Family Information for Jessie George (J. G.) DUNIVANT

Created by: on 22 FEB 2003.
Most recent update: 5 APR 2003

Abstract: My interest in this family started with a connection to the surname Thornburgh, which is a part of the Sammons branch of my family tree.   For me, a significant part of the joy of genealogy research is trying to identify all the relationships in a family.   Since there was significant data available on DUNIVANT, I decided to investigate this family further.   I hope the results are worth publishing and will be helpful to other researchers interested in this surname.   Many thanks to Natalie Huntley and other volunteers who have contributed information to the Dyer County TNGenWeb pages.   Without their previous efforts, my compilation would not be possible.

James Woodley took photos of many grave markers for members of this family.   Those photos are now hyperlinked to this document.

The document is divided into three sections:

1. Family Information
2. Census Records
3. Endnotes (which are individually hyperlinked from the Family Information section]

***Endnotes are marked by [n].

Husband: Jessie George DUNIVANT

• Born: ca. 1820 in VA, possibly in Prince Edward County.
• He may be the son of Boling/Bolling and Elizabeth DUNIVANT.^[1]  Siblings include 3 sisters and 2 brothers based on 1830 and 1840 census records for the household of Boling/Bolling DUNIVANT/DUNAVANT/DUNNIVANT.
• Married: Damaris Anna (D.A.B.) CRENSHAW ca. 1842 in VA. ^[1a]
• Died: 4 SEP 1889 at age 69 years, most likely in Newbern, TN. ^[2]   His death was reported in the Nashville, TN, Christian Advocate on 26 SEP 1889. ^[3]
• Buried at: Church Grove Cemetery, Newbern, Dyer County, TN.  Grave Marker for J. G. DUNIVANT
• Profession: Carriage or Wagon Maker. ^[4]
• Other Notes:
  • Most likely living in the household of his father in Dinwiddie County, VA, in 1830.
  • Most likely living in the household of his father in Nottoway County, VA, in 1840.
  • Living in Newbern, Dyer County, TN, in these census years:   1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880.
  • Details of his will listed at /tndyer/will/jgdun.html.

Wife: Damaris Anna (D.A.B.) CRENSHAW ^[4a]

• Born: 8 MAR 1823 in VA, most likely in Nottoway County. ^[5]
• She is the daughter of Allen CRENSHAW (born ca 1789 in VA and died ca 1867) and Mary CABANISS (born ca 1792 in VA).^[5a]
• Married: Jessie George DUNIVANT ca. 1842 in VA, most likely in Nottoway County.
• Named as a co-defendant in a court case concerning the settlement of her father's estate.   A chancery court notice appearing for five consecutive weeks in The Petersburg Index (Petersburg, VA) from 12 FEB to 12 MAR 1867 lists these siblings and their children:
  • William C. CRENSHAW (identified as a plaintiff in the estate dispute).  His full name is William Claudius CRENSHAW.
  • Julia CRENSHAW married to John W. THOMAS.   (Both identified as plaintiffs in the estate dispute).   Her full name is Julia Franklin CRENSHAW.
  • Felix A. CRENSHAW married to Mary A. (maiden name unknown) CRENSHAW with child Julia CRENSHAW.   (All named as defendants in the estate dispute.)  Felix Augustus CRENSHAW was deceased at the time of the estate dispute.
  • Ira I. CRENSHAW (named as a defendant in the estate dispute).   His life dates are 5 JAN 1819 - 9 JUL 1887.   He is interred in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[5b]  Grave Marker for Rev. I. I. CRENSHAW   His full name is Ira Irving CRENSHAW. He was a "Minister of the Gospel".
  • John C. CRENSHAW.  His full name is most likely John Bascomb CRENSHAW.
  • Permenus A. CRENSHAW (most likely a brother).
  • Mary A. CRENSHAW COX (husband's first name unknown) with children John COX, Ann COX and Virginia COX.   (All named as defendants in the estate dispute.)  Mary A. CRENSHAW COX' husband was deceased at the time of the estate dispute. Her brother, Ira I. CRENSHAW, was named trustee for the estate of Mary's husband.
• There were most likely other siblings besides those listed in the Chancery Court Notice above.
• Died: 10 OCT 1878, most likely in Newbern, TN. ^[6]
• Buried at: Church Grove Cemetery, Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[7]  Grave Marker for Mrs. D. A. B. DUNIVANT
• Other Notes
  • Most likely living in the household of her father, Allen CRENSHAW, in Nottoway County, TN, in 1830 and 1840.
  • Living in Newbern, Dyer County, TN, in these census years:   1850, 1860, and 1870.

