas was the son of Martin.

From "Where Have All The Children Gone", Louisa Co. VA 1743-1814:

"GDN. Bond Martin Dunn Gdn to Nancey and Susan Dunn children of said Dunn; $1,000; Sec. Wm. D. Gooch and John Lipscomb, 14 Aug 1809."

Susan is referenced in will of William Hughes as "children of Molly Dunn, deceased".

Found in 1860 Louisa Co. Census, living with Thomas Rivers Dunn.

Cause of Death: Cause unknown

     

Children of MARTIN DUNN and MARTHA TERRY are:

15.              iv.    JOHN7 DUNN, b. Abt. 1794, Louisa Co., VA; d. 19 Jul 1886, Louisa Co. VA.

                    v.    JAMES M. DUNN, b. Abt. 1802; d. Aft. 1850.

It is possible that James was a postmaster at Trevilians.  There is an entry for James M. Dunn, 17 June 1833.

There is a James Dunn (55) living with Thomas Rivers Dunn in the 1860 Louisa Co. Census.

 

16.              vi.    SARAH B. DUNN, b. Abt. 1803, Louisa Co. VA; d. Aft. 1865, Bath Co. VA  ??.

17.             vii.    REV. MARTIN A. DUNN, JR., b. Abt. 1810; d. Abt. 1853, Buckingham Co., VA.

18.            viii.    WILLIAM G. DUNN, b. Abt. 1812, VA; d. 01 Dec 1889.

19.              ix.    THOMAS RIVERS DUNN, b. Abt. 1813, Louisa Co., VA; d. 12 Oct 1888, Louisa Co., VA.

 

5.  REUBEN6 DUNN(JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1764 in Orange Co. VA, and died Abt. 1846.  He married NANCY LANE 11 Feb 1788 in Albemarle Co. VA6, daughter of NINNAR LANE.  She was born Abt. 1753, and died 1853 in Decatur Co, Indiana.

Per rtcanter@.....net (Robert & Traci Canterbury):  I found a reference in the land records of Monroe where Reuben Dunn sold land in 1803 in that county.  It lists his wife's name as Nancy - likely he was your ggu.  I found where Mary (Polly) was the second wife of Thomas Dunn and that his first wife was Sarah Dunn - they married 10 July 1804 in Monroe county.

From Marty Figg familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/i/g/Martha--E-Figg/index.html+martyfigg1%40att.net&hl=en

G.W.,age 23, and brother J.A, age 19, rode horses from Indiana to Delta, Iowa with money in saddlebags to buy land at Delta. This was about 1851. They bought land for $1.25 per acre. Iowa had just become a State in 1846. They returned to Indiana and moved to Delta. G.W.'s in-laws, Newkirks, also moved to Delta, and eventually some of their other Dunn's. In 1875, they began building a railroad in Delta. There was controversy about it, and G.W. gave $100 to have it built on a certain site. In 1870 census-Keokuk Co. Springfield Twn. --real estate value--$6,000 for G.W. Dunn. The younger brother J.A. that came with him, has an equally large engraved tombstone at Conner Cemetery. He was born in 1834 and died in 1895. Their father William never moved to Delta. William was born in Virginia, married Christine Tressler and then moved to Johnson County Indiana. William was my gggrandfather, my ggrandfather, John Henry (a brother to G.W. and J.A.)so they were Cora Dunn Fry's(my grandmother) uncles. The Dunn's were very prominate in Delta for years. G.W. and J.A. helped with the plans to build the Delta Christian Church in 1876--charter members and always very active in the church. Dunns owned hardware stores, harness shops, president of the bank, etc. The stone grocery store that still exists has the name Dunn engraved on the side of it. I am still searching where William's father, Reuben was buried. In 1838, William went to Virginia and brought his parents to Indiana. Reuben is in the 1840 Indiana census but no trace of him after that. His wife Nancy Lane Dunn was buried in Decatur Co, Indiana in 1853. She was living there with a granddaughter. Her stone was found in three pieces but no record of Reuben buried there or in Johnson County.

 

More About REUBEN DUNN and NANCY LANE:

Marriage: 11 Feb 1788, Albemarle Co. VA6

     

Children of REUBEN DUNN and NANCY LANE are:

                      i.    HANNAH7 DUNN, b. Abt. 1788; m. WILLIAM BELL, 28 Aug 1815, Berkley, VA7; b. Bef. 1790.

More About WILLIAM BELL and HANNAH DUNN:

Marriage: 28 Aug 1815, Berkley, VA7

20.               ii.    JAMES DUNN, b. Abt. 1791; d. 1875.

21.              iii.    WILLIAM DUNN, b. Abt. 1798, Monroe Co., WV; d. 1863.

 

Generation No. 3

 

6.  EDMUND7 DUNN(WILLIAM6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Aft. 1774.  He married POLLY HARVEY 22 Aug 1805 in Monroe, VA8.  She was born Bef. 1790.

More About EDMUND DUNN and POLLY HARVEY:  Marriage: 22 Aug 1805, Monroe, VA8

     

Child of EDMUND DUNN and POLLY HARVEY is:

                      i.    JANE8 DUNN, b. Aft. 1805; m. G.W. MADDY; b. Aft. 1800.

 

7.  JAMES7 DUNN (JAMES6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1780 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died Abt. 1870.  He married ELIZABETH "BETSY" COLLINS 11 Nov 1818 in Albemarle Co. VA9, daughter of GEORGE COLLINS and NANCY EDDINS.  She was born 1800.

From Albemarle Co. Will book 28, page 264:  Wife Elizabeth, after death of wife to my children:  Susan, Jane E., Edmund C., Albert G. B., James T. Dunn.   I give unto Jno. T. Dunn who married my daughter Susan, one dollar; Susan and her two children shall pay no bond. Written 5 Sep 1866, Recorded 4 Jul 1870

More About JAMES DUNN and ELIZABETH COLLINS:  Marriage: 11 Nov 1818, Albemarle Co. VA9

     

Children of JAMES DUNN and ELIZABETH COLLINS are:

                      i.    EDWARD8 DUNN, b. Aft. 1818.

                     ii.    GEORGE M. DUNN, b. Abt. 1834; d. Nov 1864, Albemarle Co., VA.

Notes for GEORGE M. DUNN:

Not sure if this is the same person, but in COMPANY H, FIFTEY-SIXTY VIRGINIA INFANTRY from Albemarle, DUNN, George M, enlisted March 17, 1862; died September 1864 from injuries received in the service.

Cause of Death: Typhoid fever

                    iii.    JANE DUNN, b. Aft. 1818; d. Abt. 1890, Albemarle Co. VA.

Albemarle Co. Will Book 30, page 30, for Jane E. Dunn.  Mentions sister Susan Dunn, and the undivided estate of my deceased brother Edmond C. Dunn.  Written 12 Feb 1886, Recorded 7 Jul 1890;  Witness E. J. Dunn, Charles E. Via.

                   iv.    SUSAN DUNN, b. Aft. 1818; d. Aft. 1890; m. JOHN J. DUNN; b. Aft. 1815.

 

8.  JOHN WILLIS7 DUNN (JAMES6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born 28 Feb 1782 in Albemarle Co. VA10, and died 13 Feb 1847 in Albemarle Co. VA.  He married (1) SUSANNAH MAUPIN 01 Feb 1813 in Albemarle Co. VA11.  She was born Abt. 1795.  He married (2) ELIZABETH JOHNSON 07 Nov 1822 in Albemarle Co. VA12, daughter of WILLIAM JOHNSON and DACY WOOD.  She was born Abt. 1791 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died 15 Sep 1844 in oonesville, Albemarle Co. VA.

See additional information provided by Marge Davis (tmdavis@.....com), with family tree at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/1717/dunn.htm

Albemarle Co. Will Book 18, page 484:  John Dunn;  Son James M. Dunn (negro Fendal), already given to Sally S. Garrison; Nancy G. Via; daughter Susan Gentry and her four children; wife is Elizabeth; sons Willis and William Dunn are executors.   Dated 25 Sep 1848 , witness Thos. R. Dunn, W. E. Bibb;

Amended 4 Oct 1848 to redistribute money, Recorded 6 Nov 1848

War of 1812: VA Bounty Land & Pension Applicants

Marriage Notes for JOHN DUNN and SUSANNAH MAUPIN:  Minister was George Bingham.  Found in Orange Co. Marriage Bonds: Book 8, Page 66, dated 4 Feb 1813.

More About JOHN DUNN and SUSANNAH MAUPIN:

Marriage: 01 Feb 1813, Albemarle Co. VA13

Notes for ELIZABETH JOHNSON:

Albemarle Co. VA Will Book 29, Page 485.  Elizabeth Dunn:  sons Elijah, John J., Willis, Nicholas H., Robert C.;  Written 24 Jun 1873,  Recorded 3 Nov 1884.    Is this the same Elizabeth??

Found in 1850 Census for Albemarle Co., with five children.

More About JOHN DUNN and ELIZABETH JOHNSON:

Marriage: 07 Nov 1822, Albemarle Co. VA14

     

Children of JOHN DUNN and SUSANNAH MAUPIN are:

                      i.    JAMES M.8 DUNN, b. Aft. 1813.

                     ii.    SARAH "SALLY" S. DUNN, b. Bef. 1814; m. ROBERT T. GARRISON, 06 Aug 1832, Albemarle Co., VA15; b. Bef. 1814.

More About ROBERT GARRISON and SARAH DUNN:

Marriage: 06 Aug 1832, Albemarle Co., VA15

                    iii.    NANCY J. DUNN, b. Abt. 1818; m. THOMAS M. VIA, 07 Nov 1836, Albemarle Co. VA16; b. Abt. 1816.

Notes for THOMAS M. VIA:

Found in 1850 Census for Albemarle Co.

More About THOMAS VIA and NANCY DUNN:

Marriage: 07 Nov 1836, Albemarle Co. VA16

     

Children of JOHN DUNN and ELIZABETH JOHNSON are:

                   iv.    JOHN JOHNSON8 DUNN, b. 29 Feb 1824, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 20 Jun 1890, Salt Lake Co., UT17; m. (1) SUSAN UNKNOWN, 10 Nov 1843, Albemarle Co. VA; b. 24 Jan 1823, Albemarle Co. VA17; m. (2) SARAH WRIGHTEN HAWKINS, 03 Jan 1853, Salt Lake Co., UT17; b. 31 Jul 1827, WARS., UK (Loxley Village)17; d. 23 Aug 1912, Box Elder Co, UT; m. (3) SARAH SOPHIA DUNN, 12 Jan 1867, Salt Lake Co., UT17; b. 08 Jul 1849, Salt Lake Co., UT17; d. 19 Mar 1923, Box Elder Co, UT; m. (4) SARAH JANE KINAMON, Abt. 1870; b. 24 Oct 1845, VA; d. 22 Apr 1930; m. (5) ANNA (KNUDSDATTER) BENSTEN, 26 Sep 1888, Salt Lake Co., UT; b. 10 Sep 1836, Norway; d. 08 Sep 1901, Salt Lake Co., UT.

John Johnson Dunn, left home as a young man to go to California to seek his fortune in the Gold Fields.  On the way he met the Missionaries from the Mormon Church and went to Salt Lake .  He raised his family in Three Mile Creek, now called Perry.

More About JOHN DUNN and SUSAN UNKNOWN: Marriage: 10 Nov 1843, Albemarle Co. VA

More About JOHN DUNN and SARAH HAWKINS:  Marriage: 03 Jan 1853, Salt Lake Co., UT17

More About JOHN DUNN and SARAH DUNN:  Marriage: 12 Jan 1867, Salt Lake Co., UT17

More About JOHN DUNN and SARAH KINAMON: Marriage: Abt. 1870

More About JOHN DUNN and ANNA BENSTEN: Marriage: 26 Sep 1888, Salt Lake Co., UT

                    v.    WILLIS DUNN, b. 09 Jul 1825, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 15 May 1897, Erath Co., TX; m. MARTHA J. (SHELLER) SHELOR, 12 Sep 1850, Greene Co., VA; b. 17 Nov 1833, Greene Co., VA; d. 26 Jun 1914, Erath Co., TX.

