Parents: William J. Dunn & Virginia Tunstall. Virginia was b. Beaufort Co., NC.

William Dunn m. Virginia Tunstall 3 December 1839, Craven Co., NC.


1850 U.S. Census for Craven Co., NC (13 Dec):
William Dunn M 31 North Carolina; farmer
Virginia Dunn F 36 North Carolina
Willis Dunn M 9 North Carolina
Fereby Dunn F 7 North Carolina
Farnifold Dunn M 3 North Carolina
John Dunn M 1 North Carolina


1860 U.S. Census for North Of Neuse River, Craven Co., NC:
William Dunn M 44 North Carolina
Jenette Dunn F 48 North Carolina
Willis Dunn M 19 North Carolina
Henry Dunn M 18 North Carolina
Permelia Dunn F 12 North Carolina
John Dunn M 11 North Carolina
Virginia Dunn M 5 North Carolina

William's wife Virginia Jeanette?


1870 U.S. Census Twp 2, Craven Co. (later Pamlico Co.), NC (20 Aug.)(P.O. Grantsboro):
Henry Dunn M 27 North Carolina; farmer
Virginia Dunn F 57 North Carolina [mother]
John B Dunn M 20 North Carolina
Elizabeth Dunn F 17 North Carolina
Virginia A Dunn F 13 North Carolina


John Bryan Dunn m. Martha Holton 25 January 1875, Raleigh, Craven Co., NC. Martha was b. 1856, NC. They were married by A.J. Holton and the wedding was at Jeptha Holton's residence. Witnesses were Henry T. Dunn (John's brother), Barzillia Holton (Martha's brother), & William H. Brinson. A.J. Holton was a "Disc". John & Martha both resided in Twp 2, Craven Co., NC.


1880 U.S. Census for Twp 1, Pamlico Co., NC:
John D Dunn M 29 North Carolina; farmer
Wife Martha Dunn F 23 North Carolina
Son Zeb A Dunn M 1 North Carolina


1900 U.S. Census for Township 2, Stonewall town, Pamlico Co., NC:
John B Dunn M 51 yrs, b. Sept. 1849 NC
Wife Martha Dunn F 44 yrs, b. Sept. 1856 NC
Dau Mary E Dunn F 16 yrs, b. June 1884 NC
Dau Vazinia B Dunn F 13 yrs, b. April 1887 NC [Virginia]
Son Elbert M Dunn M 11 yrs, b. May 1889 NC
Son Elmer M Dunn M 11 yrs, b. May 1889 NC
Dau Permelia I Dunn F 8 yrs, b. Feb. 1892 NC
Dau Manilla D Dunn F 4 yrs, b. Jan. 1896 NC

John B. Dunn and his wife Martha reside beside his brothers Henry T. & Willis Dunn and their families. On the other side of them live Charles & Amanda Holton. Martha's brother? He is 48 yrs. and is a farmer. John & Martha had 10 children, 6 living. Henry, John & Willis are farmers.

Note: Brother Willis Dunn also had twins.


Note: Son Elmer McCoy Dunn, b. 12 May 1889, Pamlico Co., NC; d. 20 Nov 1975, New Bern, Craven Co., NC; he was 86 yrs; he was married to Sallie Holton.


Note: Son Elbert McDonald Dunn m. Mary Catherine Holton Dixon 30 Dec 1914, New Bern, Craven Co., NC. Her parents were Barzilla Holton & Holland Holton. Elbert & Mary both resided in New Bern, NC.

Their daughter Jean m. Charlie Ward Scott Jr.; Jean was b. 2 July 1929; d. 30 Aug. 1959; she is buried in the New Bern Memorial Cem., Memorial 31308449; she is buried w/her husband.

Elbert, his wife Mary and children Marie & Elwood are found in Pamlico Co., NC in 1920 (he went by "McDonald").

Note: Sons Elmer (Mem 63254339) & Elbert (Mem 63254171) are buried in Hollywood Cem., Pamlico Co., NC along with their wives.

Note: Daughter Permelia Dunn Wayne, b. 15 Feb. 1892; m. David M. Wayne 26 February 1913, Pamlico Co., NC after her sister Virginia Blanche Dunn Wayne died; d. 17 Nov. 1922, Pamlico Co., NC; buried in Hollywood Cem., Pamlico Co., NC; Memorial 63254394.

Note: Daughter Mary Emma Dunn, b. June 22, 1884; m. Duncan McRea Ipock 23 Feb. 1922; d. Mar. 29, 1980; buried together at Hollywood Cem., Pamlico Co., NC; Memorial 63254379. Duncan's parents were Carney Ipock & Catherine Ipock. Duncan was b. 1860, NC.