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Elijah Dunham 1762–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1762

Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 4 February 1841

Death Location: Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: John Jr

Mother: Mary Gilman

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Dunham, Elizabeth Dunham

Children(s): William Dunham, Joel Dunham, Isabella Dunham, James Dunham

Elijah Dunham was born in 1762 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States, the child of John Dunham Jr And Mary Gilman. In 1779, Elijah Dunham resided in Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States. Elijah Dunham married Elizabeth Dunham, and had children including Isabella Dunham, James Dunham, Joel Dunham, William Dunham. Elijah Dunham passed away in 1841 in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elijah Dunham was born in 1762 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States, the child of John Dunham Jr And Mary Gilman.
  • In 1779, Elijah Dunham resided in Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States.
  • Elijah Dunham married Elizabeth Dunham, and had children including Isabella Dunham, James Dunham, Joel Dunham, William Dunham.
  • Elijah Dunham passed away in 1841 in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1740–1823
Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey USA
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Mary Gilman
1743–1795
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Dunham
1764–1849
Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex Co, New Jersey, USA
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Elizabeth Dunham
1768–1800
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

William Dunham
1807–1892
Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
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Joel Dunham
1795–1879
Birth Location: –
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Isabella Dunham
1788–1873
Birth Location: –
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James Dunham
1801–1860
Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
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Elijah Dunham's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Dunham
1762–1841
Birth Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Parents
John Dunham Jr
1740–1823
Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey USA
Mary Gilman
1743–1795
New Jersey
Grandparents
John Dunham
1705–1740
Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Mercy Dunham
1709–1754
Piscataway Township, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Charles (Joseph) Gilman
1708–1808
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Mary Freeman
1710–1779
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benajah Dunham
1684–1742
Dorothy Dunham
1686–1742
Joseph Sr
1681–1758
Anne\Hannah WALKER
1690–1740
Joseph Gilman
1689–1733
Jane Jacques
1686–1746
Benjamin Coddington
1680–1753
Mary Bishop
1693–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmund Dunham
1661–1734
Mary Dunham
1661–1742
John Martin
1647–1704
Dorothy Smith
1647–1698
Rev Drake
1655–1741
Rebecca Drake
1655–1702
Francis Walker
1670–1720
Anne Wells
1668–1720
Charles Gilman
1638–1692
Marie (Widow)
1660–1693
John 3rd
1654–1738
Hannah GARDNER
1654–1690
Noah Bishop
1658–1750
Lydia Bishop
1658–1722