THE BORDER GUARD

The following is the original company roll of the "Border Guard," organized at Charlottesville, Albemarle county, in June, 1861, and mustered into the first Regiment of the Wise Legion, at Lewisburg, West

Virginia, on the 23rd of June, 1861:  DUNN, Willis

More About WILLIS DUNN and MARTHA SHELOR:

Marriage: 12 Sep 1850, Greene Co., VA

                   vi.    WILLIAM W. DUNN, b. 30 Nov 1826, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 18 Jan 1856, Albemarle Co. VA; m. NANCY LANE; b. Abt. 1830, Albemarle Co. VA.

                  vii.    NICHOLAS H. DUNN, b. 30 Jun 1828, Albemarle Co. VA; m. LIZZIE UNKNOWN; b. Abt. 1828, Albemarle Co. VA.

                 viii.    REUBEN DUNN, b. 10 Apr 1830, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 14 Feb 1847, Albemarle Co. VA.

                   ix.    MARY JANE DUNN, b. 09 May 1831, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 14 Jun 1913.

                    x.    CARSON ROBERT DUNN, b. 11 Dec 1832, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 03 Feb 1847; m. MARTHA ELLEN GENTRY; b. Abt. 1836, Albemarle Co. VA.

                   xi.    LUCY ANN ELIZABETH DUNN, b. 06 Oct 1836, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 20 Nov 1854; m. WAYLAND WOOD MAUPIN,07 Apr 1853, Albemarle Co. VA18; b. Abt. 1836, Albemarle Co., VA.

More About WAYLAND MAUPIN and LUCY DUNN:  Marriage: 07 Apr 1853, Albemarle Co. VA18

                  xii.    THOMAS M. DUNN, b. 15 Jan 1838, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 03 Jul 1863, Gettysburg, PA; m. SALLY SHEPHERD THOMPSON, 12 Nov 1859, Albemarle Co. VA19; b. Abt. 1838, Albemarle Co. VA; d. Aft. 1920.

From Marriage Book, mentions both he and his wife were born in Albemarle;  He is a Dr. of Medicine; Minister was Tho. R. Dunn [father].

More About THOMAS DUNN and SALLY THOMPSON:  Marriage: 12 Nov 1859, Albemarle Co. VA19

                 xiii.    ELIJAH JOHNSON DUNN, b. 11 Jul 1840, Albemarle Co. VA; d. Abt. 1911, Albemarle Co. VA; m. SUSAN A. SANDRIDGE, 07 Jul 1861, Albemarle Co. VA; b. Abt. 1844, Albemarle Co. VA; d. Aft. 1910.

From Albemarle CO. Will Book 32, page 85:  Elijah J. Dunn;  wife is Susan A. Dunn;  house and lot on Locust Grove Ave.   Written 28 Apr 1910, recorded 26 Sep 1911

COMPANY H, FIFTY-SIXTY VIRGINIA INFANTRY:

DUNN, Elijah J., enlisted August 1862; wounded July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg; captured April 2, 1865, at Hatchers Run; held three months at Petersburg

Found in 1910 Albemarle Co. Census, ED 0001, w/ Wood, Emma, two grandchildren.

More About ELIJAH DUNN and SUSAN SANDRIDGE: Marriage: 07 Jul 1861, Albemarle Co. VA

 

9.  REUBEN7 DUNN (JAMES6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1783 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died Abt. 1860 in Albemarle Co. VA.  He married MARIA MASON 07 Dec 1812 in Albemarle Co. VA20, daughter of EWELL MASON.  She was born Abt. 1784 in Albemarle Co. VA.

This information, including descendants, was provided by Preston Leake, Hopewell, VA

In the Index to Miscellanious Papers for Albemarle County on page 60, it has the following:...........................

1860 Dunn Reuben .......................................

see Dunn vs Sandridge Ct. Ct. pending.......

Dunn, Maria wife......Henry T., Ira, Elizabeth, Lewis, Martin, and Mary

Sandridge

 

More About REUBEN DUNN and MARIA MASON: Marriage: 07 Dec 1812, Albemarle Co. VA20

     

Children of REUBEN DUNN and MARIA MASON are:

                      i.    HENRY T.8 DUNN, b. 1821, VA; d. Abt. 1894; m. CLEMENTINE W. GARRISON, 16 Feb 1860, Albemarle Co. / Orange Co., VA; b. 1823, VA.

Albemarle Co. Will book 30, page 201, for Henry T. Dunn.  Wife is Clementine Dunn, mentions Ann D. Garrison (single), George D. Garrison (not 21).  Written 15 Jan 1894, Recorded 3 Feb 1894.

 

More About HENRY DUNN and CLEMENTINE GARRISON: Marriage: 16 Feb 1860, Albemarle Co. / Orange Co., VA

                     ii.    LEWIS DUNN, b. 1823; m. ELIZABETH L. "BETSY" BRUCE, 21 Dec 1838, Albemarle Co. VA21; b. 1818; d. 1890.

This information, including descendants, was provided by Preston Leake, Hopewell, VA

Albemarle Co. Courthouse, "Index to Miscellaneous Papers", page 60, mentions Lewis Dunn.  "Son of Reuben Dunn, see Dunn v. Sandridge Circuit Court".  It named Leroy, Marshall, Lucy and Sarah as his children.

Notes for ELIZABETH L. "BETSY" BRUCE: Found in 1880 Albemarle Co. Census, living with son-in-law Elijah Cox.

More About LEWIS DUNN and ELIZABETH BRUCE: Marriage: 21 Dec 1838, Albemarle Co. VA21

                    iii.    ELIZABETH DUNN, b. Abt. 1825.

                   iv.    MARTIN DUNN, b. Abt. 1825.

                    v.    MARY"POLLY" DUNN, b. Abt. 1825; m. NICHOLAS SANDRIDGE, 25 Oct 1847, Albemarle Co. VA21; b. Abt. 1803.

More About NICHOLAS SANDRIDGE and MARY DUNN: Marriage: 25 Oct 1847, Albemarle Co. VA21

                   vi.    IRA DUNN, b. 1827; d. Abt. 1879, Albemarle Co. VA.

Albemarle Co. Will Book 29, page 341.  Ira Dunn:  brother Henry and Elizabeth ... to my mother and brother Lewis;  sister Polly Sandridge;  brother Henry is executor.  Written 4 Sep 1873, recorded 5 Jan 1880;  witness Elijah J. Dunn

 

10.  SARAH"SALLY"7 DUNN (JAMES6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Bef. 1786 in Albemarle Co. VA.  She married CHRISTOPHER GENTRY 02 Aug 1810 in Albemarle Co. VA22.  He was born Bef. 1786 in Albemarle Co. VA.

From: Henriellen Surgeon Kibler   Email: ohenri66@...com    Date: 7/13/2003

Sarah or Sally Dunn was married to my Great Great Grandfather Christopher Gentry. She was his second wife. She had at least 5 children with him. Henry Harvey Dunn Gentry was one of them he is my Great Grandfather.

Sarah and Christopher had: Frances "Fanny" Gentry b. 1812 in Albemarle Co. VA Henry Harvey Dunn Gentry b.Nov. 1814 Albemarle Co. Pascal B. C. Gentry b. abt. 1815 Orange Co. VA. Elizabeth "Betsie" Gentry b. 1818 Betsie m. James N. Dunn b. abt. 1812 in Albemarle co. VA. Pascal B.D. Gentry m. [1] Susan Maupin Dunn Nov. 6 1837 m. [2] Elizabeth Beard, June 1 1850 in Rockingham Co. VA.

When Susan d. James M. Dunn took over guardianship of her children. Henry H.D. m.[1] Susan [or Lucy] Gibson and had 4 children with her, my grandmother Eliza 'Ellen' Gentry Brenneman being one of them. Then he m. [2] Judith Tucker Thurmond and had at least 4 more children. Judith was the daughter of Philip Thurmond and Judith Tucker. I think that Sally J. Dunn and Susan Maupin were the daughters of James M. Dunn but I haven't been able to get back to WV to prove. I know the LDS Church is or has sealed Judith to Henry Harvey Dunn Gentry but their information was wrong in several things. If you could help me with Sarah Dunn and Susan Maupin I sure would appreaciate it. Henri

 

More About CHRISTOPHER GENTRY and SARAH DUNN:

Marriage: 02 Aug 1810, Albemarle Co. VA22

     

Children of SARAH DUNN and CHRISTOPHER GENTRY are:

                      i.    HENRY HARVEY DUNN8 GENTRY, b. Nov 1814.

                     ii.    FRANCES"FANNY" GENTRY, b. Abt. 1812.

                    iii.    PASCAL B. C. GENTRY, b. Abt. 1815.

                   iv.    ELIZABETH "BETSY" GENTRY, b. Abt. 1818.

                    v.    MARTHA GENTRY, b. Abt. 1811; m. JOEL RICE MAUPIN, 17 Dec 1827, Albemarle Co., VA; b. 05 May 1795, Albemarle Co., VA; d. Hannibal, Marion, Missouri.

From "Descendants of AMOS "AMER" VIA" at http://jbbouscher.home.comcast.net/pafg09.htm

493 M iv Joel Rice MAUPIN was born on 5 May 1795 in Albemarle, Virginia. He died in Hannibal, Marion, Missouri. 

        Joel married Martha GENTRY daughter of Christopher GENTRY and Sarah "Sally" DUNN on 17 Dec 1827 in Albemarle, Virginia. Martha was born about 1811 in Albemarle, Virginia. She died on 2 Aug 1880. 

More About JOEL MAUPIN and MARTHA GENTRY: Marriage: 17 Dec 1827, Albemarle Co., VA

                   vi.    MARY A. "POLLY" GENTRY, b. 09 Sep 1801, Albemarle Co., VA; d. 22 Nov 1877, Lewisburg, Preble, Ohio; m. HENRY O'BAUGH VIA, 18 May 1829, Albemarle Co., VA; b. 05 Jun 1808, Albemarle Co., VA; d. 10 Jan 1853, Lewisburg, Preble, Ohio.

More About MARY A. "POLLY"GENTRY: Burial: Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble, Ohio

Notes for HENRY O'BAUGH VIA: Moved about 1829 Lewisburg, Preble Co., Ohio Religion: German Baptist Brethren MARRIAGE:certificate;Virginia

Henry 'OBaugh (O'Bock) Via was listed in the 1830 Albemarle, Virginia personal property tax list as having one male over 16 and 1 horse. On December 15, 1852, Henry O. and Mary Via gave a power of attorney to their son William O. Via to recover their share of the estate of Christopher Gentry. At the time there was a suit pending in Albemarle Circuit Court regarding the estate of Mary's father Christopher Gentry.

Pat Via wren@....net Richard Via 128 W. Chicago St. Eaton, Ohio 45320

Joe & Janet Via jviawsa2@....com

 

More About HENRY O'BAUGH VIA: Burial: Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble, Ohio

More About HENRY VIA and MARY GENTRY: Marriage: 18 May 1829, Albemarle Co., VA

 

11.  POLLY7 DUNN (JAMES6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1796 in Albemarle Co. VA.  She married LEWIS SNOW 02 Jan 1811 in Albemarle Co. VA22.  He was born Abt. 1796 in Albemarle Co. VA.

