Biographies Adair County KY; John C. DUNBAR          1839-

Date of Submission: 14-Nov-2001
Source: "Kentucky - A History of the State", by W.H. Perrin, J.H. Battle, &
G.C. Kniffin; 4th edition, 1887

John C. DUNBAR was born in Clinton County KY 22-Jan-1839 and is the third of eleven
children born to Sydney S. and Letitia T. (CAMPBELL) DUNBAR, both of whom were born
in what is now Russell, but was then a part of Cumberland County KY and were of
English and Scotch descent, respectively. Sydney S. DUNBAR was born 08-Mar-1808 and
was a natural mathematician and splendid penman. In early manhood he taught school
for several years and also taught one term later in life. He also learned the
tanner's trade and followed it for a time. He made his home with his mother until
he was twenty-five or twenty-six years old when he was married. Soon after he bought
a farm on the Cumberland River, in Clinton County KY upon which he remained until
1852 when he sold out and bought a farm near Columbia in Adair County, upon which he
has since resided. For many years he was a magistrate in Clinton County. He was from
early life a member of the Christian Church. His father, Thomas DUNBAR, was a
veteran of the War Of 1812 with the rank of colonel, commanding a regiment under
General Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans. Afterward he was engaged in the
struggle with Mexico for the independence of Texas and was one of the only three
persons who survived the terrible massacre of the Alamo, making good his escape only
by his fleetness of foot. Mrs. Letitia T. (CAMPBELL) DUNBAR was born 18-Oct-1816 and
departed this life 14-July-1862. Her father, John CAMPBELL, was a native of VA and
was born in 1794. When but a child he came with his parents to what is now Russell
County KY where he remained engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. John C.
DUNBAR remained with his parents on the old homestead until he was twenty-five years
old during which time he taught several terms of school. He and his brother, William
P., then bought a farm together on the Green River, near Neatsville in Adair County,
upon which he remained until 1872 when he sold his interest in the place to his
brother and bought the farm of 291 acres on Casey Creek in the same county upon
which he has ever since resided and where he is extensively and successfully engaged
in farming and stock raising. He has also been for several years engaged to some
extent in the live stock trade, mainly buying and selling mules. He was married
21-Dec-1865 to Miss Mary J. KNIFLEY, a native of Adair County, born 18-Oct-1845.
Eight children have blessed their union, as follows: Mildred Volney, Joseph Sydney
(deceased), Pinckney L., Cyrus W., Charles (deceased), Sarah L., Perry H. and
Omeira T. Both Mr. Dunbar and wife are members of the Christian Church, she having
been a member since her fifteenth year. He is also a bright member of the Masonic
fraternity and has been treasurer of his lodge. In politics he is a Democrat.

Surnames: CAMPBELL, DUNBAR, KNIFLEY

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