The Irish surnames in use today are underpinned by a multitude of rich histories. The name Donegan originally appeared in Gaelic as O Donnagain. The first portion of the name is probably derived from
"donn," which means brown, while the second portion of the name is probably derived from and ancient Irish personal name. First found in County Cork, where they held a family seat at Muskerry, later moving to Limerick, Kildare and Dublin.
"donn," which means brown, while the second portion of the name is probably derived from and ancient Irish personal name. First found in County Cork, where they held a family seat at Muskerry, later moving to Limerick, Kildare and Dublin.
Leamon Donegan married Gladys Marie Allen Donegan and they had the following children: Judy, 'Peggy' & Darlene
This list will start with him.
This list will start with him.
Leamon E. Donegan
Father to Peggy Donegan Snipes August 12, 1925 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee - October 28, 1994 in Readyville, Tennessee. He is buried in Riverside Gardens Cemetery in Woodbury, Tennessee. The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Leamon at , living with his family in District 1, Dickson County, Tennessee. Leonard is listed as a farmer. Also listed is Authur Fields, 48, who is lodging in the home and doing farm labor. The 1940 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Civil District 7 of Bedford County, TN. The household includes: Leonard (48); Grace (48), Ruth (19); JC (16); LeeMan (14) in 5th grade; Edith (12); Wilson (10); Terry (4); Wesley Clark (22) son-in-law; Etheline Clark (21) daughter; Avery Clark (2) grandson; Miles Lankford (65) Grace's father; Elizabeth Lankford (65) Grace's mother. The census notes this information was obtained from a neighbor, Herman Lankford. Leonard was farming on rented land and Wesley Clark was working in the Novelty Department of a pencil factory. His World War II enlistment date was November 24, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He served as a LT 345 truck driver. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the EAME Theater Ribbon w/ medal; the Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. His date of Separation was May 4, 1946 at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. He was demoted back to Pvt. for 4 months after mouthing off to a superior. He also served with the 197th General Hospital. |
His World War II Enlistment Record shows:
Name:Leamon Donegan Birth Year:1925 Race:White Nativity State or Country:Tennessee State of Residence:Tennessee County or City:Bedford Enlistment Date:24 Nov 1943 Enlistment State:Georgia Enlistment City:Fort Oglethorpe Code:Private Education:Grammar school Civil Occupation:Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor Marital Status:Single, without dependents His united was located in Graphene, Germany (outside of Munich) before moving to Hamburg, Germany and then back to France. |
They had three daughters together:
Judy Carolyn Donegan January 10, 1948 Bedford County, TN - |
He married Gladys Marie Allen on February 12, 1947 in Huntsville, Alabama by the Justice of the Peace.
Peggy Marie Donegan Snipes July 13, 1949 Bedford County, TN - & Linda Darlene Donegan Totty July 11, 1958 Bedford County, TN - |
Leonard Clinton Donegan - Father of Leamon Donegan
Grandfather of Peggy Snipes Donegan October 7, 1897 in Dickson County, Tennessee - September 24, 1963 in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee Leonard married Grace B. Lankford. Leonard & Gracie had the following children:
Jewel Ethelene 2/3/1918 - 10/21/2010 Ruth 5/2/1920 - Mary 5/2/1920 - J.C. 5/5/1923 - Leamon 8/12/1925 - 10/18/1994 Edith Etell 3/21/1928 - Miles W. 7/12/1930 - Marvin Terry 2/3/1931 - Leonard C. Jr. 5/31/1943 - |
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Leonard appears on the 1900 United States Federal a little over 2 years old and living with his family in the Fth District of Dickson County, Tennessee. His father, Sim, is a farmer.
On the 1910 United States Federal Census, Leonard is still living with his family in Dickson County, Tennessee, helping his father farm.
On the 1910 United States Federal Census, Leonard is still living with his family in Dickson County, Tennessee, helping his father farm.
Leonard married Gracey Lankford on April 18, 1916. Their marriage license is from Williamson County, TN.
