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Feb. 1998 VolA

the Dunn JournalPublished bi-monthly,it's sole pwpose is to

foster a sense of family,our histOl)' and

traditions...Editor

Todd DunnAss~1ant Editor

TOlluny DwmCorrespondents

Janice Walsh, MarieWilcox, Tommy Dunn

ConsultantsHoward Dunn, TeresaDecoteau,LawrenceDunn, Earl Dunn

Historical ConsultantPeggy AugerPublisherTom Dwm

RRI Box 2415East Hardwick, VT

05836 (802472-6840e-mail:

tomdunn@together.net

dURIIlEncouraging a Sense of Family

The James C. Dunn Family Bible

Part 3 of 5 Parts:

Births and Deaths Recorded in the James C. Dunn Family Bible

On page 794 of the Old Testament of the Dunn Family Bible, first annotated in1855, actually on the blank page between the Old and New Testaments, is a listof the births of the children of James C.and Ellen A. Dunn.

Births: 5 Apr Mary 184929 Nov Thomas 1850

5 June John 18522 \ July Lot \ 85431 July Dan 185527 July Eva 18562 Aug Adam 1858

13 Aug Michael 1860 [end James handwriting]22 May Sim 1863 [new handwriting]

21 Dec Tim 186527 Jan Dan 1868

23 June Edmon 187026 Mar Agnes 1874

The entries down through Michael are in the same handwriting as the initialentries signed by James C. Dunn. The entries from Sim on are in another'shandwriting that has not been identified, could be Ellen. The entries from Simon have also been repeated in yet another's penmanship.

The names and birthdates are confirmed in the Vermont censuses over thefollowing decades. The Irasburg, VT census of 1850 shows: James Dunn as age27, a laborer; Ellen, age 19; and Mary, age 1, all who were born in Ireland.

Ten years later the 1860 Newport, VT census adds Thomas, John, Lot, Eve, andAdam, all show as born in Vermont with ages that coincide with the birthdatesin the Bible. This 1860 Newport census also shows for the first time in theUnited States, Thomas Dunn (James' brother), wife Ester 1. and daughter MaryJ., age 4.

The North Troy 1870 census continues to add to the list with MichaeL Sim,Timothy, and Daniel as childr~n of Jam~s and Ellerl. Ikre is an ~xampk oftranscription errors that one must be careful to watch for. The census taker wro'te'Mitchel' for Michael and 'Jim' for 'Sim'. Sim is an unusual name so that is

easy to see how an error could occur there. Justshows that it is best to obtain as many supportingsources as possible.

This 1870 census also adds Patrick, Kate, Lewis,and Andrew as Thomas and Ester's children. Can'tseem to put my hands on the 1880 Vermont censusfight now to further support the correlation of thet)ibk entries

The following entries are on the same page relatedto deaths:

Deaths: 19th of April t 843 Bridget Croake died

22 May Wednesday 1847 Dan O'Connel died.

Tim Dunn died March 7,1953 age 87

Bridget (Coogan) Croake and John Croake areEllen's parents, so naturally the event of Bridget'sdeath would be entered in the family Bible.

But who is this Dan O'Connel'"' \Vel1. back Inthose deWS, he was an Irish nationaliSt \\ho \\'asvery popular with the Irish people

The death of the 10th child of James and Ellen,Tim Dunn is the last entry on the page whichperhaps indicates the the Bible was then inpossession of one of Tim's descendants, maybe hisson, Harold, since there is a note to a Harold in thefront pages. More to follow

Note: This is the third installment submitted byEarle Dunn. We have received several commentson his series all suggesting gratitude for his worknot only in restoring the Bible but his insights he issharing with us.

pQo1=11cFrank Langevin was born in Stanstead, P.Q., thefifth child, 2nd son of nine children born to MaryElla Dunn!Amadee Langevin. Frank doesn't recallhis grandparents, Michale/Sarah Gallagher Dunn, asboth had died years before he was born

Upon Michael and Sarahs' death their farmeventually came to Mary Ella and her husbandAmadee and Frank was born and raised on this

farm. Frank had responsibilities around the farm asdid his siblings.

Sometime during his youth Frank developed astrong interest in the automobile that became hislife passion. In 1919 with the support of hisparents he was sent to Detroit, Michigan fortraining at the Michigan State Automotive Schooland successfully graduated from that 3 monthcourse \vhich prepared its students for vocations inrepair, maintence, chauffeur. Frank proudlydisplays his diploma, framed to this day. In hisabscence, Franks dad, Amadee, was quietlyconverting his li\ery to a garage in antiCipation ofFranks return home

Meanwhile in Detroit, not only did Frank learnabout automobiles but he began to appreciate thatgoing back to Stanstead was probably not in hisfuture; an insight that cut both ways. Soimmediately upon graduation he securedemployment working for the American RailwayExpress in Dearborn, Michigan as a mechanic andstayed there for nine months before returning homethe following spring.

The itch to travel inclined him and he was soon ona harvest train to Calgary and spent that summerharvesting crops on the Calgary plains butremaining there after the season to watch theCalgary Stampede, a rodeo still in existence on thisday. Home beckoned him again and he returned to,his roots,but not Stanstead ...Newport, Vermont.

