John Dunn (1801–1893) was born in New Shoreham, Newport, RI and died in Westerly, Washington, RI. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John King Dunn 1801–1893

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 NOV 1801 · New Shoreham, Newport, RI

Died 19 JUL 1893 · Westerly, Washington, RI

Father John K Dunn Esq

Mother Bathsheba King Dunn

Siblings Barzilla Brown Dunn, Dorcas Dodge Dunn, Giles Pierce Dunn, Jane Mariah Dunn Littlefield, Joshua D Dunn, Lucy Pierce Dunn, Nehemiah W Dunn, Noah D Dunn, Robert D Dunn, Sally A L Dunn, Samuel Dunn, Thomas Dodge Dunn, William Dunn

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Immediate Family

Parents

John K Dunn Esq

Bathsheba King Dunn

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of John King Dunn began in 1801 in New Shoreham, Newport, RI. John King Dunn passed away in 1893 in Westerly, Washington, RI.

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1801

Birth of John King Dunn in New Shoreham, Newport, RI

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1893

Death of John King Dunn in Westerly, Washington, RI

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dunn

This ancestor line traces from Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1710) to New Shoreham, Newport, RI (1801) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Dunn (1801–1893) was born in New Shoreham, Newport, RI and died in Westerly, Washington, RI. 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 John 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 4 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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