Issued on the 10th day of April, 1916 and states that they were married by Rev. W. G. Sullivan, M.G. It was returned on April 21, 1916 and received by the clerk, J. B. Ginply. |
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows that Leonard has married to Gracie Lankford and moved to Williamson County, Tennessee onto Smith Springs Road, where he is renting a farm. He is a farm laborer on a farm that is not his own. On this census Leonard and Gracie have one child, Jewel Ethlene.
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Leonard’s family living in District 1, Dickson County, Tennessee. Leonard is listed as a farmer. The census shows Leonard, his wife, Zonie and their children: Gracie, Ethlene, Ruth, James C., Leamon and Edith. Also listed is Authur Fields, 48, who is lodging in the home and doing farm labor.
The 1940 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Civil District 7 of Bedford County, TN. The household includes: Leonard (48); Grace (48), Ruth (19); JC (16); LeeMan (14) in 5th grade; Edith (12); Wilson (10); Terry (4); Wesley Clark (22) son-in-law; Etheline Clark (21) daughter; Avery Clark (2) grandson; Miles Lankford (65) Grace's father; Elizabeth Lankford (65) Grace's mother. The census notes this information was obtained from a neighbor, Herman Lankford. Leonard was farming on rented land and Wesley Clark was working in the Novelty Department of a pencil factory. He is also listed in the World War I Draft On April 12, 1958 Leonard applied for a Delayed Birth Certificate. He used the Affidavit of his aunt, Mrs. V. M. Moore; the Affidavit of Hattie Donegan and 1900 United States Census Record to verify his date of birth. He died on September 24, 1963 in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee. |
1.
Simion Donegan - Father of Leonard G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes May 25, 1878 in Dickson County, Tennessee - He was the son of William Donegan. Simion married Arizona Fielder on December 30, 1896 in Dickson County, Tennessee. Sim and Zonie had the following children: Leonard Clinton, Iva Mae Donegan, Russell Donegan, Naomi Ruth Donegan, Geneva D. Donegan, Valley L. Donegan, Lola E. Donegan, Alberta Lou Donegan, Bennie Malloy Donegan, James Marshall Donegan, William Leslie Donegan |
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Sim with his wife, Martha, and their children (Simion and Callie) living in Dickson County, Tennessee.Martha’s niece, Josie Woody, is living with them. Sim is a farmer and Martha is keeping house. Donegan is spelled Dunnagan on this census.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Sim, his wife, Zonie and two of their children: Leonard C & Iva M. living in District 5 of Dickson County, Tennessee. Sim is listed as a farmer. Martha Fielder lives next door, as does James Donegan.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Sim & Zonie living in the same location with the same vocation. Listed on the census are: Sim & Zonie, their children: Leonard C., Iva, Russell, Neoma, Geneva, Valley & Lola.
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows that Simion has taken his family and moved to Smith Springs Road in Williamson County, Tennessee. His son, Leonard, has taken his family and also moved next door. Sim is working as a farmer on his own farm with his sons listed as farm laborers.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Sim, his wife, Zonie and two of their children: Leonard C & Iva M. living in District 5 of Dickson County, Tennessee. Sim is listed as a farmer. Martha Fielder lives next door, as does James Donegan.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Sim & Zonie living in the same location with the same vocation. Listed on the census are: Sim & Zonie, their children: Leonard C., Iva, Russell, Neoma, Geneva, Valley & Lola.
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows that Simion has taken his family and moved to Smith Springs Road in Williamson County, Tennessee. His son, Leonard, has taken his family and also moved next door. Sim is working as a farmer on his own farm with his sons listed as farm laborers.
The 1930 United States Census shows Sim & Zonie (both 51) living in District 1 of Dickson County, Tennessee. Also living with them are their children: Alberta, Marshall J., Alma, and Geneva (Brown). Also listed living in this area on this census are: Dickson Donegan, Robert C. Fielder, James H. Donegan, Henry Donegan, and Doss Donegan.
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The 1940 United States Federal Census shows Sim and Zonie living in Dickson County, on a country road off Cedar Hill.