Elijah Dunham's Descendants

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Elijah Dunham (1762–4 February 1841) m. Elizabeth Dunham (1764–4 August 1849) m. Elizabeth Dunham (1768–12 Sep 1800)
  1. 1. William Dunham 1807–1892 m. Sarah (K.) Dunham 1813–1895
    1. 1. Charles Dunham 1840–1920 m. Margaret Dunham 1842–1924
      1. 1. Harry Dunham 1880–1967 m. Mary Dunham 1891–1981 m. Catharine Powelson 1867–1942
        1. 1. Ronald (Clarke) Dunham 1932–2020 m. Mildred (C) Gardner 1936–2015
        2. 2. Robert Dunham 1922–2001
        3. 3. Eleanor Dunham 1920–1966 m. Stephen Shincarrick 1919–1990
        4. 4. Mary (Augusta Dunham) Lockwood 1919–1983 m. Frederick (McCue) Allen 1919–1980 m. Edward (W) Lockwood 1917–1984
        5. 5. Frederick (Stanley) Dunham 1916–2004 m. Catherine (Margaret) Dunham 1915–1998
        6. 6. Myrtle Dunham 1915–2005 m. Edward Sexton 1932–1993 m. Edison (Claude) Dowen 1907–1969
        7. 7. Jean (A.) Demaria 1925–2006 m. Alfred (Juluis) Koblos 1925–1984
        8. 8. Charles (R) Dunham 1918–2004 m. Edith Dunham 1919–2002
        9. 9. Irving (E.) Dunham 1910–1980 m. Margaret Dunham 1921–2012
        10. 10. Kathryn Curran 1917–1988 m. Francis Curran 1915–1965
        11. 11. Earl (Wilbur) Dunham 1923–2012 m. Margaret Dunham 1926–2007
        12. 12. Ruth (Dunham) Nicolski 1927–2016 m. John Nikolski 1923–1987
        13. 13. Kenneth (M.) Dunham 1929–1929
      2. 2. Sarah (L) Dunham 1877–1956
      3. 3. Edith Dunham 1864–1950
      4. 4. William Dunham 1868–1951 m. Emmeline (Griggs) Dunham 1871–1952
        1. 1. Clarence (Griggs) Dunham 1896–1966 m. Edythe (Bartle) Dunham 1895–1999
        2. 2. Lloyd (C) Dunham 1902–1902
        3. 3. William (D. Dunham) Jr. 1903–1992 m. Jacqueline (Estelle) Dunham 1903–1970
        4. 4. Mary Gamble 1913–1992 m. Howard (J) Gamble 1907–1973
        5. 5. Howard (Warren) Dunham 1897–1902
        6. 6. David (Griggs) Dunham 1908–1908
      5. 5. Jenet Dunham 1867–1946 m. William Dunham 1839–1921
      6. 6. Charles Dunham 1876–1956 m. Annie (M) Dunham 1872–1955
    2. 2. Fredrick (R) Dunham 1850–1871
    3. 3. Louise (S.) Dunham 1846–1935
    4. 4. Edward (K) Dunham 1837–1903 m. Lydia (A.) Dunham 1838–1861 m. Matilda Dunham 1844–1909
    5. 5. William Dunham 1839–1921 m. Jenet Dunham 1867–1946 m. Kate Dunham 1841–1900
      1. 1. Frederick (Knerr) Dunham 1867–1922 m. Lillian Stellenwarf 1867–
        1. 1. Lillian (S) Rossi 1888–1963
        2. 2. Ralph Dunham 1901–1964 m. Priscilla (B.) Dunham 1900–
        3. 3. Clarence Dunham 1898–
      2. 2. Frank (H.) Dunham 1869–1950 m. Lillian (W) Dunham 1869–1941
        1. 1. Richard Dunhane 1898–1973 m. Mildred (W) Dunham 1900–
        2. 2. Frederic (William) Dunham 1902–1977 m. Jean (M) Denniston 1905–1970
      3. 3. Clifford (Riddell) Dunham 1871–1931 m. Jessie (I) Osborne 1877–1911 m. Florence (Mac Mahon) Dunham 1890–1982
        1. 1. Kathrine (K) Dunham 1901–1968
        2. 2. Alice (O) Dunham 1903–1997 m. Felix Saunders 1895–1973
        3. 3. Jessie (Dunham) Fairweather 1910–2007 m. Robert (Scobie) Fairweather 1910–1988
  2. 2. Joel Dunham 1795–1879 m. Mary (S) Smith 1800–1890
    1. 1. Elizabeth (S) Dunham 1825–1890
  3. 3. Isabella Dunham 1788–1873 m. Walter (M) Henry 1788–1840
    1. 1. Alexander Henry 1813–1887
    2. 2. Robert Henry 1815–1897
    3. 3. Elizabeth (D) Henry 1817–
    4. 4. Elijah (D) Henry 1834–1895
  4. 4. James Dunham 1801–1860 m. Abigail Dunham 1813–1881
    1. 1. Sarah (E.) Dunham 1845–
    2. 2. Jeanette Dunham 1830–1887

Elijah Dunham's Timeline

4 Records

1762
1762
Birth of Elijah Dunham in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
1779
29 Mar 1779
Age 17
Elijah Dunham resided here in Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
1793
1793
Age 31
Elijah Dunham was married
None
1841
4 February 1841
Age 79
Death of Elijah Dunham in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Dunham Genealogy : Deacon John Dunham of Plymouth, Massachusetts : 1589-1669 : and his descendants

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1793
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1779
    Event Place: Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 February 1841
    Event Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Dunham Genealogy : Deacon John Dunham of Plymouth, Massachusetts : 1589-1669 : and his descendants

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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