The Gunn Family History
Cavaliers
and Pioneers
(1623-1666) by Nugent
Gun, Wm. p. 35
DICTORIS CHRISTMAS, 300 acres, Elizabeth Citty Co., 21 Nov. 1635, p. 317…for transport of 4 persons: William Gun…
Gun, Margery p. 134
Lieut. Francis Mason, 1,250 acres. Last of August, 1642, Page 816. Beginning at Hoggpen Point, near land of Capt. Thomas Willoughbye, “near the howse of Marrace” & adjacent land of Downeman, now in the tenure of said Mason. Transport of 25 pers:…Margery Gun…
Gunn, John p. 301
JOHN SKERRETT, 300 acres…17 Mar. 1654, p. 317. Transport of 6 persons:…John Gunn…
Gunne, Jno. p. 422
JNO. LEWIS & THOMAS MICHELL, 1680 acres New Kent Co., 15 Jan. 1662, p. 84 (565)…Transport of:…Jno. Gunne…
Gunn, Wm. p. 491
ROBT. TOMLYN & WM. MOSSE, 600 acres, Rappahannock Co…25 May 1663, p. 301 (271)…Transport of 12 persons:…Wm. Gunn…
Cavaliers
and Pioneers
(1666-1695) by Nugent
Gunn, Wm. p. 62
CAPT. THO. BRERETON, 600 acres; New Kent Co…14 Aug. 1669, p. 245. Transport of 12 persons:…Wm. Gunn…
Gunn, Robt. p. 83
MR. JOHN MEDFORD, 250 acres Rappahannock Co….21 June 1670, p. 323…Transport of 5 persons:…Robert Gunn…
Gun, Roger pp. 96-97
COL. JNO. BLAKE, 2400 acres, Nancemond Co., …10 Oct. 1670, p. 369. Transport of 48 persons:…Roger Gun…
Gunn, Roger p. 153
MR. THOMAS WOODWARD, SENR., 1300 acres, Isle of Wight Co…25 Sept. 1674, p. 527…Transport of 26 persons:…Roger Gunn…
Gunn, Hum. p. 204
LT. COLL. JOHN WEST, 2500 acres, Accomack Co…25 Nov. 1679…for transport of 50 persons:…Hum. Gunn…
Gun, Her. p. 214
DENNIS DALLEY, 1235 acres, Lower Norfolk Co…27 Sept. 1680…Transport of 25 persons:…Her. Gun…
Gun, Jno. p. 324
JOHN SANDFORD, 1517 acres…Lower Norfolk Co., 23 Apr. 1688…Transport of 31 persons:…Jno. Gun…
Cavaliers
and Pioneers
(1695-1732) by Nugent
Gunn, James pp. 170-171
JOHN WOODSON, 1596 acres…Henrico Co…16 Aug. 1715, p. 237. Importation of 32 persons:…James Gunn…
Virginia
in 1720: A
Reconstructed Census
Gun,
John Henrico Co.
William Charles City, Westover Parish
Gunne,
James Charles City
John Charles
City
Mary Charles
City
William Charles City
Cavaliers and Pioneers (1695-1732) by Nugent
Gun, John p. 225
JOHN GUN, 150 acres (N. L.), Henrico Co.; on north side of James River; 17 Aug. 1720, p. 44. 15 Shillings.
Gunn, Widow p. 226
DAVID OSHEAL, 71 acres…Nansemond Co.; adjacent…the Widow Gunn…21 Feb. 1720, p. 53. Imp. Of 2 persons…
Gun, John p. 240
JOHN GUN, 250 acres. (N. L.), Henrico Co.; on Horse Pen Creek of Beaver Dam; on North side of James River; adjacent his own; Joseph Woodson; & land of William Ladd; 18 Feb. 1722, p. 157. 2 Shillings
Gun, John p. 295
JOHN WOODRAM, 400 acres (N. L.), Henrico Co.; on North side of James River; adjacent John Gun…18 Mar. 1725, p. 344. 40 Shillings.
