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Walter Atkinson Dunn 1879–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Aug 1879

Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 14 Oct 1915

Death Location: Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: John Dunn

Mother: Elizabeth Dunn

Spouse(s): Jessie Murphy

Children(s): Percival Dunn, Mildred Dunn, Bucy Dunn

In 1879, Walter Atkinson Dunn entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to John A Dunn And Elizabeth M Cook Dunn. In 1910, Walter Atkinson Dunn resided in Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1914, Walter Atkinson Dunn resided in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Walter Atkinson Dunn married Jessie A Murphy, and had children including Bucy Dunn, Mildred G Dunn, Percival A Dunn. Walter Atkinson Dunn passed away in 1915 in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter Atkinson Dunn entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to John A Dunn And Elizabeth M Cook Dunn.
  • In 1910, Walter Atkinson Dunn resided in Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1914, Walter Atkinson Dunn resided in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Walter Atkinson Dunn married Jessie A Murphy, and had children including Bucy Dunn, Mildred G Dunn, Percival A Dunn.
  • Walter Atkinson Dunn passed away in 1915 in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dunn
1854–1929
Birth Location: West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
JD
Elizabeth Dunn
1855–1940
Birth Location: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
ED

Spouses(s)

Jessie Murphy
1875–1923
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
JM

Children(s)

Percival Dunn
1906–1972
Birth Location: Everett, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
PD
Mildred Dunn
1904–1968
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
MD
Bucy Dunn
1907–
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
BD

Walter Dunn's Ancestors

Self
Walter Dunn
1879–1915
Birth Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John A Dunn
1854–1929
West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth (M Cook) Dunn
1855–1940
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Patrick Dunn
1820–1879
Ireland
Nancy (Ann) Atkinson
1825–1902
Ireland
Moses (Edward) Cook
1820–1911
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Eunice (McIntire) Brookings
1824–1899
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Dunn
1788–1852
Lydia Matthews
–1852
John Atkinson
1800–1889
Mary Evans
1799–1875
Moses Cook
1791–
Mary Thurlow
1795–1823
Samuel IV
1803–1888
Elizabeth Little
1805–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cook
1737–1819
Mary Godfrey
1738–1795
Joseph Sr
1757–1837
Joanna Lunt
1770–1834
Samuel Brookings
1778–1856
Eunice McIntyre
1776–1849
David Little
1760–1824
Abigail Noyes
1767–1842

Walter Dunn's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Atkinson) Dunn (09 Aug 1879–14 Oct 1915) m. Jessie (A) Murphy (23 Sep 1875–06 Nov 1923)
  1. 1. Percival (A) Dunn 1906–1972
  2. 2. Mildred (G) Dunn 1904–1968
    1. 1. Sally (Ann) Nilan 1940–2017
    2. 2. Virginia (Claire) Nilan 1938–1998
    3. 3. Mary (Louise) Nilan 1934–1984
    4. 4. Henry (J Nilan) Jr 1935–2021
  3. 3. Bucy Dunn 1907–

Walter Dunn's Timeline

7 Records

1879
09 Aug 1879
Birth of Walter Atkinson Dunn in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Walter Atkinson Dunn resided here in Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1914
12 Jan 1914
Age 35
Walter Atkinson Dunn resided here in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1915
14 Oct 1915
Age 36
Death of Walter Atkinson Dunn in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Walter Atkinson Dunn resided here in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Walter Atkinson Dunn resided here in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 61
Walter Atkinson Dunn resided here in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Records
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_598; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0812; FHL microfilm: 1374611
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 2340671
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01630; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-195

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Everett Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_598; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0812; FHL microfilm: 1374611

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1914
    Event Place: Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Boston Globe; Publication Date: 12 Jan 1914; Publication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; &terms=Atkinson_Dunn

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 2340671

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01630; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-195

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01630; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-195

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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