Eglingham Churchyard Section-A-Row-4-6-Dunn

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(Small, rough-dressed stone)

ROBERT DUNN 1865-1939, JANE ANN DUNN 1867-1934

Commentary

Family History

1891 CENSUS

Beanley Village

William Dunn, Head, Married, aged 49 , Agricultural Labourer, born Greenfield

Ellenor Dunn, Wife, Married, aged 41, born Beanley

Robert Dunn, Son, Single, aged 26, Agricultural Labourer, born Beanley

Mary Dunn, Daughter, Single, aged 18, born Beanley

Agness A Dunn, Daughter, aged 13, Scholar, born Beanley

Jane E. Dunn, Daughter, aged 10, Scholar, born Beanley

Samuel Dunn, Son, aged 7, Scholar, born Beanley

ALNWICK & COUNTY GUARDIAN, 25 FEBRUARY 1939

Mr R. Dunn, Beanley

The village church at Eglingham was crowded with mourners at the funeral of Mr Robert Dunn of Beanley on Sunday afternoon. For over 70 years he had lived at Beanley and he was one of the best know figures in the district.

He was awarded the certificate and bronze medal of the Royal Agricultural Society in 1935 for 58 years continuous service.

The high esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the large number of people at the service at which Canon Ainger, Vicar of Eglingham officiated.

The chief mourners were L Miss Annetta Dunn (daughter); Messers Joseph, William, Robert and Sam Dunn (sons), Mrs W. Dunn, Mrs J Dunn ( daughters in law), Mr & Mrs R. Thompson, Mr & Mrs J Fulton (sons in law and daughters), Mrs S Dunn (sister in law), Mrs Burn, Mrs Wakenshaw (nieces), Mr & Mrs A Chapman, Mr & Mrs G Hutchinson, Mr & Mrs W Dunn (nephews and nieces) and Mr R Dunn ( grandson)

A large number of beautiful wreaths were sent, including one from Capt.  And Mrs J.C. Carr-Ellison of Hedgeley Hall who were represented by Mr Graham.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr F Thompson of Glanton