Gun, John p. 384
JOHN GUN, 300 acres (N.L.), Goochland Co.; on north side of James River; on East side the Horsepen Branch of Beaverdam Creek, in line of Joseph Woodson; & on line dividing Goochland & Hanover Counties; 28 September 1730, p. 46. 30 Shillings.
Cavaliers
and Pioneers
(1732-1741) by Nugent
Gun, John p. 81
JAMES COCK of Henrico Co., Gentleman, 88 acres…adjacent...John Gun…1 Aug 1735, p. 99. 10 Shillings.
Gun, John p. 113
JOHN GUN, 717 acres Henrico Co. on the North side of James River & the Branches of Shoccoe Creek, North side of the main Road, crossing Johnston’s Branch & a Branch of Gillys Creek; 5 June 1736, p. 116. 391 acres part formerly granted Daniel Johnston by Patent 20 Apr 1689 [Daniel Johnston, PB 7 p. 713] & by mesne conveyances the Right & Title is vested in said John Gun.
Gunn, William p. 223
WILLIAM GUNN, 365 acres Brunswick Co., North side of the great Creek, along the Road; adjacent Ravenscroft, Harrison, Brown & Edloe; 20 Aug 1740, p. 705. &2
Virginia
in 1740: A
Reconstructed Census
Gun, John Henrico Co.
Mary Goochland Co.
William York Co.
Gun (?), John Henrico Co.
Gunn, James Brunswick Co.
Mary Goochland Co.
Michael Brunswick Co.
William Brunswick. Co.
William Brunswick Co., St. Andrew’s
William Charles City
Cavaliers
and Pioneers
(1741-1749) by Nugent
Gunn p. 22
WILLIAM SMITH, 440 acres Brunswick Co…adjacent Battersby, Gunn & Overbey; 20 May 1742, p. 328. &2.S5
Gun, John p. 26
JAMES YOUNG, 317 acres Henrico Co…adjacent…John Gun…30 Jul 1742, p. 396. &1.S15.
Gunn, William p. 73
WILLIAM GUNN, 125 acres Brunswick Co. on the South side of Roanoke River; 16 Jun 1744, p. 80. 15 Shillings.
Gunn, William p. 272
THEOPHILUS FIELD, 365 acres Brunswick Co…20 Aug 1748…Whereas by patent 20 Aug 1740 granted William Gunn [PB 19, p. 705] and Whereas the said William Gunn hath failed to pay Quitrents and Theophilus Field hath made humble Suit and obtained a grant for the same.
Marriages of some Virginia Residents 1607-1800 by Dorothy Wulfeck
Gunn,
John m. 30 Sept., 1753, Martha Shamlin.
OPR.
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1
AUGUSTA
COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV.
page 310
MARCH, 1754 (B). Jacob
Gunn vs. Robert Craven.--Robert
Craven had bought land of Joseph Hite on Linville Creek; Jacob Gunn came from Pennsylvania and bought the land
from Craven, 1743. Bill filed March, 1746.
Marriages of some Virginia
Residents 1607-1800 by Dorothy Wulfeck
Mary Gunn m. 16 Jan. 1757, Robert Day. OPR.
Virginia in 1760: A Reconstructed Census
Gun,
Thomas Lunenburg Co.
Gunn,
Daniel Amelia Co.
James Henrico Co.
John Amelia
Co.
Woodham (non-resident)
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1
AUGUSTA COUNTY
COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XV. page 175
NOVEMBER 16, 1773. Page (223) Norton Gunn qualified Constable.
Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution by John
Gwathmey, p.333
Gun,
Sterling, E.
Gunn,
Claypole, of Rockingham, E.
Elisha, 2 CL
George, Corp., 1 VA State Reg.
Jacob, Ky. Mil., C
James, Sgt. 1st
Continental Dragoons Jan. 1777 to Feb. 1779; Lieut. Feb. 1779;
Captain --; retired Nov. 9, 1782; died July
30, 1801.
Awarded 5,383 acres. Elizabeth City pet.
James, Pvt. 1st Light
Dragoons.
