John Dunaway Sr.

M, b. between 2 June 1780 and 1 June 1782, d. before 1 June 1870

FatherSamuel Dunaway b. s 1746
MotherMaachah Vaughan
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ChartsDunaway, Samuel - c. 1746-[--?--] - Descendants Chart
Last Edited16 Aug 2008

BirthJohn Dunaway Sr. was born between 2 June 1780 and 1 June 1782 in Halifax County, Virginia.1,2 
He was the son of Samuel Dunaway and Maachah Vaughan. 
Marr BondJohn Dunaway Sr. and Sarah Sally McKinney, daughter of Philip McKinney and Sally (W/o Philip McKinney) (--?--), bond for marriage was issued on 26 December 1808 in Halifax County, Virginia. Philip McKinney was the bondsman. Sally (W/o Philip McKinney) (--?--) signed the marriage certificate. Philip McKinney and Richard H. Ligon witnessed the posting of the marriage bond.3 
Marr BondJohn Dunaway Sr. was the bondsman on the marriage bond of Phillip McKinney and Nancy Dunaway on 28 December 1832 in Halifax County, Virginia.4 
1850 CensusJohn Dunaway Senr (given age 68) was listed as the head of family on the 1850 Census recorded 17 August 1850 (official date 1 Jun 1850) in Northern District, Halifax County, Virginia. Residing in the same family with John were Sarah Dunaway (given age 55), Martha Dunaway (given age 25), Mary Dunaway (given age 25), John Dunaway Jr (given age 21), Sarah F. Dunaway (given age 16), Mariah Dunaway (given age 8), John W. Dunaway (given age 6), Meckey Dunaway (given age 1), Flemming W. Dunaway (given age 1) and Rebecca Dunaway (given age 18). John was a Shoe Maker. He had real estate valued at $100. His place of birth was Virginia. He was able to read and write.1 
1860 CensusJohn Donaway (given age 79) was listed as the head of family on the 1860 Census recorded 22 August 1860 (official date 1 Jun 1860) in Northern District, Scottsburg Post Office, Halifax County, Virginia. Residing in the same family with John were Sarah Donaway (given age 67), Martha Donaway (given age 30), Mary Donaway (given age 30), John Donaway (given age 15), Mickey Donaway (given age 12), Henry H. Donaway (given age 8), Maria Donaway (given age 17), Henry W. Donaway (given age 12) and Julius E.G. Donaway (given age 8). John was a Farmer. He had real estate valued at $255. His personal estate was valued at $112. His place of birth was Virginia. He was able to read and write.2 
DeathJohn Dunaway Sr. died before 1 June 1870 in Virginia. 

Family

Sarah Sally McKinney b. bt 2 Jun 1792 - 1 Jun 1795
Marr BondJohn Dunaway Sr. and Sarah Sally McKinney, daughter of Philip McKinney and Sally (W/o Philip McKinney) (--?--), bond for marriage was issued on 26 December 1808 in Halifax County, Virginia. Philip McKinney was the bondsman. Sally (W/o Philip McKinney) (--?--) signed the marriage certificate. Philip McKinney and Richard H. Ligon witnessed the posting of the marriage bond.3 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S104] 1850 U.S. census, Halifax County, Virginia, population schedule, p. 10a (stamped), 19 (penned), dwelling 146, family 147, John Dunaway Senr; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 7 August 2008); citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 948.
  2. [S107] 1860 U.S. census, Halifax County, Virginia, population schedule, p. 93-94 (penned), 707-708 (penned), dwelling 772, family 751, John Donaway; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2008); citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 1349.
  3. [S26] Dunaway-McKinney marriage, 26 Dec 1808, in Halifax County Marriage Bonds Register, No. 1, 1753 - 1889, p. 68, reel no. 82: Register on file at The Library of Virginia, The Library of Virginia, Richmond.
  4. [S122] McKinney-Dunaway marriage, 28 Dec 1832, in Halifax County Marriage Bonds Register, No. 1, 1753 - 1889, p. 141, reel no. 82: Register on file at The Library of Virginia, The Library of Virginia, Richmond.