1. Anne A[ugusta?] DUNIVANT
   • Born 28 OCT 1843 in VA. ^[8]
   • Married Benjamin Franklin WYNNE on 6 MAR 1873 in Dyer County, TN.   (B.F. WYNNE was born 23 DEC 1845 in TN and died 11 NOV 1929, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.)   Buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Dyer County, TN.) ^[9] He is the son of Benjamin and Paulina (maiden name possibly PATTERSON) WYNNE and the younger brother of John Goodman WYNNE, who married Anne A. DUNIVANT's sister, Mary T. DUNIVANT. ^[10]
   • One child:
     1. Ben Anna WYNNE, a daughter, born 29 OCT 1873, in TN, most likely Newbern, Dyer County. ^[10a]   Humorously, her name is often mis-written and mis-transcribed as Banana or Bananna.
        • Married Marion KEITH, who was born in TN on 22 JUN 1870.^[10b]   He died 19 MAY 1904 and is buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.   In the 1900 census his profession is listed as a Railroad Conductor.
        • Children:
          • Floy KEITH, a daughter.
            1. Born 21 JAN 1894 in KY. ^[11]
            2. She married James A. BRYANT ^[12] (born 23 APR 1888 in TN and died 24 APR 1972, possibly in Newbern, Dyer County, TN), but he is not in the household in 1920 since she is listed as living with her mother and grandparents in that census year.   He is the son of William E. BRYANT (1864-1958) and Dora ARNETT BRYANT (1860-1938), who are both buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.]   The most likely possibility is that James A. BRYANT was serving in World War I at the time of the census.  In 1930 his profession is listed as an Automobile Salesman in Newbern, TN.   He is buried in the "old section " of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.  Grave Marker for James A. BRYANT
            3. Children:
               • James Keith BRYANT, born 28 OCT 1913 in TN and who died 11 JUN 1995 in Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[13]   His wife appears to be Margaret B. (maiden name unknown) BRYANT who was born 20 DEC 1919 and who died 21 JUN 1988 in Newbern, Dyer County, TN). ^[14]  Grave Marker for James Keith BRYANT and his wife Margaret B. BRYANT
               • Richard Clair or Johnnie BRYANT, born in 1916 in TN.   The 1920 census lists his name as Richard Clair, and the 1930 census lists the name as Johnnie.   This is most likely the Johnnie BRYANT listed in the SSDI who was born 30 JUN 1916 and who died JAN 1984 in Newbern, TN. ^[15]
            4. Died 23 SEP 1973.
            5. Buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.  Grave Marker for Floy KEITH BRYANT
          • Marion KEITH, a son born NOV 1895 in TN.   This may be the Marion P. KEITH living in Muskegon, Muskegon County, MI, in 1930.^[15a]   The age and birth locations match.   His wife's name is Gladys (maiden name unknown) KEITH, age 34 and born in MI (with her father born in NY and her mother born in IN).   There are 3 children:
            1. Mary J. KEITH, age 6, born in MI.
            2. Jack L. KEITH, age 5, born in MI.
            3. James R. KEITH, age 1 & 9/12, born in MI.
        • In 1900 Marion and Ben Anna WYNNE KEITH and children are living in Paducah, McCracken County, KY.
        • In 1910 and 1920, living with her father and mother in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.   The penmanship of the census enumerator in 1920 makes the names very hard to read.   Her profession is listed as a Millinery Merchant.
        • In 1930, Ben Anna WYNNE KEITH is living with Edna DUNIVANT in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.  The women are most likely cousins, but there exact relationship is unknown.   Ben Anna KEITH is listed as a widow, age 51.   She was first married at age 18 (ca. 1893).   Her profession is listed as a Milliner.   Edna DUNIVANT is also a widow, age 49, and is a seamstress, working out of her home.   Edna DUNIVANT is buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[16]
        • Died 21 JAN 144 and buried with her husband in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.
   • Died 27 JUN 1924, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[17]
   • Buried at in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Dyer County, TN.
   
   
2. Mary T. DUNIVANT
   • Born circa 1845 in VA. ^[18]
   • Married John Goodman WYNNE on 5 SEP 1868 in Dyer County, TN. ^[19] His life dates are SEPT 1846 to 4 NOV 1929. ^[19a]   After Mary's death, John G. WYNNE was remarried twice.   His second wife may have been Emma J. (maiden name unknown) WYNNE whose life dates are 1855-1895.^[19b]   His third wife was Ora Mae NUNN, who was born AUG 1873 or 1874 in TN.   They were married on 18 OCT 1895. ^[20]   He is the son of Benjamin and Paulina (maiden name possibly PATTERSON) WYNNE and the older brother of Benjamin Franklin WYNNE, who married Mary T. DUNIVANT's sister Anne A. DUNIVANT. ^[21]  Grave Marker for John G. WYNNE   There are also markers for his second (Emma J. WYNNE) and third (Ora Mae NUNN WYNNE) wives and children with his third wife in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery.   Link for photos of tombstones in Fairview Cemetery
   • Two children with Mary T. DUNIVANT as the mother: [From 1880 Census records for Dyer County, TN.]
     1. Anna B. WYNNE, born ca. 1869 in TN.
     2. Harold or Huell? WYNNE, born ca 1877 in TN.
   • Died after the 1880 census and before SEP 1889 since she is listed as "died" in her father's will.
   • Burial location unknown, but it makes sense that it is in Dyer County.  She is most likely interred with John G. WYNNE, but there is no marker for her.
   
