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Family HistoryFamily History - Minnie Carol Fisher


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 Minnie Carol Fisher and 11 of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Minnie Carol Fisher,1 born 26 April 1863 in Edgertown, Dukes County, Massachusetts (parents not determined);1, 2 died 22 April 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Minnie married, 1887, Jeremiah G. Dunbar1 (born ca. 1841 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Moses Dunbar and Sarah Getchell;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Jeremiah died 8 June 1920 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut3). Minnie and Jeremiah are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3

 2i. Arthur H. Dunbar, born 1887;8 died 4 August 1888 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.8 Arthur is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.8
+3ii. Jeremiah Getchell Dunbar, Jr., born 20 May 1890 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 27 April 1976 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Cornelia Skinner.
+4iii. Everett Clifford Dunbar, born 4 August 1892 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 4 September 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Margaret Cecilia Carey.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Minnie Carol Fisher Dunbar, born: 26 April 1863 in Edgertown Dukes County, Massachusetts; died: 22 April 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note: Death cert says born 1863 and the stone has 1865; and provides the names and links for her spouse and three children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 551, Sheet No. 2A, Jeremiah G. Dunbar, 68, Connecticut, 2nd marriage, first married age 24, laborer, farm; wife Minnie C. Dunbar, 44, Massachusetts, 1st marriage, first married age 24; son Jeremiah G. Dunbar, Jr., 20, Connecticut, laborer, day worker; son Everett C. Dunbar, 18, Connecticut, laborer, tube factory.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jeremiah G. Dunbar, born: unknown, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 8 June 1920 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note: Father: Moses Dunbar; and the inscription: Civil War CO. H. 14 C.V.I, and age 78; and provides the names and links for his mother, 2 siblings, 2 spouses (one m.1887), and 5 children).
  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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.]
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 122, Page 33A, Jeremiah Dunbar, 35, Connecticut, farmer; wife Anna Dunbar, 35, Connecticut; daughter Nellie Dunbar, 9, Connecticut; Willie Dunbar, 6, Connecticut [the ages of the two children are apparently reversed, compared with other records]; niece Lena Lilly, 14, Connecticut.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Arthur H. Dunbar, born: 1887; died: 4 August 1888 (0-1 year old), New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note: No known headstone; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and half-siblings).
Second Generation
3. Jeremiah Getchell Dunbar, Jr.2 (Minnie1), born 20 May 1890 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3 died 27 April 1976 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1 Jeremiah married Cornelia Skinner (born 7 January 1895 in Georgia, the daughter of William Skinner and Mary Wilson;3, 4 Cornelia died 18 August 1992 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut4). Jeremiah and Cornelia are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 4

+5i. Jeremiah D. ‘Jerry’ Dunbar, born 24 June 1933 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 18 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Audra Stelmach.

4. Everett Clifford Dunbar2 (Minnie1), born 4 August 1892 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;2, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 4 September 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Everett married Margaret Cecilia Carey (born 1888 in Scotland, parents not determined;6, 7, 8, 9 Margaret died 28 February 1947 in New London, New London County, Connecticut9). Everett is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.5 Margaret is buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.9

