Josiah Dunn

M, b. 22 February 1784, d. 10 November 1810
  • Josiah Dunn was baptized on 22 February 1784 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Cptain James Dunn Smuggler and Jane Allen.
  • Josiah Dunn died on 10 November 1810 in Cornwall at age 26.

Josiah Dunn

M, b. 3 March 1823, d. September 1892
  • Josiah Dunn was born on 3 March 1823 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Walter Dunn and Mary Penhall.
  • Josiah Dunn was baptized on 13 April 1823 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Josiah Dunn was living in the household of Walter Dunn and Mary Penhall in River Street, Mevagissey. Walter is shown as a 51 year old ship builder living with his wife Mary aged 42 and children Jonah 18 and apprentice; Walter 12; Mary 10; Alpheus 7 and James 4. All were born in the county.

  • His death was recorded with the Poplar, London, England, Registration District in the September 1892 Quarter.

Josiah Dunn

M, b. 27 January 1823
  • Josiah Dunn was born on 27 January 1823 in Megavissey.
  • He was the son of William Dunn and Mary Dunn.
  • Josiah Dunn was baptized on 16 February 1823 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Josiah Dunn was living in the household of William Dunn and Mary Dunn in Hovel, St Michael Carhayes. William is shown as a 58 year old gardener, born Mevagissey, living with his wife Mary 58 born Mevagissey and daughter Mary 30, a dress maker born Mevagissey and son Josiah 27, a farmer born Mevagissey. His granddaughter Lucinda Rowe, 9 born Carhayes was living with them.

Julia Dunn

F, b. 14 January 1808
  • Julia Dunn was born on 14 January 1808 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Lelean.
  • Julia Dunn was baptized on 9 April 1808 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.

Julia Dunn

F, b. January 1841, d. September 1849
  • Julia Dunn was born in January 1841.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Hunkin.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Julia Dunn was living in the household of Stephen Dunn and Mary Hunkin in River Street, Cornwall. Stephen Jnr is shown as a 25 year old fisherman living with his wife Mary 25 and their children Stephen 7; Mary 5; Louisa 4; Sylvia 2 and Julie 3 months. Susanna Hunkin 79 is also living with the family. All were born in the county.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1849 Quarter.

Laura Dunn

F, b. 1869
  • Laura Dunn was born in 1869 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of James Dunn and Elenor Jago.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Laura Dunn was living in the household of Elenor Jago in Chapel Street, Mevagissey. Elenor is shown as a 48 year old, married, living with her children Thomas William 20 a fisherman, Laura 11 and Edward R aged 14 - all were born in Mevagissey.

Laura Jane Dunn

F, b. 1 November 1872
  • Laura Jane Dunn was born on 1 November 1872 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of James Barber Dunn and Laura Hunkin.
  • Laura Jane Dunn was baptized on 22 December 1872 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.

Lenora Dunn

F, b. 14 October 1819, d. 1870
  • Lenora Dunn was born on 14 October 1819 in Megavissey.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Lelean.
  • Lenora Dunn was baptized on 5 December 1819 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.
  • Lenora Dunn died in 1870 in Victoria, Australia.

Leonara Dunn

F, b. 1844
  • Leonara Dunn was born in 1844 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Mathias Dunn and Margery Ley.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Leonara Dunn was living in the household of Joseph Ley in Wharf Street, Mevagissey. Joseph is shown as an unmarried pilot aged 47 born Mevagissey, living with his nephew Thomas Ley, 36 a mariner born Mevagissey; his niece Elizabeth Ley 18, a dressmaker born Truro; his sister Margery Dunn, a 48 year old widow housekeeper born Mevagissey; his nephew Mathias Dunn, a 21 year old fisherman born Mevagissey; his nephew Moses Dunn, 12, a fisher boy born Mevagissey and niece Leonora Dunn 6 born Mevagissey.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Leonara Dunn was living in the household of Margery Ley in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Margery was shown as a 59 year old widow, born Mevagissey, living with her children Mathias, 31, a fisherman; Moses 22, a fisherman; Leora 16 and her brother Joseph Ley, single, 56, a Trinity Pilot; and her nephew Samuel Craggs aged 4. All were born in Mevagissey.

