When Reuben Gunn was born on 25 July 1708, in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Thomas Gunn, was 28 and his mother, Hannah Randall, was 21. He married Elizabeth Dickinson on 28 May 1737, in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He died after 1765, in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.
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English and Scottish: from the Old Norse personal name Gunnr (based on a word meaning ‘battle’), or perhaps from Gunne, a pet form of the Old Norse female personal name Gunnhildr (see Gunnell ).
History: This is the name of a Scottish clan or family associated principally with Caithness and Sutherland. It claims descent from a certain Gunni or Guinn who lived in the 12th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesBirth date also given as 8 Aug 1708. Name Reuben Gun Christening Date 08 Aug 1708 Christening Place WESTFIELD,HAMPDEN,MASSACHUSETTS Father's Name Thomas Gun Mother's Name Hannah Citing this Reco …
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