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Edmund Dunham 1661–1734

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund Dunham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1661 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Mar 1734 · Piscataway, NJ, USA
Father Benajah Dunham (1637–1680)
Spouse Mary Bonham
Children Ephraim Dunham

Researchers connected through Edmund Dunham 1661–1734

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1661, Edmund Dunham entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to benajah dunham. Edmund Dunham married mary bonham, and had children including ephraim dunham. Edmund Dunham passed away in 1734 in Piscataway, NJ, USA.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Edmund Dunham in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1734
Death of Edmund Dunham in Piscataway, NJ, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Dunham

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1272) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edmund Dunham (1661–1734) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Piscataway, NJ, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Edmund Dunham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edmund Dunham PTP
1661–1734
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Benajah Dunham PTP
1637–1680
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edmund Dunham's Descendants

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Edmund Dunham PTP 1661–1734