Livinia Dunn

F, b. 6 September 1805
  • Livinia Dunn was born on 6 September 1805 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Lelean.
  • Livinia Dunn was baptized on 6 October 1805 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.

Louisa Dunn

F, b. 11 December 1800, d. 5 January 1812
  • Louisa Dunn was baptized on 11 December 1800 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Cptain James Dunn Smuggler and Jane Allen.
  • Louisa Dunn died on 5 January 1812 in Mevagissey, Cornwall, at age 11.

Louisa Dunn

F, b. 25 March 1814
  • Louisa Dunn was born on 25 March 1814 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Lelean.
  • Louisa Dunn was baptized on 12 April 1816 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.

Louisa Dunn

F, b. 1837
  • Louisa Dunn was born in 1837 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Hunkin.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Louisa Dunn was living in the household of Stephen Dunn and Mary Hunkin in River Street, Cornwall. Stephen Jnr is shown as a 25 year old fisherman living with his wife Mary 25 and their children Stephen 7; Mary 5; Louisa 4; Sylvia 2 and Julie 3 months. Susanna Hunkin 79 is also living with the family. All were born in the county.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Louisa Dunn was living in the household of Mary Hunkin in River Street, Mevagissey. Mary is shown as a 40 year old widow, living with her children Stephen, 17 , a fisherman; Louisa 14 and Samuel 3 - all were born in Mevagissey.

Louisa Dunn

F, b. 15 June 1864

Louisa Ann Dunn

F, b. 25 July 1826, d. before 1832
  • Louisa Ann Dunn was born on 25 July 1826 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of James Dunn and Ann Rolling.
  • Louisa Ann Dunn was baptized on 13 August 1826 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.
  • Louisa Ann Dunn died before 1832. A second child was baptised Louisa Ann in 1832.

Louisa Ann Dunn

F, b. 18 September 1832
  • Louisa Ann Dunn was born on 18 September 1832 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of James Dunn and Ann Rolling.
  • Louisa Ann Dunn was baptized on 21 October 1832 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Jetty Street, Mevagissey. Louise is shown as a 9 year old living with Jane Purdew 65, independant.

Lucinda Dunn

F, b. 19 December 1815, d. September 1845
  • Lucinda Dunn was born on 19 December 1815 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Dunn and Mary Lelean.
  • Lucinda Dunn was baptized on 12 April 1816 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall. Same day as her sister Louisa.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Lucinda Dunn was living in the household of Stephen Dunn and Mary Lelean in Megavissey, Cornwall. Stephen is shown as a 60 year old fisherman, living with his wife Mary, and their children:- Narcissi, 20; Angelina Roberts, 30; Lucinda 25; Sylvia 20 and grandaugther Angelina Roberts aged 5. All were born in the county.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1845 Quarter.

Lucretia Ann Rose Dunn

F, b. 6 August 1837
  • Lucretia Ann Rose Dunn was baptized on 6 August 1837 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Her father was a school master at the time of her birth.
  • She was the daughter of George John Dunn and Mary Smith Rolling.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Lucretia Ann Rose Dunn was living in the household of George John Dunn and Mary Smith Rolling in Church Street, Mevagissey. George is shown as a 45 year old school master, living with his wife Mary and children:- Mary 10, Eliza 9, Pascoe7, Lucretia 4 and Catherine 1 month. All were born in the county.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Lucretia Ann Rose Dunn was living in the household of George John Dunn in Church Street, Mevagissey. George is shown as a 58 year old agent of the Fishery, living with his wife Mary 42 and children Mary 20; Eliza 19; Lucretia 13; Ann 7; and George 4. All were born in Mevagissey. Also living with the family are John McKenny a 28 year old widowed lodger, Weselan Minister born Redruth and Elizabeth Pooley a 23 year old servant born Luxulyan. His unmarried sister Catherine lived next door.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Lucretia Ann Rose Dunn was living in the household of George John Dunn in Mevagissey, Cornwall. George is shown as a 68 year old cooper, employing one man, living with his wife Mary S, 53 and children Lecretia 23, school mistress; Ann 17, dressmaker; and George E 14 shipwright apprentice. Living next door is George's sister Catherine.

