Winnifred (unknown) Dunn (abt. 1760 - 1836)

Born about 1760 in Colony of Virginia

Wife of Waters Dunn Jr — married about 1783 in Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 1836 at about age 76 in Columbia, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Winnifred was born about 1760. She passed away in 1836.

Winnifred's maiden name is not known for certain. She was the wife of Waters Dunn Jr. They were married about 1783, likely in Henry County, Virginia. There are records placing Waters and his siblings in Henry County, Virginia about the time of the American Revolution. see:Richard Dunn in Colonial Virginia

Waters Dunn's estate passed probate on 9 November 1807 in Columbia, Georgia, United States.^[1]

Winny was his wife when the will was written.

Children of Waters Dunn, Jr. and Winny:

Elizabeth Dunn (abt 1786 - aft 1836) m. Kinnebrew

George Washington Dunn (abt 1790-1828)

Waters M. Dunn, Sr. (abt 1790-1835)

Alfred Jefferson Dunn (abt 1802-1848)

Elbert Baldwin Dunn (abt 1800-1837)

Above children are named in the 1808 will of Waters Dunn Jr.

See Will of Waters Dunn Columbia County Georgia 1808

Winnifred Dunn was among the slaveowners who lived in Columbia County, Georgia.

In the 1820 census Mistress Winifred Dun was in Capt Horatio Gatrells District, Columbia, Georgia, United States.^[2]

It is believed that Winny may have been recorded as follows in the 1830 census: Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 That is consistent with her birth year being about 1760 (1760-1770). If this is her, she was living with grandson Waters and his new wife Nancy Doggett.^[3]

The above is true if she were recorded twice. She also appears to have been recorded with her son Albert. He would later administer her estate when she passed away in 1836. Information in the estate records document she had 28 enslaved people. It would appear this would be the largest portion of enslaved people associated with the household of Albert J Dunn. ^[4]

Winny outlived her husband by nearly 30 years. She outlived most of her children as well.

Winnifred Dunn's Will Transcribed

See: Will of Winnifred Dunn Columbia County Georgia 1836 Note the relationships layed out.^[5]

Slaves

See: Slaves of Winnifred Dunn, Columbia County, Georgia

Sources

1. ↑ Probate: "Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992"
   Estate Records, 1788-1940; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Columbia County); Probate Place: Columbia, Georgia
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8635 #923935 (accessed 9 September 2023)
   Waters Dunn probate on 9 Nov 1807 in Columbia, Georgia, USA. Residence Columbia, Georgia.
2. ↑ 1820 Census: "1820 United States Federal Census"
   Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Capt Horatio Gatrells District, Columbia, Georgia; Page: 43; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 56
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7734 #1428085 (accessed 30 September 2023)
   Mistress Winifred Dun in Capt Horatio Gatrells District, Columbia, Georgia, USA.
3. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: District 11, Columbia, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 16; Page: 361; Family History Library Film: 0007036
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8058 #1748520 (accessed 21 September 2023)
   Waters Dann in District 11, Columbia, Georgia.
4. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: District 11, Columbia, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 16; Page: 360; Family History Library Film: 0007036
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8058 #1748504 (accessed 29 September 2023)
   Alfred I Dann in District 11, Columbia, Georgia.
5. ↑ Probate: "Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992"
   Estate Records, 1788-1940; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Columbia County); Probate Place: Columbia, Georgia
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8635 #924337 (accessed 13 September 2023)
   Winnifred Dunn probate on 24 Dec 1836 in Columbia, Georgia, USA. Residence Columbia, Georgia.