VA Heads of Families 1782
Gunn,
Thomas 11 White 18 Black Amelia County
Gunn,
James 11 White 27 Black Amelia County
Gunn,
Thos. 12 White Mecklenburg
County
City of Richmond VA 1782
Gunn, John (apprentice) Age 13 Wardship
No. 1
Negro
permitted to hire themselves; Rachael belonging to John Gun, Junr. Wardship No. 2
Gunn,
John Age 18 No
business Wardship No. 3
VA Heads of Families 1785
Gunn,
James 13 White 1 Dwelling 12 Other Buildings Amelia
County
Gunn,
Elisha 3 White 1
Dwelling 4 Other Buildings Amelia
County
Gunn,
Thomas 11White 1 Dwelling 8 Other Buildings Amelia County
Marriages of some Virginia Residents 1607-1800 by Dorothy Wulfeck
Gunn,
Jemimah m. 24 Nov. 1785, James Williams.
Sur. George Hightower. Amelia
Co. Mar. Bond.
Gunn,
Daniel m. 9 Nov., 1786, Jemima Winn.
Sur. B. Snead. Lunenburg Co.
Mar. Bond.
Gunn,
Eliza m. Burwell Wilkes 1 Dec., 1787.
Sur. William Gunn. Amelia Co.
Mar. Bond.
Gunn,
William m. 28 June, 1788, Amelia Co., Sally Clark Cross, d. after 1859, La.,
dau.
of Richard and Anna (Maclin) Cross. HarlleeIII:2703.
Gunn,
Hamblin m. 1 May 1794, Elizabeth Tunstall.
Halifax Co. Mar. Record.
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2
CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS.
page 221
Patrick vs. Abney--O. S. 300; N. S. 107--Bill, 3d April, 1815. In ----, 1788,
John Abney of Staunton died, testate (he was a hatter). leaving wife Isabella
and 7 children, viz: William; Margaret, who married Philip North, now deceased;
John; Nancy, who married John Hicklin, now deceased; Sarah, who married Robert
McClenachan; Patsey, who married Peter Hogg, and Polly. John Abney lives in
Kentucky. Hog and wife live in Mason County. John Gunn was a hatter in Staunton in 1789. Jacob
Peck was a butcher. William Abney was born 8th August and was in 23d year when
married. He was 16 at father's death. Mrs. Robertson was William's aunt.
William went to Pittsburg in 1794 against the insurgents. William went to
Parson Chambers' school.
Scots-Irish
in Virginia,
Vol. 3
DEED BOOK NO. 26.
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. page 589
Page 403.--9th January, 1790. Organization of Staunton Fire Company. W.
Bowyer, Michael Bowyer, Alex. St. Clair, Ro. Gamble, James Lyle, Jr., Robert
Stuart, Daniel Donovan, A. Stuart, Wm. Abney, R. Douthat, W. Chambers, Jno. and
Samuel Boys, P. Heiskell, Jacob Peck, Ro. McDowell, Michael Garber, Michael
Sifort, Jacob Geiger, Adam Bickle, James Megongal, A. Waterman, Robert
McCullough, J. Holmes for Robert Astrop. Joseph Dickey, John Gorden, Michael
Garber, Jr., A. Mustoe, Alex. Humphreys, Geo. Harden, Jno. Fleiger, Sol.
Wolfort, Jno. Price, Hugh McDowell, Wm. Forbes, Jno. ( ) Moore, Margt. Reed,
Wm. Sharyer, Andrew Cutler, Jno. Gunn,
Wm. McDowell, North and Mathews, Alex. Nelson, Jr., Jno. Bosang, Chr. Grove,
James McLoughlin, Jno. ( ) Gates, Smith Thompson, Francis Huff, Michael Cawley,
Christian Mummer. Nicholas Faulkler, Samuel Merrit, Daniel Kidd, Jno. Tennant,
Geo. Weifford, Isaac Ong, Charles Hedrick, Joshua Parry, Henry, Spering,
Anthony ( ) Ingleton, Jno. Backenst, James Kenner. [p.589]
Marriages of some Virginia Residents 1607-1800 by Dorothy Wulfeck
Gunn,
Arianna m. M. Robert Castney 24 Dec. 1790 by Rev. Benjamin Blagrove. Henrico Co. Minister’s Returns.
