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Silas Dunning 1755–1830

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
B
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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Silas Dunning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 May 1755 · Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 25 Sep 1830 · Aurelius, New York, USA
Father David Dunning (1711–1783)
Mother Hannah Shepard
Siblings Abigail Dunning, Amos Dunning, Anne Dunning, Ashbel Dunning, David Dunning, Gideon Dunning, Hannah Dunning, Mahitable Dunning, Mehetible Dunning, Richard Dunning, Silas Dunning, Sir Abijah Dunning

Researchers connected through Silas Dunning 1755–1830

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1755, Silas Dunning entered the world in Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to david dunning and hannah shepard. Silas Dunning passed away in 1830 in Aurelius, New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1755
Birth of Silas Dunning in Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1830
Death of Silas Dunning in Aurelius, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Dunning

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England, (1618) to Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1755) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silas Dunning (1755–1830) was born in Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Aurelius, New York, 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 Silas 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 5 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.

Silas Dunning's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Silas Dunning PTP
1755–1830
Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
David Dunning PTP
1711–1783
Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Silas Dunning's Descendants

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Silas Dunning PTP 1755–1830