The household included the following: Sim (61); Arizona (61); Mildred Brown, granddaughter (15); and Ralph Donegan, grandson (7). It states that Sim was a farmer who owned his land and that he and Zonie both had an 8th grade education. |
Sim's Death Certificate states that he had been staying at the Myatt Nursing Home for 3 weeks before his passing.
His death was accredited to cerebal apolexy due to cardio vascular renal disease which was accredited to hypertension. He was listed as a farmer who lived at 414 Railroad Street, Dickson, TN. |
Interesting side note.
Southern guerrilla activity was common in Dickson County, Tennessee during the Civil War. One skirmish resulted in the trials and convictions of several local citizens and ultimately involved President Lincoln. It is said in many different forums that this book mentions the Donegan's. I do not have conformation of this. |
2.
William Riley Donegan - Father of Simion Donegan
2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan
1857 in Dickson, Tennessee -
The 1870 United States Federal Census in District 1, White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee, shows William at 14, living with his father, G. W. Dunnagan, who is listed as working the farm and their family: mother, Media, sister, Annie and brother, Tennessee. Others listed on this census are: Nathan Fielder family, Henderson Dunnagan family, J. H. Dunnagan family, W. J. Dunnagan family, Sharp Dunnagan family and the Monroe Dunnagan family.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Dickson, Dickson County, TN. The household includes: Will (23); Martha (20); Simon (2); Callie (9 months) and Josy Woody (10). W
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows William and his family: wife, Martha, and children: living in District 2 of Dickson County, Tennessee. His mother, Mary, lives with them.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows then living in District 1, Dickson County, Tennessee, on West District Road.
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Riley, 63 and Martha, 60, living in the 1st District of Dickson County, Tennessee. Riley is doing general farming. Doss Donegan lives next door, as does J. H. Donegan, & Scott Donegan. It is spelled Donegan on this census.
Martha was born in 1860.
William Riley Donegan - Father of Simion Donegan
2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan
1857 in Dickson, Tennessee -
The 1870 United States Federal Census in District 1, White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee, shows William at 14, living with his father, G. W. Dunnagan, who is listed as working the farm and their family: mother, Media, sister, Annie and brother, Tennessee. Others listed on this census are: Nathan Fielder family, Henderson Dunnagan family, J. H. Dunnagan family, W. J. Dunnagan family, Sharp Dunnagan family and the Monroe Dunnagan family.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Dickson, Dickson County, TN. The household includes: Will (23); Martha (20); Simon (2); Callie (9 months) and Josy Woody (10). W
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows William and his family: wife, Martha, and children: living in District 2 of Dickson County, Tennessee. His mother, Mary, lives with them.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows then living in District 1, Dickson County, Tennessee, on West District Road.
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Riley, 63 and Martha, 60, living in the 1st District of Dickson County, Tennessee. Riley is doing general farming. Doss Donegan lives next door, as does J. H. Donegan, & Scott Donegan. It is spelled Donegan on this census.
Martha was born in 1860.
William & Martha had the following children:
Simion Donegan born: May 25, 1878 - Dickson Co., TN died: October 9, 1954 - Dickson County, TN
Callie Donegan born: August 1879 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
George M. Donegan February 10, 1881 - Dickson Co. - November 23, 1953
Walter W. Donegan February 1883 - Dickson Co. - March 28, 1952 Wayne Co.
Agnes P. Donegan born: August 1884 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Ethel I. Donegan born: November 1886 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
Beulah Donegan born: October 1888 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Paula Donegan born: 1889 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
Henry C. Donegan born: April 1891 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Nettie Donegan born: 1893 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
Alice M. Donegan born: July 1895 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Daniel Donegan born: February 1898 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Simion Donegan born: May 25, 1878 - Dickson Co., TN died: October 9, 1954 - Dickson County, TN
Callie Donegan born: August 1879 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
George M. Donegan February 10, 1881 - Dickson Co. - November 23, 1953
Walter W. Donegan February 1883 - Dickson Co. - March 28, 1952 Wayne Co.
