Family History - John 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 John Dunbar and 24 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.
First Generation
1.
John Dunbar,
1 born ca. 1832 in Connecticut, the son of
Moses Dunbar and
Sarah Getchell.
1, 2, 3, 4 John married
Rose _____3 (born ca. 1848 in New York, parents not determined
3, 4).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Image 3 of 54, Sarah Peckham, 50, CT; Abby J. Eaton, 26, CT; Celia Peckham, 20, CT; John Dunbar, 18, CT mariner; Martin V. Dunbar, 16, CT, mariner; Mary L. Dunbar, 12, CT; Jeremiah Dunbar, 9, CT; Harriet A. Dunbar, 7, CT.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Page 53, Image 53 of 64, Sarah Dunbar, 54, Conn.; John Dunbar, 27, Conn., seaman; Martin Dunbar, 24, Conn., seaman; Jeremiah Dunbar, 19, Conn., seaman; Harriet Dunbar, 18, Conn.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Page 59, John Dunbar, 35, Conn., laborer; Rose Dunbar, 22, N. York; Hattie Dunbar, 3, Conn.; Sarah Dunbar, 1, Conn.; Jeremiah Dunbar, 23, Conn., stonecutter [his is believed to be John’s youngest brother Jeremiah, although he is thought to be closer to 29 years old at the time.]
- U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 122, Page 42B, John Dunbar, 50, Connecticut, farm laborer; wife Rose Dunbar, 31, Massachusetts; daughter Harriet G. Dunbar, 13, Connecticut; daughter Sarah E. Dunbar, 12, Connecticut; son John F. Dunbar, 9, Connecticut; daughter Maud E. Dunbar, 2, Connecticut.
Second Generation
4.
John F. Dunbar2 (
John1), born February 1870 in Connecticut;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 5 February 1928 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
1, 6 John married, ca. 1894,
Fannie Wells Lewis3 (born November 1870 in Connecticut, parents not determined;
3, 4, 5, 7 Fannie died 7 January 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut
7, 8). John and Fannie are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.
1, 7
- Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, John F. Dunbar, born: 1870; died: 1928 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 122, Page 42B, John Dunbar, 50, Connecticut, farm laborer; wife Rose Dunbar, 31, Massachusetts; daughter Harriet G. Dunbar, 13, Connecticut; daughter Sarah E. Dunbar, 12, Connecticut; son John F. Dunbar, 9, Connecticut; daughter Maud E. Dunbar, 2, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 457, Sheet No. 8A, John F. Dunbar, 30, Connecticut, Feb. 1870, stationary engr.; wife of 6 years Fannie W. Dunbar, 29, Connecticut, Nov. 1870, no children.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 514, Sheet No. 1A, John F. Dunbar, 39, Rhode Island [sic, he was born in Connecticut], farm hand, milk farm; wife of 16 years Fannie L. Dunbar, 39, Connecticut, 2 children, 1 living; son Harold F. Dunbar, 3, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 258, Sheet No. 15A, Ray Lewis, 70, Rhode Island, widow, dairy business; son-in-law John F. Dunbar, 48, Connecticut, driver, city; daughter Fannie Dunbar, 49, Connecticut; grandson Harold F. Dunbar, 13, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. John Dunbar, died: 5 February 1928 in New London.
- Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Fannie Lewis Dunbar, born: 1870; died: 1924 (from record, which includes the name and link for her husband).
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Fannie Dunbar, died; 7 January 1924 in New London.
- Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Raymond L. Dunbar, born: 19 December 1904; died: 29 August 1905 (8 months) (from record). His name appears on the gravestone with his parents, sister and her husband.
Third Generation
7.
Harold Frederick Dunbar3 (
John,2 John1), born 26 January 1907 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 6 December 1988 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut.
1 Harold married, first, ca. 1926,
Dorothy Viola Ellal4 (born 13 August 1905 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of
Walter Henry Ellal and
Viola L. Langworthy;
4, 5, 6 Dorothy died 9 November 1976 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut
6). Harold married, second, 2 October 1977 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut,
Helen Agnes Frisbee (née Kerr) 8, 9 (born 16 February 1916 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, the daughter of
Jonathan Kerr and
Helen Mutch;
7, 8 Helen died 9 July 2007 in North Canton, Stark County, Ohio
7, 8). Harold is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.
1 Dorothy is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.
6 Helen is buried in Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania.
7
+ | 8 | i. | Marilyn J. Dunbar, born 26 August 1926 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 12 December 2016 in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Married Donald F. Scott. |
+ | 9 | ii. | Lorraine Frances Dunbar, born 12 July 1928 in Connecticut. Married _____ Scott. |
+ | 10 | iii. | Kenneth A. Dunbar, born 15 November 1931 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 26 June 2010 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Joan Avery. |
- Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Harold F. Dunbar, born: 26 January 1907 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 6 December 1988 in Quaker Hill, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 514, Sheet No. 1A, John F. Dunbar, 39, Rhode Island [sic, he was born in Connecticut], farm hand, milk farm; wife of 16 years Fannie L. Dunbar, 39, Connecticut, 2 children, 1 living; son Harold F. Dunbar, 3, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 258, Sheet No. 15A, Ray Lewis, 70, Rhode Island, widow, dairy business; son-in-law John F. Dunbar, 48, Connecticut, driver, city; daughter Fannie Dunbar, 49, Connecticut; grandson Harold F. Dunbar, 13, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 6-74, Sheet No. 10B, Harold F. Dunbar, 23, Connecticut, first married age 19, driver, city works; wife Dorothy Dunbar, 24, Connecticut, first married age 20; daughter Marilyn Dunbar, 3 7/12, Connecticut; daughter Lorraine Dunbar, 1 7/12, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Quaker Hill, E.D. 6-115, Sheet No. 7A, Harold F. Dunbar, 33, Connecticut, salesman, Shell Oil Co.; wife Dorothy E. Dunbar, 34, Connecticut; daughter Marilyn J. Dunbar, 13, Connecticut; daughter Lorraine F. Dunbar, 11, Connecticut; son Kenneth A. Dunbar, 8, Connecticut.
- Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dorothy Ellal Dunbar, born: 13 August 1905, New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 9 November 1976, Quaker Hill, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note: Parents: Walter and Viola Ellal; and provides the name and link for her husband).
- Find a Grave (website). Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania, Helen A. Kerr Dunbar, born: 16 February 1916 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; died: 9 July 2007 in North Canton, Stark County, Ohio (from record, which includes notes naming her parents and two spouses, provides the name and link for her [first] husband).
- Obituary, legacy.com; Helen Frisbee Dunbar, died: 9 July 2007 in North Canton, Ohio; born: 16 February 1916 in Tacoma, Washington. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, two husbands, four children and their spouses.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Harol F. Dunbar, age 70, and Helen A. Frisbee, age 61; married on 2 October 1977 in Waterford, Connecticut.
Fourth Generation
8.
Marilyn J. Dunbar4 (
Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 26 August 1926 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;
1, 2, 3 died 12 December 2016 in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.
3 Marilyn married, 1 December 1951 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut,
Donald F. Scott4 (born ____, parents not determined).
9.
Lorraine Frances Dunbar4 (
Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 12 July 1928 in Connecticut.
1, 2, 5 Lorraine married
_____ Scott (born ____, parents not determined).
10.
Kenneth A. Dunbar4 (
Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 15 November 1931 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;
2, 6, 7 died 26 June 2010 in New Haven, Connecticut.
6, 7 Kenneth married, 12 September 1959 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut,
Joan Avery7 (born ____, parents not determined). Kenneth is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.
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- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 6-74, Sheet No. 10B, Harold F. Dunbar, 23, Connecticut, first married age 19, driver, city works; wife Dorothy Dunbar, 24, Connecticut, first married age 20; daughter Marilyn Dunbar, 3 7/12, Connecticut; daughter Lorraine Dunbar, 1 7/12, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Quaker Hill, E.D. 6-115, Sheet No. 7A, Harold F. Dunbar, 33, Connecticut, salesman, Shell Oil Co.; wife Dorothy E. Dunbar, 34, Connecticut; daughter Marilyn J. Dunbar, 13, Connecticut; daughter Lorraine F. Dunbar, 11, Connecticut; son Kenneth A. Dunbar, 8, Connecticut.
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 4 January 2017, Marilyn Dunbar Scott, died: 12 December 2016 in Winston Salem, North Carolina; born: 26 August 1926 in New London. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her son, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, great-grandchildren, sister, and sister-in-law.
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Donald Scott and Marilyn Dunbar, married on 1 December 1951 in Waterford.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Kenneth A. Dunbar, born: 15 November 1931 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died: 26 June 2010 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut (from record, which include a note: Parents: Harold Dunbar and Dorothy Ellah, Spouse: Joan Avery).
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 28 June 2010, Kenneth A. Dunbar, died: 26 June 2010; born: 15 November 1931 in Norwich. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, sisters, children, and grandchildren.
Fifth Generation
11.
Gary Dunbar Scott5 (
Marilyn,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 9 May 1956.
1 Gary married, 8 August 1981 in Miami, Dade County, Florida,
Margaret Francis Jones (born September 1959, parents not determined
1).
12.
Vicki L. Scott5 (
Lorraine,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1), born June 1957.
1 Vicki married, 21 May 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
James Wade Decker2 (born January 1954, parents not determined
1).
13.
Dennis K. ‘Denny’ Dunbar5 (
Kenneth,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 23 May 1960.
1 Denny married, 21 June 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Jessica Deloof3 (born 8 October 1964, parents not determined
1).
14.
Deborah Dunbar5 (
Kenneth,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 11 May 1961.
1 Deborah married, 5 August 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Timothy Richard Krodel4 (born 6 August 1966, parents not determined
1).
15.
Denise Ann Dunbar5 (
Kenneth,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1), born 7 April 1964.
1 Denise married, 10 August 1996 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut,
Brian David Tedeschi5 (born 5 December 1965, parents not determined
1).
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James W. Decker, age 23; Vicki L. Scott, age 20; married on 21 May 1977 in New London, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Dennis Dunbar and Jessica Deloof, married on 21 June 1986 in New London.
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Timothy Krodel and Deborah Dunbar, married on 5 August 1995 in New London.
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Timothy Krodel and Deborah Dunbar, married on 5 August 1995 in New London. Brian Tedeschi and Denise Dunbar, married on 10 August 1996 in Groton.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
16.
Jacki M. Scott6 (
Gary,5 Marilyn,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1). Jacki married
Loch Saslow (born ____, parents not determined).
18.
Amanda Dunbar6 (
Dennis ‘Denny’,5 Kenneth,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1). Amanda married
Michael Pearson (born ____, parents not determined).