Who was Phineas Dunn?

Phineas Dunn (1719–1761) was born in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA and died in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Phineas Dunn 1719–1761

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

Born 1 Apr 1719 · Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

Died 3 Aug 1761 · Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

Father Hugh Dunn Jr

Mother Elizabeth Martin

Siblings Anna Dunn, Benjamin Dunn, Hugh Dunn, Lt Jeremiah Dunn Sr, Martha Dunn, Rebecca Dunn, Ruth Dunn, Zachariah Dunn

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Immediate Family

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Hugh Dunn Jr

Elizabeth Martin

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Children

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Biography

In 1719, Phineas Dunn entered the world in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA, born to hugh dunn jr and elizabeth martin. Phineas Dunn passed away in 1761 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.

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Birth of Phineas Dunn in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

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1761

Death of Phineas Dunn in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Phineas Dunn

This ancestor line traces from Ordsall, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1472) to Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, Colonial America (1719) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phineas Dunn (1719–1761) was born in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA and died in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, 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 Phineas 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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