Margaret Dunn

F, b. 21 October 1759

Margaret Dunn

F, b. 1844
  • Margaret Dunn was born in 1844 in Megavissey.
  • She was the daughter of Otwell Dunn and Mary Ann Pearce.
  • Margaret Dunn's birth was registered in the St Austell, Cornwall Registration District in the December 1844 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Margaret Dunn was living in the household of Otwell Dunn and Mary Ann Pearce in Tregony Hill, Megavissey. Otwell is shown as a 52 year old fisherman living with his wife Mary A and their children: Charlotte, 16; Charles 14; John 9; and Margaret 6 - all were born in Mevagissey.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Margaret Dunn was living in the household of Otwell Dunn and Mary Ann Pearce in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Otwell is shown as Oliver DUNN, a 61 year old fisherman, living with his wife Mary 61 and their daughter Margaret 16 - all were born in Mevagissey.

Margery Dunn

F, b. 14 April 1782

Margery Dunn

F, b. 26 November 1780
  • Margery Dunn was baptized on 26 November 1780 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of John Dunn and Margery Hunkin.
  • Margery Dunn appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Polkirt Street, Mevagissey. Margery is shown as 60 years old, livng with Jane Pantley also 60, both born in the county.

Margery Dunn

F, b. 27 November 1803
  • Margery Dunn was baptized on 27 November 1803 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Dunn and Margery Lelean.
  • Margery Dunn appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Chapel Street, Megavissey, Cornwall. Margery Dunn junior is shown as a 38 year old bonnet maker living with her mother Margery aged 75 and Amelia Dunn 15, also a bonnet maker. All were born in the county.

Child of Margery Dunn

Maria Dunn

F, b. 3 August 1794
  • Maria Dunn was baptized on 3 August 1794 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of John Dunn and Mary Parnell Condy.
  • At the age of 28 years, 10 months and 28 days, Maria Dunn married Joseph Phillips on 1 July 1823 in Megavissey, Cornwall.

Maria Dunn

F, b. 20 January 1828
  • Maria Dunn was born on 20 January 1828 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Dunn and Sarah Annear.
  • Maria Dunn was baptized on 11 May 1828 in Wesleyn, St Austell, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Maria Dunn was living in the household of Thomas Dunn and Elizabeth Lannyon in Pascoe's Court, Mevagissey. Thomas is shown as a 45 year old fisherman, living with his wife Elizabeth, also 45 and their children Thomas 20; Mary 15, Maria 13 and Nicholas 11. All were born in the county.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Maria Dunn was living in the household of Thomas Dunn and Elizabeth Lannyon in On the Cliff, Mevagissey. John is shown as a 56 year old fisherman living with his wife Elizabeth 60, and daughter Maria a 23 year old dressmaker - all were born in Mevagissey. Thomas' brother John lived next door.

Maria Vivian Skinner Dunn

F, b. 29 June 1837, d. September 1849
  • Maria Vivian Skinner Dunn was baptized on 29 June 1837 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of John Dunn and Jane Edwards.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Maria Vivian Skinner Dunn was living in the household of John Dunn and Jane Edwards in Cliff Street, Megavissey. John is shown as a 30 year old fisherman living with his wife Jane 35 and children John 6; Maria 4; Isabella 1 and a John Edwards a 15 year old fisherman (brother of Jane). All were born in the county.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1849 Quarter.

Martha Dunn

F, b. 17 August 1788
  • Martha Dunn was baptized on 17 August 1788 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Twin to Mary.
  • She was the daughter of John Dunn and Margery Hunkin.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Martha Dunn was living in the household of William Kelly in Polkirt Street, Mevagissey, Cornwall. William is shown as a 55 year old tailor living with his children Thomas 15 and Ipsa 20 and 50 year old Martha Dunn (sister of his wife Ispa Dunn). All were born in the county.