Agnes P. Donegan born: August 1884 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Ethel I. Donegan born: November 1886 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
Beulah Donegan born: October 1888 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Paula Donegan born: 1889 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
Henry C. Donegan born: April 1891 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Nettie Donegan born: 1893 - Dickson County, Tennessee;
Alice M. Donegan born: July 1895 - Dickson County, Tennessee
Daniel Donegan born: February 1898 - Dickson County, Tennessee
3.
George Washington Donegan - Father of William Riley Donegan
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1830 in Dickson County, Tennessee -
George married Ada Elizabeth Yates on October 12, 1855 in Dickson County, Tennessee. Ada was born on April 14, 1835 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
George then married Nancy A. Mynatt on December 20, 1856 in Dickson County, who was born in 1838 in Tennessee.
George and Ada had the following children: William 1857 - ; Mary Jane 1860 -; Georgia Annie 1862- ; Quintina Tennessee 1868 - ; Elizabeth 1869 - 1930; Pennina I. 1870 - 1910
George is listed on the 1850 United States Federal Census living with his father, Henderson and their family: his mother, Mary, and his brothers, William J. and James R. The are listed in the Middle District of Dickson County, Tennessee.
The 1870 United States Federal Census in District 1, White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee, shows G. W. Dunnagan, who is listed as working the farm and their family: William, Annie and Tennessee. Others listed on this census are: Nathan Fielder family, Henderson Dunnagan family, J. H. Dunnagan family, W. J. Dunnagan family, Sharp Dunnagan family and the Monroe Dunnagan family.
The 1880 United States Census shows the family living in Dickson County, TN. He states that he is a farmer and that both of his parents were born in North Carolina. The household includes: Will (50); Nancy (42); James H. (22); Elizabeth (19); George (20); Thomas (18); Missouri (15); Monroe (9); Cordelia (5) and Fannie (2).
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Will (70) and Nancy (62) living in District 2 of Dickson County, TN. He states that he is a farmer and that both of his parents are from Tennessee. His mother, Mary (94) is also living with them. She states that she was born in Georgia as were both of her parents.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Will (80) and Nancy A. (72) living in Dickson County, District 1, TN. He states that his father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Georgia. He states that he can read and write and has his own income. About 1/2 the page is Donegan's.
He died on December 7, 1911 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
George Washington Donegan - Father of William Riley Donegan
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1830 in Dickson County, Tennessee -
George married Ada Elizabeth Yates on October 12, 1855 in Dickson County, Tennessee. Ada was born on April 14, 1835 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
George then married Nancy A. Mynatt on December 20, 1856 in Dickson County, who was born in 1838 in Tennessee.
George and Ada had the following children: William 1857 - ; Mary Jane 1860 -; Georgia Annie 1862- ; Quintina Tennessee 1868 - ; Elizabeth 1869 - 1930; Pennina I. 1870 - 1910
George is listed on the 1850 United States Federal Census living with his father, Henderson and their family: his mother, Mary, and his brothers, William J. and James R. The are listed in the Middle District of Dickson County, Tennessee.
The 1870 United States Federal Census in District 1, White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee, shows G. W. Dunnagan, who is listed as working the farm and their family: William, Annie and Tennessee. Others listed on this census are: Nathan Fielder family, Henderson Dunnagan family, J. H. Dunnagan family, W. J. Dunnagan family, Sharp Dunnagan family and the Monroe Dunnagan family.
The 1880 United States Census shows the family living in Dickson County, TN. He states that he is a farmer and that both of his parents were born in North Carolina. The household includes: Will (50); Nancy (42); James H. (22); Elizabeth (19); George (20); Thomas (18); Missouri (15); Monroe (9); Cordelia (5) and Fannie (2).
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Will (70) and Nancy (62) living in District 2 of Dickson County, TN. He states that he is a farmer and that both of his parents are from Tennessee. His mother, Mary (94) is also living with them. She states that she was born in Georgia as were both of her parents.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Will (80) and Nancy A. (72) living in Dickson County, District 1, TN. He states that his father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Georgia. He states that he can read and write and has his own income. About 1/2 the page is Donegan's.
