Dunaway - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Dunaway of Stewart County GA

connieposton1 — 2009-11-14 23:00:05Z

Hi Ginny,

My Dun(n)aways are in the Slocomb, AL area - right outside of Dothan in the bottom south-eastern corner of the state and just over the FL/AL line.

My grandfather (JW's son from 1st marriage ) is Tom. His sister's name is Queen. Tom married Ada Arminnie Posey who are from GA. They had several children, my father's name was Virgil Noah Dunnaway.

Hope this helps. Check out my tree if you get a chance.

Connie

Re: John Dunaway of Stewart County GA

Ginny609 — 2009-11-14 22:43:24Z

Hi Connie,
Where in Alabama did your James Wilson Dunaway live? My grandfather, John Frank Dunaway, lived most of his life in Eufaula, AL. That's right across the Chattahoochee River from Stewart County, GA. His dates are 1865? - 1933.
John Frank, sister Julia, and brother Billy were most likely born in Stewart Co. GA. I believe I have found the family on the 1870 census living with their mother and someone else named Sallie. They were orphaned at a young age, however, and my dad said they were in Russell Co. AL when they were orphaned. I just don't know if that is right though. I've never been able to find records of them in Russell County.
Like you, I would love to find a definite connection, and I feel like it's the Stewart County, GA Dunaways. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: John Dunaway of Stewart County GA

connieposton1 — 2009-11-13 23:22:40Z

Hi...

I have a James Wilson Dun(n)away. What I've been able to find is that he was born in AL, but with the "state" lines changing, he could have been born in GA. He would be my great-grandfather. His dates are 1853-1930. My dad always told me that they came from GA, but I haven't been able to get past James Wilson Dunnaway. I have been able to trace other lines back to GA though.

My JW Dunnaway was married 3x : 1) Lizzie Simmons (died shortly after childbirth - had 2 children) 2)Eliza Sowell (faired a little longer than wife # 1 & had 2 children as well) 3) Amanda Kirkland had 2 children with him as well...

My line comes thru his 1st marriage.

Would love to find a connection. These Dun(n)aways are difficult to keep track of... I do believe they all had a case of "itchy feet", could not stay settled for long. lol

Connie

Re: Dunaway/KY

earthangel10110 — 2009-10-07 03:55:30Z

I am directly related to the line of Dunaway's you are referring too!! We just had our annual reunion located in Jessamine County, KY. My Great-Grandmother had 16 children, only 13 survived. I am fairly new to this, but I am willing to give you information you may need. Please contact me at earthangel10110@msn.com. Thanks.

Re: Thomas Dunaway-Halifax Co. VA

JeanitaS — 2009-09-27 19:57:35Z

Will, we met in the summer of 2008 in Murfreesboro, Tn at a small Dunaway reunion. My grandmother was D.J. & Frances Barr's youngest child, Carrie Bell. I am her oldest grand child. The only information that my mother had on Thomas Dunaway, son of John Dunaway was that he was born in 1821. She had gotten this information from Robert Ernest Dunaway's wife Anabel when she was living. I would like more information on who John Dunaway and Sarah McKinney's children were. jfstrang@wmconnect.com Thank you, Jeanita Cordell Strang

Re: John Dunaway's parents

JeanitaS — 2009-09-27 19:44:14Z

I am a descendant of Samuel Dunaway of Halifax, Va. My grandmother was Carrie B. Dunaway, youngest child of D.J. Dunaway and Francis I. Barr. D.J. was the youngest child of Thomas Dunaway and Sally Jackson Nelson. Thomas was a brother to John Dunaway. I believe there has to be a missing generation because Samuel Dunaway and Maachah Vaughan, both born about 1728 would be too old to have children born 1774 - 1790. There must be another Samuel and unknown wife (if not Elizabeth). When my mother and I were in Halifax Co, Va in the late 1980's, we were told that the Episcopal church records had been destroyed in a fire. Too bad as that might have given us the information we all are looking for. I have a copy of William Vaughan's 1777 will which gives his daughter Maachah as being married to a Dunaway. Have you found out any more information on that part of Samuel Dunaway's family? Please contact me at jfstrang@wmconnect.com. Thank you

SMITH Sandra J DUNAWAY 1940-2000

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-31 11:40:47Z

SMITH Sandra J DUNAWAY 1940-2000

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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John Dunaway of Stewart County GA

Ginny609 — 2009-07-29 16:42:05Z

I am attempting to sort out the various John Dunaways of Stewart County GA for the 1830s to 1840s. As far as I can tell, death dates are not known, and I believe one of them is my great-grandfather. There is John Dunaway b. 1831 who is the son of James Monroe Dunaway. I have John b. 1837 who is the son of Timothy C.Dunaway. Then there is a John Dunaway b. about 1837 living with James Wilson Dunaway. If you have any information about any of these, I would be most appreciative.
Thanks.

