DUNWOODY, William

DUNWOODY, MURPHY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 6/29/2006 at 12:50:37

"Fairfield Ledger", Sept. 9, 1903, Pg. 6, Col. 5

IN FAIRFIELD SINCE 1849. The body of William DUNWOODY was buried in this city Monday afternoon. Rev. W. V. Whitten, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, conducted the religious services, while the Odd Fellows had charge of the funeral. Mr. DUNWOODY was one of Fairfield's pioneer citizens, and possibly the oldest person in the community. He was a native of Penn., born March 1, 1811. Married Sarah MURPHY at Worthington, O., May 1, 1837, the wife dying in this city April 12, 1900.

They were the parents of seven children, three of whom are now living: Col. H.H.C. DUNWOODY, U.S.A., Chief Signal Officer for the eastern department; William Preston, a professional man of Brooklyn, N.Y., and also for a number of years a member of the national board of health; Francis M., the youngest son, is a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, and is now on duty with the United States revenue cutter "McCulloch" on the Pacific Coast. William was the only one of the sons who was able to be present at the funeral. Mr. DUNWOODY was a businessman of Fairfield for many years and had a wide acquaintance in the community. It is probably 25 years since he retired from active life, and his remaining days were spent peacefully and quietly in his old home on North Court St.. He was held in high esteem as man and citizen....

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.