He died on December 7, 1911 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
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James 'Henderson' Dunnagan - Father of George Washington Donegan
4G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1805 NC - 1878 TN
Henderson married Mary Baker, who was born in 1805 in Georgia and died in 1870 in Dickson County, Tennessee. She died on November 28, 1904 in the East Piney Community, Tennessee.
Henderson and Mary "Polly" Brazzell-Baker had 3 sons together:
William J. Dunnagan James R. Dunnagan George Washington Dunnagan
born: July 22, 1829 born: 1832 born: December 29, 1830
died: September 7, 1911 died: February 1, 1918 died: February 1, 1918
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Henderson living in the Middle District of Dickson County with his wife, Mary and their 3 sons: William J., George W. and James R. Henderson is listed as a farmer and his real estate value is listed at $400. Henderson is listed as being born in North Carolina. Mary born in Georgia and all of their children born in Tennessee.
The 1870 United States Federal Census show Henderson, 64, and Polly, 63, living alone in District 2, White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee.
James 'Henderson' Dunnagan - Father of George Washington Donegan
4G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1805 NC - 1878 TN
Henderson married Mary Baker, who was born in 1805 in Georgia and died in 1870 in Dickson County, Tennessee. She died on November 28, 1904 in the East Piney Community, Tennessee.
Henderson and Mary "Polly" Brazzell-Baker had 3 sons together:
William J. Dunnagan James R. Dunnagan George Washington Dunnagan
born: July 22, 1829 born: 1832 born: December 29, 1830
died: September 7, 1911 died: February 1, 1918 died: February 1, 1918
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Henderson living in the Middle District of Dickson County with his wife, Mary and their 3 sons: William J., George W. and James R. Henderson is listed as a farmer and his real estate value is listed at $400. Henderson is listed as being born in North Carolina. Mary born in Georgia and all of their children born in Tennessee.
The 1870 United States Federal Census show Henderson, 64, and Polly, 63, living alone in District 2, White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee.
The U. S. Union Soldiers Service Records show him as being a part of the 18th Infantry Cr-D.
Henderson's Will - Cover, Page One and Page Two
He died in 1878 in Dickson, Tennessee.
5.
Ashby Dunnagan - Father of James Henderson Dunnagan
5G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1772 in Orange County, N.C. -
Ashby married Mary "Polly" May on June 4, 1795, according to the North Carolina Marriage Collection, where William Belving was listed as a Bondsman. Polly was born in 1778 in North Carolina.
Ashby and Polly had the following children:
Mary (1748-1828); James (1803-1878); Stanford (1804-); James Henderson (1805-1878); Minerva (1807-); Nelson (1807-); Blount (1809-1874); Matison (1814-1898); William L (1827-); Serena (1827-); Lucretia (1830)
Ashby also shows up on the U.S. & International Marriage Collection and is marrying a ‘Sarah’. No other information is given.
Ashby Dunnagan - Father of James Henderson Dunnagan
5G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1772 in Orange County, N.C. -
Ashby married Mary "Polly" May on June 4, 1795, according to the North Carolina Marriage Collection, where William Belving was listed as a Bondsman. Polly was born in 1778 in North Carolina.
Ashby and Polly had the following children:
Mary (1748-1828); James (1803-1878); Stanford (1804-); James Henderson (1805-1878); Minerva (1807-); Nelson (1807-); Blount (1809-1874); Matison (1814-1898); William L (1827-); Serena (1827-); Lucretia (1830)
Ashby also shows up on the U.S. & International Marriage Collection and is marrying a ‘Sarah’. No other information is given.
Ashby is listed as an Executor on the Will of William Dunnagan, Sr. dated May 1799, along with his father, William.
The 1800 United States Federal Census shows Ashby living in Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina. There were 7 members in his household and he owned 2 slaves. On the 1810 United States Federal Census, Ashby is living in Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina. There were 8 members in his household and he owned 4 slaves. |
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows Ashby living in Overton, Tennessee. There was 1 member of the household.
Under the Civil War Records & Profiles, Ashby is listed as a Private who served in South Carolina in the 6th Infantry Regiment, Company K.
Note:
The family story is told that the Dunagans traveled to Tennessee with Daniel Boone from the Carolinas. One of them (father, brother, uncle, or son) died on the way there and the others almost turned back.
