Rebecca Dunn1

b. after 1795, d. 1842
FatherWilliam Dunn1 d. 1819
MotherLydia Musgrave d. aft 1819
Birthafter 1795 Rebecca Dunn was probably born after 1795 as there were no females older than 25 in her mother's household in 1820 (other than Lydia herself). Rebecca was most likely born abt 1797.2 
Devisee14 Jan 1819  Rebecca's father left her an equal share of his property, both real and personal when he wrote his will in early 1819. He also left her a bed with furniture.1 
Will12 Mar 1841 Rebecca wrote her own will on 12 March 1841. In it she left her brother William Dunn her interest in the land on which William lived. She also asked that her servant, Celia, be granted her freedom. In addition she named her sister Mary Logan, her sister Elizabeth Logan, her brothers, John Dunn and Samuel Dunn, and her sisters Jane Moffett and Lydia Smith. Rebecca's nephew William Logan was named as her executor.3 
Death1842 Rebecca probably died in 1842 based on the fact her will was probated in February of that year.3 
Will-Recd28 Feb 1842 The will was recorded on 28 Feb 1842 in Washington County, Virginia.3 

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Last Edited5 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S131] William Dunn will (1819), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 284. Will mentions wife Lydia, daughter Elizabeth Logan, wife of Wm S. Logan, daughters Rebecca, Polly, Jane and Lydia Dunn and sons Samuel, John and William Dunn; also grandson William D. Logan.
  2. [S621] Lydia Dunn household, 1820 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 204 (stamped on lower corner of right hand side of page), viewed online at Ancestry.com, April 2008, image 212 of 48. Household includes: 1 male 10-15; 2 males 16-25; 1 Female 10-15; 2 Females 16-25; 1 Female 45+; 8 slaves.
  3. [S268] Rebecca Dunn will (1842), Washington Co., VA Will Book 9: 248.