Scots-Irish
in Virginia,
Vol. 3
WILL BOOK NO.
VIII. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. page 201
Page 59.--Poll of
election for two trustees for the town of Staunton, taken 1st January, 1793--For
Michael Garber, 18, viz: Jacob Geiger, Robt Gratton, Andrew Cutler, Jno. Boys,
Phillip Dyre, Robt. Bailey, Anthony Ingleton, Michael Syford, Jno. Gates, Geo.
Weifford, Jno. Gunn, Jno. Backinster, Wm. Heginbotham, Wm.
Brieze, Michael Cawley, Jno. Moore, Jno. Price, John Diddy. For Robert Douthat,
22, viz: Jacob Kinney, Daniel Donavan, Robt. McDowell, Peter Heiskell, Jno.
Grates, Jos. Dickey, Jas. Barry, Samuel Merrila, Jas. Cochran, Jno. Gardner,
Jas. McLaughlan, Jas. Mathews, Alex. Mason, Smith Thompson, Michael Cawley, Wm.
Chambers, G. Christian, Jno. Price, Jno. McDowell, Alex. Humphreys. For James
McGonegal, 4, viz: Michael Syford, Jno.
Gunn, Jno. Backinston, Jno.
Diddy. For Peter Heiskell, 25, viz: Jacob Geiger, Andrew Cutler, Jacob Kinney,
Jos. Dickey, Jas. Barry, James Cochran, Wm. Heginbotham. [p.201]
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2
CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURT EXECUTIONS. page 6
Philip Dyer vs. John Gunn--A.
and B. Writ, July, 1793.
Marriages of some Virginia Residents 1607-1800 by Dorothy Wulfeck
Gunn,
Sally m. 30 Jan. 1794, Thomas Wilkes.
Nottoway Co. Cameron.
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1
AUGUSTA
COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIII. page 277
APRIL 16, 1794. Page (81) Henry Hall, heretofore bound to John Gunn, to be bound to Philip Hopkins.
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2
CIRCUIT COURT
RECORDS, SECTION "I."
DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURT EXECUTIONS.
page 6
1794? Commonwealth vs. John Gunn--Indictment for assault on Charles Brooks (barkeeper), in Augusta.
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2
DELINQUENTS.
ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. page 427
Insolvents and Delinquents, 1795: James Bell, removed to Kentucky; James
Coalter, to Kentucky; Philip Dyer, to Kentucky; William Downey, in the army; John Gunn, to Richmond; William
Throckmorton, dead; John Cooper, to Pendleton; Daniel Donavan, to Moorefields;
Andrew Donaldson, to Penna.; Christian Good, in the army; Richard Hays, to
Kentucky; William Mitchell, dead; William Stogdall, in the army; John Vernum,
to Georgia; John Beeker, inlisted; Daniel Krows, to Penna.; John Scott, to
Kentucky.
Marriages of some Virginia Residents 1607-1800 by Dorothy Wulfeck
Gunn,
Elizabeth m. 21 Dec., 1795 John Richardson.
Sur. Daniel Winn. Lunenburg Co.
Mar. Bond.
Gunn,
Sally B. m. 24 March 1800, Joel Blackwell, by Rev. John Neblett,
Methodist. Lunenburg Co. Ministers’
Returns.
Gunn, Nancy m. 14 June 1800, Marcus Hurt by Rev. John Neblett, Methodist. Lunenburg Co. Ministers’ Returns.
1810
VA Census, Montgomery Co.
Gunn, William
Males 2 under 10 1, age 26-45
Females 1 under 10 2, age 10-16 1, age 26-45
1840 VA Census, Pulaski Co.
Gunn, John C.
Males 2, under 5 2, age 5-10 1, age 20-30
Females 1, age 15-20 1, age 30-40
1860 VA Census, Pulaski Co.
Gunn, John C. 49 Overseer $192
Personal Property VA
Sarah 50
Samuel 25 Laborer
Joseph 23 Carpenter
William 19 Laborer
Elizabeth 18
Louiza 14
This is a picture of John C. Sutton with his wife Elizabeth J. Gunn. It was taken in Pulaski Co., VA but the circumstances are unknown. A very rough guess of the date would be 1885.
