SKEALS
Spurn Kilnsea and Easington Area Local Studies
Elizabeth Dunn - Age 38 Years, John Dunn - Age 66 Years,
Pennock Dunn - Age 44 Years, John Dunn - Age Unknown,
Laurence Dunn - Age Unknown, Elizabeth Dunn - Age Unknown,
Jean Dunn - Age Unknown, Jean Dunn - Age Unknown
The top of the table top tomb of Elizabeth Dunn, her husband John, five of her children and Pennock Dunn. Photograph - Mike Welton
Inscription reads;
Here lies the body of Elizabeth the wife of John Dunn who departed this life November the 24th A.D. 1729 aged 38 years. Likewise five children. In memory of John Dunn who departed this life Septr the 19th day 1749 aged 66 years. Also of Pennock Dunn of Kingston upon Hull Mercht. He departed this life Decr 5 1770 in the 45th years of his age. Quickend at once he soon shalt rise. His saviours joy to share. Reader expect him from the skies. And thou shall meet him there.
Parish Register;
1729 Nov 26th Elizabeth wife of John Dunn, Husbandman.
1749 Oct 19th John Dunn, Farmer.
1770 Dec 7th Penwick Dunn, Hull.
1725 Jan 11th John son of John Dunn, Yeoman.
1724 Dec 27th Laurence son of John Dunn, Yeoman.
1723 Jul 3rd Elizabeth daughter of John Dunn, Yeoman.
1723 Jul 3rd Jean daughter of John Dun, Yeoman.
1719 Nov 20th Jean daughter of John Dun, Yeoman.