Re: Dunaway's of Indian Mound, TN

annaleeb1 — 2009-07-26 07:09:48Z

Hi, my great-great grandmother was Mary Ann Green, nee Dunaway - she was from Stewart County, Tennessee and I believe she is likely linked to the Indian Mound Dunaways but as of yet have not found much information on them. She was born in TN in 1862, married Henry Clay Green in 1878 - they are listed in the 1880 census as raising a 5 month old daughter and four young siblings (Elizath, George, Martha and Robert) does not indicate whether they were Henry or Mary's siblings. The census records 1870 and 1860 which include Dunaways haven't helped me much. They don't appear at all on the 1870 census. If you've come across any information on the Dunaways and would like to share, I'd really appreciate it!

Re: Samuel Dunaway

JuneSherman84 — 2009-07-16 01:42:54Z

Thanks for the information! That helps!

Re: Samuel Dunaway

BSwader — 2009-07-16 01:24:04Z

Hello June, The Samuel you found has a son named Samuel JR, but the son married a Mariam Clayborn. This Samuel Sr. was my ggggrandpa. Hope this helps. Barbara

Samuel Dunaway

JuneSherman84 — 2009-07-15 19:51:59Z

I came across this information in the Spartanburg County, District of South Carolina Deed Abstract Books A - T, 1785 - 1827, Book E, pg. 135:

"p. 153 - 154 Mar. 3, 1797 Samuel Dunaway sr (Spartanburgh) to Reubin Warren (same) fro 10 pounds SC money sold 40 ac on W side Island Cr.\; part of 100 ac grant Sept. 4, 1786 States Office to Daniel Stilwell. Witness Robert Dunaway, William Anders, and Robert Proctor. Sisgned Samuel Dunaway. Wit. oath Mar 4, 1797 Robert Proctor to Geor Lamkin. Rec. Oct 3, 1797

Is this possible father of my Samuel Dunaway born 8 May 1793, possibly NC, died 1876 Collin co., TX, married abt 1812, possibly in TN to Polly Stembridge born 1789 NC and died 1867, Collin co., TX?

Thanks.

Re: James Wilson Dunaway, b. 1778 in VA, lived in Stewart Co. GA

Ginny609 — 2009-06-29 00:04:13Z

I have not found a link to the Dunaways in Stewart Co. GA, but I may have found your James on the 1860 census in Russell Co. AL living with his dad. Russell County is just north of Barbour County. There is a household with George Ward 25, Rhoda Ward 26, James W. Dunaway 5, and Macum (Macon) Dunaway 24. James W. Dunaway was said to have been born in Florida though. The mother may have died and Macon returned to AL.
I then looked at the 1850 census for Henry County, and I found Hannah Dunaway 40, Soon 24, Martha 17, Benjamin 16, Rhoda 14, Elizabeth 12, and Macon 11 in the same household. Rhoda and Macon are brother and sister.
I did not find Macon on later censuses. He may have been killed in the Civil War or died. Do you know if your James Wilson Dunaway lost his parents at a young age?

Re: James Wilson Dunaway, b. 1778 in VA, lived in Stewart Co. GA

connieposton1 — 2009-06-28 01:25:22Z

They lived in the southeastern section. My James Wilson Dunaway lived in Henry County, AL. His son, James Thomas Dunaway from his first marriage is my line. He married Ada Arminnie Posey - whose line I've been able to trace into GA and beyond.

Re: James Wilson Dunaway, b. 1778 in VA, lived in Stewart Co. GA

Ginny609 — 2009-06-28 00:42:05Z

Hi,
Where did your James Wilson Dunaway live in Alabama? There were a lot of Dunaways in Stewart Co. GA in the 1800s, and some branches of the family moved to different areas in Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas - then on to Texas. This is a hard family to trace.
Ginny

Re: James Wilson Dunaway, b. 1778 in VA, lived in Stewart Co. GA

connieposton1 — 2009-06-28 00:04:01Z

Hi...

