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Family HistoryFamily History - Harris Wheeler 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 Harris Wheeler Dunbar and four of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Harris Wheeler Dunbar,1 born 11 November 1895 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Bertis H. Dunbar and Nancy ‘Nannie’ Wheeler;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 23 August 1964 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Harris married, first, 1920, Mildred Havens7 (born 26 September 1896 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Edward Wilford Havens and Ella Jane Perkins;5, 7 Mildred died 27 October 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut7). Harris married, second, 1945, Mildred J. Thompson8 (born 1886, parents not determined;8 Mildred died 7 August 1953 in New London, New London County, Connecticut8). Harris is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1 Mildred is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.7 Mildred is buried in Union Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.8

Children of Harris Wheeler Dunbar and Mildred Havens:

 2i. Robert H. Dunbar, born ca. 1921 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5
 3ii. June Dunbar, born ca. 1924 in Connecticut.5
 4iii. Shirley Dunbar, born 6 August 1925 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5, 9 died 10 March 2003 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.9 Shirley is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.9
 5iv. Morgan H. Dunbar, born ca. 1928 in Connecticut.5

  1. Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Harris Wheeler Dunbar, born: 11 November 1895 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 23 August 1964 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which include notes naming his parents, two siblings, and indicates he had two other siblings; and provides the names and links for his parents, two spouses, and one child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 466, Sheet No. 8A, Martin B. Dunbar, 66, Connecticut, Oct. 1833, janitor, public school; wife of 36 years Maria L. Dunbar, 65, Connecticut, Apr. 1835, 3 children, 2 living. Living next door is their son and family: Burtis H. Dunbar, 29, Connecticut, Apr. 1871, carpenter; wife of 5 years Nannie W. Dunbar, 36, Illinois, May 1864, 1 child, 1 living; son Harris W. Dunbar, 4, Connecticut, Nov. 1895; b. in law Charles A. Wheeler, 46, Rhode Island, Nov. 1854, carpenter. [Birth dates for several of these people differ from other records.]
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 522, Sheet No. 8B, Burtis H. Dunbar, 39, Connecticut, first married age 15, carpenter, house; wife Nannie W. Dunbar, 45, Illinois, 1 child, 1 living; son Harris W. Dunbar, 14, Connecticut.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 266, Sheet No. 8B, Burtis Dunbar, 49, Connecticut, contractor, houses; wife Nannie Dunbar, 55, Illinois; son Harris Dunbar, 24, Connecticut, manager, garage. Living next door: J. Herman Tubbs, 60, Connecticut, sheriff, city; wife Gertrude D. Tubbs, 44, Connecticut.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-32, Sheet No. 14B, Three related families: 1. J. Herman Tubbs, 70, Connecticut, first married age 21, sheriff, New London County; wife Gertrude D. Tubbs, 54, Connecticut, first married age 24, dressmaker, general practice; 2. Bertis H. Dunbar, 59, Connecticut, first married age 24, carpenter, house; wife Nancy W. Dunbar, 65, Illinois; 3. Harris W. Dunbar, 34, Connecticut, first married age 24, mechanic, street department; wife Mildred H. Dunbar, 33, Connecticut, first married age 23; son Robert H. Dunbar, 9, Connecticut; daughter June Dunbar, 6, Connecticut; daughter Shirley Dunbar, 4 5/12, Connecticut; son Morgan H. Dunbar, 1 8/12, Connecticut.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-56, Sheet No. 9B, J. Herman Tubbs, 80, Connecticut, chief deputy sheriff, New London Co.; wife Gertrude Tubbs, 64, Connecticut. Living next door: Bertis R. Dunbar, 68, Connecticut; wife Nancy W. Dunbar, 75, Illinois; son Harris W. Dunbar, 44, Connecticut, divorced, repairman, trans. bus. co.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Mildred Havens Allen, born: 26 September 1896 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 27 October 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes notes: previous spouse Harris Dunbar, m. 1920, and third spouse James Allen, m. 1947; and provides the names and links for her parents, two spouses, and one child).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Mildred J. Thompson Dunbar, born: 1896; died: 7 August 1953 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note naming her parents and two spouses, and provides the names and links for one spouse, m.1945, and one child).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Shirley Dunbar Ayres, born: 6 August 1925 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 10 March 2003 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note naming her parents and indicating she was married twice; and provides the names and links for her parents).