   
3. George E. DUNIVANT ^[22]
   • Born 15 NOV 1847 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.
   • Died 3 SEP 1878, at age 30 years, 9 months and 17 days, most likely in Newbern, TN.
   • Buried at Church Grove Cemetery, Newbern, TN.  Grave Marker for George E. DUNIVANT
   
   
4. Joseph Henry DUNIVANT ^[23]
   • Born 9 JAN 1853 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.
   • Married Mary Jane HAMPTON ca. 3 JUN 1883 in Dyer County, TN. ^[24]   She is the daughter of John Patrick HAMPTON (born 17 MAR 1825 and died 11 AUG 1914) and Catherine "Kitty" CUMMINGS (born 17 SEP 1838 and died 3 DEC 1903). ^{[25] [26]}   She was born 14 JAN 1866 and died 21 JUL 1949.   Mary Jane HAMPTON DUNIVANT and her parents are all buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN. ^[27]  Grave Marker for Mary J. HAMPTON DUNIVANT   She is listed as a dressmaker and living with her son Edwin in the 1930 census for Memphis, Shelby County, TN.
   • Two children:
     1. One not named. ^[28]
     2. Edwin DUNIVANT.
        • Born 23 AUG 1895 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.
        • Wife is named Annie (surname unknown), and they were married circa 1913, most likely in TN.   [According to the SSDI, her life dates are 27 NOV 1896 to DEC 1968.]
        • Children:
          1. Henry W. DUNIVANT, son, age 15, born in TN   [According to the SSDI, this is Henry W. DUNIVANT born 24 SEP 1914 and died 27 SEP 1993 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN.]
          2. Kathleen DUNIVANT, daughter, age 11, born in TN.   [NOTE: This may be the Kathleen DUNIVANT found in the SSDI with life dates of 3 NOV 1918 to 19 DEC 1990 and who died in Memphis, Shelby County, TN.]
        • Died OCT 1966 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN. ^[29]
   • Died 13 OCT 1920.
   • Buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN.  Grave Marker for Joseph Henry DUNIVANT
   
   
5. Missouri Frankie DUNIVANT ^[30]
   • Born 20 OCT 1856 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.
   • Inherited the household and kitchen furniture from her father when he died in 1889. ^[31]
   • Profession listed as a Hat Trimmer in the 1900 census for Dyer County, TN.   Living with her younger sister Cora DUNIVANT TOWNSEND in that census year.
   • Died 14 MAY 1906, most likely in Newbern, TN.
   • Never married.
   • Buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN.  Grave Marker for Frankie DUNIVANT
   