I have a James Wilson Dunaway too. Mine was born July 19, 1853 in Alabama. He was married 3x: 1) Lizzie Simmons 2) Eliza Sowell 3) Amanda Kirkland. He had 2 children from each marriage. I do not know his parents either.

My dad once told me that the Dun(n)away's came from GA. It may be possible that they could be related?

James Wilson Dunaway, b. 1778 in VA, lived in Stewart Co. GA

Ginny609 — 2009-06-26 16:18:25Z

James Wilson Dunaway was the son of William H. Dunaway Sr. and Eleanor Burton. He lived in Stewart Co. GA from abt. 1829 and died there in 1869. He is shown on the 1850 and 1860 censuses with children. They must be grandchildren or family children somehow. On the 1850 census are John 13, Josepha 12, Eliza 10, and Martha 3. On the 1860 census are Nancy Dunaway 28, Josephin 22, Eliza 17, and Martha 13. Any ideas as to the parents of these children? Thanks.

Re: Dunaway DNA Project

ormazd — 2009-06-24 11:03:11Z

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Re: DNA Results

bluebob — 2009-03-26 13:41:11Z

How do I check your results? My wife's freat grandmother was Martha Dunaway; Florida; 1870. Bob.

Archibald Dunaway of Calloway Co. & McCracken Co., KY

tlcompton — 2008-11-29 23:49:20Z

I am searching for more information on Archibald Dunaway, born c. 1820 in TN[?], who resided in Calloway Co., KY and then McCracken Co., KY. He married Nancy Potter in 1849 in McCracken Co., KY and they had the following children: Claud, born c. 1850; Mary A., born 1852; James A., born c. 1854; Calafornia Dora, born 1856; and Enoch Timoleon, born 1858. Both Archibald and Nancy died c. 1863, leaving the children orphans farmed out to various families. Son Enoch later became a doctor and married (1) Minerva V. Phelps in 1877, and (2) Khadra Belle Fergeson in 1897. Enoch T. Dunaway died in 1934 in Calloway Co., KY.

If anyone knows of possible parents or siblings for Archibald Dunaway, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Re: Dunaway from Georgia

SandiSD — 2009-01-03 03:43:36Z

No, William did have a son named Samuel who was born 1795 in Wilkes Co. GA and died 5 Nov. 1858 in Wilkes Co. GA. He married twice, first to Lily Ann Parkinson on 26 Sept, 1828. Lily died 08 Dec 1851 and Samuel remarried 12 Oct 1853 to Louise Reliance Drake. Where was your Samuel born? I have several other Samuels, but none that I know of marrying Mary "Polly" Stembridge, nor with the 1793 birth date. Samuel is a very common name in my Dunaway line, so there is a chance they connect. Where did yours marry and live?

Re: Dunaway DNA Project

ormazd — 2009-06-09 11:11:54Z

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Re: Dunaways of Shelby Clay Counties, AL

revjdunaway — 2009-05-20 21:22:29Z

Is Thomas Jefferson Dunaway related to Albert F. or Samuel or Clem Dunaway? Just getting back into this.Jeff

Re: James Wilson Dun(n)away

connieposton1 — 2008-12-02 23:09:42Z

** Note: James Wilson Dunaway is my great-grandfather... James Thomas is my grandfather... his son, Virgil, is my father.

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James Wilson Dun(n)away

connieposton1 — 2008-12-02 01:40:12Z

Looking for information on James Wilson Dun(n)away born July 1853 in Alabama. He was married 3 times: 1) Lizzie Simmons 2) Eliza Sowell & 3) Amanda Kirkland. They lived in Henry County, AL. His son James Tom Dunnaway by Lizzie Simmons is my great-grandfather. James Tom married Ada Arminnie Posey, also born in AL.

I do know that at different times sometime they would spell their name with 1-n and others with 2-n's.

Would love to make a connection to any cousins.

