Eleanor (Dunn) Green (abt. 1698 - 1793)

Born about 20 Mar 1698 in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 16 Dec 1793 at about age 95 in Fairfax, Culpeper, Virginia, United States

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Eleanor (Dunn) Green is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A201062.

Biography

Eleanor Dunn was born in 1698 in Scotland.

Marriage

Eleanor first marriage was to William Thomas, who died something before November 1, 1726. She married Robert Green Robert Duff Green .^[1] sometime in May of 1727. 1724-1730 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; {Antient Press}: Page XX

Eleanor lived with Robert at his home, Liberty Hall Plantation, until it was transferred to their son John Green before Robert's death in 1748.

During the Revolutionary War Eleanor gave significant aid in the form of beef and grain and is a registered patriot of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Her children were:

• William Green abt 1725 - 1793
• Robert Green abt 1726 - 1795
• Duff Green abt 1728 -
• John Green abt 1730 - 1793
• Nicholas Green abt 1732 -
• James Green abt 1734 -
• Moses Green abt 1736 - abt 1770

Death

She died 1748 in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia. ^[2]

Will

Eleanor, widow of Robert Green, survived her husband 45 years, also four of her seven sons. To identify herself in later years on account of having grandchildren bearing the same name, she frequently signed papers as "Eleanor, the aged." Following the death of her husband Culpeper County was formed and her will is found there, probated Dec. 16,1793. It is as follows:

THE WILL OF ELEANOR DUNN GREEN^[3]

In the name of God Amen, I, Eleanor Green of the Parish of St. Mark's and County of Culpeper in the State of Virginia, being aged and infirm but of sound mind and memory as usual, thanks to the Almighty God for that blessing, calling to mind the uncertain duration of this life and knowing that it is appointed to all mankind, once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, to wit: Principally and first of all, I do with all humility and conviction for my part offenses, command my soul to Almighty God who gave it. Trusting that through the merits and mediation of my blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after this mortal life is ended, I shall enjoy everlasting felicity. My body I bequeath to earth from whence it came, therein to be decently interred at the direction of my Executors and as for wordly goods and effects wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me, I dispose of in the manner and form following:

1st. It is my desire that my funeral expenses and trust debts be first satisfied and paid.

2nd. I give and bequeath to my son, Robert Green, to him, his heirs and assigns forever all my part of land which myself and other plaintiffs are at law with the late Lord Fairfax and other debts on Shenando River and the waters thereof when the said land shall be recovered together with all damages which may hereafter be recovered for grant of the said lands as all money that may hereafter appear to be due from the other parties from any sales that they may have made and converted the money to their use as also any other advantage or advantages that may hereafter appear to be due or arise from the said lands. I give and bequeath likewise to my foresaid son, Robert Green, his heirs and assigns forever.

3rd. I give and bequeath to my foresaid son, Robert Green, all stock and hogs that be in prospect at the time of my death likewise all kind of crops that I may then have on the grounds unfinished to him my son, Robert Green, his heirs and assigns forever.

4th. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Eleanor Duff Green, my riding mare called Snip, also my side saddle and mourning ring, describing the time of my son, Duff Green's death.

5th - I give and bequeath to my three sons now living, viz; Robert Green, John Green, and James Green, all the remaining part of my estate to be equally divided among them, their heirs and assigns forever.

6th - And lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint my three sons, Robert Green, John Green, and James Green, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other former wills by me made and declaring this to be my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, assigned my seal this nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord, 1784.

Signed, sealed and acknowledged

In the presence of us Eleanor Green (S.S.)

John Strode

Issac Herrin

Elizabeth Herrin

Sources

1. ↑ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=362242&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt, (Eleaner Dunn, Spouse : Robert Duff Green, Spouse Birth 1695, Marriage 1720 VA)
2. ↑ Ancestry Profile
3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130601183107/http://laurahenderson.com/genealogy/genweb/ps01_360.html

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See also:

• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed Nov. 17, 2016), "Record of Eleanor Dunn Green", Ancestor # A201062.
• "Kentucky Explorer" Volume 32, Number 10, April 2018, page 66 "Colonial Families of the Southern States of America" by Stella Pickett Hardey.

• Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
  Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #194670774
  Ancestry Record 60525 #183847727 (accessed 23 June 2023)
  Eleanor Green burial (died in 1748) in Liberty Hall Plantation, Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America.

• Family History Or Pedigree of husband Robert Green: "Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981"
  Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0398
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61266 #90215961 (accessed 23 June 2023)
  Name: Eleanor Dunn; Gender: Female; Spouse: Robert Green.

• Family History or Pedigree: "U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970"
  Volume: 201
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2204 #486516 (accessed 23 June 2023)
  Name: Eleanor Dunn; Birth Place: Scotland; Death Place: Virginia; SAR Membership: 40067; Role: Ancestor; Application Date: 25 Jun 1924; Spouse: Robert Green; Children: John Green.

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Dunn-1427 created through the import of GedTem12:18.ged on Dec 19, 2011 by Jack Templeton.
• Thank you to Tracy McDonald for creating WikiTree profile Dunn-3002 through the import of McDonaldGedcom.aspx.ged on Jun 24, 2013.
• Profile created by Topher Sims through the import of Theresa Martin.ged on May 7, 201