Notes for LEWIS SNOW:

Subj:    Re: DUNN FAMILY   Date: 7/7/1999 12:53:34 AM      From:   wneuh@....net

Lori,  While working with the Dunn family information you sent a while ago, I found  an entry for Lewa Snow who married Polly Dunn, daughter of James and Sarah Harvey Dunn which is on WFT Vol. 2 # 4810.  I think the name may be Lewis instead of Lewa and  also think that Polly is the same person as Mary.  In the Wood book on page 172,  Lewis Snow and Mary Dunn are listed as the parents of Bertha "Rutha"  M. Snow who married Hillary Wood Oct. 24, 1827 in Albemarle Co., VA.  (They were the parents of Nancy, Frances Ann, Lewis Harrison, and William G. Wood.  According to the Wood book Rutha and Hillary were divorced and Hillary married for a second time on June 12, 1856.  Harrison and Mary Seamonds Wood were the parents of Hillary and my ancestor, Charles Ezekiel Wood.)

 According to the information I have, Elizabeth "Betsy" Collins, wife of James Dunn (# 20 in your information), was the daughter of George and Nancy Eddins Collins, and  the sister of Clarissa Collins who married Early Marshall (brother of Epaphroditus who married Nancy, sister of John Dunn). The Collins information comes from the Marshall history written by one of Epea's descendants.  If you are interested I'll send what I have with the William M. Wood information.

 

More About LEWIS SNOW and POLLY DUNN: Marriage: 02 Jan 1811, Albemarle Co. VA22

     

Child of POLLY DUNN and LEWIS SNOW is:

                      i.    BERTHA"RUTHA" M.8 SNOW, b. Aft. 1810; m. HILLARY WOOD, 24 Oct 1827, Albemarle Co. / Orange Co., VA; b. Aft. 1792.

More About HILLARY WOOD and BERTHA SNOW: Marriage: 24 Oct 1827, Albemarle Co. / Orange Co., VA

 

12.  NANCY7 DUNN (JAMES6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born 07 Jun 1800 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died 12 Aug 1823.  She married EPAPHRODITUS(EPHY) MARSHALL 11 Jan 1821 in Albemarle Co. VA22, son of THOMAS MARSHALL.  He was born Abt. 1793 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died 1857 in Albemarle Co. VA.

Notes for NANCY DUNN: Nancy is mentioned as the 2nd wife of Eppa Marshal (The Dunn Chart).

Notes for EPAPHRODITUS (EPHY) MARSHALL:

Information was provided by LorLin, who obtained the information from "Glennis Neuhauser and she is descended from the Huckstep family and several others from that area."

Albemarle County Records, Will of Thomas Marshall (13 Mar 1849),  (Will Book 19, pp. 120-121, Probated 7 May 1849).

Will of Thomas Marshall written March 13, 1849 and probated in Albemarle Co., VA on May 7, 1849:

Will mentions children:  Wiley, Frances R. Mason, William, Early, Emily A. M. Harris, Epaphroditus.

All estate real and personal was to be sold and to be divided between all but Epaprhoditus who was left only one dollar.

.  $500 was left to Epaphroditus children namely James T., Schuler, John, Daniel W., George, Patrick J., Susannah, Mary E., and Amanda.

The rest of the ready money and bonds were to be divided between all of the children except       Epaphroditus.

Albemarle County Guardian Bonds, June 4, 1849

Children of Eppaphroditus:  John W., Daniel W., George B., Henry P., Susan F., Mary E., Amanda M. were placed under the guardianship of James Marshall.  Eppaphroditus was not deceased.  Alexander Rives was security.

Account Settlement of Dec. 6, 1852 lists his children.

At one time he Epaphroditus owned 88 acres of land near Earlysville, VA.  He later lived with his son James Thomas

Children of Eppaphroditus:  John W., Daniel W., George B., Henry P., Susan F., Mary E., Amanda M. were placed under the guardianship of James Marshall.  Eppaphroditus was not deceased.  Alexander Rives was security.

Account Settlement of Dec. 6, 1852 lists his children.

From LorLin (forwarded from Glennis):

While I don't have specifics, I think I have a clue as to why Thomas Marshall left his son Epaphroditus one dollar.  Thomas' will plus the Guardian Bond dated June 4, 1849 granting guardianship of  Eppy's under age children to his son James, despite the fact that Eppy was alive at the time, indicates to me that there was a serious problem in the family.  I believe the root of the problem was alcoholism and that Thomas didn't approve of his son's behavior.

My source is The Marshall Family History  by Mrs. Anna Lee Johnson who was the great grandaughter of Eppy and Early Marshall.  She states that both Eppy and Early were heavy drinkers (and  that both were exceptionally tall).  While she doesn't give specifics, she mentions that in his old age, Eppy lived with his oldest son, James Thomas, and that Frances in her old age, lived with her son John Wesley and his wife Angeline who was the daughter of Early Marshall.  (Mrs. Johnson was a descendant of John Wesley and Angeline Marshall.)

Glennis

 

More About EPAPHRODITUS MARSHALL and NANCY DUNN: Marriage: 11 Jan 1821, Albemarle Co. VA22

     

Child of NANCY DUNN and EPAPHRODITUS MARSHALL is:

                      i.    JAMES T.8 MARSHALL, b. 12 Dec 1821, Albemarle Co. VA; d. 20 Jun 1897, VA; m. JANE F. GIBSON, 26 Nov 1844, Albemarle Co. VA23; b. Abt. 1817.

I believe James is found in the 1850 Census for Albemarle Co.. Lists wife Jane, and son Thomas.

More About JAMES MARSHALL and JANE GIBSON: Marriage: 26 Nov 1844, Albemarle Co. VA23

 

13.  RUTH WATSON7 DUNN (MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1787 in VA, and died Bef. 1822.  She married DABNEY GOOCH 11 Jun 1804 in Louisa Co., VA24, son of LINER GOOCH and RHODA TURNER.  He was born 22 Feb 1786 in Louisa Co. VA25, and died 1859 in Pulaski Co.,  KY.

Died before March 1842.  Referred to in the Will of her father Martin DUNN as "Ruth dec'd wife of Dabney Gooch".

Referenced in will of William Hughes as "children of Molly Dunn, deceased".

Almost all of the information on the descendants of Ruth and Dabney Gooch was provided by  Steve Krou on 8/22/2002

Notes for DABNEY GOOCH:  According to The Douglas Register, Baptized 23 Apr 1786.

Deed Book  L  Page 263     23 Nov 1811     William D. Gooch of Lincoln, KY, attorney for Dabney Gooch and Ruth W. Gooch his wife of Lincoln, KY to James Turner of Louisa for $100 62 acres of land on the headwaters of Harris Creek ... corner on county road, 62 acres which said parcel of land was allotted to the said Dabney Gooch in right of the [?] Ruth W. his wife, under the last will and testament of William Hughes dec’d late of Louisa, survey on file ...

Marriage Notes for RUTH DUNN and DABNEY GOOCH: Lists Liner Gooch & Martin Dunn as sec./witness.

More About DABNEY GOOCH and RUTH DUNN: Marriage: 11 Jun 1804, Louisa Co., VA26

     

Children of RUTH DUNN and DABNEY GOOCH are:

                      i.    PLEASANT OVERTON8 GOOCH, b. 05 Jun 1805, Lincoln Co., KY; d. 12 Aug 1868, Pulaski Co.,  KY; m. PHOEBE LEACH, 23 Nov 1825, Lincoln Co. KY27; b. 1803, VA; d. Aft. 1880, Pulaski Co.,  KY.

Pleasant Overton Gooch

1820 Census Louisa Co., Vir pg-50 no twp listed

1825, 11/23 Pleasant married Phoebe Leech in Lincoln Co., Ky.

1826 Land purchase Pleasant Gooch 100 acres from Tralconberry

1833 land purchase 100 acres from Tanner

1860 Census Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-159

    Pleasant Gooch..... age 55..... b. Ky.

    Phebe..................51.....b. VA

      William H............20.....b. Ky.

      Sarah J..............20.....b. Ky.

 

Burial: Aug 1868, Gooch Cem.,Pulaski Co., Ky

More About PHOEBE LEACH: Burial: Gooch Cem., Pulaski Co., Ky

More About PLEASANT GOOCH and PHOEBE LEACH: Marriage: 23 Nov 1825, Lincoln Co. KY27

                     ii.    JAMES MADISON GOOCH, b. 22 Sep 1809, Lincoln Co., KY; d. 22 Aug 1890, Lincoln Co., KY; m. (1) SALLIE LEACH, 16 Jan 1832, Lincoln Co. KY27; b. 1814; d. Lincoln Co., KY; m. (2) LUCINDA LUTTRELL, 13 Mar 1854, Pulaski Co., KY; b. 07 Oct 1820, Garrard Co., KY; d. 20 Jul 1901, Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., KY.

1831 Land purchase by James M. Gooch 100 acres from Brock Davis, Lincoln

Co.,Ky.

1832, Jan. 16 James married Sallie Leech in Lincoln Co., Ky.

1840 Kentucky Census pg 111, no twp listed James M. Gooch

1854 married Lucinda Luttrell

1855 residence Lincoln Co., Ky.

1860 Census Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-159

     James M. Gooch.....age 50.....farmer.....b. Ky.

     Lucinda..........................38.....................b. Ky.

1870 Census Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-6

     James M. Gooch.....age 60....b. Ky.

     Lucinda..........................48....b. Ky.

       Chrisman......................15....b. Ky.

       Ellison..........................12....b. Ky.

1880 Cencus Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky

     James M. Gooch.....age 70....b. Ky parents b. ...VA.Va Farmer

     Lucinda..........................58....b. Ky parents b. ...Ky..Ky Keeping house

     Galatin...........................22....b. Ky parents b. ...Ky..Ky Works on farm

 

More About JAMES MADISON GOOCH: Burial: Aug 1890, Olive Baptist Cem., Pulaski Co., Kentucky

More About JAMES GOOCH and SALLIE LEACH: Marriage: 16 Jan 1832, Lincoln Co. KY27

More About LUCINDA LUTTRELL: Burial: Jul 1901, Olive Baptist Cem.,Pulaski Co., Kentucky

More About JAMES GOOCH and LUCINDA LUTTRELL: Marriage: 13 Mar 1854, Pulaski Co., KY

                    iii.    STEPHEN CLAIBORNE GOOCH, b. 1812, Lincoln Co., KY; m. POLLY BALL, 1837; b. Abt. 1812.

More About STEPHEN GOOCH and POLLY BALL: Marriage: 1837

                   iv.    DABNEY BLAIR GOOCH, b. Abt. 1814, Lincoln Co., KY; d. Aft. 1870; m. LOUISA SALYERS, 07 Apr 1837, Lincoln Co., KY; b. Abt. 1820, Lincoln Co., KY.

Dabney S. Gooch

1837 April married in Lincoln Co., Ky.

1850 Census Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-265

     D.L. Gooch.....age 36...teacher...b. Ky.

     Susan?.............26.............b. Ky.

       J.M. Gooch.....male...age 12....b. Ky.

       J.A. Gooch...female........8....b. Ky.

       Elias Gooch..male..........6....b. Ky.

       J.M.Gooch....male..........5....b. Ky.

       M.P.Gooch....male..........3....b. Ky.

1860 Census Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-157

     D.S. Gooch.....age 45.....b. Ky.

     Louisa.............35.....b. Ky.

       Elias S..........17.....b. Ky.

       George A.........13.....b. Ky.

       Pendleton........11.....b. Ky.

       Sarah F...........8.....b. Ky.

       Mary B............6.....b. Ky.

       Martha C..........4.....b. Ky.

1870 Census Staford Prect. Staford, Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-32

     age 55, wife Louisa ...age 45

 

More About DABNEY GOOCH and LOUISA SALYERS: Marriage: 07 Apr 1837, Lincoln Co., KY

                    v.    ELLISON OLIVER GOOCH, b. 27 Feb 1814, Lincoln Co., KY; d. 18 Jan 1896; m. LOUISA ANN MCMULLIN, 22 Feb 1836, Lincoln Co. KY27; b. 18 Jan 1819, KY; d. 23 Nov 1895.

