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Family HistoryFamily 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 determined3, 4).

Children of John Dunbar and Rose _____:

 2i. Harriet G. ‘Hattie’ Dunbar, born ca. 1867 in Connecticut.3, 4
 3ii. Sarah E. Dunbar, born ca. 1869 in Connecticut.3, 4
+4iii. John F. Dunbar, born February 1870 in Connecticut; died 5 February 1928 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Fannie Wells Lewis.
 5iv. Maud E. Dunbar, born ca. 1878 in Connecticut.4

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.]
  4. 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, Connecticut7, 8). John and Fannie are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 7

 6i. Raymond L. Dunbar, born 19 December 1904;9 died 29 August 1905.9 Raymond is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.9
+7ii. Harold Frederick Dunbar, born 26 January 1907 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 6 December 1988 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut. Married (1) Dorothy Viola Ellal Married (2) Helen Agnes Frisbee (née Kerr) .

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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, Connecticut6). 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, Ohio7, 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

+8i. 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.
+9ii. Lorraine Frances Dunbar, born 12 July 1928 in Connecticut. Married _____ Scott.
+10iii. Kenneth A. Dunbar, born 15 November 1931 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 26 June 2010 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Joan Avery.

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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).

+11i. Gary Dunbar Scott, born 9 May 1956. Married Margaret Francis Jones.

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).

+12i. Vicki L. Scott, born June 1957. Married James Wade Decker.

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.6

Children of Kenneth A. Dunbar and Joan Avery:

+13i. Dennis K. ‘Denny’ Dunbar, born 23 May 1960. Married Jessica Deloof.
+14ii. Deborah Dunbar, born 11 May 1961. Married Timothy Richard Krodel.
+15iii. Denise Ann Dunbar, born 7 April 1964. Married Brian David Tedeschi.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. 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).
  7. 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 determined1).

+16i. Jacki M. Scott, Married Loch Saslow.
 17ii. Jessica Scott.

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 determined1).

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 determined1).

+18i. Amanda Dunbar, Married Michael Pearson.
 19ii. Abigail Dunbar.

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 determined1).

 20i. Michael Krodel.
 21ii. Marcus Krodel.

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 determined1).

 22i. Nicholas Tedeschi.
 23ii. Nathan Tedeschi.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).

Children of Jacki M. Scott and Loch Saslow:

 24i. Benjamin Saslow.
 25ii. Amelia Saslow.

18. Amanda Dunbar6 (Dennis ‘Denny’,5 Kenneth,4 Harold,3 John,2 John1). Amanda married Michael Pearson (born ____, parents not determined).