McNair, Dunning, d. 1825.

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Colonel Dunning McNair (d. 1825) was a prominent citizen and businessman of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and is recognized as the founder of Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania. In addition to his career as a land speculator, he represented Allegheny County in the Pennsylvania legislature.

From the description of Papers 1789-1849. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 32288462

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania--Erie County
Erie County (Pa.)
Wilkinsburg (Pa.)
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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Coaching (Transportation)
Land companies
Markets
Postal service
Real property
Roads
Roads
Transportation
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Death 1825

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