1833 Land purchase by Ellison Gooch 100 acres from Jos. Delaney

1836 married in Lincoln Co., Ky.

1860 Census Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky. pg-158

     E.O. Gooch.....age 46.....farmer.....b. Ky.

     Louisanna..........41................b. Ky.

       McH..............23................b. Ky.

       Nelson S. (or Wilson S.).....21....b. Ky.

       John C...........11................b. Ky.

1870 Census Waynesburg, Lincoln Co. Ky. pg- 5

     Ellison Gooch.....age 56.....b. Ky.

     Louisanna.............51.....b. Ky.

       John C..............21.....b. Ky.

       Martha..............18.....b. Ky.

 

More About ELLISON OLIVER GOOCH: Burial: Jan 1896, Olive Cem.,Waynesburg,Lincoln Co.,Ky.

More About LOUISA ANN MCMULLIN: Burial: Nov 1895, Olive Cem.,Waynesburg,Lincoln Co.,Ky.

More About ELLISON GOOCH and LOUISA MCMULLIN: Marriage: 22 Feb 1836, Lincoln Co. KY27

                   vi.    ROBERT DALTON GOOCH, b. 30 Mar 1816, Lincoln Co., KY; d. 08 Aug 1875, Lincoln Co., KY; m. SARAH FARRIS SINGLETON, 11 Feb 1839, Lincoln Co. KY27; b. 12 Jul 1823, Lincoln Co., KY; d. 17 Aug 1870, Lincoln Co., KY.

Robert D. Gooch

1840 Pulaski Co., Ky.

1850 Census Pulaski Co., Ky. Dist. 21 pg-102

     Robert D. Gooch.....age 31

     Sarah...................27

        family

1860 Census Pulaski Co., Somerset twp. pg-308

     Robert Gooch.....age 44.....b. Ky.

     Sarah................37.....b. Ky.

       Lucy...............20.....b. Ky.

       Fountain...........16.....b. Ky.

       Hanby..............14.....b. Ky.

       John...............12.....b. Ky.

       William.............7.....b. Ky.

       Martha..............4.....b. Ky.

       Stephen.............2.....b. Ky.

1870 Census Bee Lick P.O., Glades Dist. Pulaski Co., Ky. pg-23

     Robert D. Gooch.....54.....b. Ky.

     Sarah...............46.....b. Ky.

       children

More About ROBERT DALTON GOOCH: Burial: Aug 1875, Singleton Cem., Eubank, Lincoln Co.,Ky.

More About SARAH FARRIS SINGLETON: Burial: Aug 1870, Singleton Cem., Eubank, Lincoln Co., Ky.

More About ROBERT GOOCH and SARAH SINGLETON: Marriage: 11 Feb 1839, Lincoln Co. KY27

                  vii.    SUSAN GOOCH, b. 24 Oct 1818, Lincoln Co., KY; d. 31 Aug 1881; m. DAVID ESTES, 29 Oct 1835, Pulaski Co. KY27; b. 29 Jan 1813, Pulaski Co.,  KY.

More About DAVID ESTES and SUSAN GOOCH: Marriage: 29 Oct 1835, Pulaski Co. KY27

 

14.  NANCY WELCH7 DUNN (MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1790 in Louisa Co. VA, and died Aft. 1850.  She married CHAMPNESS BIGGAR TERRY 14 Apr 1812 in Louisa Co., VA28, son of DAVID TERRY and ELEANOR BIGGER.  He was born 14 Jan 178629, and died Aft. 1860.

Referenced in will of William Hughes as "children of Molly Dunn, deceased".

Notes for CHAMPNESS BIGGAR TERRY:

From lawsuit, Catharine Porter her heirs and distributees were as follows viz.:   3rd The children of Champness Terry who was a brother of the said Catharine Porter dec'd. to wit. William B. Terry and  Matilda M. Terry who reside in Monroe County in this State  And [blank]

 

From "A History Of Louisa County, Virginia",  Soldiers in War of 1812 from Louisa Regiment of Virginia, Col. T. M. Randolph (Aug. 30, 1814 to Sep.14, 1814);  lists Champ Terry.

Indenture  11 Dec 1848:  Champness Terry and Nancy Dunn Terry his wife, of Monroe County, VA thru their attorney Thomas R. Dunn .... 

Possibly found in 1830 Census for Louisa Co., VA

Also found in 1860 Census Index for Monroe Co. VA, Peterstown Dist.  Pg 1013 [Brøderbund Family Archive #317, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1850, Date of Import: 12 Jun 1996, Internal Ref. #1.317.1.32070.132]

Individual: Terry, Champreis B. County/State: Monroe Co., VA Location: 39th Division Page #: 442 Year: 1850

Marriage Notes for NANCY DUNN and CHAMPNESS TERRY: Lists John Lasley as minister; William Terry as sec./witness.

More About CHAMPNESS TERRY and NANCY DUNN: Marriage: 14 Apr 1812, Louisa Co., VA30

     

Children of NANCY DUNN and CHAMPNESS TERRY are:

                      i.    WILLIAM B.8 TERRY, b. Aft. 1812; d. Aft. 1860.

                     ii.    MATILDA M. TERRY, b. Abt. 1820; d. Aft. 1860.

                    iii.    NANCY TERRY, b. Abt. 1830.

Notes for NANCY TERRY:

From the 1850 Census for Monroe Co., VA, Nancy is listed as "idiot - can't read or write".

 

15.  JOHN7 DUNN (MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1794 in Louisa Co., VA, and died 19 Jul 1886 in Louisa Co. VA.  He married MILDRED WATTS 21 Mar 1816 in Albemarle Co. VA31, daughter of JOHN WATTS and LUCY DALTON.  She was born Abt. 1797 in Albemarle Co., VA, and died 23 Jun 1862 in Louisa Co. VA32.

From "A History Of Louisa County, Virginia",  Soldiers in War of 1812 from Louisa Regiment of Virginia, Col. T. M. Randolph (Aug. 30, 1814 to Sep.14, 1814);  lists John Dunn.

From Orange Co. Deed Book 52, pg 191, 1 Jun 1885:  John Dunn gives to Amanda M. Lancaster (all of Louisa Co.) for care and trouble of caring for John: 58 1/4 acres, having fallen to John by the death of his son John M. Dunn, formerly purchased of John W. Lancaster by John M. Dunn [Deed between Lancaster and John Dunn was 10 Mar 1868]. Bounded on the north by Mallory's Ford road, and on the south by the North Anna River.

From the 1840 Census for Louisa Co.  Page 247.   John Dunn,  1 male under 5 (Raymond?); 1 male 5-10 (John M.?); 1 male 15-20 (Benjamin?); 1 male 40-50 (John?);  1 female 10-15 (Mary?); 1 female 15-20 (Amanda?);  1 female 40-50 (Mildred?).   Also, 1 female slave 10-24.   Eight total,  three in agriculture.  One scholar and "20 people in the scholars public charge".

From 1880 Census, Louisa Co., Page 184B, Green Spring District:  John (84) is listed with Amanda M. Lancaster (56) and John M. Dunn (56)

From Deed Book 1, page 648, 2 Nov 1873:   Benjamin F. Dunn & Harriet (wife), James L. Dunn & Sarah F. (wife) to Amanda M. Lancaster:  for $300  136 acres. Bounded on the north by the North Anna River, East by Thomas R. Hawkins, South by John Bibb, West by John S. May & Samuel Parrott.   Amanda agrees to furnish her father John Dunn, Sr. a home and room on said premises and reserve 1/4 acre as family burial ground.    A. S. Dunn J.P.

From "Louisa County, Virginia Death Records 1853-1896", page 255 (Janice Abercrombie):  Dunn, John; July 19; gangrene; 91 years; parents unknown; widower; Robt. R. Webb, neighbor 1886.

More About MILDRED WATTS: Cause of Death: Disease of heart

More About JOHN DUNN and MILDRED WATTS: Marriage: 21 Mar 1816, Albemarle Co. VA33

     

Children of JOHN DUNN and MILDRED WATTS are:

                      i.    JAMES LAWRENCE8 DUNN, b. Abt. 1816; d. Aft. 1860; m. CAROLINE M. SALMON, 19 Sep 1839, Albemarle Co. VA; b. Abt. 1819; d. Bef. 1870.

James Dunn marriage in "Albemarle County Marriages, 1780-1853 by John Vogt & T. William Kethley, Jr." mentions brother, Benjamin F. Dunn who affirms James over 21, consent of Thomas R. Dunn (guardian for Caroline M. Salmon)

Found in 1850 Census, Albemarle Co.,  VA

Found in 1860, 1870 Census, Greene Co.,  VA

Found in 1880 Census, Greene Co.,  VA.  Shows wife as Sarah

Marriage Notes for JAMES DUNN and CAROLINE SALMON:

Albemarle Marriage Bonds September 19, 1839: Caroline M. SALMON &  James L. DUNN. Minister: John GIBSON.  Bondsman: Benjamin F. DUNN who affirms  James over 21. Witness: John T. FORD. Consent:  Thomas R. DUNN (guardian  for Caroline) Witness: James E. WHITE & Benjamin F. DUNN.

More About JAMES DUNN and CAROLINE SALMON: Marriage: 19 Sep 1839, Albemarle Co. VA

                     ii.    DR. BENJAMIN FRANK DUNN, b. Abt. 1820, Louisa Co., VA; d. 07 Mar 1885, Gordonsville, VA34; m. HARRIET"HATTIE" GRAVES, 19 Dec 1867, Chesterfield Co., VA; b. Abt. 1840; d. Aft. 1880.

Notes for DR. BENJAMIN FRANK DUNN: The 1850 Census lists Benjamin F. Dunn, age 29, physician, living with John and Mildred Dunn (parents).  The 1860 Census lists Benjamin F. Dunn as the head of household, 40 years old, and a farmer / MD.  His parents, John and Mildred are listed in this household.   The 1870 Census for Orange County lists occupation as Physician, and there is Harriet F. (29) and Frank (1) living with him..

In the Gordonsville Cemetery (Maplewood) there is a fenced area with a gate marked "Wm. M. Dunn".  Inside, there is a grave with a marker "To my husband, Dr. B. F. Dunn, Died Mar. 7, 1885, aged 64 years".  Being 64 years old in 1865 would indicate he was born in 1820 or 1821 -- the same year as the Benjamin listed as living with John Dunn.  When combined with the "Dr." title, I am inclined to believe this is the son of John Dunn of Louisa.

From Orange Co. Birth's 1866-1895, there is Frank W. Dunn, b. Oct 12, 1868, son of B.F. & Harriet Dunn.  I believe this is the Lt. F. W. Dunn, killed in Cuba, that is also buried in Maplewood.

From information provided by Bill Dunn of California, the Wm. M. Dunn plot is for the brother of Benjamin F. Dunn.  His marker indicates he was born June 28, 1823. 

Also, the Marriage CD does not contain a marriage for this person, however, as the CD only covers up to 1850, it is possible he was married later.

From the 1870 Orange Co. VA Census, page 255:

Dunn, Benjamin F.  50 M      Physician       $1,000/$300     [son of John & Mildred Dunn]

Dunn, Harriet F.       29 F                wife?

Dunn, Frank       1 M               son?

In 1880 Orange Co. Census with: H. F.; Frank W.; John M. 

More About BENJAMIN DUNN and HARRIET GRAVES: Marriage: 19 Dec 1867, Chesterfield Co., VA

                    iii.    AMANDA M. DUNN, b. Abt. 1823; d. Aft. Jun 1880; m. JOHN W. LANCASTER, 14 Oct 1850, Louisa Co., VA35; b. Bef. 1830; d. Bef. 1880.