Re: John Wesley Dunaway

bennedona — 2008-12-12 03:39:00Z

My husband has a g-g-uncle, John Wesley Dunaway, b- 1841 in Richland, Madison, AR & d- abt 1864 during the Civil War. He was the son of John & Sarah Ann "Sally" Colbert/Colvard Dunaway. I have a Nancy Jane Thompson as his wife. I don't know if these dates are anywhere close to what you were looking for or not. I have no children listed for them. Let me know if this has anything to do with the J W you were looking for. I'll gladly share any info that would help you. Carol oneleafben@gmail.com

Re: Dunaway

angirene — 2009-01-02 23:21:26Z

I too descend from Samuel Dunaway who married Mary Stenbridge. I just came from the Dunaway Family Cemetary in Frisco and have pictures if anyone is interested. Several of the headstones have been broken or have fallen off thier foundations.

Re: Dunaway from Georgia

angirene — 2009-01-02 23:08:16Z

Did the William form Wilkes Co, Ga have a son named Samuel b May 8, 1793 who married Mary "Polly" Stembridge?

Re: Samuel Dunaway

angirene — 2009-01-02 21:27:45Z

I too descend from Samuel and Polly Dunaway thru thier daughter Katharine who married Isaac Jones. The Dunaway Family Cemetary is located in Frisco. I have pictures if anyone is interested. Can anyone link Samuel Dunaway to William Dunaway who married Nancy (don't have a last name. You can conact me at angirene_@hotmail.com.

Re: Dunaway from Georgia

angirene — 2009-01-04 04:47:58Z

He would be my gggg grandfather thru his daughter Katharine who married Isaac Jones. Thank you for answering my post.

Angi

Re: Dunaway from Georgia

angirene — 2009-01-03 04:33:01Z

Thanks for the info. I am not sure where they were married but both traveled to Texas and are buried in the Dunaway Family Cemetary in Frisco, TX. He was supposedly a Baptist Missionary Preacher and served in the War of 1812. So far the only thing I have proven is the death dates and where they are buried. I have pictures of the headstone.

Thanks

Re: William Dunaway b. 1751

angirene — 2009-01-03 04:23:08Z

Do you by any chance have the children's names? I am trying to connect this William Dunaway as the father of my Samuel Dunaway b 5/8/1793 m Mary Stenbridge. Can you help?

Thanks
Angi

Re: Dunaway DNA Project

pprhouse — 2008-12-05 20:43:45Z

My father's family (Jones) was traced back to North Carolina. My ancestor in that line that I know the most about was Samuel Alexaner Jones, who was born in NC in 1777 but raised his family in Lincoln County Tennessee. My brother had his DNA tested and it is y-46. I cannot seem to find out anything about Samuel A Jones' father, except a mention in an obituary about Samuel stating his family came over to America from a parish in Ireland named "Skilton" - which is probably misspelled because I cannot find anything about it. Peggy Jones

Re: DUNAWAYs of Mississippi

2dorismoretti56 — 2009-04-08 19:46:33Z

Barbara, I would like to help you, but at this time my other computer which contains all of my ancestry research is down. Also I am leaving Easter on a trip until May 8th and won't get my comuter up and running until I return. I'll answer you then. May your day be full of miles and laughter.
Doris

Looking for Malinda Dunaway

Kathern41 — 2009-02-07 04:28:55Z

My Great grandmother Malinda Dunaway married Michael Brannum
before 1884. Looking for Marriage record. Probably in Obion, Tennesse/Missouri.

Re: Dunaway's of Lancaster Va.

bbchaney — 2009-04-08 14:43:59Z

I sure will. I am not going to give up. Thanks for replying so quick

Re: DUNAWAYs of Mississippi

bbchaney — 2009-04-08 14:12:41Z

I am also looking for information about Joseph Dunaway. My line is from Perley, Elvin, Parmlee,Hezzie, Z. C. Dunaway. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Chaney

Re: DUNAWAYs of Mississippi

bbchaney — 2009-04-08 20:29:47Z

I am from the line of Perley Dunaway who was a son of Joseph. My line goes Joseph, Perley, Elvin, Parmlee, Hezzie, Z.C. Dunaway and then Me. Barbara. I need to find the parents of Joseph.

Re: Dunaway's of Lancaster Va.

bbchaney — 2009-04-08 13:54:08Z

I am also from the line of Perley Dunaway. My ggg grandfather in Elvin, then Parmlee, then Hezzie, the ZC Dunaway then Me. I think Perley's father was Joseph and now I am trying to connect Joseph with William H Dunaway born 1751 in Bedford, Va. and died in 1830 in Wilkes County Georgia. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Dunaway, Daniel and Morgan, Edith>GA, USA>FL, USA, 1900's

cherbarber — 2009-02-24 01:30:21Z

My name is Danny Ray Dunaway Sr. I am the son of Daniel and Edith Dunaway and the brother of Wesley Dunaway.You can reach me at this email address cherbarber@yahoo.com I live in Jasper Fla. and so does most of my family.Looking forword to hearing from you.

