Jane Dunn (1738–1842) was born in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jane Dunn 1738–1842

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Oct 1738 · New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Died 11 Sep 1842 · New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Father Samuel Dunn

Mother Priscilla Ball

Siblings Alice Dunn, Catherine Dunn, John Dunn, Samuel Dunn Jr, Sarah Dunn

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Dunn

Priscilla Ball

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Children

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Biography

The story of Jane Dunn began in 1738 in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Jane Dunn passed away in 1842 in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of Jane Dunn in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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1842

Death of Jane Dunn in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Dunn

This ancestor line traces from Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1710) to New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1738) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane Dunn (1738–1842) was born in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in New Shoreham, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 2 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.
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