Charles Dunn (Wisconsin politician)
American judge, Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Territory / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Dunn (December 28, 1799 – April 7, 1872) was an American lawyer, judge, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the only chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Wisconsin Territory. After Wisconsin became a state he served four years in the Wisconsin Senate. He is the namesake of Dunn County, Wisconsin. His daughter, Catherine, was married to Wisconsin's first state governor, Nelson Dewey.
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The Honorable Charles Dunn | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Wisconsin Territory | |
In office 1836–1848 | |
Appointed by | Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Alexander W. Stow (state government) |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 13th district | |
In office January 13, 1853 – January 14, 1857 | |
Preceded by | E. B. West |
Succeeded by | Philemon Simpson |
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Born | (1799-12-28)December 28, 1799 Bullitt's Lick, Bullitt County, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 7, 1872(1872-04-07) (aged 72) Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery Platteville, Wisconsin |
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Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
Battles/wars | Black Hawk War |
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