+6i. Vera Dunbar, born 26 June 1916 in Connecticut; died 8 December 1996. Married William S. Gershengoren.
+7ii. Everett J. Dunbar, born 20 December 1917 in Connecticut; died 14 August 1977. Married Sally Mary Impellitteri.
+8iii. William Anthony Dunbar, Sr., born 5 December 1918 in Connecticut; died 11 October 1987. Married Mary F. Chilivis.
 9iv. Paul J. Dunbar, born 1922;7, 8, 10 died 13 June 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.10, 11 Paul is buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.10
+10v. Robert Francis Dunbar, born 27 December 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 5 September 1989. Married Emily Beatrice.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jeremiah Getchell Dunbar, Jr., born: 20 May 1890 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 27 April 1976 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, half siblings, spouse, and child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 551, Sheet No. 2A, Jeremiah G. Dunbar, 68, Connecticut, 2nd marriage, first married age 24, laborer, farm; wife Minnie C. Dunbar, 44, Massachusetts, 1st marriage, first married age 24; son Jeremiah G. Dunbar, Jr., 20, Connecticut, laborer, day worker; son Everett C. Dunbar, 18, Connecticut, laborer, tube factory.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 6-118, Sheet No. 16A, 16B, Jeremiah Dunbar, 48, Connecticut, clerk, fish market; wife Cornelia Dunbar, 46, Georgia; son Jeremiah D. Dunbar, 6, Connecticut; brother-in-law John Skinner, 58, Scotland, tool sharpener, stone quarry.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Cornelia Skinner Dunbar, born: 7 January 1895 in Georgia; died: 18 August 1992 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and child).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Everett Clifton Dunbar, born: 4 August 1892 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 4 September 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, half-siblings, spouse, and child).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 266, Sheet No. 12A and 12B, Edward Dunbar, 28, Connecticut, clerk, fish market; wife Margaret Dunbar, 30, Scotland, immigrated 1894; daughter Vera Dunbar, 3, Connecticut; son Everett Dunbar, 2, Connecticut; son William Dunbar, 1, Connecticut.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-37, Sheet No. 1B and 2A, Everett C. Dunbar, 38, Connecticut, first married age 24, salesman, fish market; wife Margaret C. Dunbar, 41, Scotland, first married age 26; son Everett Dunbar, 12, Connecticut; son William Dunbar, 11, Connecticut; son Paul Dunbar, 7, Connecticut; son Robert Dunbar, 5, Connecticut.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-49, Sheet No. 12A and 12B, Everett Dunbar, 48, Connecticut; wife Margaret Dunbar, 51, Scotland; daughter Vera Gershonitz, 23, Connecticut, clerical, W.P.A.; son Everett Dunbar, 22, Connecticut, serviceman, tire ware; son William Dunbar, 21, Connecticut, laborer, W.P.A.; son Paul Dunbar, 17, Connecticut; son Robert Dunbar, 15, Connecticut.
  9. Find a Grave (website). St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut, Margaret Carey Dunbar, born: 1888 in Scotland; died: 28 February 1947 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and child).
  10. Find a Grave (website). St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut, Paul J. Dunbar, born: 1922; died: 1940 (from record).
  11. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Paul Dunbar, died: 13 June 1940 in New London.
Third Generation
5. Jeremiah D. ‘Jerry’ Dunbar3 (Jeremiah,2 Minnie1), born 24 June 1933 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 18 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Jerry married Audra Stelmach1 (born ____, parents not determined).

6. Vera Dunbar3 (Everett,2 Minnie1), born 26 June 1916 in Connecticut;2, 3, 4, 5 died 8 December 1996.2 Vera married William S. Gershengoren6 (born 23 April 1910 in Russia, parents not determined;6 William died 19 June 1992 in New London, New London County, Connecticut6). Vera and William are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.2, 6

7. Everett J. Dunbar3 (Everett,2 Minnie1), born 20 December 1917 in Connecticut;3, 5, 7, 8 died 14 August 1977.7 Everett married Sally Mary Impellitteri9 (born 14 April 1915 in Sciara, Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Vincent Impellitteri and Rose Parisi;9, 10 Sally died 30 April 19959). Everett and Sally are buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.7, 9

8. William Anthony Dunbar, Sr.3 (Everett,2 Minnie1), born 5 December 1918 in Connecticut;3, 5, 8, 11 died 11 October 1987.11 William married Mary F. Chilivis12 (born 2 August 1922, the daughter of Pete Nickolas Chilivis and Wessie May Tanner;12 Mary died 4 December 201612). William and Mary are buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia.11, 12

+11i. William A. ‘Billy’ Dunbar, Jr., born ____ in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia; died 27 August 2008 in Georgia. Married Brenda Joyce Fagan.
+12ii. Nicholas Scott ‘Nick’ Dunbar, born 18 May 1955 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia; died 9 October 2004 in Georgia. Married Linda Murray.