The earliest DOAS settlers to Tennessee tended to concentrate west of the Harpeth River in the valley of the smaller Piney River. The Harpeth River flows generally North to the Cumberland River. The Piney River flows south and south-west to the Tennessee River. Early settlers often looked for land with springs feeding into creeks and rivers. This would not only provide drinking water, but also a place for a “spring house.”
It appears that these DOAS settlers around 1800 came directly from the Eno River and Little River valleys of Old Orange County, North Carolina and did not live in SC or GA [or did not live there very long]. “Little John” Dunagan is still remembered as one of the first teachers of the early one room schools.
Under the Civil War Records & Profiles, Ashby is listed as a Private who served in South Carolina in the 6th Infantry Regiment, Company K.
Note:
The family story is told that the Dunagans traveled to Tennessee with Daniel Boone from the Carolinas. One of them (father, brother, uncle, or son) died on the way there and the others almost turned back.
The earliest DOAS settlers to Tennessee tended to concentrate west of the Harpeth River in the valley of the smaller Piney River. The Harpeth River flows generally North to the Cumberland River. The Piney River flows south and south-west to the Tennessee River. Early settlers often looked for land with springs feeding into creeks and rivers. This would not only provide drinking water, but also a place for a “spring house.”
It appears that these DOAS settlers around 1800 came directly from the Eno River and Little River valleys of Old Orange County, North Carolina and did not live in SC or GA [or did not live there very long]. “Little John” Dunagan is still remembered as one of the first teachers of the early one room schools.
6.
William Dunnagan - Father of Ashby Dunnagan
6G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1731 in Essex, Virginia - November 15, 1798 in Orange County, North Carolina
He married Sarah E. Copley. Sarah was born in 1745 and died before May 1799.
William & Sarah had the following children:
Mary (1767-1828)
Comfort (1767-)
Sherod (1769-1800) Stabbed by uncle, Charles Dunnagan who was charged w/ murder and found not guilty on technicality.
Ashby (1774-1839)
Airey (1777-1853)
Sophie (1778-)
Charles (1778-1813)
Margaret (1784-1827)
Mary (1784-1819)
Nancy (1786-)
The North Carolina Census records show Will listed as living in Orange County, North Carolina in 1779.
He is listed on a Will in Archives was proved on May 1799. It lists his wife, Sarah. Ashby Dunnagan and William Dunnagan are listed as Executors. He has a daughter named Peggy. I assume that it is in Orange County, North Carolina because of William and Ashby living in Orange County and William Dunnagan Jr. dying there. (Partial copy of Will is shown above in Ashby section.)
A list of taxable property in Orange County, North Carolina in 1780 includes the following information:
#100 Charles Dunagan/Dunnigan, 343 A, states entry, 902 tax 4H, 12C;
#109 William Dunnigan, 300 acres old deed, 325 acres entry, 180 acres entry, value 5,876, tax 3S, 7H
His Will states the following:
In the name of God amen. I William DUNNAGAN, Sr., of Orange County & State of North Carolina. Being in Perfect memory and Sound in mind But weak in Body, do Constitute and Ordain this my last will & Testament. In the first place I give the plantation whereon I now live to my Wife Sarah DUNNAGAN as long as she Continue in her widowhood and lifetime, and the Girls unmarried to Continue with my wife as long as the (sic) Continue Single, The main Road from my house to William CAINS to be the line Between my Son Wm and Sherod, the tract Called Ekin's to belong to my son William Also, the Tract that I how live to belong to Ashley DUNNAGAN after my Wife's death or marriage and also the tract Called the Walker Tract, and also the tract called the Dorset Tract of 325 acres to be divided equally between the three Boys, except Twenty five acres of it to belong to Peggy in the upper Corner of the Tract, also part of a Tract belonging to George CARRINGTON, William DUNNAGAN Sr., & Charles DUNNAGAN containing 400 acres and Sherod is to have 133 1/3 acres of that which is my part, those of the girls that are unmarried to Receive an Equal proportion in property with those that are married, and after that the Remainder to be sold at Publick sale and the money them (?) arising to be Equally Divided among them that is among all the Girls & my Desire is that my Wife may have full and Sole command of all property belonging to me and all the household furniture as long as she Continues in her Widowhood and I give my Daughter Peggy 1 horse valued at 15 £ Va Saddle worth 5 ¦ and a Bridle worth 15/ all my Just Debts must be paid before there is any division made, I also appoint Ashley DUNNAGAN and William DUNNAGAN as my Executors.
