Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Gurdon Dunbar


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Gurdon Dunbar and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. Gurdon Dunbar,1 born ca. 1795, the son of Moses Dunbar and Esther _____.1

Gurdon served in the War of 1812. He commence service on 9 August 1814, the same day as James Dunbar, who is believed to be Gurdon’s brother.1, 2

  1. Gazlay, Lee, Descendants of Moses Dunbar of Waterford, Connecticut. First Edition, February 2021. This paper presents research on Moses Dunbar who lived in Waterford, Connecticut, from as early as 1800 until his death in 1855. His birth about 1777 aligns with the Moses Dunbar who was the youngest son of Moses Dunbar (1746-1777) who was hanged as a traitor in Connecticut. Available as a .pdf at Gazlay Family History (website), under Sources.
  2. National Archives Catalog, Compiled Military Service Record of Gurdon Dunbar, 3rd Regiment (Moore’s), Connecticut Militia. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/74789610