1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 93
Dwelling 482, Family 482
Dunn, John P., 30, male, farmer, $2,000 real estate, born in Virginia, unable to read or write
Dunn, Patsy, 27, female, born in Virginia, unable to read or write
Dunn, George, 10, male, born in Virginia
Dunn, Mary, 14, female, born in Virginia
Dunn, Patsy, 12, female, born in Virginia
Dunn, John, 8, male, born in Virginia

Patsey Dunn was mentioned in the 21 May 1857 will of her husband, John P. Dunn, proved 16 August 1858. “1st I wish my executrix herein after named to pay all my just debts. 2nd I leave all my property both real & personal to my wife Patsey A Dunn during her life for the Support and Maintenance of my children, after her death I wish my property to be equally divided among my children, that portion falling to my daughter Hannah S. Hundley I lend to her & give it to her children at her death. I leave my wife Patsey A Dunn my Exectrix without any Security Witness my my [sic] hand & Seal this 21st day May 1857.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 28, pages 25–26.]

On 16 August 1858, Patsey A Dunn was bound $200 for her executorship of the estate of John P. Dunn. Signed Patsey A Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 28, page 26.]