Who was William Dunn?

William Dunn (1836–1900) was born in Mississippi and died in Lincoln, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Henry Dunn 1836–1900

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

Born 26 Sep 1836 · Mississippi

Died 7 Mar 1900 · Lincoln, Mississippi, USA

Father William Dunn

Mother Celia Stutts

Children Francis Frank Marion Dunn

Siblings A J Dunn, Adeline Dunn, Amanda Jane Dunn, Catharine Dunn, Celia Adeline Dunn Webb, Eliza P Craven, Isaac Dunn, John Dunn, John J Dunn, Malona Margaret Dunn, Margaret Malona Dunn, Martha Lydia Dunn, Mary Dunn, Mary E Maggie Dunn, Tobie Dunn, William Dunn

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Dunn

Celia Stutts

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Francis Frank Marion Dunn

Biography

In 1836, William Henry Dunn entered the world in Mississippi, born to william dunn and celia stutts. William Henry Dunn had children including francis frank marion dunn. William Henry Dunn passed away in 1900 in Lincoln, Mississippi, USA.

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1836

Birth of William Henry Dunn in Mississippi

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1900

Death of William Henry Dunn in Lincoln, Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dunn

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Mississippi (1836) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Dunn (1836–1900) was born in Mississippi and died in Lincoln, Mississippi, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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