Vol. 19, p. 60 Will of "John Dunning of Charleston", dated 7 Jul 1852, codicil 30 Nov 1852, filed 22 Jan 1853, names wife Abigail Dunning; daughters Irene Norcross wife of Israel B. Norcross of Bangor [oldest daughter], Albina Dunning [second daughter] and Cordelia Dunning [youngest daughter] both of Charleston; sons Zophar Dunning ["now abroad", must return in 4 years to receive bequest] and Alonzo Dunning. Brother Christopher T. Dunning and son Alonzo to be joint executors.
Vol. 17, p. 88 22 Feb 1853: Will allowed. 17, p. 397 bond posted and Vol. 17, p. 238 letters granted same date.
Vol. 19, p. 107 17 Mar 1853: Inventory of John Dunning late of Charleston deceased: $4622.07, by W.G. Smith and George A. Peirce.
Vol. 20, p 361 Bangor, 5 Jan 1857: Zophar Dunning accepts provision made in my father John Dunning's last will.