   
6. William J. DUNIVANT ^[32]
   • Born 22 OCT 1859 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.
   • Married Rosa Tabitha JUSTIS (sometimes listed as JUSTICE) on 26 DEC 1883 in Dyer County, TN. ^[33]   She is the daughter of William W. JUSTIS (born in Amelia County, VA) and Caroline HARRISON (born in Nottoway County, VA). ^[34]   In 1860 and 1870 William W. JUSTICE/JUSTIS and family are living in Powhatan County, VA.   Rosa was born JAN 1858 in VA and died 10 JUN 1900, most likely in Newbern, TN.   Buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN. ^[35]  Grave Marker for Rosa Tabitha JUSTIS DUNIVANT
   • Three children:
     1. Walter W. DUNIVANT
        • Born AUG 1885 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County, and died after 23 APR 1910 and before the end of that year. ^[36]
        • Buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[37]  Grave Marker for Walter W. DUNVIANT
        • Married Louise CORNELL ca. 1904. ^[38]   She was born circa 1885 in TN.   She is most likely the daughter of Harry E. CORNELL (born ca 1855 in New York) and Susie (maiden name unknown) CORNELL (born circa 1866 in Virginia).^[38a]   She may have remarried after her husband's death in 1910 since she is not found as Louise DUNIVANT in the 1920 or 1930 census records.
        • One son, Harry William DUNIVANT ^[39]
          1. Born 24 APR 1905, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.   Married Patty Sullivan LIGON circa 1927. ^[40]   According to the CADI, she was born 21 JUL 1908 in AR and died 17 NOV 1988 in Palm Desert, Riverside County, CA.   The CADI lists her mother's maiden name as PASLEY.  According to the 1930 census, both her parents were born in Arkansas.   There is documentation on the LIGON family found at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ramer1&id=I07915.  This database lists Patty LIGON DUNIVANT's parents as William Edwin LIGON (ca. 1873 - 5 DEC 1910) and Aileen L. PASLAY (7 APR 1876 - 18 DEC 1934).   This documentation further states a marriage date for Harry and Patty DUNIVANT as 26 DEC 1926 in Lee County, AR.   It also lists their interment location as Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Lee County, AR.   Two sources cited for this information are:
             • History of Lee County, Arkansas, compiled by Lee County Sesquicentennial Committee, Curtis Media Corp, 1987 (page 283)
             • Cemeteries from the Western Area of Lee County, Arkansas, by Loyd L. and Flora M. Turner, MAR 1995.  The most recent revision of this booklet was published in Brinkley, AR in 2001.
          2. Children:
             • Harry E. DUNIVANT born in Arkansas in 1929.
             • Others born post the 1930 census.
          3. Died 29 JUL 1989 in Palm Desert, Riverside County, CA.
     2. W[illiam?] Vernon DUNIVANT
        • Born DEC 1887 or 1888 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County, and died in 1960. ^[41]
        • Married Annie Lee COBB after 2 MAY 1910. ^[42]   Her life dates are 1890-1955. ^[43]   She was born in TN, most likely Dyer County.   She is the daughter of Robert Lee COBB (born 27 JUL 1864 in NC and died 4 JUN 1939, most likely in Dyer County, TN, and buried at Hurricane Hill Cemetery) and Ona Lee LEDSINGER (born 17 NOV 1869 and died 13 MAR 1909, most likely both life dates in Dyer County, TN, and buried at Hurricane Hill Cemetery). ^[44]
        • In 1930 living in Halls, Lauderdale County, TN, where he is listed as Vernon DUNEVANT, the proprietor of a retail clothing store.   The 3 oldest living sons are all news boys for the city paper.
        • Both are buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN. ^[45]  Grave Marker for W. Vernon DUNIVANT and Annie Lee COBB DUNIVANT
        • Children (as listed in the 1930 census records for Dyer County, TN):
          1. "Little" George W. DUNIVANT, who died on 21 FEB 1916 at age 3 years, 2 months and 12 days, and who is buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN. ^[46]  Grave Marker for "Little" George DUNVIANT
          2. Thomas S. DUNIVANT, born circa 1915 in TN.   According to the SSDI, there is a Thomas DUNIVANT born 17 JAN 1915 and who died APR 1986 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, CO.^[47]   His formal death notice appears in the Denver Post on 3 MAY 1986, so his actual death date must be 30 APR 1986. Survivors include his wife, Marie E. DUNIVANT; a brother David DUNIVANT living in Bridge City, TX; and a sister Anna Ruth BURG living in Anaheim, CA.   According to the SSDI, Marie E. DUNIVANT was born 3 APR 1913 and died 1 AUG 1989 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, CO.   Her death notice appears in the Denver Post on 3 AUG 1989 and lists her surviving siblings as a brother Joe WALSH and sisters Lucille DILLON (actually Mrs. Morris DILLON ^[47a]), Tully KINNON (actually Emma WALSH KINNAN, wife of Orville KINNAN ^[47b]) and Doris PRIESTER.   Thomas S. DUNIVANT and his wife Marie E. DUNIVANT are interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Denver, CO.    Marie E. WALSH, wife of Thomas S. DUNIVANT, was born in Nebraska.   The obituary for her brother Joseph T. WALSH (who died 8 SEP 2002) can be found at http://www.lbvfh.com/Archives/Sept02/walsh.htm.  It lists the parents as Thomas WALSH and Elizabeth BUCKLEY.   Children listed in the death notices for Thomas and Marie DUNIVANT include:
             • Robert T. DUNIVANT
             • Barbara DUNIVANT GREEN
             • Shirley DUNIVANT HIGGS
             • Janet DUNIVANT CARLQUIST
          3. Ralph Cobb DUNIVANT, born 12 AUG 1917 and who died MAY 1984 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, TN. ^[48]   Buried at Dyer County Memorial Gardens (Christus Garden) in Dyersburg, TN. ^[49]   His wife is most likely Katherine C. (maiden name unknown) DUNIVANT.   Her birth date is 21 JAN 1923, but there is no death date listed in the cemetery listing for Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
          4. Billie DUNIVANT, son, born circa 1919 in TN.   He is most likely the William Vernon DUNIVANT born 6 JAN 1920 and who died on 21 SEP 1984 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA. ^[50]
          5. Anna Ruth DUNIVANT, born circa 1927 in TN. Married to Mr. BURG (first name unknown).
          6. David DUNIVANT, born circa 1929 in TN.   According to the SSDI, there is a David B. DUNIVANT born 23 SEP 1928 and who died 21 MAR 1999 in Bridge City, Orange County, TX.
          7. Possibly Patty Lee DUNIVANT (Born 17 SEP 1931 and died 29 SEP 1932.   Buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN.)  Grave Marker for Patty Lee DUNIVANT
     3. Lottie M. DUNIVANT
        • Born MAR 1890 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County.
        • Married Jeff Thurston NICHOLAS (born circa 1884 in TN) ca. 1909. ^[50a]   He is the son of Columbus NICHOLAS (born ca 1848 in AL, both parents born in TN) and Elizabeth E. STROTHER (born ca 1845 in TN, father born in GA and mother born in NC).   Columbus Nicholas and Eliza E. STROTHER were married on 22 OCT 1871 in Dyer County, TN. ^[50b]   This family can be found in District 11 of Dyer County, TN, in the 1880 census.   Columbus NICHOLAS apparently died before 1900 as Elizabeth is a widow and head of household in that census. ^[50c]
        • Children:
          1. Louis Thurston NICHOLAS ^[50d]
             • Born 2 OCT 1910
             • Married Sarah Elizabeth LACEY on 27 MAR 1942
             • Children:
               1. Joel Edward NICHOLAS
               2. David Paul NICHOLAS
               3. Kevin Lacey NICHOLAS
             • Well-known music educator and vocalist.
             • Donated several personal and professional papers to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.   A biography and more detailed information on his career can be found at http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/speccol/nicholasl.shtml.
          2. Edward Irving NICHOLAS, born in TN.   According to the SSDI, he was born 30 JAN 1913 and died 28 JAN 1996.   His last residence was Paris, Henry County, TN.   His wife is most likely Elizabeth H. (maiden unknown) NICHOLAS, born 8 MAY 1912 and died 1 JUN 1998, since this is the only other NICHOLAS in the SSDI who died with last residence of Paris, TN.
          3. Ellen NICHOLAS, born circa 1915 in TN.   Based on information in the SSDI, she may be the Ellen N. POWELL born 25 JUL 1915 and died 10 APR 1994, with last residence in Troy, Obion County, TN.   She married Carmon POWELL (born 2 DEC 1913 and died 27 JAN 2001). His obituary, which as printed in the Augusta Chronicle on 29 JAN 2001 can be found at http://augustachronicle.com/stories/012901/obi_038-1759.001.shtml.   It lists his death location as Burke County Hospital in Waynesboro, GA; that he was born in Miston, TN; and lists children J. Nicholas POWELL and Cassandra Nicholas POWELL.
          4. Edith/Edythe NICHOLAS, born circa 1917 in TN.    Married Mr. PITTMAN, whose first name may be Ralph. ^[50e]
          5. Arthur Columbus NICHOLAS, born circa 1921 in TN.
          6. Jeff Thurston NICHOLAS, Jr., born in TN.   According to the SSDI, he was born 4 SEP 1922 and died 10 JUL 2002. His last residence was Trimble, Dyer County, TN. His wife is mostly likely Helen (maiden unknown) NICHOLAS, born 19 DEC 1923 and died OCT 1981, since this is the only other NICHOLAS in the SSDI who died with last residence of Trimble, TN.
   • Died 27 NOV 1915, most likely in Newbern, TN.
   • Buried at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN.  Grave Marker for William J. DUNIVANT
   • Miscellaneous note:   According to the grave marker transcriptions for Church Grove Cemetery, there is a stone that says Tabitha DUNIVENT. ^[51]   This might be a marker for a child of William J. DUNIVANT and Rosa T. JUSTIS DUNIVANT, but it is more likely that it is a marker for Rosa (using her middle name) since the 1900 census identifies that 3 of 3 children are still living.   This Tabitha DUNIVANT might also be a daughter of one of the DUNIVANT sons of J.G. and D.A.B. DUNIVANT.
   
