Alice Elizabeth (Richey) Dunn (abt. 1778 - aft. 1860)

Born about 1778 in South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Wife of William Dunn Sr — married about 1800 in Abbeville Co, South Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died after 1860 after about age 82 in Abbeville County, South Carolina

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Biography

In 1860, Allie Dunn (Richey-208) in household of her son Robt Dunn(Dunn-484). Allie Dunn, 82,(birth yr 1778) is living with Robt Dunn, 44, (birth yr 1816) Farmer and her daughter Nancy Dunn(Dunn-481) ,52,( birth yr 1808) and Margaret Dunn 17. Location is Abbeville County, Due West Post Office. Neighbor is another son ,William Dunn(Dunn-483) 48, (birth yr 1812) who is married to Elizabeth.,< "United States Census, 1860",>. This census gives us clues to her birth year, nickname and death date. Also she is not living with her husband which suggests his death before this census date of Sep 1860.

William Dunn and Alice in 1830 are located in Abbeville, South Carolina. William Dunn listed above Margaret Richey (Richey-2399)(age 50-60,) on census page. He is in a seven member family. Male and female adults(William Dunn and Allie Richey) both in age range of 50-59 yrs. Three males 10-29 yrs. 2 Females in 20-29 yr range <"United States Census, 1830" >

William Dunn , B 1778 , Death 3 Apr 1856. Buried in Plot H-513. 1st wife Elinor Thomas, 1 child Eliza M. 2nd wife Alice E Richey, children Elizabeth H., James, Nancy, Margaret, William and Robert D. Alice E Richey Dunn(Richey-208) is NOT found in Cemetery list for Greenville Presbyterian Church in Donalds, SC based on <Genealogy Book for Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery>

Her sister Margaret Richey (Richey-2399) is buried in Greenville Cemetery and her life years are 1777-1853 which gives credence to Alice E Richey's(Richey-208) life years as 1775->1860. Two of Alice Richey-Dunn sons are buried in Greenville Cemetery  : James Dunn(Dunn-482) is 1809-1835 and son Robert(Dunn-484) 1816-1887. <Genealogy Book for Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery>

Research Notes

1830 Census This census suggests an older married couple with 5 older unmarried children. Based on age of children William Dunn(Dunn 478) and Allie Richey (Richey 208) have been married at least 30 years. 1860 Census : Allie Dunn, 82,(birth yr 1778) is living with son Robt Dunn, 44, (birth yr 1816) Farmer and her daughter Nancy Dunn(Dunn-481) ,52,( birth yr 1808) and Margaret Dunn 17. Neighbor is another son , William Dunn(Dunn-483) 48, (birth yr 1812) who is married to Elizabeth. View Profile of Margaret Richey (Richey-2399) for an abstract of Margaret Richey's Will which identifies all her siblings.

DNA Comparison with L Davis have matching segment on Chromosome 2, 7.1 cM and 402 SNP's Chr B37 Start Pos'n B37 End Pos'n Centimorgans (cM) SNPs 2 7,349,867 9,496,291 7.1 402

Sources

• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch[ (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZTW-4P3 ]: 18 February 2021), Dwelling 2227, Family 2190 />, Robt Dunn,44,Farmer,$6800, $7370, SC. Allie Dunn, 82, $6000, SC. Nancy Dunn, 52, SC. Margt Dunn, 17, SC. Family 2191, William Dunn, 48, Farmer, $4000, $10,200, SC

• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5S-4DJ : 20 February 2021)].

• Genealogy Book for Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Donalds, SC. , web site link