John Dunkle, Jr., b. 1802, possibly in Pickaway County, OH rather than in PA.

According to the estate records filed in Vinton County, he died in September 1873, not in 1868. From August, 1867 until his death, Benson Dunkle was the guardian of John Dunkle, Jr. Purly Dunkle provided much of the care for him during those years according to several receipts for payment made to Purly, one of which states, "for care of Father." The final receipt is dated 29 Oct 1873 for $550.00 paid to Purly Dunkle by Benson Dunkle, Guardian of John Dunkle "for boarding, caring for, washing for John Dunkle and attendance upon him in last sickness (from Sept. 28 1871 to 19 Sept 1873)."
(Note: The 19 Sept could be 09 Sept)

In published histories his death is stated as 06 Sep 1868 and that he died at the home of Pearl Dunkle, his son, near Creola, Ohio. It had been 360 acres of land he took up from the government.

In the estate file of John Dunkle, Jr., there is a deed dated 3 March 1883 from Elk Twp. Trustees to the heirs of John Dunkle for Lot 20 in Section 3. John Dunkle died in September 1873. The charge was $5.00. The account was not paid until 23 April 1879 by J.W.Delay, Adm. de bonis non (appointed to complete the administration of the estate), which states "the purchase was made by John P. Dunkle, former Administrator of said estate, and was used for the burial place of said John Dunkle, deceased." According to an Elk Twp. Trustee, at the time it was sold, Lot 20 in Section 3 was an area large enough for 20 graves, laid out in 2 rows.

From biographical sketch of Purley B. Dunkle, pg. 1173-1175,
1916 Hanging Rock Iron Region Vol. II:

John Dunkle, Jr., was born in Pickaway County, about the year 1812 (?), and he was still young at the time of the family removal to what is now Vinton County. Here he was reared to manhood under the conditions of the pioneer days and here he eventually became one of the representative farmers of this section of the state. He improved a good farm of 360 acres in Swan Twp., and there he maintained his home until his death, which occurred September, 6, 1868. He was a man of energy, industry and mature judgment, loyal and steadfast in all of the relations of life, and an honored and influential citizen who took much interest in community affairs. He united with the republican party at the time of its organization and he served for many years in local offices of trust, including those of township trustee and assessor. His land he obtained in large part directly from the government, and thus, it was his to figure as one of the founders and builders of the County of Vinton as it stands today.

In Elk Township was solemnized the marriage of John Dunkle Jr., to Miss Nancy Pilcher, who was born in Elk Township, about the year 1815, and who passed her entire life in this county, where her parents were numbered among the very early settlers. Adequate data concerning the family appear on other pages of this publication in the sketch dedicated to Otto Pilcher. Mrs. Dunkle preceded her husband to eternal rest, her death having occurred in the late 50s.

Of their children, the eldest was James, who was a prosperous farmer of Vinton County at the time of his death and who is survived by two daughters.

Lafayette likewise died in this county and was survived by children.

John P. was a resident of the State of Oregon at the time of his death and he left a family.

Benjamin was the owner of his father's old homestead at the time of his demise and he likewise left children.

Isaac served during the Civil War as a member of the 114th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and he now resides in the State of Colorado, his wife being deceased.

George was a valiant soldier during the Civil War, in which he served as first lieutenant of Company B, Eighteenth OVI, and he was survived by his wife, who later became the wife of William Croy.

Linnie became the wife of Isaiah Sane and both died at Mount
Pleasant, Vinton County, leaving one son and one daughter.

The subject of this sketch was the next in order of birth (Purley).

Columbus was a member of the 144th OVI and after the close of the war he married and established himself as a farmer of Vinton County. His first wife died and was survived by two daughters and three sons:

Cynthia, who is now the wife of Levert Pearce of McArthur, judicial center of Vinton County, and Nancy, who is the wife of Harvey Karnes, their home being in the State of Iowa and their only child being a daughter.

For his second wife, John Dunkle, Sr. (or Jr.?) wedded Miss Margaret Hill, and concerning their children it may be recorded that Mrs. Alice Mains now resides with her daughter in the City of Chicago; Henry is a resident of Madison County, Ohio, and has a family; Eli resides near the City of Seattle, Washington, after having passed ten years in Alaska, and he is still a bachelor; and Fannie and her husband reside in the State of Texas.