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John Minor Gunn 1878–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1878

Birth Location: Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL

Death Date: 28 Dec 1969

Death Location: Montgomery, Kendall, Illinois, USA

Father: Cyrus Gunn

Mother: Mary Harford

Spouse(s): Cornelia Cleveland

Children(s): Mary Gunn, Paul Gunn

The story of John Minor Gunn began in 1878 in Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL. In 1920, John Minor Gunn resided in Eden, La Salle, Illinois, USA. In 1930, John Minor Gunn resided in Eden, LaSalle, Illinois. John Minor Gunn married Cornelia Grace Cleveland, and had children including Mary Eunice Gunn, Paul C Gunn. John Minor Gunn passed away in 1969 in Montgomery, Kendall, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Minor Gunn began in 1878 in Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL.
  • In 1920, John Minor Gunn resided in Eden, La Salle, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, John Minor Gunn resided in Eden, LaSalle, Illinois.
  • John Minor Gunn married Cornelia Grace Cleveland, and had children including Mary Eunice Gunn, Paul C Gunn.
  • John Minor Gunn passed away in 1969 in Montgomery, Kendall, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cyrus Gunn
1837–1908
Birth Location: Battleboro, VT
CG
Mary Harford
1851–1929
Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Cornelia Cleveland
1885–1969
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
CC

Children(s)

Mary Gunn
1923–1997
Birth Location: La Salle, Illinois, United States
MG
Paul Gunn
1918–1997
Birth Location: Illinois
PG

John Gunn's Ancestors

Self
John Gunn
1878–1969
Birth Place: Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL
Parents
Cyrus Gunn
1837–1908
Battleboro, VT
Mary (Maria) Harford
1851–1929
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Windsor Gunn
1801–1871
Montague, Franklin, MA, USA
Abigail Osgood
1802–1876
Montague City, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Gunn
1772–1845
Annis Sweetser
1778–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Israel Gunn
1742–1824
Mary Root
1744–1826
Captain Sweetser
1739–1827
Lucy Johnson
1739–1833

John Gunn's Descendants

1.
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John (Minor) Gunn (04 May 1878–28 Dec 1969) m. Cornelia ("Grace") Cleveland (12 Feb 1885–20 Jan 1969)
  1. 1. Mary (Eunice) Gunn 1923–1997
  2. 2. Paul (C) Gunn 1918–1997

John Gunn's Timeline

7 Records

1878
04 May 1878
Birth of John Minor Gunn in Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL
Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL
1920
1920
Age 42
John Minor Gunn resided here in Eden, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Eden, La Salle, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
John Minor Gunn resided here in Eden, LaSalle, Illinois
Eden, LaSalle, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 57
John Minor Gunn resided here in Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois
Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
John Minor Gunn resided here in Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois, United States
1942
1942
Age 64
John Minor Gunn resided here in Cedar Point, Illinois
Cedar Point, Illinois
1969
28 Dec 1969
Age 91
Death of John Minor Gunn in Montgomery, Kendall, Illinois, USA
Montgomery, Kendall, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1878
    Event Place: Mt. Palatine, Putnam, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 107
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: T627_832; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50-30
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eden, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: T625_377; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 104; Image: 1072
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eden, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: 530; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 1057.0; FHL microfilm: 2340265
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: LaSalle; Roll: 1614035; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eden, La Salle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eden, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: T625_377; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 104; Image: 1072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eden, LaSalle, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eden, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: 530; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 1057.0; FHL microfilm: 2340265

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: T627_832; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50-30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Point, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: T627_832; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50-30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cedar Point, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 107

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LaSalle, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: LaSalle; Roll: 1614035; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1969
    Event Place: Montgomery, Kendall, Illinois, USA
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