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Alexander William Dunn 1882 - 1942

Alexander William Dunn of Heidelberg Australia was born on December 12, 1882 in Condah, Glenelg Shire County, VIC to William Dunn and Eliza Ann (Carter) Dunn. He had siblings Elizabeth Mary Dunn, Iva May Dunn, Annie Inglis Dunn, and Marion Priscilla Dunn. Alexander Dunn died at age 60 years old on December 15, 1942 in Heidelberg.

Alexander William Dunn

Heidelberg Australia

December 12, 1882

Condah, Glenelg Shire County, VIC, 3303, Australia

December 15, 1942

Heidelberg, Australia

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Introduction

Alexander William Dunn was born to William Dunn (1858 - 1896) and Eliza Ann Carter (1857 - 1931). Both of his parents were born in Victoria, Australia. He had four sisters: Elizabeth Mary, Ida May, Annie Inglis, and Marion Pricilla Dunn. Alexander W. Dunn married Jane Adeline Joyce in 1908 and they had five sons. See Alexander William Dunn: Personal Life for details.
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1882

Birthday

December 12, 1882

Birthdate

Condah, Glenelg Shire County, VIC 3303, Australia

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Alexander was Caucasian, of Scottish heritage on his paternal line. His paternal grandmother was born in Paisley, Scotland. On his maternal line, he was English. His maternal grandfather was born in Cambridgeshire, England, as were his maternal great-grandther and great- great-grandfather..
Nationality & Locations

Alexander was born and raised in the state of Victoria, Australia, and was a lifelong resident of Victoria. He died in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia at the age of 60.
Personal Life & Family

Alexander Dunn married Jane Adeline Joyce (1884 - 1966) on April 23, 1908) in Wallacedale, Victoria, Australia and they had five sons: John William, George Rex, Leigh Alexander, Raymond Ernest, and Norman Alexander Dunn.
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1942

Death

December 15, 1942

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Heidelberg Australia
Death location

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Alexander William Dunn lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.

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In 1882, in the year that Alexander William Dunn was born, on August 3rd, President Chester Arthur signed the 1882 Immigration Act. "Criminals, the insane, or any person unable to take care of him or herself" were not allowed in the U.S. according to the Act. It also imposed a "head tax" on non-citizens entering the U.S.

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In 1892, at the age of only 10 years old, Alexander was alive when on October 5th, the Dalton Gang was shot. The Gang was attempting to rob two banks - simultaneously - in Coffeyville Kansas but word spread of the robberies and townspeople with guns greeted them when they left the banks. Four members of the gang were killed - only Emmett Dalton survived his wounds and spent 14 years in prison.

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