He found employment at a local garage. aconverted livery stable located just behind theTheatre ofT main street in Newport, and for thenext ten years worked there as a mechanic finallystarting his automotive career that would last hislifetime.

In 1926 he met his future wife Candace Lahue andthey were married in 1927, eventually having twochildren and purchasing their home on SummerStreet where they were to live until 1992.

In the mid 1930s' Frank went to work for an autoparts dealer selling to area businesses and for thenext 35 years developed a substantial reputation asan automotive expert. This business eventually

became Sanels, a company out of New Hampshirestill popular today. Frank retired from them at age69 (1970). Company policy required retirement atage 65 but the owners needed Frank and he waskept on four more years.

Frank had several projects planned to modernize!upgrade his home upon retirement and was eagerlylooking forward to getting these started but it wasnot to be...

Mr. Frawley, owner of the local Chevroltdealership had been trying to hire Frank for yearsand over coffee one day he mentioned to Frankthat he was in dire circumstance needing his helpand reluctantly and with reservation Frank allowedhe would help him out... but for only twoweeks ...ten years later Frank retired agaIn He hadworked for Frawley in accounts receivable ..sort ofa dealer representative settling disputes, resolving.conflicts, establishing good will for the company.

So at 80 years of age Frank is retired and he andCandace reside on Summer street in Newport. It1992 it was decided to move to Westford, Vermontto live with his daughter Janet and her husbandFrank Perreault, who converted their beautiful splitlevel ranch into two homes and Frank and Candacehave a beautiful home with unbelievable vieV'iSofthe Vermont countryside.

Source: Frank Langevin, interview v.ith tom dunn2 Dec 1997)

Note: I first met Frank on 2 Dec 1997. Frank hadlike so many others a long standing interest in hisfamily history and was most anxious to learn aswell as share. At 96 years of age he is truly anamazing man. HIS health is very good and he andCandace were absolutely warm in their welcome.I came away from our visit almost overwhelmedby the gentleness of this couple. Their sincerety isbeyond words. The tenderness and the love thiscouple have for each other, the love each has fortheir family and friends is very,very profound. Forme, this was one of my prouder moments.(tomdunn, 3 Dec 1997)

During his youth Frank came to know Dan and hisbrother Tim Dunn becoming quite close to HaroldDunn, Tim's son and visiting them often. He

explains he often spent summer days at Tims smallfarm haying and otherwise lending a hand. Hedescribes Tim as a very quite nice pleasant man;an auctioneer and Harold as similiar who in amoment was willing to help Frank as needed.

He remarked at the strong difference in characterbetween Tim and Dan whom he described as atough character with a strong disposition who

lese we fORsee179 years ago ...James C. Dunn was born on 12february, 1819. James was the oldest child ofThomaslMary Higgins Dunn. James came toAmerica in 1848 and with his siblings started theDunn lineages. Jim died in 1873 at 54 years ofage

132 years ago ...Michael M Dunn was born, thefifth child born to Michael J Dunn; grandson ofThomas #l/Mary Higgins Dunn. Michael died in1892 in Springfield, Mass. He was 26 years old.

102 years ago...John J Dunn was born, the 11thchild born to Adam/Chloe Dunn. John died 5months later of cholera.

97 years ago ...John Dunn, the second child born toTim/Sarah Dunn was born 14 February 1901. Johnlived on 9 days, dying on 23 February 1901.

Patrick Dunn, the late son of Earl and Gisela Dunnhad extra-ordinary talent, and it is truly tragic thathe died. He accomplished mnore In hIS brief lJlethan most would in several lifetimes. Here IS a bitof his story.

Aspiring Young Research Chemist from SterlingDies Unexpectedly

Patrick Thomas Dunn31 December 1968 -- 19 May 1995

Patrick Dunn, a graduate of Broad Run HighSchool and the University of Virginia, diedunexpectedly of an aneurysm at the age of 26while studying under a research grant for hisDoctorate in Chemistry at Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, California last friday. 19 fv1a\ ] 99';Patrick graduated from Broad Run High School,Ashburn, Virginia, in 1987 with an Advanced

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Studies Diploma, having been a member of theNational Honor Society, and receiving theWestmoreland Davis Foundation Scholarship to theUniversity of Virginia. Additionally at Broad Run,Patrick was recognized for Outstanding AcademicAchievement. received the Bausch & LombSClcncc !\ward, was a National Merit Scholarship"-;,::];1-11[1:;l1<;\. mdllctcd mto Delta Epilog Phi, the(Jerman \iatlonal Honor Society, and gained aGreen Belt in Karate. Patrick was selected for andattended the Governor's School for the Gifted atVA Tech during the Summer of 1987, and at therecital played a fabulous rendition of one of ScottJoplin's Rags. Playing the piano was Patrick'sfavorite pastime.

