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weeks that he could not recover. Mr. Gunn was born in Caswell county 59 years ago and
moved to Iredell 43 years ago, locating at Oak Forest. In early life he was married to Miss
Atkins of Caswell County, and his wife and seven children survive, viz., Mr. J. A. Gunn, Jr
of Statesville; Mr. Thomas E. Gunn of Caswell County; Mrs. J. R. Duffy and Mrs. W. F.
Hall of Rowan County; Mrs. J. C. Montgomery and Mrs. W. C. Montgomery of Alexander
County; and Miss Nettie Gunn who lives at home. Two brothers and two sisters who live in
Caswell County also survive. Mr. Gunn was a prominent man and a leader in his
community. For years he was a merchant at oak Forest and was in charge of Lake Forest
post office while the office was in existence. (Thomas and Sarah Boatwright Gunn desc)
John Allen Gunn
Mr. John Allen Gunn, a well known citizen of Clarksville, Tennessee died last night
September 8, 1914, from the effects of a second stroke of paralysis at the age of 76 years. He
is survived by two children, Harry Gunn and Mrs. Ran Burchett, both of Clarksville. The
body accompanied by his family and several close friends was taken to Cedar Hill today for
interment. Colonel Gunn as he was known, was born and reared in Robertson County,
Tennessee and lived there until about 20 years ago, when he came home to live with his
daughter. In early life he was converted and united with the Methodist Church and
remained a consistent member throughout his life. He was also a member of the Masonic
fraternity, uniting with it when comparatively a young man in Robertson County where he
retained his membership. He was a man of strong convictions upon all questions of
importance. More than 30 years ago he espoused the cause of prohibition. Although he was
scoffed at, he cast his vote against whiskey when there was only one other similar vote cast
in the county. He served in the Confederate Army 4 years and was always a true
Southener. In recent years, Mr. Gunn had been an earnest advocate of reform in political
parties. He was an uncompromising Democrat, but in the split in the party in Tennessee he
espoused that faction that has contended for the prohibition of the liquor traffic. On
reaching Cedar Hill the body was taken to the home of his step daughter, Mrs. Lizzie
Williams where the funeral was held at 4 o"clock this afternoon by the Rev. John L.
Chenault. He will be greatly missed in his home and by his neighbors. (Thomas and Sarah
Boatwright Gunn descendant)
John Allen Gunn
John Allen Gunn, one of Huntsville’s best known citizens, died at his home April 20, 1914.
. Mr. Gunn had been ill for some time, death being due to tuberculosis. He is survived by
his wife and one son, Perley Gun, of Huntsville. (Huntsville, Randolph County, Mo)
(Thomas and Sarah Boatwright Gunn desc)
John A. Gunn, Jr.
73, died December 23, 2007 of heart failure. Mr. Gunn was born in New Hampshire. He
was retired from the military being in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in Korea and
Vietnam. He also was a systems analyst for Polk County and GTE and a member of
Masons and Shriners. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gunn of Lakeland, FL; sons,