Washington taking command of the American Army at Cambridge. 1775. Engraving by C. Rogers from painting by M.A. Wageman.

If you are a Deacon John Dunham descendant and are also interested in the defining military event in United States history, then you may be interested in the following list of the Dunham men who served in the American Revolutionary War!

These brave Dunham patriots (all volunteers) helped the people of the colonies win their freedom from tyranny under King George III (1760 - 1820).  They also hold another historic ancestry link, as they are all descendant from a Mayflower pilgrim lineage.

  • Asa Dunham (1759 - 1813)
  • Azariah Dunham (1718 - 1790)
  • Elijah Dunham (1753 - 1827)
  • Ephraim Dunham (1752 - 1832)
  • George Dunham (1753 - 1800) 
  • Israel Dunham (1741 - 1828)
  • Jonathan Dunham (1694 - 1777)
  • Silas Dunham (1749 - 1815)

 So while there are other brave and patriotic Deacon John Dunham descendants that served in the American Revolutionary War, as should be equally recognized for their historic contribution to your freedoms, the above list provides more "clues" to add to your personal research.