1661 - 1734 (72 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Reverend Edmund Dunham was born 25 Jul 1661, Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts; died 17 Mar 1734. Other Events:
- Ordained: 8 Sep 1705, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; "By prayer and laying of hands by...elder William Gibson...."
- Probate: 10 Apr 1734, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Residence: 28 May 1731, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey
- Will: 28 May 1731, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Children - Benajah, Edmond, Jonathan, Ephraim, Mary Smalley, Hannah Davis. Nephew, John Thomson. Land in New England. Executrix - wife, Mary Dunham
Edmund married Mary Bonham 15 Jul 1681, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey. Mary (daughter of Nicholas Bonham and Hannah Fuller) was born 4 Oct 1661, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts; died 1 Mar 1736/37 -12 Aug 1742. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 2
2. | Benajah Dunham (1.Edmund1) was born 16 Aug 1684; died 9 Aug 1742. Other Events:
- Probate: 11 Aug 1742, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Probate: 23 Aug 1742, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Widow, Dorothy Dunham, declines to act as administratrix. Benajah and Martin Dunham are bonded as administrators
- Will: 9 Aug 1742, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey; Nuncupative will. States that "on Monday last, being 9th of August, about five hours before his death," he gave to sons Benajah and Martin lands, etc., and they were to be kind to his wife. In presence Edmund Dunham, Ephraim Dunham, Phineas Martin, John Martin.
Benajah married Dorothy Martin 21 Sep 1704. Dorothy (daughter of John Martin and Dorothy) was born 16 Jun 1686; died Aft 11 Aug 1742. [Group Sheet]
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4. | Edmund Dunham, Jr (1.Edmund1) was born 15 Jan 1691; died 5 Jun 1749 - 12 Jul 1749. Other Events:
- Probate: 13 Jul 1749, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Residence: 4 Jun 1749, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey
- Will: 4 Jun 1749, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Wife, Dinah Dunham. Children - Nehemiah, Daniel, Stephen, Peter, Dinah (wife of Joseph Dunn), Elizabeth, Mary, Rachel, and Catrine Dunham. Lands bought of Benjamin Manning, Darby Soapland, Alexander Mackdowell; lands bought with Jeremiah Dunn, John Langstaff, Jun'r, and Henry Langstaff, Jun'r; lands my father bought of Benjamin Hull, John Harrison, Benjamin Higgins. Executors - son Nehemiah, and cousin Azariah Dunham
Edmund married Dinah Fitzrandolph 11 Mar 1717. Dinah died Aft 4 Jun 1749. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Hannah Dunham (1.Edmund1) was born 14 Apr 1704; died Aft 28 Feb 1736/37. Notes:
Died:
On this date she is mentioned as a legatee in mother Mary (Bonham) Dunham's will
Hannah married Josiah Davis 29 Mar 1724. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
10. | John Dunham (2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 8 Jul 1705; died 13 Sep 1740. Other Events:
- Probate: 15 Oct 1740, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Estate inventory, £184.00.5
- Probate: 16 Oct 1740, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Bond of executors Jonathan Dunham and Samuel Dunn, Jun'r, Hezekiah Dunham having since deceased
- Will: 25 Mar 1739, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Wife (unnamed). Son, Elijah. Other children, not named. Lands bought of Gedion Marlat and of executors of Richard Sutton. Executors - uncle Jonathan Dunham, brother Hezekiah Dunham, brother-in-law Samuel Dunn, Jun'r. Witnesses - Benajah Dunham, Edmund Dunham, Elizabeth Brimley
John married Mercy Drake 23 Oct 1729. Mercy (daughter of Joseph Drake and Ann Pyatt) was born Bef 1717; died Aft 1734. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Daniel Dunham was born 1728.
- 21. Elijah Dunham was born 12 Dec 1730; died 29 Mar 1779; was buried Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey.
- 22. Anne Dunham was born 12 Jul 1734; died Aft 1825.
- 23. Eli Dunham was born 27 Jan 1738; died 1827.
- 24. Dorothy Dunham was born 23 Nov 1739.
- 25. John Dunham was born 12 Aug 1740; died 16 Sep 1823; was buried Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey.
