Thomas Warren Dunn

Thomas Warren Dunn

• Father: Howard James Dunn b. January 1869, d. 24 August 1925
• Mother: Jean Craig Simpson b. circa 8 February 1869, d. 30 July 1928

• Thomas Warren Dunn was born on 31 July 1892 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• He was known as Warren.
• The following appeared on 15 April 1900 in The Illustrated Buffalo Express: The police of the Fifth Precinct have been looking diligently for the last two weeks for a young man who on Monday, April 2d, ran down little Thomas Warren Dunn, the seven-year-old son of Howard J. Dunn of No. 162 St. James Place. They have been keeping quiet about the matter, because up to last nighyt it was thought that the lad might die of his injuries and the police feared that if that fact and the fact that they were on the lookout for the man were known he would disappear. Now he is permitted to know, if he reads the papers, that the police are after him, but he has the consolation of knowing that the boy whom he ran down probably will recover from his injuries.
       The Dunn boy, who is the grandson of James H. Dunn, superintendent of the Gould Coupler Company, was on his way back to school after the noon recess on April 2d. He goes to school at the building on Elmwood Avenue near Breckenridge Street. While he was crossing Elmwood Avenue, a young man, neatly dressed, came along on a bicycle. He rode fast, paying no attention to a group of boys, of which young Dunn was one. He rode into the midst of the lads, striking Dunn and knocking him down. The wheelman was thrown, but he jumped up, picked up his wheel and rode on without even asking if the boy was hurt.
       Little Dunn was lying on the street with blood flowing from a deep gash in his forehead. His playmates picked him up and helped him to his home. Dr. Howard was called and he pronounced the boy's condition serious. The child did not improve and Dr. Mickle was called into consultation. Earl last week the doctors said they feared the boy would die, but yesterday he began to improve and last night he was pronounced out of danger. The police, who were notified of the occurrence, immediately after it happened, profess to be watching for the man. They have but a slight clue to work on and it is believed to be doubtful if he is found.
• Howard James Dunn and Jean Craig Simpson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 162 St James Place. Other members of the household included Thomas Warren Dunn. Also in the household was one female domestic servant.
• Howard James Dunn and Jean Craig Simpson appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 638 Lafayette Avenue living in the family home inherited by Jeannie Simpson Dunn.. Other members of the household included Thomas Warren Dunn, Ralph James Dunn, Theodore Simpson Dunn and Howard Teeling Dunn.
• He married Marie V. Watkins, daughter of William Benjamin Watkins and Elizabeth Partridge, on 17 April 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, by license issued the same day, with clergyman John E. Vassar officiating. Witnesses were Josephine B. Vassar and Helen E. Vassar. At the time of their marriage, the groom was residing at 151 Summit Avenue in Buffalo, employed as a clerk, and the bride was a student residing in Erie, Pennsylvania.
• The following appeared on 25 April 1915 in The Buffalo Courier: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Watkins of Dorchester road announced the marriage of their daughter Marie V., to S. Warren Dunn by the Rev. John E. Vassar on January [sic] 17.
• Thomas Warren Dunn registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Erie County, New York, while living at 69 Fordham Drive in Buffalo, and working as a self-employed manager at 666 Genesee Street.
• Thomas Warren Dunn and Marie V. Watkins appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 429 Potomac Avenue. Other members of the household included Edith Simpson Dunn.
• He was manager of an auto body company.
• The following appeared on 21 November 1922 in The Buffalo Express: [Died] November 19, 1922, in Buffalo, Theodore Simpson Dunn, son of Howard J. and Jean Simpson Dunn, brother of Warren T., Ralph J., and Howard T. Dunn. The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 503 West Delavan avenue on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family.
• Thomas Warren Dunn and Marie V. Watkins appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 43 Norwood. Other members of the household included Edith Simpson Dunn, Warren Watkins Dunn and Elizabeth Partridge. Also in the household was one female domestic servant.
• He was employed in the auto body business, according to the 1925 census.
• The following appeared on 25 August 1925 in The Buffalo Morning Express: [Died] August 24, 1925, in Buffalo, Howard J. Dunn, husband of Jean Simpson Dunn, and father of T. Warren, Ralph J., Howard T. and the late Theodore S. Dunn, son of Sarah E. and the late James H. Dunn. The funeral will take place from the family residence, No 503 West Delavan avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
• The following appeared in a local newspaper: [Died] In Buffalo, July 30, 1928, Jeannie Simpson Dunn, beloved wife of the late Howard J. Dunn; mother of Warren T., Ralph J., Howard T. and the late Theodore S. Dunn; sister of William H. Simpson of Olean, NY, Alexander Simpson of Hollis, LI, Arthur Simpson of Clarksburg, WVa, and John L. Simpson of Chicago, Ill. The funeral will take place from the family residence, 503 West Delavan avenue on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
• Thomas Warren Dunn and Marie V. Watkins appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Eggertsville, Erie County, New York, at 104 Brantwood Road. Other members of the household included Edith Simpson Dunn, Warren Watkins Dunn and Elizabeth Partridge. Also in the household was one female household servant.
• He was the owner of an auto body manufacturing business.
• Thomas Warren Dunn appeared in the 1931 Eggertsville, New York, City Directory employed as secretary-treasurer of Watkins Commercial Body Corp..
• Thomas Warren Dunn appeared in the 1933 Buffalo, New York, City Directory at 186 West Chippewa Street, apt. 302-A listed as vice president of Watkins Body Corp..
• The following appeared on 26 December 1935 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: The marriage of Miss Edith S. Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mathers Gilbert, to Ralph James Dunn was quietly solemnized at 4 o'clock yesterday in the Church of the Holy Communion in the presence of the immediate families. The Rev. Champ B. Lucas officiated.
       Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory Alencon lace with a small cap to match. She carried a colonial bouquet of white roses and gardenias. Miss Irma Hock, the bride's only attendant, wore a gown of turquoise crepe and carried a bouquet of yellow roses. T. Warren Dunn was best man.
       Mr. and Mrs. Dunn left soon after the ceremony for New York, from where they are sailing for Bermuda. After January 6th, the couple will be home at 2118 Delaware Avenue.
• He was employed as a truck body salesman, according to the 1940 census.
• Thomas Warren Dunn died in November 1959 at age 67.
• The following appeared on 9 September 1962 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: Funeral services for Ralph J. Dunn, 62, will be conducted at 2 Monday afternoon in Calvary Episcopal Church, Williamsville. The service will follow prayers at the Darwin Myers Funeral Home, 4614 Main St., Snyder. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
       Mr. Dunn, president of the Watkins-Dunn Co., 259 Amherst St., manufacturers of truck bodies, died Saturday morning at his home, 64 Roycroft Blvd., Amherst. He was born in Buffalo and graduated from Lafayette High School and the University of Michigan.
       He and a brother, the late T. Warren Dunn, founded the manufacturing firm. He had been president for 34 years.
       Mr. Dunn is survived by his wife, the former Edith Gilbert, a son, J. Tyler Dunn, and a brother, Howard T. Dunn. He had been a member of the Buffalo Executives Club and the University of Michigan Alumni Assn.

• Last Edited: 14 Nov 2014