Notes for AMANDA M. DUNN: Found in 1880 Louisa Co, VA Census, living with her father.

Marriage Notes for AMANDA DUNN and JOHN LANCASTER:

Marriage record indicates John Dunn as her father; sec./witness Benjamin F. Dunn, Mary A. Dunn

More About JOHN LANCASTER and AMANDA DUNN: Marriage: 14 Oct 1850, Louisa Co., VA35

                   iv.    WILLIAM MELVILLE (2) DUNN, b. 28 Jun 182336; d. 15 May 1891, Orange Co. VA36; m. MARY SKIDMORE SMITH; b. 13 Jul 1830, VA36; d. 13 Feb 1911, Orange Co. VA36.

Married Mary Smith;  ancestor of Bill Dunn of California, and John Dunn of UVA Faculty.   Both William and Mary are buried at Maplewood Cemetery just west of Gordonsville, VA., in a fenced plot bearing the name Wm. M. Dunn.  Also buried there are: Mary's father George W. Smith, Mary A. Elliott, Dr. B. F. Dunn, Lt. F. W. Dunn, Pamela Crisp.

From Orange Co., VA Will Book 14, Page 150:  William M. Dunn of Gordonsville;  Wife Mary S[mith] Dunn; son William M. Dunn, Jr. (executor); daughter Ada Dunn.  Written 20 Feb 1891, recorded May 21, 1891.

From Orange Co. Death Index:  Ida Dunn, daughter Wm. M. & Mary S. Dunn, died Jul 1864; white, female, age 6, born in Orange, died of fever.

From "13th Virginia Infantry - Regimental Histories Series" Born 6/28/1823 in Louisa Co.; Florid complexion, grey eyes, black hair.  Landlord/hotel keeper; Married Mary S. date unknown; Enlisted Co. C, 13th VA Infantry on 7/3/1861 at Gordonsville as Pvt.  Absent sick Sep/Oct 1861. Discharged 11/1/61, obesity and back injury sustained lifting heavy boxes at Manassas.  Mason.  d. 5/15/91. Buried Maplewood Cem., Orange, Co.

Wm. M. Dunn was a member (Pvt.) with the Gordonsville Grays, Co. C. 13th VA Inf., Roster of Capt. P. P. Barbour.

Found in 1860 Orange Co. VA Census, page 653/83 dated 24 Jul 1860;

Dunn, William M.    38 M      Tavern Keeper

Dunn, Mary S.  28 F        Mary Skidmore Smith

Dunn, Ida            1 F        (died in 1864)

Found in 1870 Orange Co. VA Census, page 254/89, dated 7 Jul 1870:

Dunn, Wm. M. 48 M      Hotel Proprietor   $800

Dunn, Mary S.  30 F        [I think the age is wrong]

Dunn, William F.        5 M

Dunn, Ada          3 F

Found in 1880 Orange Co. VA Census, page 251B, living with Chas. B. Linney.

Notes for MARY SKIDMORE SMITH:

Found in 1910 Census for Orange Co, living with S-I-L William S. Rogers.

Found in 1900 Census with William Dunn.  Says she was born in 1824

                    v.    MARY ANN DUNN, b. Abt. 1827, Louisa Co. VA; d. Aft. 1880; m. PARROTT H. ELLIOTT, 21 Jun 1881, Greene Co., VA; b. Abt. 1819, Albemarle Co., VA; d. Aft. 1880.

The "Dunn Chart" prepared by Mrs. K. R. Butler, Clifton Forge, VA, has "Parrott Elliott's 2nd wife" beneath Mary Ann Dunn's name.

Found in 1880 Census, Greene Co., VA living with brother J. L. Dunn

Notes for PARROTT H. ELLIOTT: Found in 1860, 1870 Census, Albemarle Co., VA

More About PARROTT ELLIOTT and MARY DUNN: Marriage: 21 Jun 1881, Greene Co., VA

                   vi.    JOHN M. DUNN, JR., b. Abt. 1834; d. 20 Sep 1880, Orange Co., VA37.

From Orange Co. Death Records, John M. Dunn, age 45, died on Sept. 20, 1880 of a hernia.  He was born in Louisa, single, and the son of John & M[ildred] Dunn.  His occupation was [R. R.] Engineer, and the information was provided by Dr. Dunn (probably Dr. Benjamin Dunn).  Also, from Louisa County, Virginia Death Records 1853-1896, lists date as 7 Oct 1880, age 47 years, 2 months.

More About JOHN M. DUNN,JR.: Cause of Death: hernia

                  vii.    RAYMOND DUNN, b. Abt. 1836, VA; d. 1893; m. ANNA REBECCA SWALES, 1875; b. May 1849, VA; d. Aft. 1910.

All of the children's names were obtained from the "Dunn Chart" prepared by Mrs. K. R. [Dunn] Butler, Clifton Forge, VA.  Also, two different handwriting styles leads me to believe someone added information to the original chart.

Found in 1880 Augusta Co., VA Census, page 10C.  R. R. Engineer.

Notes for ANNA REBECCA SWALES:

Found in 1910 VA Census for Clifton Forge, along with step-mother, three children.

Found in 1900 VA Census for Alleghaney Co.

More About RAYMOND DUNN and ANNA SWALES: Marriage: 1875

16.  SARAH B.7 DUNN (MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1803 in Louisa Co. VA, and died Aft. 1865 in Bath Co. VA  ??.  She married JAMES COSBY 31 Dec 1827 in Louisa Co. VA38.  He was born Abt. 1805, and died Aft. 1860.

Your orator [Thomas R. Dunn]  further represents that at the time of the death of Catharine Porter [1860] her heirs and distributees were as follows viz.: ...........4th The children of Martha Dunn, dec'd. who was a sister of the said Catharine Porter to wit - your orator, Thomas R.  Dunn, and Sarah Cosby, widow of James Cosby, dec'd..  All of these reside in this county, except Sarah Cosby who resides in Bath County in this state.

This family (with all children) are listed in both the 1850 and 1860 Census for Alleghany Co., VA.  In 1870, James is not listed, and Sarah is living with her son William J. Cosby.

Marriage Notes for SARAH DUNN and JAMES COSBY: Lists Martin Dunn, Sr. as father; Nathaniel Hughson & Martin A. Dunn, Jr. as sec./witness.

More About JAMES COSBY and SARAH DUNN: Marriage: 31 Dec 1827, Louisa Co. VA38

     

Children of SARAH DUNN and JAMES COSBY are:

                      i.    MARTIN E.8 COSBY, b. Abt. 1831.

                     ii.    WILLIAM J. COSBY, b. Abt. 1833.

                    iii.    JAMES D. COSBY, b. Abt. 1835.

                   iv.    JOHN R. COSBY, b. Abt. 1837.

                    v.    HENRY P. COSBY, b. Abt. 1839.

                   vi.    DAVID H. COSBY, b. Abt. 1841.

                  vii.    SUSAN M. COSBY, b. Abt. 1843.

                 viii.    MARTHA S. COSBY, b. Abt. 1845.

                   ix.    HOWE PRESTON COSBY, b. Abt. 1847; m. EMMA HUTCHINSON; b. Aft. 1845.

17.  REV. MARTIN A.7 DUNN, JR. (MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1810, and died Abt. 1853 in Buckingham Co., VA.  He married (1) MARY WALKER 06 Feb 1839 in Orange Co. VA39, daughter of BENJAMIN WALKER and ELIZABETH HENSHAW.  She was born Bef. 1820 in Orange Co., VA, and died 07 Jun 1842 in Manchester40.  He married (2) ANN MARIA WORTHAM 01 Nov 1845 in Caroline Co., VA.  She was born Abt. 1820, and died Aft. 1850.

Notes for REV. MARTIN A. DUNN, JR.: There is reference in a 1979 Louisa Co. magazine concerning churches, that states M. A. Dunn was a preacher in 1844.  Was this Martin Sr. or Martin Jr.?

From Orange Co., VA Will Book 12, Page 27:  "Martin A. Dunn of Buckingham Co., leaves 1/3 of his estate to his wife Ann Maria, remainder divided between my son John Walker and my daughter Mary Susan;  to my son I give my __?__ silver watch, and my library of books.  I appoint my brother William G. Dunn executor.  Written 19 May 1850, recorded Monday 24 Jan 1853.

There is an obituary mentioned in the Library of Virginia Digital Collection, card # 79,  "Dunn, Mary, wife of Rev. Martin; dau. of Benjamin Walker; Orange Co.;  Enquirer, June 3, 1842, p. 3, c. 6"

In Orange Co., DB 39, pg 450, 1 Oct 1844, Benjamin Walker, of Orange Co. [father-in-law] sold 15 acres to Martin A. Dunn for $60.

From LDS Film Number: 2034676 indicates he was born about 1798.

1850 Census for Buckingham Co. VA,  page 377b, Family #408, lines 16-19.

Martin Dunn  age 40, Methodist Clergyman.  [born 1810?]

Ann, age 30

John, age 12 at school

Mary J?. age 10

Marriage Notes for MARTIN DUNN and MARY WALKER:

This Marriage is documented on the Marriage CD, and is found in Orange Co. Marriage Bonds - Book 14, Page 104.  It lists Benjamin Walker as the father of Mary.

Also, since there is an obituary mentioned in the Library of Virginia Digital Collection, card # 79,  (Dunn, Mary, wife of Rev. Martin; dau. of Benjamin Walker; Orange Co.;  Enquirer, June 3, 1842, p. 3, c. 6), and then in 1850 Martin Dunn writes a will mentioning his wife "Ann Maria", I must assume he was married twice.  From the Marriage CD, I find Martin A. Dunn married Ann M. Wortham on 1 Nov 1845 in Caroline Co., VA

More About MARTIN DUNN and MARY WALKER: Marriage: 06 Feb 1839, Orange Co. VA41

More About MARTIN DUNN and ANN WORTHAM: Marriage: 01 Nov 1845, Caroline Co., VA

Children of MARTIN DUNN and MARY WALKER are:

                      i.    JOHN WALKER8 DUNN, b. Abt. 1838.

Not sure if this is the same person, but from Orange Co., DUNN, John W., enlisted 1862; killed June 1863 at Brandy Station.

                     ii.    MARY SUSAN DUNN, b. Abt. 1840.

The "Dunn Chart" prepared by Mrs. K. R. Butler, Clifton Forge, VA, mentions a daughter of Rev. Martin Dunn, married a Parnel? in Huntington, WV.

 

18.  WILLIAM G.7 DUNN (MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1812 in VA, and died 01 Dec 188942.  He married JUDITH ELIZABETH WALKER 23 Oct 1844 in Orange Co., VA43, daughter of BENJAMIN WALKER and ELIZABETH HENSHAW.  She was born Abt. 1822 in VA, and died Aft. 1880.

William G. Dunn is found in Orange Co., VA Census records for 1850 and 1860.  In 1850 (Page #: 252), he is 37, Judith E. [wife, I believe] is 28, and William M. [son of John, I believe] is 27.  In 1860, William G. is 48, Judy E. is 39, Ben W. is 9, William M. is 5, Fanny is 3, and John H. is 2 months.

From Orange Co. Marriages, Wm. G. Dunn married Elizabeth V. Walker on 23 Oct 1844 (daughter of Benjamin Walker).  I'm not sure if this is the same person as Judith E., or if he married twice.  If married in 1844, how come there are no children mentioned in the 1850 census?

Found in 1880 Census for Louisa Co., VA

Cause of Death: Brights disease

Notes for JUDITH ELIZABETH WALKER:

From Louisa Co. Register of Births 1864-1871, it lists "Eliz." as the wife of Wm. G. Dunn.    The Marriage CD lists her name as Elizabeth V. Walker.

