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Ransom Williams Dunham (March 21, 1838 – August 19, 1896) was an American businessman and politician from Chicago. A Republican, from 1883 to 1889 he served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Ransom W. Dunham | |
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.jpg) The Chicago Chronicle, October 8, 1895 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | William Aldrich |
| Succeeded by | Abner Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1838 Savoy, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | August 19, 1896 (aged 58) Springfield, Massachusetts, US |
| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Grain and provision merchant |
Dunham was born in Savoy, Massachusetts on March 21, 1838.[1] He attended the local schools and the high school in Springfield.[1] After completing his education, Dunham worked as a clerk for the MassMutual life insurance company from 1855 to 1857.[1]
In 1857, Dunham moved to Chicago, where he became a grain and provision merchant.[1] In 1882, he was elected to a term as president of the Chicago Board of Trade.[1]
A Republican, in 1882 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives.[1] He was reelected in 1884 and 1886, and served in the 48th, 49th, and 50th United States Congress (March 4, 1883 to March 3, 1889).[1]
After leaving Congress, Dunham retired from politics and business.[1] He died in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 19, 1896, while en route to attend Savoy's centennial celebration.[1] He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Chicago.[2]
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