10. Robert Francis Dunbar3 (Everett,2 Minnie1), born 27 December 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5, 8, 13, 14 died 5 September 1989.13, 15 Robert married, ca. 1946, Emily Beatrice16 (born ca. 1927 in New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined;16 Emily died 13 April 2019 in Virginia16). Robert and Emily are buried in Princess Ann Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.13, 16

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jerry D. Dunbar, born: 24 June 1933 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 18 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes notes: Spouse: Audry Stelmach; Veteran, US Air Force; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Vera Dunbar Gershengoren, born: 29 June 1916; died: 8 December 1996 (from record). She shares her gravestone with William S. Gershengoren (1910-1992).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 266, Sheet No. 12A and 12B, Edward Dunbar, 28, Connecticut, clerk, fish market; wife Margaret Dunbar, 30, Scotland, immigrated 1894; daughter Vera Dunbar, 3, Connecticut; son Everett Dunbar, 2, Connecticut; son William Dunbar, 1, Connecticut.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester City, E.D. 14-98, Sheet No. 30A, William J. Carey, 67, Irish Free State, 22 at first marriage, tinsmith, wool spring machine; son John K. Carey, 40, Scotland, moulder, machine shop; son Robert Carey, 45, Scotland, weaver, woolen mill; daughter Mary Carey, 29, Massachusetts, server, woolen mill; niece Vera Dunbar, 13, Connecticut.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-49, Sheet No. 12A and 12B, Everett Dunbar, 48, Connecticut; wife Margaret Dunbar, 51, Scotland; daughter Vera Gershonitz, 23, Connecticut, clerical, W.P.A.; son Everett Dunbar, 22, Connecticut, serviceman, tire ware; son William Dunbar, 21, Connecticut, laborer, W.P.A.; son Paul Dunbar, 17, Connecticut; son Robert Dunbar, 15, Connecticut.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, William S. Gershengoren, born: 23 April 1910 in Russia; died: 19 June 1992 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record). He shares his gravestone with Vera Dunbar Gershengoren (1916-1996).
  7. Find a Grave (website). St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut, Everett J. Dunbar, born: 20 December 1917; died: 14 August 1977 (from record). He shares a gravestone with Sally Dunbar (1915-1995).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-37, Sheet No. 1B and 2A, Everett C. Dunbar, 38, Connecticut, first married age 24, salesman, fish market; wife Margaret C. Dunbar, 41, Scotland, first married age 26; son Everett Dunbar, 12, Connecticut; son William Dunbar, 11, Connecticut; son Paul Dunbar, 7, Connecticut; son Robert Dunbar, 5, Connecticut.
  9. Find a Grave (website). St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut, Sally M. Dunbar, born: 14 April 1915; died: 30 April 1995 (from record). She shares her gravestone with Everett J. Dunbar (1917-1977).
  10. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Sally Mary Dunbar, other name: Sally Mary Impellitteri, born 14 April 1915 in Sciara, Sicily, Italy; father: Vincent Impellitteri; mother: Rose Parisi.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, William Anthony Dunbar, Sr., born: 5 December 1918; died: 11 October 1987 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and children).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, Mary F. Chilivis Dunbar, born: 2 August 1922; died: 4 December 2016 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, spouse, children, and others; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Princess Ann Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Robert F. Dunbar, born: 1924; died: 1989 (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  14. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Robert Francis Dunbar, born: 27 December 1924 in New London, CT; father: Everett Dunbar; mother: Margaret Casey.
  15. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Robert F. Dunbar, born: 27 December 1924; died: 5 September 1989; residence zip code: 23452 (corresponding to Virginia Beach, Virginia).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Princess Ann Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Emily Beatrice Dunbar, born: unknown, New London County, Connecticut; died: 13 April 2019 in Virginia (from record, which provides the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nephew; and the name and link for her husband.
Fourth Generation
11. William A. ‘Billy’ Dunbar, Jr.4 (William,3 Everett,2 Minnie1), born ____ in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia;1 died 27 August 2008 in Georgia.1 Billy married Brenda Joyce Fagan2 (born ____, parents not determined; Brenda died 29 December 20182). Billy is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia.1

12. Nicholas Scott ‘Nick’ Dunbar4 (William,3 Everett,2 Minnie1), born 18 May 1955 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia;3 died 9 October 2004 in Georgia.3 Nick married Linda Murray (born ____, parents not determined). Nick is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia.3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, William A. “Billy” Dunbar, Jr., born: unknown, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia; died: 22 August 2008 in Georgia (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and spouse).
  2. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Brenda Joyce Fagan Dunbar, born: unknown; died: 29 December 2018 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouse, daughters, son-in-law, grandson, sister and brother-in-law; and provides the name and link for her spouse).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, Nicholas Scott “Nick” Dunbar, born: 18 May 1955 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia; died: 9 October 2004 in Georgia (from record, which provides the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, daughters, brothers, grandson, and in-laws; and provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).