More About WILLIAM DUNN and JUDITH WALKER: Marriage: 23 Oct 1844, Orange Co., VA43

     

Children of WILLIAM DUNN and JUDITH WALKER are:

                      i.    BENJAMINE W.8 DUNN, b. Jun 1852, VA; d. Aft. 1900; m. BESSIE MICHIE, Abt. 1882; b. Apr 1862, VA.

Possibly found in Richmond City 1910 Census, district 127.

in 1900 Census for Roanoke Co., VA, there is a B.W. Dunn, with Gracie, Willis & Bessie as children.

More About BENJAMINE DUNN and BESSIE MICHIE: Marriage: Abt. 1882

                     ii.    ELIZABETH V. "BETTIE" DUNN, b. Abt. 1854; d. Aft. 1900.

Found in 1900 Louisa Co. Census, with nephews Louis (13), and Lawrence W. (11) (Greensprings, page 59)

                    iii.    MARTIN DUNN, b. Abt. 1856; d. Aft. 1880.

                   iv.    JOHN H. DUNN, b. Abt. 1860; d. Aft. 1880.

Mentioned in Deed Book 8, page 540, 16 Feb 1884.  Thomas R. Dunn & Emily sold him 93 acres for $100, with the condition that W[illiam]. G. Dunn, J[udith]. E[lizabeth]. Dunn, and E[lizabeth]. V. ["Bettie"] Dunn be allowed to have a home on the land as long as they live.  This would be his father, mother and sister.

                    v.    WILLIAM M. DUNN, b. Abt. 1862; d. Aft. 1880; m. MARTHA ANNIE NEWCOMB, 19 Apr 1879, Albemarle Co., VA; b. Aft. 1855.

Marriage: 19 Apr 1879, Albemarle Co., VA

                   vi.    PHILLIP B. DUNN, b. 18 May 1866, Louisa Co. VA; d. Aft. 1880.

Born (2): Louisa Co. Register of Births 1864-1871

19.  THOMAS RIVERS7 DUNN(MARTIN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1813 in Louisa Co., VA, and died 12 Oct 1888 in Louisa Co., VA44.  He married (1) JANE BENNETT SALMON 26 Oct 1833 in Albemarle Co. VA45, daughter of THOMAS SALMON and ELIZABETH CARR.  She was born Abt. 1811 in Albemarle Co. VA, and died 06 Oct 1863 in Louisa Co. VA46.  He married (2) EMILY E. "ROSE" TISDALE 01 Jan 1867 in Louisa Co., VA, daughter of DAVID TISDALE and MARIA TREVILLIAN.  She was born Aug 1828 in Louisa Co. VA, and died 28 May 1908 in Louisa Co. VA46.

Notes for THOMAS RIVERS DUNN:

The T. R. Dunn family bible has:  " Rev. Thos. R. Dunn d. Sep 16, 1888 in his 75th year.  He worked his whole life for god's kingdom.  He was a noble father." 

The Louisa County Register of Deaths lists the date of death as 12 Oct 1888.

I also have a copy of the lawsuit filed by Thomas R. Dunn, concerning the will of Catharine Terry Porter [aunt] that died in 1860 and left him 60 acres of her land.  Her Will had been destroyed by her brother, James. 

James L. Dunn marriage in 1839  "Albemarle County Marriages, 1780-1853 by John Vogt & T. William Kethley, Jr." mentions brother, Benjamin F. Dunn who affirms James over 21, consent of Thomas R. Dunn (guardian for Caroline M. Salmon)

From Louisa Co. VA Register of Deaths 1864-1870;  Page 9, Line 20, Susan F. Dunn, white female, died June 7, 1865, cause unknown.  Parents were Martin & Sara(?) Dunn;  Information provided by Thomas R. Dunn; relationship to deceased is 'Brother'.  This would mean Thomas was the son of Martin.

From the 1840 Census of Albemarle Co. - Roll 549, page 104.    Tho. R. Dunn;  2 males under 5; 1 male 5-10; 1 male 15-20; 2 males 20-30;  1 female 20-30.  Also, 1 male slave 10-24; 1 female slave 10-24;  nine total people,  three employed in commerce.

From the 1850 Census of Louisa Co., page 427.     Tho. R. Dunn (36) living with Martha Dunn (75), Susan (50)  James (42),  Melville (16), Thomas Jr. (13), Robert (10), Luther (7), Martha E. (5), Bennett (1).

From Index to Deeds (1825-1872), Book AA, pages 486 and 611, Tho. R. Dunn, Exor is listed.  Is this when he moved back to Louisa??

From "History Of Lasley United Methodist Church" by Dorothy L. Payne:  The first session of the Virginia Annual Conference met in May of 1785.  Although Lasley Church is much older, we celebrate the 200th anniversary dating from the first Annual Conference in 1785. ..... Lasley was the first Methodist Church in Louisa County ... named in honor of John Lasley who gave land for it, organized it and was the first lay preacher.  The present church built in 1833 is the third one.  The first was a log church at the foot of the hill, the second a frame church that burned.  ...  The communion linens were contributed by Mrs. Addie Dunn Hamlin quite some time ago and are still in use.  Other gifts to the church include a baptismal font in memory of Everett Dunn .....  The early preachers were circuit riders  traveling many miles on horseback to preach.  Among those of local interest were .... Thomas R. Dunn natives of Louisa County.   Members of long ago Mrs. Addie Dunn Hamlin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Dunn, Sr. and family.  Mr. Dunn was superintendent of the Sunday School, also his son Robert served as superintendent and at the present time is church treasurer and Mrs. Dunn was a teacher in the Sunday School and also sponsored many projects for Lasley Church, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dunkum & family, Mrs. Dunkum served as treasurer and communion stewardess, .....

Dunn, Thomas R.  -  Will  -  1888 (I have a copy)

From "History of Albemarle County  in Virginia" by Rev. Edgar Woods, p. 378:  Magistrate in 1843.

More About THOMAS RIVERS DUNN: Cause of Death: Cause unknown

Notes for JANE BENNETT SALMON:

Jane's death is recorded in the T. R. Dunn Bible with the following: "In good faith of a glorious immortality.  She rests from her labors & her worries follows her generous _____ just as pure in life and death.  She left [an / as]  ___ of invitation.  Faith, Hope, Charity."

Antebellum Albemarle pa. 40          

GREEN MOUNTAIN  (Boonesville Road)

      This tract was part of the 1,500 acres owned in different parts of the county by John Carr, who is believed to have built as his home the oldest wing of "The Riggory."  This property on the North Side was intended as provision for three daughters, but two of them, upon marriage, left the county.  The third, Eliza Carr, having married her cousin, Thomas Salmon, received 600 acres and his house, which her father built for her about 1802-1803.  John Carr died in 1809.  Upon the marriage of Jane Carr Salmon to the Reverend T. Rivers Dunn, "Green Mountain" descended to that line.  It was the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Martin Dunn.

Marriage Notes for THOMAS DUNN and JANE SALMON:

Albemarle Marriage Bonds October 26, 1833: Jane B. SALMON & Thomas R. DUNN. Minister: Albert G. BURTON.  Rev Thomas R. DUNN of Louisa County.  Bondsman: John DUNN who also affirms Jane over 21. Witness: Ira GARRETT, Ison WALTON, William FRETWEEL, Miss Frances THOMPSON & Miss Eliza EARLY.

More About THOMAS DUNN and JANE SALMON: Marriage: 26 Oct 1833, Albemarle Co. VA47

Notes for EMILY E. "ROSE" TISDALE:

From T. R. Dunn family bible:  "Emily E. Dunn, 2nd wife of Thos. R. Dunn died May 28, 1908 in her 83 year.  Kind and generous in all things, was loved by all and was a devoted mother."

More About THOMAS DUNN and EMILY TISDALE: Marriage: 01 Jan 1867, Louisa Co., VA

     

Children of THOMAS DUNN and JANE SALMON are:

                      i.    WILLIAM MELVILLE SUMMERFIELD8 DUNN, b. 05 Aug 1834, Albemarle Co., VA; d. 1906, Midway, Nelson Co., VA; m. ELIZABETH J. IRVINE ANTHONY, 16 Sep 1860; b. 20 Jun 1839, VA; d. 1905.

employed as a civil engineer and general superintendent on the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railway, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, Piedmont Railroad, and Virginia Midland Railway

Not sure if this is correct person, but at the National Archives I found William M. Dunn, Co. C, 13th VA Inf.

Card #'s:  51253196, ..3273, ..3350, ..3457, ..3919;   0 medical cards, 2 personal papers;  approx. 30 [or 38] years old, landlord, Enrolled for active duty Apr 17, 1861, Gordonsville, VA, by Wm. Scott (Gordonsville Grays);  mustered into service May 22, 1861; Discharged on surgeon's certificate on Nov. 20, 1861, Camp near Centerville  "obesity & injury to back";  voucher No. 231, paid 11 Jan 1862;  Wm. M Dunn, Private;

1861 to 18 Nov 1861, pay was 54.83;  if 38 years old in 1861 - born in 1822?  wrong William??

Information on children obtained from the "Dunn Chart" prepared by Mrs. K. R. Butler, Clifton Forge, VA

Found in 1880 Henrico Co., Va Census, page 185D.  Occupation is Supt. of R. R.

More About WILLIAM DUNN and ELIZABETH ANTHONY: Marriage: 16 Sep 1860

                     ii.    DR. THOMAS MARTIN DUNN, b. 01 Sep 1836, Albemarle Co., VA; d. Abt. 1916, Albemarle Co. VA; m. SALLY SHEPHERD THOMPSON, 12 Nov 1859, Albemarle Co., VA; b. Abt. 1838, Albemarle Co. VA; d. Aft. 1920.

From: http://www.lib.virginia.edu/digital/metadata/mappings/jcountry.txt

Burrus House   On Old Homestead of Jacob Burrus Land Grant in mid 18th century%%10C Dr Thomas Martin Dunn log house relocated to this site     Burrus            "Rt 601, Free Union"   Free Union (Va.)  Albemarle County (Va.)             "Noah Bradley & Will Peyton, builders 1999"        "Bradley, Noah%%Peyton, Will"             "1 Story Frame, 2 Bay, 1 Cell,  Beaded Beams, L-Corner Posts, Cut Nails, Reciprocating Saw marks, Interior Horizontal Flush Panels, Winder Stair, Mortise and Tenon Joinery, Stone Chimney, 4 Panel Doors, 6 Panel Door, Bulkhead, Porch, Weaver's Cottage, Barn with carriage space, Corn Crib with Carriage Shed on either side, Cemetery" late 18th century/early 19th century%%1999      houses    "Housing, Single family--Virginia--Free Union "    "Housing, Single family--Virginia--Albemarle County "              2-336    Virginia Road Traces          192 3499       Virginia Department of Historic Resources    Burrus Log House; ext.

Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Classified Business Directory Albemarle County 1888-89:

Physicians - Dunn, T. M.  - Free Union

Principal Farmers - Dunn, T. M. - Free Union

Referred to as "Dr. Thomas R. Dunn" in papers dated 1889, 1890 [file box 68], also in these papers Thomas states he is living in Albemarle Co., and is a physician.  Mentions his father and mother-in-law [Thompson] are both dead, brother-in-law is Henry Thompson.

Possibly found in 1860 Albemarle Co. Census, Page 475:

Dunn, T. M.      24 M      Physician, living with Eliz Thompson 56

Dunn, S. _?       22 F

Found in 1880 Albemarle Co. Census, page 93D.  Physician.

Found in 1910 Albemarle Census, ED 015.

Albemarle Co. Will Book 32, page 339:  "wife Sally S. Dunn, my three children Leiia S. Dunn, Bessie J. Dunn, Perey T. Dunn;  my home where I now reside one mile west of Free Union in Albemarle Co., ... 34 acres shall go to Bessie "The Oaks".   Written 7 May 1915, Recorded 2 Jun 1916.