   
7. John B[ascomb?] DUNIVANT
   • Born ca. 1860 (after 4 AUG of that year) in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County. ^[52]
   • He is listed as a beneficiary in his father's will, but nothing more is known about him.
   • In the 1900 and 1910 census records, there is a John B. DUNNIVANT/DUNNAVANT, born in TN and approximately the same age, listed as an "inmate" in the Western [Tennessee] State Hospital for the Insane in Bolivar, Hardeman County, TN.   In the 1900 census his parents are listed as born in NC; the parents' birth location is "unknown" in the 1920 census.   A review of the1880 census CDs available from the Church of Latter Day Saints reveals only one other possible John DUNIVANT (or DUNAVANT, DUNEVANT, DUNNAVANT, DUNNEVANT, DUNNIVANT) born near the same time.   This second John DUNAVANT turns out to be John Vernon DUNAVANT, who is living in Ripley, Lauderdale County, TN, in 1920.   So at this point, it is purely conjecture that the patient at the hospital is this specific John B. DUNIVANT, son of J.G. and D.A.B. DUNIVANT.
   
   
8. Felix Augustus DUNIVANT
   • Born 1863 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County. ^[53]
   • Married Nelle Kathleen ENGLAND on 17 AUG 1901 in Decatur County, TN. ^[54]   She is the daughter of James A. ENGLAND and Mary Ann STOUT. ^[55]   Her life dates are 31 MAY 1880 - 1956. ^[56]   Buried at Decaturville City Cemetery, Decaturville, Decatur County, TN.   A short biography of Nell ENGLAND DUNIVANT can be found on page 61 of the book Prominent Tennesseans by James L. Gillum, Who's Who Publishing Co., Lewisburg, TN, 1940.   Besides giving her specific birth date and location (Decatur County), it also mentions that she served as the Decatur County Chancery Court Clerk for more than 14 years.   It does list her husband incorrectly as J. A. DUNIVANT.
   • Two children:
     1. George England DUNIVANT (Born 9 DEC 1902 and died 11 DEC 1903). ^[57]
     2. Mary Stout DUNIVANT (Born 26 JUN 1905 and died 3 DEC 1980.) Married Raymond Lewis WEIR on 26 JUN 1936 at Lexington, Henderson County, TN. ^[58]   May be buried at Decaturville City Cemetery, Decaturville, Decatur County,TN. ^[59]
   • Died in 1923, most likely in Decaturville, TN.
   • Has mistakenly been identified as a son of William Arch DUNIVANT by some DUNIVANT researchers, probably due to the fact that both men lived and died in Decaturville, TN.
   • Buried at Decaturville City Cemetery, Decaturville, Decatur County, TN
   