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11. | Hezekiah Dunham (2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 3 Dec 1707; died Bef 12 Feb 1739/40. Other Events:
- Probate: 12 Feb 1739/40, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Widow Elizabeth Dunham declines to administer his estate and recommends brother John Dunham in her stead
- Probate: 14 Feb 1739/40, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; John Dunham bonded as administrator, Peter Wooden guarantees
Notes:
Died:
On this date his widow declined to administer his estate
Hezekiah married Elizabeth Drake 23 Dec 1733. [Group Sheet]
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12. | Benajah Dunham (2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 20 Aug 1712; died 24 May 1750. Other Events:
- Probate: 31 May 1750, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Estate inventory, £172.19.7
- Probate: 1 Jun 1750, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Estate administration granted to Hannah Dunham, the widow
Benajah married Hannah Martin 19 Sep 1745. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Martin Dunham (2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 11 Dec 1714; died 20 May 1750 - 29 May 1750. Other Events:
- Probate: 30 May 1750, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Estate inventory, £157.17.2
- Probate: 8 Jun 1750, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Residence: 19 May 1750, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey
- Will: 19 May 1750, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Wife, Martha. Children - Nathan, Phineas, Mary, Ester, and Rachel Dunham all under age. Lands bought of Josiah Davis, joining Jonathan Dunham and John Martin at Seeder Brook. Executors - cousin Phineas Dunn and brother-in-law Peter Woden.
Martin married Martha Wooden 1736. Martha died Aft 20 May 1750. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
21. | Elijah Dunham (10.John3, 2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 12 Dec 1730; died 29 Mar 1779; was buried Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey. Other Events:
- Probate: 7 Apr 1779, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Will: 29 Mar 1779, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Whereas I have granted to my son-in-law, John Rattoone, 1/2 of my real and personal estate (by deed), I now confirm the same. Wife, Mary, some goods. The other 1/2 of my estate to be divided among my wife, Mary, and my grandchildren, Elijah Dunham Rattoone, Thomas Rattoone, Mary Rattoone, John Rattoone, William Rattoone, and Isabella Rattoone. Executors - wife, Mary, and John Rattoone
Notes:
Buried:
Saint Peters Churchyard
Elijah married Mary Sharp 14 Apr 1751, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey. Mary was born 13 Aug 1729; died 26 May 1783; was buried 28 May 1783, Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey. [Group Sheet]
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22. | Anne Dunham (10.John3, 2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 12 Jul 1734; died Aft 1825. Notes:
Died:
The "Old Northwest" Genealogical Quarterly, v. 13, p. 164: "His wife, Anne Dunham, did not die until much later, probably not before 1825 or 1830" according to tradition of some of her grandchildren who were alive in 1910
Anne married Isaac Hull 25 Nov 1751, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Isaac (son of Joseph Hull and Susanna Stelle) was born 1731, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died Aft 1808. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. John Hull was born Abt 1756; died Aft 1818.
- 27. Isaac Hull was born 15 Aug 1758, Somerset Co., New Jersey; died 6 Oct 1833; was buried Hamilton, Butler, Ohio.
- 28. Benjamin Hull was born 1757; died 9 Sep 1800 - 17 Sep 1809.
- 29. Joseph Hull was born 1759; died 1825.
- 30. Anne Hull was born 1765; died 27 Jul 1843, Pelham, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried Fonthill, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 31. Jehroachim Hull was born 1767.
- 32. Samuel Hull was born 1769; died 1818.
- 33. Zapher Hull died 1830.
- 34. Thomas Hull
- 35. William Hull
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25. | John Dunham (10.John3, 2.Benajah2, 1.Edmund1) was born 12 Aug 1740; died 16 Sep 1823; was buried Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey. Notes:
Buried:
Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery
Headstone:
The
GRAVE
of John Dunham
who died Sept
16th 1823
in the 84th year
of his age.
His life was gentle, and serene, his mind.
His morals pure, in every action just.
A husband dear, and as a parent, kind,
as such he lies lamented in the dust.
John married Mary Gilman 1761. Mary was born 1743; died 5 Jul 1795; was buried Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey. [Group Sheet]
John — Ruth Sharp. Ruth was born 1746; died 22 Aug 1817; was buried Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey. [Group Sheet]
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