Changed birth place from Lancaster, Erie, NY to Limestone, Cattaraugus, NY based on family history told by his daughter, Doris Lillian Dunn.

The following are notes written by Doris Lillian Dunn regarding her family.

My Father William E. Dunn, (the subject of this memorial) was born on Feb. 6 or 16 1863 in or near Limestone, New York (near Pennsylvania lines). He was raised in Pennsylvania by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kinnon.

His mother's name was Susie Kinnon (really McKinnon or MacKinnon). Her father (who raised Papa) was a deserter from (Canadian was written, then crossed out) English Army and changed his name to Kinnon. She (Susie) was probably born in (Canada was written, then crossed out) New York, Doris goes on to suggest possible birth places, Little Genesee, Syracuse. Papa's father's name was Martin Dunn. He came here from Ireland with two other brothers, full blooded Irish, Other two brothers went west and were never heard from again.

When Papa was still quite small, there was a baby sister born. Then his mother and baby sister died of smallpox.

When he was 4 or 5 years old his father Martin was killed by a train in some way.

Susie Kinnon's father came over from Ireland, via England, as a stowaway hidden in the wood of a wood burning boat. He had to wear a corset in the Army. He was from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Related to Storks/Stoks (hard to read) of Ireland.

I believe he was in the English Army and deserted from Canada.

1870 Fox, Elk, PA

William Kinen 57 Ireland, Laborer

Mariah (Maria) Kinen 52 Canada Keeping House

William (Should be Dunn) Kinen 8 NY (Grandson)

1880 Fox, Elk County, PA

William Kinen 68 Ireland, farmer

Moriah Kinen 65 Canada wife

William Dunn 18 NY grandson

Charles (no last name stated) 4 months, born Feb PA

Married Alice May Tompkins 22 Apr 1893.

1897 NY State Census

Olean, Cattaraugus, NY

William E. Dunn 25 U.S.A. cook

1900 Olean, Cattaraugus, NY

William Dunn Feb 1863 unknown, married 8 years (wife not in household), cook

In the home of James and Juliaette Cook

1910 Dry Creek, Sacramento, CA

William E. Dunn 46 NY, father married once, 17 years, chef at a hotel

Alice M. Dunn 41, MI, married twice, 3 children, 3 still living, wife

Calvin E. Dunn 22 single MI, NI, MI employee, lighting services, step-son (surname should be Berry)

Doris L. Dunn 4 NY, NY, MI daughter

California Voter Registration 1916 - 1918

Name: William Edward Dunn

Residence Date: 1916-1918

Street Address: Galt

Residence Place: Sacramento, California

Party Affiliation: Republican

Occupation: Farmer

1930 Bryan, Izard, AR

William Dunn 62 NY, claims to be widowed (this simply is not true) and that his parents were born in NY, farmer

William died at his home near Cross Roads following a brief illness. He was the son of Martin Dunn and Susannah (Susie) McKinnen (also seen as Kinnen). His father, Martin Dunn was hit by a train and killed when William was about three. His mother and sister died of small pox when William was about eight. Leaving him without parents he went to Pennsylvania where he was raised by his grandparents, William and Moriah Kinnen/McKinnen. He became a chef. He married Alice May Tompkins on 23 Apr 1893. He returned to New York sometime before 6 Jan 1906 which is when his daughter Doris Lillian Dunn was born in Colden, Erie CO, NY, she was his only issue. The family moved to Galt, CA where they operated a dairy farm and ran a milk route. About 1923 William left CA for Arkansas, (he had traded the farm in Galt for the farm in Arkansas, sight unseen) where he would live out the rest of his life.

It is unclear if he divorced Alice or as the family story goes abandoned the family. His daughter and Alice both survived him.

Calico Rock Progress 16 Mar 1934

William E. Dunn Dead

"William E. Dunn, aged 65, died at his home near Cross Roads Tuesday night, following a brief illness, burial taking place Thursday. Mr. Dunn came here from California 11 years ago and bought the farm home where he died. He lived alone and was one of the community's most prosperous farmers. He was an upright citizen, highly esteemed by everyone. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Don (Doris Lillian) Martello. of Sacramento, California."

From the Booklet Trimble Campground Cemetery

William Edward Dunn

"Father"

February 6, 1863 - Mar 13, 1934

"As a neighbor, friend and father, he was one of the best. Now a lifetime of trouble may his work worn body and soul be at rest." Moved to Dolph area from California a few years before he died. He had a daughter there, was Catholic. may be first embalmed body in cemetery.

Arkansas Death Certificate

Bryan Township, Dolph, Izard, Arkansas

Length of residence in this city: 10 Years, 9 Months

Born: 6 Feb 1863

Died : 13 Mar 1934

Age at time of death: 71 Years, 1 Month, 7 Days

Marital Status: Divorced (There have been no records found that show William and Alice ever divorced.)

Spouse: Alice M. Dunn

Occupation: Farmer

Father: Martin Dunn, Born Ireland

Mother Suzan Kinnon, Born Canada