   
9. Cora L. DUNIVANT
   • Born SEP 1864 in TN, most likely in Newbern, Dyer County. ^[60]
   • Married first to Beauregard TOWNSEND on 29 DEC 1885 in Dyer County, TN. ^[61]   He is the son of Robert W. TOWNSEND and Martha REYNOLDS. ^[62]   He is most likely the Beauregard TOWNSEND listed as having died at age 30 years and buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, TN. ^[63]  Grave Marker for Beauregard TOWNSEND   Based on the age of the youngest child, Birdie, in the 1900 census, he died no earlier than MAY 1891 and before 1 JUN 1900.
   • Profession listed as a school teacher in the 1900 census for Newbern, Dyer County, TN.
   • Four children:
     1. Geneva TOWNSEND.
        • Born JUN 1886 or 1887 in TN. ^[64]
        • First wife of Frederick E. THORNBURGH (born 28 JAN 1885 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, AR, and died 6 OCT 1938 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.)   He is the son of Eli THORNBURGH and Martha W. McGEE/McGHEE.   His second wife was Jessie May SAMMONS (born 14 SEP 1884 in St. James, Watonwan County, MN, and died 8 APR 1960 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX).   She is the daughter of John Marion SAMMONS and Hannie Blanche THOMPSON.   Frederick THORNBURGH is buried with his second wife at Riverside Cemetery in Wichita Falls, TX. ^[65]
        • One son, Frederick E. THORNBURGH, born 26 DEC 1914 in Wichita Falls, TX, and died 23 MAR 1993 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN.   Interred in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.   That marker indicates his wife is Mary Jo (maiden name unknown) THORNBURGH, born 17 MAR 1920.
        • Marriage ended in divorce, although the 1900 census record for Dyer County, TN, lists her marriage status as a "widow".
        • Profession listed as a school teacher in the 1900 and 1910 census records for Dyer County, TN.
        • She died in 1957 and is buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, TN.  Grave Marker for Geneva TOWNSEND THORNBURGH   She may be interred in the same location (plot) as her son Frederick E. THORNBURGH and her father Robert W. TOWNSEND.
     2. Beauregard (Beaure) TOWNSEND
        • He was most likely born in Newbern, Dyer County, TN.    According to the 1900 census his birth date is JUN 1888.   According to the SSDI, he was born 28 JAN 1889 and died MAR 1966 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN.
        • Living with his mother and step-father (Henry J. SWINDLER) in the 1910 census for Newbern, Dyer County, TN.
        • Listed as a veteran of World War I at age 30 in the Tennessee World War I Veterans from Dyer County on the Tennessee State Library and Archives web page: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/ww1dyer6.htm.
        • In 1930, living at 108 Adams Street in Newbern, Dyer County, TN, where his profession is listed as a retail merchant for men's clothing.
        • His wife is Sadie/Sadye P. or T. (maiden name unknown) TOWNSEND, born in TN.  According to the SSDI, her life dates are 23 MAR 1901 to NOV 1988.   Since she was the census enumerator for ED #10 in Dyer County, TN, in 1930, she listed her name as Sadye T. TOWNSEND.
        • At least one child:
          1. Frances V. DUNIVANT, a daughter born ca. SEP 1927 in TN. ^[66]
        • Beaure and Sadye P. TOWNSEND are listed in the Denver City Directories from 1938 through 1948.   He is listed as a clerk for the City and County Treasurer.   The residence was 674 S. York Street.   According to the SSDI, both Beaure and Sadye obtained Social Security Cards while living in Colorado.
     3. Cora TOWNSEND (Died at 6 months and buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, TN.) ^[67]  Grave Marker for "Little" Cora TOWNSEND
     4. Birdie TOWNSEND (Born FEB 1892 in TN.) ^[68]   Listed as Byrd and living with her mother and step-father (Henry J. SWINDLER) in the 1910 census in Newbern, TN.
   • Married second to Henry Jackson SWINDLER (Born 3 APR 1856 in Livermore, McLean County, KY and died 19 FEB 1933 in Newbern, TN). ^[69]   Buried in the "old section" of Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, TN.   His first wife, Laura May HILDRETH and two daughters (Mabel and Nancy J. SWINDLER) are all buried in the same place.   Cora DUNIVANT TOWNSEND and Henry J. SWINDLER were married ca. 1903 since Laura May HILDRETH SWINDLER died on 12 APR 1902. ^[70]   Henry J. SWINDLER was a prominent citizen in Newbern, TN.  His biography appears on pages 255-256 in Tennessee the Volunteer State, 1769-1923, John Trotwood Moore, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Nashville (1923). Vol. 4.   The text is available online at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=essexcvs9&id=I0621.
   • Died between 13 JAN 1920 and 12 APR 1930.   She appears in the 1920 census but not in the 1930 census.   Exact death date and location unknown.   Does not appear in cemetery listings for Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Dyer County, TN.   That is, she is not listed with interments for DUNIVANT, TOWNSEND or SWINDLER.   It is possible she is buried there, and that there is no marker.

NOTE: All members of this family are listed as "W" for Caucasian.

• DUNEVANT, J. G., 28, carriage maker, born in VA
• ______, D.A., 25, born in VA
• ______, A.A., 7, born in VA
• ______, M.T., 5, born in VA
• ______, G.J.?, 3, born in VA
• WADKINS, J., 21, carriage maker, born in TN

• DUNEVANT, J.G., 38, wagon maker, born in VA (male)
• ______, D.A.B., 36, born in VA (female)
• ______, A.A., 17 born in VA (female) [Ann]
• ______, M.T., 15 born in VA (female) [Mary]
• ______, G.E., 12, born in VA (male) [George]
• ______, J.H., 7, born in TN (male) [Joseph Henry]
• ______, M.F., 4, born in TN (female) [Missouri Frankie]
• ______, W.J., 1, born in TN (male) [William]

• DUNIVANT, Jessie, 49, waggen maker, born in VA
• ______, Damaris, 47, keeping house [The writing is very light.   The name could also be recorded as Damary.]
• ______, Ann, 26, teaching school, born in VA
• ______, Geo, 22, farmer, born in VA
• ______, Jos, 17, farm laborer, born in VA
• ______, Missouri, 15, daughter, attending school, born in VA [This is Frankie]
• ______, Wm., 12, at home, born in VA
• ______, John, 10 or 11, at home
• ______, Felix, 8, born in VA
• ______, Cora, 6, born in VA
• ______, Poindexter, 20, waggen maker, born in VA

• DUNEVANT, Geo. Age 58, born in VA, both parents born in VA, wagon and buggy maker
• _____, Henry, son, age 26, born in TN, both parents born in VA, farming [This is Joseph Henry DUNIVANT]
• _____, M. F., daughter, age 22, born in TN, both parents born in VA, keeping house
• _____, William, son, age 21, born in TN, both parents born in VA, works on farm
• _____, John, son, age 19, born in TN, both parents born in VA, at school
• _____, Felix Aug., son, age 17, born in TN, both parents born in VA, works on farm
• _____, Cora, age 14, born in TN, both parents born in VA, at school

