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Zalmon DUNNING 1766–1845

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Zalmon DUNNING in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 NOV 1766 · Salem, Essex, MA.
Died 8 FEB 1845 · Cumberland, Russell, Ontario
Father Abijah Dunning
Mother Elizabeth Betsey Gregory
Spouse Deborah Royce
Children Eliza Dunning, Eloi Dunning, George Dunning, Hiram Dunning, Joseph Dunning, Lawrence Dunning, Lorinda Dunning, Maria Dunning, Rose Mathilde Dunning, William Dunning
Siblings Abijah Dunning, Chloie Dunning, Ithamar Gregory Dunning, William Nelson Dunning

Researchers connected through Zalmon DUNNING 1766–1845

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Biography

The story of Zalmon DUNNING began in 1766 in Salem, Essex, MA.. In 1801, Zalmon DUNNING established residence. Zalmon DUNNING married deborah royce, and had children including eliza dunning, eloi dunning, george gibb dunning, hiram dunning, joseph howard dunning, lawrence dunning, lorinda dunning, maria dunning, rose mathilde dunning, william dunning. Zalmon DUNNING passed away in 1845 in Cumberland, Russell, Ontario.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s

  2. 2
    Record Quebec, Canada, Notarial Records

Life Timeline

1766
Birth of Zalmon DUNNING in Salem, Essex, MA.
Birth
1801
Zalmon DUNNING resided here
Residence
1845
Death of Zalmon DUNNING in Cumberland, Russell, Ontario
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Zalmon DUNNING

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England, (1618) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1766) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zalmon DUNNING (1766–1845) was born in Salem, Essex, MA. and died in Cumberland, Russell, Ontario. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Zalmon 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Zalmon DUNNING's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Zalmon DUNNING PTP
1766–1845
Salem, Essex, MA.
Parents
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Grandparents
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Zalmon DUNNING's Descendants

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Zalmon DUNNING PTP 1766–1845
  1. 1. George Gibb Dunning PTP 1810–1892
  2. 2. Eliza Dunning PTP 1807–1857
  3. 3. Joseph Howard Dunning PTP 1797–1871