Patrick graduated from the University of Virginiain January 1991 (in 3 1/2 years) with a Bachelor inChemistry. During the summer break of 1990, hestudied under a Chemistry Research Grant atPrinceton University in New Jersey. Patrick was amember of the UVA Racquet Ball Team, first onthe 'ladder'. and taught Racquet Ball there. Hecontinued tn he active In Racquet Ball. attendedthe U.s OlympIc Team Racquet Ball TraInIngCamp at Colorado Springs, Colorado in August1991, won the 1992 New York State Championshipin the A Division, and just recently he and hisStanford University partner gained second place indoubles at the National Intercollegiate Racquet BallTournament held in Nashville, Tennessee duringApril 1995.

Patrick went to work as a Chemist at Bristol-MyersSquibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey in January1991. In 1992, he was hired as a ResearchChemist by Merck, Woodbridge, NJ, was verysuccessful there, promoted to Master Chemist andin 1994 received the Research Grant to StanfordUmversity to obtain his Doctorate in Chemistry.

Patrick Thomas Dunn was born on New Years Eve,31 December 1968 at Munson Army Hospital at FTLeavenworth, Kansas. Patrick was the fourth sonof then Major (now retired Colonel) Earl andGisela Dunn. He is survived by his parents Earl(58) and Gisela (56) of 22 Greencastle Road,Sterling, VA and his three brothers Michael (33),Arthur (32), and Charlton (27). Michael Dunn andhis wife Nance (Dacey) and children, Drew (7) andKelly (5), live in Leesburg, VA. Captain ArthurDunn is an Air Force Instructor Pilot at Randolph

Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX CharltonDunn is studying for a Law Degree and Masters ofPublic Policy at William & Mary Law School inWilliamsburg, VA. Also surviving is hisGrandfather Lloyd Dunn (7 I) of WestStewartstown, ~11, and his Grandmother DorothyParmelee (70) and husband Sam of Tupper Lake,NY.

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I'Toward Dunn, \\ ~0 has been so helpful to us in ourfamily research l'llCC: again uncovered a resourcethat is so promlsmg for us as to be beyond belief.While working IT: hlS part-time job he happened tonotice a name tag 0:1 a person's shirt that readDUNN. Jokingly asking lf he might be his longlost cousin ...it turned out to be justt that... a longlost cousin.

Ronald Dunn, who li\'es In Keene, N.H. with hisfamily, is in fact related to us. His lineage is out ofTom/Esther Shippee Dunn, third born to Thomas:: 1 \\ary Higgins Dunn

In addition to being a relative, it turns out that Ronand his cousin, Jane Marie Dunn have donesi!:,'l1iftcantresearch on their own. Jane has donethe greatest percentage of the legwork, Ronsupplied the computer and together have assembledand identified data on about 200 descendants ofThomaslEsther!

,Within hours Howard called me and I immediatelycontacted Ron and within days we had exchangedall of our stuff including pictures and othersignificant documents. We have now identified1187 of our relatives and it will get better!

We had literally been stone-walled on Tom andEsther and this is a terrific break through.

Finally ...in a conversastion with Teresa Decoteau Idiscovered lla Squires Blackburn was living inFlorida, Teresa had her phone number and I havetalked briefly with I1a who at 94 is in great healthand I will be consulting with her in the very nearfuture. IIa is Agnes Dunn Squires' daughter, theyoungest child of JameslEllen Croake Dunn.

What a great story we have to tell!!

IFebruary 1998Birthdays -1 of 3J

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wel/nesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7Molly Mike Francis W. Patt:i~ia A. Brian MALCOM Thomas W.

LANGEVIN TETREAULT DUNN GIROUX Becky BURGER DUNNDavid R. BULK Eileen A. DUNN

8 9 10 11 12 13 14Melissa D. Barbara J. Michael C. Geraldine I JancIM~)RIN

DUNN PARSON SHERBURNE PARSON L)awn M,I)I':I,W( )RTII

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21Gail WILLETTE Rodney G. Lila I. DUNN Patrick E. Brita I. Eili~1l DUNN Valcric J. DUNN--'

SHERBURNE Lane E. DUNN MAllON DEQH!.f\lJ Christinc Sandra L. DUNN---Daisy L. DUNN DUFFEY

22 23 24 25 26 27 28Raehelle M. run-named Donnalee A. Michael 1\1, JR. Gerald E. Stephen

GlONEST !)lJNN SIMARD Morris r. I)UNN SMITH HUDSONTodd A. DUNN David A. DUNN Lulu A. DUNN

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IFebruary 1998 Birthdays - 2 of 31

SaturdayFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesdayMondaySunday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7AmyL. Carroll R.FRAZIER SHERBURNE

Catherine RULE

8 9 10 11 12 13 14Cristine Roydon S.DAGHER HU12S0N

15 16 17 18 19 20 21Debra A. .BRICAULT

22 23 24 25 26 27 28Stephanie

HUDSON

We now have 1187 individuals identified in our Family History.It becomes impossible to continue our usual format. I trust youwill find this helpful. tom dunn

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IFebruary 1998Birthdays - 3 of 3J

SaturdayFridayThursdayWednesdayTuesdayMondaySunday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7Peter J. Melody DUNNDECOTEAU Stephen L.

ABARE

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We now have 1187 individuals identified in our Family History.It becomes impossible to continue our usual fonnat. I trust youwill fmd this helpfuL tom dunn