Re: Dunaway from Georgia

JuneSherman84 — 2009-01-05 03:49:08Z

Isaac and Katherine are my husband's great great grandparents. Please contact me at jmsherman@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Re: Dunaway from Georgia

JuneSherman84 — 2009-01-04 03:54:22Z

I have Samuel Dunaway born 8 May 1793, NC; died abt 1876/8 Collin co., TX; married abt 1812 to Polly Stembridge born 30 Jun 1789, NC; died 6 Nov 1867, Collin co., TX.

DUNAWAY Mary Ruth 1895-1962

t42Moore — 2009-01-07 17:20:03Z

DUNAWAY Mary Ruth 1895-1962

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DUNAWAY William Hayes 1895-1961

t42Moore — 2009-01-07 17:19:51Z

DUNAWAY William Hayes 1895-1961

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DNA Results

JanieWilkeyMay — 2009-03-26 13:12:36Z

I just posted the DNA results for my brother, William N Wilkey III. Our Great Grandmother was Martha E. Dunaway. If any of you would like to compare DNA results please go to those results. Let me know if there is a match.

Re: Dunaway DNA Project

JanieWilkeyMay — 2009-03-18 21:12:19Z

I just ordered the DNA tests for my older brother, William N. Wilkey III. Our great grandmother was Martha E or C Dunaway. We know absolutely NOTHING about her lineage. I will be submitting the results ASAP and hopefully we will get a connection and get past that darn brick wall.

Re: DNA Results

JanieWilkeyMay — 2009-03-26 13:46:30Z

Go to the DNA tab at the top of Ancestry page. Click on that then search for results for William N Wilkey III. It should give you access. If not send me your email address to janie-r-may@hotmail.com and I can send the link from there.

Re: DNA Results

JanieWilkeyMay — 2009-03-26 13:43:18Z

There needs to be a male Dunaway to take the DNA tests for both maternal and paternal lines. Females can take the one just for maternal lines. I will add you to my list and send you the invite in a few minutes. Please go to www.tribalpages.com and search for WILKEY ANCESTORS & DESCENDANTS. Martha E Dunaway is the ONLY Dunaway I have and she was my great grandmother.

Re: Dunaway's of Lancaster Va.

csdunaway — 2009-04-08 14:01:43Z

yes, in my tree, I also have Perley's father as Joseph, born Feb 16, 1809, in Clarke, GA. That's all I have. If you find a connection for his father, please share with us!

Looking for Joan Dunaway

marilynerickson — 2009-01-17 13:47:45Z

Let me start out by introducing myself and the mission I’m on. My name is Marilyn Erickson and I’m trying to help a very dear friend of mine locate her birth mother.

Linda Page Thorp was born September 21, 1954 in Fayette County, Kentucky. The number on her birth certificate is 53614. Originally filed October 26, 1954. She was adopted by Virginia Page Thorp and Thomas R. Thorp. Both are now deceased and Linda has no adopted brothers or sisters. We know nothing about the circumstances of her adoption at all. I grew up with her in Dayton, Ohio. She now lives alone in Waynesville, NC.

Very recently, someone was able to match the number on her birth certificate to an original birth certificate of the same number. The mother’s name on the birth certificate was Joan Dunaway. It also gives the name Joan Dunaway II as that of the child.

Linda wasn't adopted until she was a few months old, so we're thinking that maybe her birth mother tried to keep her but then decided she couldn't. We're also thinking that the birth mother Joan Dunaway could possibly have been from the Lexington/Richmond, Ky. area. This could include Fayette, Clark, Montgomery, and Estill Counties. We're also looking at the possibility that the Joan we're looking for would have been born in probably the mid to late 1930s or even the very early 1940s, since Linda was born in 1954.

I know we’re grasping at straws, so we’re sending letters to everyone we can find that even has a remote chance of being part of her birth family. If you know of this Joan Dunaway or are part of the family of a Joan Dunaway that may fit who we’re looking for, please contact us.

You can contact me:
By email: MERICKSON1@woh.rr.com

Thank you for your time.

Marilyn Erickson