From an unidentified newspaper clipping (probably the Radford or Pulaski Co. paper)
ANOTHER
OLD LETTER BY MR. B. GUNN.
Trenches 24th Regiment, Va. Infy.
Jan., 1865.
Dear Sister:
Yours of the 8th instant came to hand this morning, was very glad to hear from you, pleased to hear that you were all well, happy to inform you that my health is improving, have had no chill for two weeks. I have news, the soldiers seem determined to stop this war, by deserting to the enemy. They go every day, but not in very great numbers. I don't know what will be the end of all this mighty strife, but I expect to stand by my countrys cause until the last of Virginia's sons have deserted her, or if she goes down, I expect to go down with her, for there are few things to make life desirable here, and I have not forgotten that two brothers came into the service with me, and have both fallen victims to the ruthless enemy of our Country, and why should I desire to cling to this, world only to reap, the fruits of its great calamities.
I am glad that you are learning little Sammie to spell, for you don't know that he will ever have the advantage of going to school. Tell him if I get a furlough this winter, I will bring him a nice book. I have writ- ten home very often but I suppose the letters have been lost on the way. Tell, father that Tipton is at home on furlough and will be at the Depot on his return about the first of February and I would like for him to send me some little eatables, if he can, for our rations are still short.
I hope that you may not be visited by a raid from the enemy. You all have been remarkably fortunate in this particular. The enemy has never had an opportunity of insulting you at your own home and you ought to know how to appreciate such good fortune, for many others of your country, women have had to bear the (tear) ... ion of outragious conduct from (tear) ... oldier, besides seeing every (tear) of their property destroyed. (tear) deliver you from all such fiendish perpretrations is my prayer.
My best, wishes to grana. Glappo and compliments to all Mrs. Sutton's family. I send you two United States postage stamps. You can dispose of them if you wish or keep them for your own use. My love to you and Samme, good-bye,
B. GUNN. (Birdine Gunn, brother of Elizabeth J. Sutton)
From Pulaski County: Virginia & Virginians by Brock, pp. 18-19 circa 1890 in Newbern, Pulaski Co., VA.
BIRDINE GUNN-Born in Pulaski county, August 5, 1834, and E. Madora Lowman, born in this county, May 3, 1850, were here united in wedlock February 28, 1877.
Their four children were born: Ola E., January 5, 1878; Cora L., October 11, 1879; Robert C., September 9, 1881; Ralph B., February 27, 1883.
John C. and Sarah (Owens) Gunn, both now deceased, were the parents of Birdine Gunn, and his wife is a daughter of Abel and Elizabeth S. (Harris) Lowman. Her parents have been residents of Pulaski county since 1819.
Birdine Gunn entered the Confederate army with rank of third lieutenant in the Twenty-Fourth Virginia Infantry, Company E. After one year's service he was promoted to second lieutenant, and four months later received commission as first lieutenant, which rank he held until he received a captain's commission. As captain of the company in which he enlisted he then served till the close of the war.
The principal battles in which he took part were the Seven Days Battle, Fair Oaks, Williamsburg, South Mountain, Second Manassas and Sharpsburg. He enlisted in 1861, was wounded at Gettysburg in the left groin, the wound was so serious as to keep him from the field six months. He was again wounded at Drurys Bluff, in the left hip, but returned to duty in forty-five days. He was cared for at the hospital Chimborazo, at Richmond, in 1864, after his last wound. At the battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, he was made prisoner, and sent to Johnsons Island, in Lake Erie, and there held until the close of the war.
He is in partnership with H. L. Stone, Newbern, in the dry goods business, and owns a farm of 200 acres where he resides in Newbern district. This farm was settled under a grant from Gov. Patrick Henry to Hugh Patrick in Revolutionary days. He devotes it principally to grazing, and is a breeder of fine cattle. Post office address, Newbern, Pulaski county, Virginia.
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