Additional names of children were found in "The Dunn Chart" prepared by Mrs. K. R. Butler, Clifton Forge, VA

Marriage Notes for THOMAS DUNN and SALLY THOMPSON:

Marriage recorded in Albemarle Co., VA Marriage Book 1-11-47;  Both born in Albemarle Co., and Thomas is a Dr. of Medicine;  Minister was Tho. R. Dunn.

More About THOMAS DUNN and SALLY THOMPSON: Marriage: 12 Nov 1859, Albemarle Co., VA

                    iii.    MCKENDRIE JAMES DUNN, b. 19 Jan 183948; d. 04 Aug 184648.

Not listed in the Will of Elizabeth Salmon (1871)

                   iv.    ROBERT EMORY DUNN, b. 16 Oct 1841, Albemarle Co., VA; d. 12 May 1864, Civil War - Spotsylvania Co. VA.

Notes for ROBERT EMORY DUNN:

Letter from Pattie Ann Dunn Cosby, May 16, 1864 to her brother William M. S. Dunn: contains details of wounding and death; burial; etc.  shot through the shoulder around noon on May 12; died around sunset; buried next to his mother; Copy at Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Va.

From "13th Virginia Infantry - Regimental Histories Series" Student, Enlisted in Co. D, 13th VA Infantry on 7/3/1861 in Winchester as Pvt.  Wounded at Gaines' Mill in hand 6/27/62. Present at company muster  10/31/63; no further record.

From the T. R. Dunn family bible:  "Robert E. Dunn, 4th son of Thos. R. and Jane B. Dunn was killed in Chanclorville Spotsylvania Courthouse June 13, 1864.  Member of 13 VA Reg.  He fell in defense of his state.  Noble son & brave soldier & devoted Christian.  God gave him & ____  _____ him to himself where there is no war.?

The Louisa County Historical Society magazine states he had been killed at the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse May 11, 1861, but that date is incorrect.

I have a copy of the Muster Roll for Co. D that lists Ro[bert] as mustering in on July 3, 1861

From National Archives: Card #'s 51254356, ..4358, ..4556, ..4648, ..4743, ..4818, ..4892, ..4960,  ..5028;

I also found Luther M. Dunn (Robert's brother) as enlisting in Louisa. 

                    v.    LUTHER M. DUNN, b. 16 Feb 1843, Albemarle Co., VA; d. 03 Sep 1904, Hinton, W.VA; m. JOSEPHINE ELMORE, 03 Jul 1890, W.VA; b. Abt. 1843, Botetourt Co., VA; d. Aft. 1904, Hinton, W.VA.

From National Archives, Confederate records:  Enlisted in Confederate Army (Co. D, 13th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Earley's Brigade, Stonewall Jacksons Corp, Organized 1860;  Company was mustered in on April 17, 1861) in Louisa County, on April 22, 1861.  Enrolled by H. W. Murray.  Comment in Muster Roll:  "Rejected May 22, 1861 for unsoundness of body.  Rendered service from the 22nd of April 1861 to May 22, 1861."    Card # 51254318;  0 Medical; 5 Personal papers;

Papers filed in 1889 state Luther M. Dunn is residing in Hinton West VA

Notes for JOSEPHINE ELMORE: 1850 Federal Census, VA, Botetourt County, Page 039a

More About LUTHER DUNN and JOSEPHINE ELMORE: Marriage: 03 Jul 1890, W.VA

                   vi.    MARTHA ANN E. DUNN, b. 09 May 1847, Albemarle Co., VA; d. Aft. 1880; m. (1) THOMAS WALKER THOMPSON, 16 Dec 1868, Albemarle Co., VA; b. Bef. 1848, VA; m. (2) THOMAS M. COSBY, Aft. 1872; b. Abt. 1842, VA; d. Aft. 1880.

I believe since "Pattie" is a nickname for Martha, that this is the "Pattie" Dunn that wrote several letters during the Civil War.  Bob Woodward (San Diego 6/2006) is sending copies of pages from a bible that indicates Pattie was married to a Cosby. Here's what I believe:

1. Martha & Pattie are the same person.

2. Martha married Thomas Walker Thompson 16 Dec 1868 in Albemarle Co., VA.  They had two children:  Caroline Rivers (b. 1870) and Thomas Walker Thompson (b. 1872).

3. Martha remaried before 1880 because she can be found in the 1880 Albemarle Co., VA Census as follows:

Cosby, Thomas M.  W M 38  (b. 1842)

Cosby, Martha        W F  31  (b. 1849)

Thompson, Carrie R. W F 10 step-daughter (b. 1870)

Thompson, Thomas W. W M 8 step-son  (b. 1872)

Other interesting, but possibly conflicting, information from the census records:

1870 Albemarle Co., VA, pg 330

Thompson, Thomas 26 M

Thompson, Martha 23 F

Thompson, Susie 1 F

The above possibly shows Martha/Pattie living with first husband, but don't know who Susie is -- possibly a child that died by 1880.

1900 Albemarle Co., VA pg 275

Cosby, Thomas M. W M 59 b. Apr 1844, m. 21 yrs

Cosby, Pattie A.     W F  44 b. Mar 1855, m. 21 yrs   Mother of 2 children.

Everything matches except her age.

1910 McLean Co., IL, Normal Twp., pg 52

Kepner, M. R. 69 widowed; Head; b. PA

Cosby, Pattie A. 60 widowed, b. Va.; patents also born in Va.; Boarder; mother of 2 children, but NONE living

Lewis, Carrie M. 20 single,  b. Va.; patents also born in Va.;  Boarder

Carrie would be the grandaughter of Pattie. 

More About THOMAS THOMPSON and MARTHA DUNN: Marriage: 16 Dec 1868, Albemarle Co., VA

More About THOMAS COSBY and MARTHA DUNN: Marriage: Aft. 1872

                  vii.    PATTIE ANNA DUNN, b. Aft. 1849; d. Aft. 1904; m. UNKNOWN COSBY, Bef. 1864; b. Aft. 1830.

In Louisa County records, file box 68, there is a petition re Thomas R. Dunn, dec'd, that mentions his heirs.  Included is "Pattie Cosby formerly Pattie Dunn".  Also, in a deed dated 21 Oct 1916, between many people and F. L. Dunn,  there is Mrs. P. A. Cosby.   I have found no other references to her.

More About UNKNOWN COSBY and PATTIE DUNN: Marriage: Bef. 1864

                 viii.    BENNETT RIVERS DUNN, b. 15 Sep 1849, Louisa Co. VA; d. Abt. 1893, Wilmington NC ??; m. MARY JANE ADAIR, 20 Sep 1873, Bell Point, VA; b. Aft. 1845; d. Aft. 1893.

From the website for Dunn, NC (http://www.dunn-nc.org/history.htm):  "The city of Dunn, known to its residents as an area of pride and progress, had humble yet memorable beginnings. A picture of Dunn and its birth is vividly painted by Dunn's own able biographer, Mr. Herman P. Green in the following excerpts .......  ...The name Dunn was in honor of Mr. Bennett R. Dunn, the civil engineer who laid out the roadbed and personally supervised the construction of the railroad between Wilson and Fayetteville ..... In 1885, a "short cut" railroad from Wilson to Fayetteville was begun and was completed on October 1, 1886. It was extended from Fayetteville to Rowland (43 miles) and was completed on March 28, 1892. Mr. Henry Pope deeded to the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, Inc. a strip of land all the way across Harnett County 130 feet wide, 65 feet each side of the center of the track or roadbed. Since no limitations by metes and bounds were placed on the railroad by the deed, Mr. Pope, in effect told the railroad to select the right of way wherever they desired and after the rails were laid the metes and bounds would be already established.

From deposition of Thomas M. Dunn [brother], in a suit filed in 1889, states Bennett R. Dunn is living in Wilmington, NC.

From Albemarle Co., VA Will Book 30, page 303 for B. R. Dunn of Wilmington, NC.  Mentions wife Mary J. Dunn, .... house and lot on the corner of 7th and Princess Street in Wilmington, 80 acres in Citrus Co. Florida, and my undivided interest in my grandmother Salmon's estate in Albemarle Co.; son B. R. Dunn, 5 shares of Atlantic and North Carolina RailRoad Company and my gold watch; son Wm. Adair Dunn, $75 to buy a gold watch; daughter Janie Bennett Dunn; desire my wife to sell the interest in my grandmothers estate to Thomas M. Dunn for the same price paid by him to the other heirs.... Appoint L. M. Dunn and Wm. Adair executors. Written 19 Jul 1893, recorded in Giles Co., VA on 22 Aug 1893, Albemarle on 6 May 1897.

From Cathy (KZPZ58A@......com) "My mother's cousin, Janice Dunn Dyess, published a little book on the Dunn family.  This book speaks of Bennett R. Dunn.  Janice does not show how we are related to Bennett Dunn, but she says that we are a distant cousin of his.  I do not know how she knows this.

  The book goes on to say that Bennet R. Dunn moved to North Carolina from Virginia.  He was a civil engineer, for the Atlantic Coastline RR.   Bennett was in charge of a spar line in 1887.  The town grew and was named Dunn, NC.  There is a picture of Bennet Dunn in the book.  There is also a copy of a picture that appeared in a newspaper..  The caption reads "Special guests at Thursday's celebration were Mr. Elmer Dunn, great nephew of Dunn namesake Bennett Dunn and his wife of Richmond, VA.  There is no date; so I do not know when this picture was taken.

Date: 4/5/1999  From: cathymc@.....net (Cathy McCollough)

More About BENNETT DUNN and MARY ADAIR: Marriage: 20 Sep 1873, Bell Point, VA

     

Children of THOMAS DUNN and EMILY TISDALE are:

                   ix.    FRANK LUMPKIN8 DUNN, b. 16 Sep 1868, Louisa, VA; d. 02 Dec 1958, Louisa, VA; m. (1) GRACIE LOUISA UNKNOWN, Abt. 1894; b. Abt. 1876; d. 1894; m. (2) ANNIE MARY DELVAUX, 26 Jun 1902, Weldon, NC; b. 06 Mar 1887, Welford, SC49; d. 02 Oct 1984, Richmond, Va49.

It appears that F. L. Dunn was married twice, and his first wife died in childbirth.  From photocopy of Dunn births and deaths (Bible?), shows 'Gracie Louisa Dunn, wife of ?. ?. Dunn (could be F. L.) d. 1894, aged 18 years.  Also, 1910 Census indicates marriage #2 for F. L. and #1 for Annie.

Found in 1910 Census for Louisa Co., ED 0076,  name shown is Francis L. Dunn.

Found in 1920 Louisa Co., VA Census, page 137.

I have a picture of a Western Union Telegram sent July 16, 1903 from Petersburg, VA to Mrs. F. L. Dunn, c/o Mrs. G. W. Sherer, Yorkville?  SC;  "Leave Yorkville morning July twentieth arriving Burkville? same afternoon.  Frank L. Dunn"

From "The Central Virginian", Dec. 28, 1995, reprinted articles from fifty years ago -- November and December 1945.   On page 6, " .... West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. dealers were J. S. Purcell, Louisa; Cecil Elam and F. L. Dunn, Trevilians; ..."

I also have several articles from "The Central Virginian" that are too long to include here -- copies are in my "Dunn Scrapbook".

I have a theory about where Frank got his middle name of Lumpkin.  Charles Hughson married a woman with the surname of Lumpkin (Louisa Co. Death records mention his two sister-in-laws - Lumpkin).  Charles Hughson was the son of Samuel Hughson and Mary Trevilian, and he was the 1st cousin, once removed, of Frank Lumpkin Dunn, Sr. 

