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Solomon Alexander Dunn 1831–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1831

Birth Location: Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 14 Sep 1926

Death Location: Holland, Bell County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Dunn

Mother: Sarah Monk

Spouse(s): Nancy Motley

Children(s): John Dunn, James Dunn, Luther Dunn, Martha Dunn, Mary Dunn, Ora Dunn, Rebecca Dunn, Sarah Dunn

Solomon Alexander Dunn was born in 1831 in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA, the child of John Jackson Dunn And Sarah Sallie Monk. In 1855, Solomon Alexander Dunn resided in Tallapoosa, Alabama. In 1860, Solomon Alexander Dunn resided in Western Division, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, U. Solomon Alexander Dunn married Nancy Virginia Motley, and had children including James Alonzo Dunn, John Aaron Dunn, Luther Zadock Dunn, Martha Elizabeth Dunn, Mary Jane Missouri Dunn, Ora Ada Dunn, Rebecca Lavonia Dunn, Sarah Frances Dunn. Solomon Alexander Dunn passed away in 1926 in Holland, Bell County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Solomon Alexander Dunn was born in 1831 in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA, the child of John Jackson Dunn And Sarah Sallie Monk.
  • In 1855, Solomon Alexander Dunn resided in Tallapoosa, Alabama.
  • In 1860, Solomon Alexander Dunn resided in Western Division, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, U.
  • Solomon Alexander Dunn married Nancy Virginia Motley, and had children including James Alonzo Dunn, John Aaron Dunn, Luther Zadock Dunn, Martha Elizabeth Dunn, Mary Jane Missouri Dunn, Ora Ada Dunn, Rebecca Lavonia Dunn, Sarah Frances Dunn.
  • Solomon Alexander Dunn passed away in 1926 in Holland, Bell County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dunn
1805–1834
Birth Location: Fayette, Georgia, United States
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Sarah Monk
1805–1880
Birth Location: Columbia County, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Motley
1837–1918
Birth Location: Augusta, Columbia, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

John Dunn
1857–1928
Birth Location: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
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James Dunn
1861–1936
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Luther Dunn
1874–1941
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Martha Dunn
1866–1944
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
MD
Mary Dunn
1859–1870
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Ora Dunn
1869–1934
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Rebecca Dunn
1863–1948
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Sarah Dunn
1854–1942
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Solomon Dunn's Ancestors

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Solomon Dunn
1831–1926
Birth Place: Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Parents
John Jackson Dunn
1805–1834
Fayette, Georgia, United States
Sarah (Sallie) Monk
1805–1880
Columbia County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
1763–1836
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Bell) McReynolds
1775–1820
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia
Silas (Monk) II
1780–1841
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Talitha Pool
1785–1860
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Dunn
1714–1790
Isabella Blair
1725–1800
Lucy Dabney
1757–1844
Thomas McReynolds
1749–1800
John Sr.
1748–1827
Elizabeth Thompson
1748–1831
Agnes Bullock
1764–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dunn
1697–1769
Frances McClendon
1699–1763

Solomon Dunn's Descendants

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Solomon (Alexander) Dunn (14 Sep 1831–14 Sep 1926) m. Nancy (Virginia) Motley (12 November 1837–19 Mar 1918)
  1. 1. John (Aaron) Dunn 1857–1928 m. Samantha (Jane) Norman 1859–1937
    1. 1. Hugh (Lamon) Dunn 1887–1968
    2. 2. John (Franklin) Dunn 1891–1974
    3. 3. Dona Dunn 1881–
    4. 4. Thomas (Alexander) Dunn 1878–1951
    5. 5. Clement (Jackson Dunn) Sr 1885–1965 m. Julia (Emma) White 1890–1972
      1. 1. Ralph (Arnold) Dunn 1922–2008
      2. 2. Anna (Dolores) Dunn 1924–2001
      3. 3. Rayma (Mae) Dunn 1919–2002
      4. 4. Wendell (Ennis) Dunn 1912–1999 m. Nadine Turnbo 1918–1997
        1. 1. Jimmy (Stanley) Dunn 1944–1989
        2. 2. Glendell (Wayne) Dunn 1937–1988
        3. 3. Randall (Gene) Dunn 1938–1981
      5. 5. William (Claude) Dunn 1916–1973
      6. 6. Overa (A) Dunn 1907–1967
      7. 7. Aaron (Willard) Dunn 1914–1993
      8. 8. Clara (Elizabeth) Dunn 1916–1995
      9. 9. Glynn (Roy) Dunn 1925–1996
      10. 10. Clement (Jackson) Dunn 1927–1989
        1. 1. Cheryle (Arlene) Cavender 1951–2003
      11. 11. Emma (Pauline) Dunn 1929–1958
  2. 2. James (Alonzo) Dunn 1861–1936
  3. 3. Luther (Zadock) Dunn 1874–1941
  4. 4. Martha (Elizabeth) Dunn 1866–1944
  5. 5. Mary (Jane Missouri) Dunn 1859–1870
  6. 6. Ora (Ada) Dunn 1869–1934
  7. 7. Rebecca (Lavonia) Dunn 1863–1948
  8. 8. Sarah (Frances) Dunn 1854–1942

Solomon Dunn's Timeline

10 Records

1831
14 Sep 1831
Birth of Solomon Alexander Dunn in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
1855
1855
Age 24
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Tallapoosa, Alabama
Tallapoosa, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 29
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Western Division, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Western Division, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1867
1867
Age 36
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 39
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Daviston, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Daviston, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1899
14 Aug 1899
Age 68
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Texas, United States
Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 69
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Holland, Bell, Texas, USA
Holland, Bell, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 79
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Holland, Bell, Texas, USA
Holland, Bell, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 89
Solomon Alexander Dunn resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Bell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Bell, Texas, USA
1926
14 Sep 1926
Age 95
Death of Solomon Alexander Dunn in Troy, Bell, Texas, USA
Troy, Bell, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1831
    Event Place: Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 2726; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 04191 to 06303, Application Years 1899 to 1900
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [3] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Bell, Texas; Roll: T625_1776; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 207B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holland, Bell, Texas; Roll: 1610; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0020
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western Division, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M653_25; Page: 255; Family History L
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holland, Bell, Texas; Roll: T624_1530; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375543
    [9] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Tallapoosa, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., State Census, 1820-1866
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1890, Al 1855 State Census Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western Division, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western Division, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M653_25; Page: 255; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Daviston, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 207B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1899
    Event Place: Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 2726; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 04191 to 06303, Application Years 1899 to 1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Holland, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holland, Bell, Texas; Roll: 1610; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0020

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Holland, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holland, Bell, Texas; Roll: T624_1530; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375543

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Bell, Texas; Roll: T625_1776; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1926
    Event Place: Troy, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Holland, Bell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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