• WYNN, Benjamin, 31, born in TN, both parents born in VA, farming
• ______, Ann A., wife, 34, born in VA, both parents born in VA, keeping house
• ______, Ben Anna, daughter, 5, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA

• WYNN, John G, age 35, born in TN, both parents born in TN, constable
• ______, Mary T., wife, age 36, born in TN, both parents born in VA, keeping house
• ______, Anna B., daughter, age 11, born in TN, both parents born in TN, at school
• ______, Huell, son, age 3, born in TN, both parents born in TN [First name could actually be Harold.]
• ______, Paulina, mother, age 70, born in VA, parents birth location left blank

• WYNNE, Benjamin, 52, born DEC 1847 in TN, married 27 years, both parents born in VA, house carpenter
• ______, Annie A., 46, born OCT 1863 in VA, married 27 years, 1 of 1 child living, both parents born in VA

• DUNIVANT, Henry, 47, born JAN 1853 in TN, married 17 years, both parents born in VA, farmer
• ______, Mary J., 34, born JAN 1866 in TN, married 17 years, 1 of 2 child living, both parents born in KY
• ______, Edwin, 4, born AUG 1895 in TN, both parents born in TN

• DUNIVANT, William, 41, born OCT 1858 in TN, married 16 years, both parents born in VA, farmer
• ______, Rosa, wife, 42, born JAN 1858 in VA, married 16 years, 3 of 3 children living, both parents born in VA
• ______, Walter W., son, 14, born AUG 1885 in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA, farm laborer
• ______, Vernon, son, 12, born DEC 1887 in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA, farm laborer
• ______, Lottie M., daughter, 10 born MAR 1890 in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA

• DUNNIVANT, John B., 37, born 1863 in TN, marital status unknown, both parents born in NC, drummer

• TOWNSAND, Cora, 35, born SEP 1864 in TN, both parents born in VA, widow, 3 of 4 children living, teaching school
• ______, Geneva, daughter, 13, born JUN 1886 in TN, both parents born in TN, at school
• ______, Beauregard, son, 12, born JUN 1888 in TN, both parents born in TN, at school
• ______, Birdie, daughter, 8, born FEB 1892 in TN, both parents born in TN, at school
• DUNIVANT, Frankie, 42, sister, born OCT 1857 in MO, both parents born in VA, hat trimmer [Census enumerator may have mistaken her first name for birth location.]
• BURNSIDE, Newton, boarder, 51, born OCT 1848 in NC, both parents born in NC, bar tender

• KEITH, Marion, 29, born JUN 1870 in TN, married 7 years, both parents born in TN, RR Conductor
• ______, Benanna, 26, born OCT 1873 in TN, married 7 years, 2 of 2 children living, both parents born in TN
• ______, Floy, 6, born JAN 1894 in KY, both parents born in TN
• ______, Marion, Jr., 4, born NOV 1895 in TN, both parents born in TN

[NOTE:  Have not yet found Felix DUNIVANT in 1900 census records .]

• WYNNE, Benjamin F., 62, married 37 years, first marriage, born in TN, both parents born in VA, house carpenter
• ______, Annie A., wife, 67, married 37 years, first marriage 1 of 1 child living, born in VA, both parents born in VA
• KEITH, Banana, daughter, 37 widowed, 2 of 2 children living, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA, milliner in millinery store
• ______, Floy, granddaughter, 15, born in KY, both parents born in TN
• ______, Marion, granddaughter, 14, born in TN, both parents born in TN

• DUNIVANT, J. H. 59, married 27 years, first marriage, born in TN, both parents born in VA, farmer, general farm
• ______, Mary, wife, 44, married 27 years, first marriage, 1 of 2 children living, born in TN, both parents born in KY
• ______, Edwin, age 14, born in TN, both parents born in TN

• DUNIVANT, Will, 52, widowed, born in TN, both parents born in VA, farmer, general farm
• ______, Walter, son, 24, married 6 years, first marriage, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA, farm laborer, home farm [He died before the end of the year.]
• ______, Harry, grandson, 4, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Louise, daughter-in-law, 25, married 6 years, first marriage, 1 of 1 children living, born in TN, father born in NY, mother born in VA.

• ENGLAND, James A., head, 59, married 30 years, first marriage, born in TN, both parents born in TN, lawyer, general practice
• ______, Mrs. Mary A., wife, 54, married 30 years, first marriage 2 of 2 children living, born in TN, father born in Scotland, mother born in TN,
• ______, James S., son, 27, single, born in TN, both parents born in TN, bank cashier
• DUNNIVANT, Felix A., son-in-law, 45, married 8 years, first marriage, born in TN, both parents born in VA, traveling salesman
• ______, Mrs. Nelle, daughter of head of household and wife of Felix, 29, married 8 years, first marriage, 1 of 2 children living, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Mary S., daughter of Felix, 4, born in TN, both parents born in TN

• DUNNIVANT, John B., 49, marital status unknown, born in TN, birth data on parents unknown.

