Dunns of Quarry Bank

[Benody1921]

Is anyone looking up the Dunns of Quarry Bank? I believe it's in Kingswinford. From the census it looks like there were a lot of Dunns living there in the 1800s. Mostly of the nailing profession. I believe my g g grandad to be Edwin Dunn b. 1850 to Elijah Dunn and Ann Westwood. Elijah was the son or Willam and Sarah Dunn (if my research is correct).

My great grandad, George Dunn, was born in 1884, Stourbridge. His marriage certificate says Edwin Dunn was his father. In the 1891 census he lives with Joseph and Cecilia Hyrons. Then in 1901 and 1911 he is living with Edwin's wife, Betsy, and she is listed as his mother.

There was a family rumour that George had been adopted but within the family. It's been very hard to track down. I tried ordering his birth certificate but the information I have is about his possibly adopted parents which means the records don't match my information.

If anyone has any information or advice, please pass it along.

[jacquelineve]

The George Dunn visiting the Hyrons in 1891 ..has the initial "H" born Worcester,Worcs.

Jackie

[Benody1921]

Yes. George Harry Dunn was my great grandad. I can't exactly remember but I believe in the 1901 and 1911 he's just George Dunn. His Service Seamen records are George Harry Dunn. On the 1901 or 1911 he's a Navy reservist.

[MaureeninNY]

Which birth cert did you get?

I think this is probably your chap on FreeBMD
Births Jun 1884
Brooks George Henry in  Stourbridge 6c 180

Betsy DUNN seems to be with Edwin in 1881 living with her mother Elizabeth BROOKS.
In 1891 she's back to being Betsey BROOKS.
Did she ever marry Edwin? Haven't looked to see.

Hmmm...maybe not him.Sorry. I see Betsy and Edwin married in 1872.

Maureen

[Benody1921]

Betsy Brooks married Edwin Dunn in 1872. I did wonder if they had a falling out because on George's marriage certificate in 1915 his dad is Edwin Dunn but he is not written down as deceased as most deceased fathers are. In 1891, Betsy is married but living with her mother. I haven't been able to find Edwin in the 1891 census. Then in 1901 and 1911 Betsy is listed as a Widow. I've read that some people listed themselves as widowed if they had separated from their spouses.

I'll look further into that birth record. Thank you!

[ciderdrinker]

Hello
I'm not researching the Dunns myself but I've had a quick look.
His school record for Crabb Street infants 17/2/1890
gives his father as Edwin birth date 28.8.1883  and address Careless Green.George Harry B Dunn.
While his navy records gives same date of birth but 1884.Place of birth Wollescote.
There is only one George Dunn registered in Sep qtr 1883/4
George Dunn Sep 1884 Stourbridge 5c 219
You could start by checking that isn't him and then look at all the George Harry's born in those quarters -there are 14 in Stourbridge and I've eliminate them all.So perhaps a bit wider search for a boy born 28th August.

He is adopted or fostered because of a last census we can't mention,but perhaps that B could be a clue and he came from the Brooks side of the family.
Not a great help ,sorry

Ciderdrinker

[jacquelineve]

That 1872 marriage is at Bromsgrove (Betsey Brookes).. a little out of the area..but

Also one to an Elizabeth Taylor at St Marks, Stambermill in1881

Jackie

[Benody1921]

Hello
I'm not researching the Dunns myself but I've had a quick look.
His school record for Crabb Street infants 17/2/1890
gives his father as Edwin birth date 28.8.1883  and address Careless Green.George Harry B Dunn.
While his navy records gives same date of birth but 1884.Place of birth Wollescote.
There is only one George Dunn registered in Sep qtr 1883/4
George Dunn Sep 1884 Stourbridge 5c 219
You could start by checking that isn't him and then look at all the George Harry's born in those quarters -there are 14 in Stourbridge and I've eliminate them all.So perhaps a bit wider search for a boy born 28th August.

He is adopted or fostered because of a last census we can't mention,but perhaps that B could be a clue and he came from the Brooks side of the family.
Not a great help ,sorry

Ciderdrinker

I think that is a tremendous help. Thank you! I'll look into it further. I never thought to check 1883 only because his SS records say 1884. I figured he wouldn't have made himself younger to join. This man has been my biggest hurdle.

*Just wondering, where did you find  the Crabb Street infant school information?*

[Benody1921]

That 1872 marriage is at Bromsgrove (Betsey Brookes).. a little out of the area..but

Also one to an Elizabeth Taylor at St Marks, Stambermill in1881

Jackie

I'll take a look at that one. Thank you.

The only difficulty is George Dunn is living with Betsy Dunn in 1901 and 1911. Maybe it's the wrong George Dunn though. It wouldn't be the first time I followed the wrong man.