Who was William Dunn?

William Dunn (1890–1970) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Benjamin Dunn 1890–1970

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

Born 6 Jul 1890 · Mississippi, United States

Died 6 Jan 1970 · Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

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Biography

In 1890, William Benjamin Dunn entered the world in Mississippi, United States. William Benjamin Dunn passed away in 1970 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.

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1890

Birth of William Benjamin Dunn in Mississippi, United States

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Death of William Benjamin Dunn in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dunn

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Mississippi (1890) across 11 generations.

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: William Dunn (1890–1970) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, 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 11 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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William Benjamin Dunn PTP

1890–1970

Mississippi, United States