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Joseph Howard Dunning 1797–1871

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Dunning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 07 Sep 1797 · Montréal, , Quebec, Canada
Died 21 Aug 1871 · Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States
Father Zalmon DUNNING (1766–1845)
Mother Deborah Royce
Siblings Eliza Dunning, Eloi Dunning, George Gibb Dunning, Hiram Dunning, Lawrence Dunning, Lorinda Dunning, Maria Dunning, Rose Mathilde Dunning, William Dunning

Researchers connected through Joseph Dunning 1797–1871

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1797, Joseph Howard Dunning entered the world in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, born to zalmon dunning and deborah royce. Joseph Howard Dunning passed away in 1871 in Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States.

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Life Timeline

1797
Birth of Joseph Howard Dunning in Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Birth
1871
Death of Joseph Howard Dunning in Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Dunning

This ancestor line traces from Heavitree, Devonshire, England (1530) to Montréal, , Quebec, Canada (1797) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Dunning (1797–1871) was born in Montréal, , Quebec, Canada and died in Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 9 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.

Joseph Dunning's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Howard Dunning PTP
1797–1871
Montréal, , Quebec, Canada
Parents
Zalmon DUNNING PTP
1766–1845
Salem, Essex, MA.
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Dunning's Descendants

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Joseph Howard Dunning PTP 1797–1871