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Richard Dunning 1747–1810

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Dunning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1747 · Newton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 9 May 1810 · Dorset, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Father David Dunning
Mother Hannah Shepard
Siblings Abigail Dunning, Abijah Dunning, Amos Dunning, Anne Dunning, Ashbel Dunning, David Dunning, Gideon Dunning, Mehitable Dunning, Silas Dunning

Researchers connected through Richard Dunning 1747–1810

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Richard Dunning was born in 1747 in Newton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, the child of david dunning and hannah shepard. Richard Dunning passed away in 1810 in Dorset, Bennington, Vermont, United States.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of Richard Dunning in Newton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1810
Death of Richard Dunning in Dorset, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Dunning

This ancestor line traces from Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1679) to Newton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1747) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Dunning (1747–1810) was born in Newton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Dorset, Bennington, Vermont, United States. 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 Richard 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 3 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.

Richard Dunning's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Dunning PTP
1747–1810
Newton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Dunning's Descendants

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Richard Dunning PTP 1747–1810