Dunn, George Grundy, 1812-1857

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Prosecuting attorney, Lawrence County, Indiana, 1842; U.S. congressman, 1847-1849 (as a Whig) and 1855-1857 (as a Republican); Indiana state senator, 1850-1852.

From the description of Papers 1834-1850. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 702669832

From the description of Papers 1831-1864. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 702669847

Born in Kentucky, Dunn moved to Indiana ca. 1826 and settled in Lawrence County. He was admitted to the bar in 1835 and formed a law partnership with R.W. Thompson. Dunn served in the U.S. Congress (1847-1849; 1855-1857) and Indiana State Senate (1850-1852). His sons Moses Fell and George Grundy Dunn practiced law together and ran a limestone quarry.

From the description of Family papers, 1836-1924. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 29252902

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creatorOf Holman, Richard Henry, 1817-1941. Papers, 1822-1894 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
creatorOf Dunn, George Grundy, 1812-1857. Family papers, 1836-1924. Indiana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Dunn, George Grundy, 1812-1857. Papers 1834-1850. Indiana University
creatorOf Dunn family. Dunn family collection, 1850-1940 (bulk 1880-1900). Indiana University
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Birth 1812-12-20

Death 1857-09-04

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