[See Will of Frank L Dunn]

Obituary from The Central Virginian:

Frank L. Dunn, Sr., Dies in 91st Year

Frank Lumpkin Dunn, Sr. a retired telegraph operator and merchant of Trevilians, died Tuesday, December 2, 1958 in the Louisa Medical Center in his 91st year.

    Funeral services with Masonic rites were held at 3 p.m. Thursday in lasley Methodist Church, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Shirley Wade.  Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

    Active pallbearers were R. E. Trice, Jr., W. R. Dunkum, Jr., Ira Wood, Charlie Rosson, Earl Ogg and Pallison Hanger.

    A native of Louisa County, Mr. Dunn was born September 16, 1868, a son of the late Rev. Thomas R. Dunn and Mrs. Emily Tisdale Dunn.  Rev. Dunn was a Methodist circuit rider in this area and quite active in Lasley church.

    Mr. Dunn was a telegraph operator for the Norfolk & western Railway for 20 years and for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company at their Trevilians and Gordonsville stations for a number of years.  After retiring from this line of work, he was engaged in the mercantile business near his home "Cloverdale" at Trevilians for about 20 years as well as farming.

    He had been a life-long member of Lasley Methodist Church, where he was a steward and trustee, and for twenty-six years served as superintendent of it's Sunday School.

    Mr Dunn was a member of Day Lodge No. 58 A. F. & A. M., and had received his 60 year diamond membership pinduring the past year from his lodge.

    In 1902 he married Miss Marie Delvaux of Weldon, N. C., and Petersburg and they observed their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary this year.

    He is survived by his wife; five sons, Frank L. Dunn, Jr. of Williamsburg, James S. Dunn of Richmond, Thomas M., Robert E. and Vernon L. Dunn of Trevilians; seven daughters, Mrs. E. Gray Rosson of Trevilians, Mrs. Albert Rudinger of Louisa, Mrs. W. F. Huffman of Covington, Indiana, Mrs. O. W> Franklin of Williamsburg, Mrs. John N. Connelly II of Richmond, Mrs. Louis M. Spicer, Jr. of Woodbridge, and Mrs. Donald Peake of Silver Spring, Md.  He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandaughter. 

More About FRANK LUMPKIN DUNN: Obit: 04 Dec 1958, CV - Dec 04, 1958, 82nd yr, p 1 c 5

More About FRANK DUNN and GRACIE UNKNOWN: Marriage: Abt. 1894

Notes for ANNIE MARY DELVAUX:

I have a copy of a picture (probably from CV) "Members of the Louisa VFW Auxillary .. Christmas Party ... Mrs. Frank Dunn, ... Mrs. Jessie Dunn.."

From 1910 VA Census Soundex, Annie was born in SC, age 22.

From Thomas M. Dunn's birth certificate, lists mother as Annie Mary Delvaux, born in Rutherford, SC.

Mrs. Frank L Dunn

Mrs. Annie Delvaux Dunn, age 97, of Trevilians, died Tuesday, October 2, 1984, at Westport Nursing Home, in Richmond. Funeral services were held Friday, October 5, at 2 p.m. at Woodward Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. Donald Wilson, with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Thomas M. Dunn, Jr., Peter Runkle, Dickie Rudinger, Michael Delarenzo, Bruce Stone and Eddie Hottinger.

She is survived by five daughters: Marie D. Rosson, Emily D. Blincoe, both of Louisa; Natalie D. Huffman, Brevard, N. C. Martha D. Spicer, Woodbridge, and Jean D. Peake, of Laurel, Md.; five sons. Frank L. Dunn, of Williamsburg; Thomas M. Dunn, Robert E. Dunn and Vernon L Dunn, all of Louisa, and James S. Dunn, of Richmond; 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was born Annie Delvaux, in Welford, South Carolina on March 6, 1887. She was the fifth child of seven of Doctor J. B. and Annie Waddell Delvaux. When she was young the family moved to Richmond and when she was 14 they moved to Petersburg, where she met her future husband, Frank L. Dunn. They were married June 26, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn moved to Trevilians in July 1902 and he became the telegraph operator at the Trevilians Railroad Station.

Mr. and Mrs. Dunn opened Dunn's merchandise near their home, Mrs. Dunn opened the first milinery shop in that area.

Mrs. Dunn represented Buckley and Brothers, a New York firm, for 22 years, selling top quality lingerie, hose and yard goods.

Mr. and Mrs. Dunn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1952. He died December 2, 1958, at the age of 90

Mr. Dunn was a member of Lasley United Methodist Church, working in any capacity she was needed. She was also a former member of the Green Springs Home Demonstration Club.

She was preceded in death by three children, Everett, Arie D. Franklin and Vivian D. Connelly

DUNN

Mrs. Annie Delvaux Dunn age 97, of Louisa, died October 2, 1984; she was the widow of Frank L. Dunn; survived by five daughters, Marie D. Rosson, Emily D. Blinco both of Louisa; Natalie D. Huffman, Brevard, N. C. Martha D. Spicer of Woodbridge and Jean D. Peake of Laurel, Md.; five sons, Frank L. of Williamsburg, Thomas M., Robert E., Vernon L. all of Louisa and James S. Dunn of Richmond; 17 grand-children, a number of great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday October 5, at 2 p.m. at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

More About FRANK DUNN and ANNIE DELVAUX: Marriage: 26 Jun 1902, Weldon, NC

                    x.    ADDIE LEE DUNN, b. 30 Apr 1871, Louisa Co. VA50; d. 14 Dec 1957, Bluefield, WVA51; m. WALTER STUART HAMLIN, 06 Nov 190752; b. Abt. 1863, NC; d. 12 Dec 1940.

Census of Louisa Co. Teachers, 1893 lists "Abbie L. Dunn" of Trevilians;  I think this may be "Addie"

From "Death Notices - Louisa County Library (from Newspaper clippings page 2, dated 1-2-58)":  Mrs. Addie Dunn Hamlin died Dec. 14, 1957 in Bluefield, W. VA  She was the daughter of the late Thomas R. Dunn and the late Emily Tisdale Dunn of Trevilians.  Mrs. Hamlin was born and reared at Trevilians and taught school for many years in Louisa County.   She was a member of Lasley Church before going to Bluefield and was a member of Grace Methodist Church there and taught Bible class for twenty-five years.  Surviving are a son Stuart Hamlin, 2nd; two grandsons, Stuart 3rd and John Hamlin all of Bluefield;  a brother Frank L. Dunn of Trevilians.

Found in 1910, 1920, 1930 Mercer, Bluefield, WVA Census.

Notes for WALTER STUART HAMLIN: Death Notice:  Central Virginian - Dec 12, 1940, 61st year, p 3 col 2

Found in 1880 Dinwiddie, VA Census

More About WALTER HAMLIN and ADDIE DUNN: Marriage: 06 Nov 190752

 

20.  JAMES7 DUNN (REUBEN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1791, and died 1875.  He married ELIZABETH SWEENEY 01 Aug 1812 in Monroe Co., VA53.  She was born 1788, and died 1889.

This information provided by Kris   (Starl25022@..com)  " We are related I checked with a cousin from the Swinney side for variations on the spellings and the way you spelled was one of them. Here is James and Elizabeths Children:"

More About JAMES DUNN and ELIZABETH SWEENEY: Marriage: 01 Aug 1812, Monroe Co., VA53

     

Children of JAMES DUNN and ELIZABETH SWEENEY are:
                      i.    DARCAS8 DUNN, b. Abt. 1818, VA; d. 1889; m. RICHARD WILLIAMS; b. Abt. 1806, VA; d. Aft. 1880.
In 1850, 1860, 1870 Census, Decatur Co., Clay Township, IN
                     ii.    ANDREW DUNN, b. 1813; d. 1880; m. SARAH MILLER; b. 1817; d. 1895.
                    iii.    NANCY DUNN, b. 1820; d. 1895.
 

21.  WILLIAM7 DUNN (REUBEN6, JOHN JAMES5, WILLIAM4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1798 in Monroe Co., WV, and died 1863.  He married CHRISTINE TRESSLER.  She was born Abt. 1807 in VA, and died Abt. 1891.

Marty Figg website has tree for this family

Children of WILLIAM DUNN and CHRISTINE TRESSLER are:
                      i.    NANCY8 DUNN, b. 1826; d. 1920.
                     ii.    GEORGE WASHINGTON DUNN, b. Abt. 1828; d. 1883.
                    iii.    WILLIAM H. DUNN, b. 1831; d. 1864.
                   iv.    JAMES ALLEN DUNN, b. Abt. 1834; d. 1895.
                    v.    MARTHA B. DUNN, b. 1836; d. 1838.
                   vi.    AMANDA CATHERINE DUNN, b. 1839; d. 1906.
                  vii.    SARAH M. DUNN, b. 1841; d. 1922.
                 viii.    JOHN HENRY DUNN, b. Abt. 1844, Indiana; d. 1927; m. AMANDA S. GARSHWILER; b. 1848, Indiana; d. 1944.
                   ix.    ELIAS G. DUNN, b. 1846; d. 1854.
                    x.    ALVA A. DUNN, b. 1849; d. 1849.
                   xi.    MARY MARIA DUNN, b. 1851; d. 1916.
 

 

Endnotes

 

1.  From DAR Patriot Index.
2.  FHC Ancestral File
3.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 444.
4.  Richmond Whig - Obituary Notice, Published on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1846; p.1, c. 6.
5.  Louisa County, Virginia Death Records 1853-1896.
6.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 99.
7.  Marriage CD
8.  Marriage CD (#229): VA, NC, TN, KY, "Electronic."
9.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 98.
10.  Davis, Marge - Clovis, NM
11.  Orange County, VA Marriage Bonds, 8 - 66.
12.  Davis, Marge - Clovis, NM
13.  Orange County, VA Marriage Bonds, 8 - 66.
14.  Davis, Marge - Clovis, NM
15.  Marriage CD (#229): VA, NC, TN, KY, "Electronic."
16.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 444.
17.  Davis, Marge - Clovis, NM
18.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 444.
19.  Albemarle Co. Marriage Book, Vol 1, page 11, line 47..
20.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 99.
21.  Marriage CD
22.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 444.
23.  Marriage CD (#229): VA, NC, TN, KY, "Electronic."
24.  Louisa County, VA Marriage Register.
25.  Douglas Register, p. 116.
26.  Louisa County, VA Marriage Register.
27.  CD - Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV - 1728-1850
28.  Louisa County, VA Marriage Register.
29.  The Douglas Register, edited by William M. Jones 1928
30.  Louisa County, VA Marriage Register.
31.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 673.
32.  Louisa County, Virginia Death Records 1853-1896.
33.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 673.
34.  Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville, VA, Marker.
35.  Marriages of Louisa County Virginia 1815 - 1861.
36.  Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville, VA, Marker.
37.  Orange Co. Deaths.
38.  Marriages of Louisa County Virginia 1815 - 1861.
39.  Orange County, VA Marriage Bonds, 14-104.
40.  Death Notices from Richmond, Va. Newspaper 1841-1853, p. 3, 11 Jun 1843.
41.  Orange County, VA Marriage Bonds, 14-104.
42.  Louisa County, Virginia Death Records 1853-1896.
43.  Marriage CD (#229): VA, NC, TN, KY, "Electronic."
44.  Louisa County, Virginia Death Records 1853-1896.
45.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 99.
46.  Thomas R. Dunn Family Bible.
47.  Albemarle County Marriages - 1780-1853 by Vogt & Kethley, p. 99.
48.  Thomas R. Dunn Family Bible.
49.  Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with D, Date of Import: Apr 14, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.60284.185
50.  Louisa Co. Register of Births 1864-1871.
51.  Obituaries: Louisa Co. Library
52.  Marriage Book 3, page 58, line 17.
53.  Marriage CD (#229): VA, NC, TN, KY, "Electronic."