• SWINDLER, Henry J., 54, married, second marriage, born in KY, both parents born in KY, coal dealer
• ______, Cora B., wife, 45, married, second marriage, 3 of 4 children living, born in TN, both parents born in VA [This is Cora DUNVIANT TOWNSEND.]
• ______, Beauregard, step-son, 21, single, born in TN, both parents born in TN, clerk in dry goods store
• ______, Byrd, step-daughter, 17, single, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Nancy, daughter, 18, single, born in TN, both parents born in KY, public school teacher

• TOWNSEND, Geneva, 25, single, born in TN, both parents born in TN, public school teacher

• NICHOLAS, Jeff T., 27, married "0" years, born in TN, father born in AL, mother born in TN, salesman in grocery store
• ______, Lottie, 20, married "0" years, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA   [This is daughter of William J. DUNIVANT.]

• WYNE, Frank?, 72, born in TN, both parents born in VA, Agent, Paper?
• ______, Ann Auguster, wife, 76, born in VA, both parents born in VA,
• KEITH, Banana, daughter, 46, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA, Merchant, Milliner
• BRYANT, Floy, granddaughter, 27, married, born in KY, father born in TN, mother born in KY
• ______, James T., grandson, 6 and 2/12, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in KY
• ______, Richard Clair, grandson, 3 and 7/12, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in KY

• DUNIVANT, J. Henry, 63, married, born in TN, both parents born in VA, farmer, general farm
• ______, Mary Jane, wife, 53, married, born in TN, father born in NC, mother born in KY
• ______, Edwin, son, 24, married, born in TN, both parents born in TN, watch maker
• ______, Annie, daughter-in-law, 23, married, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Henry W., grandson, 5, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Kathleen, granddaughter, 1 & 1/12, born in TN, both parents born in TN

• ENGLAND, James A, 68, married, born in TN, both parents born in TN, lawyer, general practice
• ______, Mary A., wife, 63, married, born in TN, father born in Scotland, mother born in TN
• DUNIVANT, Nellie J, daughter, 39, married, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• DUNIVANT, Mary S., granddaughter, 16, single, born in TN, both parents born in TN

1. Since Felix A. DUNIVANT was a traveling salesman, it is possible he was "on the road" and not enumerated in this census.]
2. The son, James S. ENGLAND, is in the next household.

• SWINDLER, Henry J., 63, married, born in KY, both parents born in VA, manager of ??? yard
• ______, Cora, wife, 53, born in TN, both parents born in VA
• ______, Nancy J., daughter, 26, single, born in TN, both parents born in KY [Daughter of Henry J. SWINDLER from his first marriage.]

• NICHOLAS, Jeff T., 37, born in TN, father born in AL, mother born in TN, city policeman
• ______, Lottie H., 29, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA   [This is daughter of William J. DUNIVANT.]
• ______, Louis, 9, born in TN, both parents born in TN, teacher, public school
• ______, Edward E., 6, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Ellen R. , 4, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Edith M., 1 and 11/12, born in TN, both parents born in TN

• ENGLAND, James A., 80, first married at 29, born in TN, both parents born in TN, lawyer, general practice
• ______, Mary, wife, 74, first married at 23, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• DUNIVANT, Nell, 49, widowed, first married at 21, born in TN, both parents born in TN, clerk, chancery court
• ______, Mary, granddaughter, 24, single, born in TN, both parents born in TN, public school teacher

• DUNIVANT, Edna, 49, widowed, born in TN, both parents born in TN, seamstress in house
• KEITH, Banana, 51, widowed, born in TN, both parents born in TN, milliner, millinery

• DUNIVANT, Vernon, 42, married, first married at 24?, born in TN, both parents born in TN, proprietor retail clothing store
• ______, Annie, 40, married, first married at 22?, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Thomas, son, 15, born in TN, both parents born in TN, news boy, city paper
• ______, Ralph, son, 13, born in TN, both parents born in TN, news boy, city paper
• ______, Billie, son, 11, born in TN, both parents born in TN, news boy, city paper
• ______, Anna R., daughter, 4, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, David, son, 1 & 5/12, born in TN, both parents born in TN

• TOWNSEND, Beaure, 41, married, first married at 35, born in TN, both parents born in TN, retail merchant of men's clothing
• ______, Sadye P., 29, married, first married at 23, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Francis V., daughter, 2 & ??/12, born in TN, both parents born in TN.

• DUNIVANT, Edwin, 35, first married at 17, born in TN, both parents born in TN, watch maker, jewelry store
• ______, Annie, wife, 34, first married at 15, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Henry, son, 15, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Kathleen, daughter, 11, born in TN, both parents born in TN,
• ______, Mary J., mother, 65, widowed, born in TN, both parents born in TN, dressmaker [This is Mary Jane HAMPTON DUNIVANT.]

• DUNIVANT, Harry, 24, married, first married at 21, born in TN, both parents born in TN, government employee, post office
• ______, Patty, 21, married, first married at 18, born in AR, both parents born in AR
• ______, Harry E. Jr., 7/12, born in AR, father born in TN, mother born in AR

• THORNBURGH, Neva, 42, widowed, born in TN, both parents born in TN, no profession listed
• ______, Frederick, son, 15, born in TX, father born in MO, mother born in TN

• NICHOLAS, Jeff T., 46, first married at 26, born in TN, father born in AL, mother born in TN, clerk mercantile
• ______, Lottie H., 40, first married at 19, born in TN, father born in TN, mother born in VA   [This is daughter of William J. DUNIVANT.]
• ______, Louis, 19, born in TN, both parents born in TN, teacher, public school
• ______, Edward E., 17, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Ellen, 14, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Edith, 12, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Arthur, 9, born in TN, both parents born in TN
• ______, Jeff T. Jr., 8, born in TN, both parents born in TN

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