The Family Data Collection shows the following for William:
Name:William Dunnagan
Spouse:Sarah Copley
Parents:Timothy Dunnagan
Birth Place:VA
Birth Date:1741
Marriage Date:1765
Death Place:Orange, NC
Death Date:1799
William Dunnagan - Father of Ashby Dunnagan
6G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1731 in Essex, Virginia - November 15, 1798 in Orange County, North Carolina
He married Sarah E. Copley. Sarah was born in 1745 and died before May 1799.
William & Sarah had the following children:
Mary (1767-1828)
Comfort (1767-)
Sherod (1769-1800) Stabbed by uncle, Charles Dunnagan who was charged w/ murder and found not guilty on technicality.
Ashby (1774-1839)
Airey (1777-1853)
Sophie (1778-)
Charles (1778-1813)
Margaret (1784-1827)
Mary (1784-1819)
Nancy (1786-)
The North Carolina Census records show Will listed as living in Orange County, North Carolina in 1779.
He is listed on a Will in Archives was proved on May 1799. It lists his wife, Sarah. Ashby Dunnagan and William Dunnagan are listed as Executors. He has a daughter named Peggy. I assume that it is in Orange County, North Carolina because of William and Ashby living in Orange County and William Dunnagan Jr. dying there. (Partial copy of Will is shown above in Ashby section.)
A list of taxable property in Orange County, North Carolina in 1780 includes the following information:
#100 Charles Dunagan/Dunnigan, 343 A, states entry, 902 tax 4H, 12C;
#109 William Dunnigan, 300 acres old deed, 325 acres entry, 180 acres entry, value 5,876, tax 3S, 7H
His Will states the following:
In the name of God amen. I William DUNNAGAN, Sr., of Orange County & State of North Carolina. Being in Perfect memory and Sound in mind But weak in Body, do Constitute and Ordain this my last will & Testament. In the first place I give the plantation whereon I now live to my Wife Sarah DUNNAGAN as long as she Continue in her widowhood and lifetime, and the Girls unmarried to Continue with my wife as long as the (sic) Continue Single, The main Road from my house to William CAINS to be the line Between my Son Wm and Sherod, the tract Called Ekin's to belong to my son William Also, the Tract that I how live to belong to Ashley DUNNAGAN after my Wife's death or marriage and also the tract Called the Walker Tract, and also the tract called the Dorset Tract of 325 acres to be divided equally between the three Boys, except Twenty five acres of it to belong to Peggy in the upper Corner of the Tract, also part of a Tract belonging to George CARRINGTON, William DUNNAGAN Sr., & Charles DUNNAGAN containing 400 acres and Sherod is to have 133 1/3 acres of that which is my part, those of the girls that are unmarried to Receive an Equal proportion in property with those that are married, and after that the Remainder to be sold at Publick sale and the money them (?) arising to be Equally Divided among them that is among all the Girls & my Desire is that my Wife may have full and Sole command of all property belonging to me and all the household furniture as long as she Continues in her Widowhood and I give my Daughter Peggy 1 horse valued at 15 £ Va Saddle worth 5 ¦ and a Bridle worth 15/ all my Just Debts must be paid before there is any division made, I also appoint Ashley DUNNAGAN and William DUNNAGAN as my Executors.
The Family Data Collection shows the following for William:
Name:William Dunnagan
Spouse:Sarah Copley
Parents:Timothy Dunnagan
Birth Place:VA
Birth Date:1741
Marriage Date:1765
Death Place:Orange, NC
Death Date:1799
7.
Timmothy Dunnagan - Father of William Dunnagan
7G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1715 in Essex, Virginia - 1752 Orange County, NC
He married Mary Denise Dobrzynski, who was born in 1716.