Martha Dunn

F, b. 16 July 1797, d. September 1849
  • Martha Dunn was baptized on 16 July 1797 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Dunn and Martha Hunking.
  • At the age of 19 years, 2 months and 19 days, Martha Dunn married John Allen, son of John Allen and Susanna Unknown, on 5 October 1816 in Megavissey, Cornwall.
  • Martha Dunn and John Allen appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Cliff Street, Megavissey. John is shown as a 45 year old fisherman, living with his wife Martha 40 and chidren: Priscilla 20 D.M.(deaf mute?); John 15, a fisherman; Nicholas 15 a fisherman; Mary 14; Amelia 10; Joseph 8 and Martha 6 - all were born in the county.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1849 Quarter.

Children of Martha Dunn and John Allen

Martha Dunn

F, b. June 1840
  • Martha Dunn's birth was registered in the St Austell, Cornwall Registration District in the June 1840 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of John Dunn and Elizabeth Williams.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Martha Dunn was living in the household of Elizabeth Williams in Pascoe's Court, Mevagissey. Elizabeth is shown as 25 years old, living with her children Elizabeth 6; John 4 and Martha 1. Her brother Joseph, 30 a mariner and mother Mary are also in the ho
    usehold. All were born in the county.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Martha Dunn was living in the household of Elizabeth Williams in Church Street, Mevagissey. Elizabeth is shown as a 37 year old millner, widowed living with her daughter Elizabeth 15, a grocers assistant, son John 14, and daughter Martha 10. Also living with them is her mother Mary Williams a 48 ? year old widow. All were born in Mevagissey.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Martha Dunn was living in the household of Mary Unknown in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Mary is shown as a 78 year old seaman's widow, living with her granddaugher Martha DUNN a 20 year old millner. Both were born in Mevagissey.

Martha Dunn

F, b. 2 October 1871, d. 9 August 1957
  • Martha Dunn was born on 2 October 1871 in Murphy's Creek, Queensland. She was the daughter of Robert Dunn and Martha Young.
  • Just before their marriage in 1900, Mr Zropf built a cottage for Fred and Martha Dunn on Fred's land what is now Post Office Road, Ravensbourne. The floors and wall framing were constructed with tallowwood and the interior wall were made from local hoop pine. The windows were made from silky oak and Queensland red cedar. A kitchen annexe was added at the back. Later a store room to one side.
    In 2003 the cottage was moved to Chapman Park at Hampton where it was reconstructed using many of the old-style building techniques. It now houses the Visitors Information Centre.
    Cottage of Fred & Martha Reushele in its original site, Post Office Road, Ravensbourne. Photo www.crowsnest.info
  • At the age of 28 years, 5 months and 17 days, Martha Dunn married Friedrich Reushle, son of Friedrich Reushle and Christine Aufrecht, on 19 March 1900 in Queensland. At some stage the spelling of the surname was changed to REUSHLE. Fred and Martha had five sons. The family began a dairy farm, the cream being taken by horseback to Hampton by one of the children. They also raised pigs.
  • Martha Dunn and Friedrich Reushle appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Ravensbourne. Fred was a farmer and Martha carried out domestic duties.
  • Martha Dunn and Friedrich Reushle appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1909 and 1913 living at Ravensbourne. Fred was a farmer.
  • Martha Dunn and Friedrich Reushle appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1921 living at Ravensbourne. Fred was a farmer.
  • Martha Dunn and Friedrich Reushle appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Ravensbourne. Fred and Eric were farmers and John a labourer.
  • On 7 November 1943,her husband, Friedrich Reushle died in Queensland at age 76. After his death, Fred's two youngest sons, Christian and Frederick continued to run the farm. They expanded the piggery, introduced AIS stud cattle and established a new orchid. The property was still in the Reushle family in 1988.
  • Martha Dunn died on 9 August 1957 in Queensland at age 85.
  • Martha was buried on 10 August 1957 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Martha Dunn and Friedrich Reushle