Sophia Truex

Brief Life History of Sophia

When Sophia Truex was born in 1801, in New York, United States, her father, Philip Truax, was 25 and her mother, Lucy Tobey, was 19. She married Baltus Dunn before 1825, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Herrick Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States in 1860 and Ararat, Ararat Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States in 1870. She was buried in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Family Time Line

Baltus Dunn
1801–1875
Sophia Truex
1801–1885
Alexander C. Dunn
1827–1887
Zaccheus Keen Dunn
1829–1917
Charles J. Dunn
1831–1855
Robert Henry Dunn
1835–1902
Mary Jane " Jane" Dunn
1838–1879
Hannah J Dunn
1847–1850

Sources (8)

  • Sophia Dunn in household of Baltric Dunn, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Sophia Truex Dunn, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Sophia in entry for Jackens Dunn, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936"

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World Events (8)

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

1810

Historical Boundaries: 1810: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

Variant of Truax , a surname of French origin.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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