Biographical Sketch of

Thomas William Dunn

Transcribed by Joan Benner

Source: Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography of Citizens of Columbia, 
Sauk and Adams Counties, Wisconsin, published 1901 by G. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, 1901, Pages 383 - 384

 

Thomas William Dunn, proprietor of one of the leading general merchandise stores in White Creek, Adams
county, has by dint of honest efforts gained a competence for himself and family, which is worthy the
undertaking. He is not a man of much physical vigor, having met with an accident at the age of two and 
one-half years, which made him a cripple for life, but he is broad-minded and practical and has made a 
success of mercantile business. He also handles farm machinery, and is well known throughout Adams county,
and enjoys his share of the patronage.

Mr. Dunn was born in Jefferson county, New York, March 23, 1855. His parents, Robert and Fanny (Fee) Dunn, 
were natives, respectively, of England and New York city, New York, and the father came to America at the 
age of thirteen years. He is now a resident of Springville township, Adams county, Wisconsin, at the advanced 
age of eighty-two years, and the mother is aged seventy-five years.

Our subject came to Springville township, Adams county, with his parents when but one year and a half old,
 and they settled on the farm, which is still their home. At the age of two and one-half years our subject 
had his hip dislocated, and he was unable to attend school regularly, but by studying at home he acquired 
a good education, and prepared himself for business life. He resided with his parents until about thirty-two 
years of age, assisting some with the farm work, and then established a general merchandise store in White 
Creek, and soon after added the farm machinery. For over twelve years he was postmaster, and discharged his 
duties faithfully and well.

Mr. Dunn was married April 27, 1886, to Amy Esther Foster, daughter of Leonard and Esther (Roach) Foster, of
Olin, Adams county. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, as follows: Oscar Hilbert, born October 
30, 1888; and Ira Glen, born September 3, 1892. In religious faith Mr. Dunn is a Congregationalist. He has 
held various township offices, and in every instance has performed his duties with rare fidelity and increasing 
popularity. He is a Republican in political sentiment, but takes no active part in political movements. He is 
content to serve his community as a private citizen, lending his influence for the welfare of those around him, 
but not participating in public office. He has attained an assured position among the substantial men of his 
community, and is possessed of an indomitable will, untiring perseverance, and energetic character.


Transcribed by Joan Benner






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