Timothy & Mary had the following children: John 1735- 1775; William 1741-1798
Timothy then married Sarah. She was born in 1710.
He and Sarah had one child: Charles 1750-1813
He died in 1752 in Orange County, North Carolina. The inventory of his estate is dated 1757.
Timmothy Dunnagan - Father of William Dunnagan
7G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1715 in Essex, Virginia - 1752 Orange County, NC
He married Mary Denise Dobrzynski, who was born in 1716.
Timothy & Mary had the following children: John 1735- 1775; William 1741-1798
Timothy then married Sarah. She was born in 1710.
He and Sarah had one child: Charles 1750-1813
He died in 1752 in Orange County, North Carolina. The inventory of his estate is dated 1757.
8.
William D. Dunagan - Father of Timmothy Dunnagan
8G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1690 in Limerick, Ireland
William immigrated from Ireland between 1706 - 1715 with his uncle and two older brothers. Thought to have had 8 other brother's and sisters.
William Dungan is listed on the Emigrants to Pennsylvania 1614-1819, 235. It states that Daniel Fennell, a servant of Alexander Cain was assigned to William Dungan. This is one of the few William Dungan (Dunagan) that I can find coming over in the right time frame.
He had three sons: William (christened January 10, 1703); Thomas (christened June 16, 1706 - 1782) & Timothy (1715 - 1752)
William D. Dunagan - Father of Timmothy Dunnagan
8G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1690 in Limerick, Ireland
William immigrated from Ireland between 1706 - 1715 with his uncle and two older brothers. Thought to have had 8 other brother's and sisters.
William Dungan is listed on the Emigrants to Pennsylvania 1614-1819, 235. It states that Daniel Fennell, a servant of Alexander Cain was assigned to William Dungan. This is one of the few William Dungan (Dunagan) that I can find coming over in the right time frame.
He had three sons: William (christened January 10, 1703); Thomas (christened June 16, 1706 - 1782) & Timothy (1715 - 1752)
King James I created the hereditary Order of Baronets in England on 22 May 1611, for the settlement of Ireland and ostensibly for support of troops in Ulster. He offered the dignity to 200 gentlemen of good birth, with a clear estate of £1,000 a year, on condition that each one should pay a sum equivalent to three years' pay to 30 soldiers at 8d per day per man into the King's Exchequer. A baronet ranked below a baron but above a knight and the title could only be inherited by male members of the baronetcy.
The Dungan Baronetcy, of Castletown in the County of Kildare, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland in 1623 for Walter Dungan. Land holdings consisted of over 21,000 acres.
Sir Walter Dongan, 1st Baronet (d. 1626)
Sir John Dongan, 2nd Baronet (d. 1650)
Sir Walter Dongan, 3rd Baronet (d. 1686)
Sir William Dongan, 4th Baronet (d. 1698) (created Earl of Limerick in 1686)
William Dongan, 1st Earl of Limerick (d. 1698)
His only son Walter Dungan, Viscount Dungan, was killed at the Battle of the Boyne and Lord Limerick was succeeded according to the special remainders (and normally in the baronetcy) by his brother Thomas Dongan, the second Earl.
Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick (1634–1715)
See 'Gov. Thomas Dongan' tab for more information.
The Dungan Baronetcy, of Castletown in the County of Kildare, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland in 1623 for Walter Dungan. Land holdings consisted of over 21,000 acres.
Sir Walter Dongan, 1st Baronet (d. 1626)
Sir John Dongan, 2nd Baronet (d. 1650)
Sir Walter Dongan, 3rd Baronet (d. 1686)
Sir William Dongan, 4th Baronet (d. 1698) (created Earl of Limerick in 1686)
William Dongan, 1st Earl of Limerick (d. 1698)
His only son Walter Dungan, Viscount Dungan, was killed at the Battle of the Boyne and Lord Limerick was succeeded according to the special remainders (and normally in the baronetcy) by his brother Thomas Dongan, the second Earl.
Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick (1634–1715)
See 'Gov. Thomas Dongan' tab for more information.