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:The '''Dunham''' spelling is used most commonly by descendants of Deacon John Dunham of Plymouth. One branch of this line used the Donham spelling, and one small branch used the '''Denham''' spelling. It should be noted that there is a separate Denham family not connected to Deacon John Dunham. | :The '''Dunham''' spelling is used most commonly by descendants of Deacon John Dunham of Plymouth. One branch of this line used the Donham spelling, and one small branch used the '''Denham''' spelling. It should be noted that there is a separate Denham family not connected to Deacon John Dunham. | ||
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:The descendants of Jonathan/alias Singletary used both the '''Dunham''' and '''Donham''' spelling. '''Jonathan Dunham alias Singletary''' of Woodbridge, New Jersey was the son of Richard Singletary. When Jonathan moved to Woodbridge in 1665-70 he began using '''Dunham''' as his surname. The reason for this is not known, however all of his descendants used either the '''Dunham''' or '''Donham''' spelling. | :The descendants of Jonathan/alias Singletary used both the '''Dunham''' and '''Donham''' spelling. '''Jonathan Dunham alias Singletary''' of Woodbridge, New Jersey was the son of Richard Singletary. When Jonathan moved to Woodbridge in 1665-70 he began using '''Dunham''' as his surname. The reason for this is not known, however all of his descendants used either the '''Dunham''' or '''Donham''' spelling. | ||
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:'''Dunnam''' is the spelling used by many descendants of the Dunhams of the American South. | :'''Dunnam''' is the spelling used by many descendants of the Dunhams of the American South. | ||
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| St Mary's Church, Henlow, England | Colonel Azariah Dunham | Memorial to Jonathan Dunham | Home built by Jonathan Dunham |
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Photos at top of this page:
- 1. St. Mary's Church, Henlow, England, site of baptism of John and Susan (Kaino) Dunham's son, John.
- 2. Col. Azariah Dunham (1719-1790). This is probably the earliest known likeness of a member of the Deacon John Dunham line. [photo of portrait from The Mapping of New Jersey, p. 54]
- 3. Memorial marker to Jonathan Dunham, founder of the Dunham family of Woodbridge, New Jersey.
- 4. Home built by Jonathan Dunham of Woodbridge, now renovated & used as the Episcopal Church rectory.
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