Hon. James Dunne (1823-1899)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/26/2009 at 21:34:44

Maquoketa Excelsior, December 7, 1899.

Hon. James Dunne

Jackson county’s pioneers continue one by one to pass to the other world. This time we have to chronicle the demise of Hon. James Dunne of Otter Creek, one of the county’s oldest and most venerable citizens. Mr. Dunne had been growing feeble quite rapidly the past few years and his death therefore was not unlooked for. He was ill but a short time before his death which occurred Tuesday morning. Deceased was born in Clonmore, Kings county, Ireland, Jan. 21, 1823, where he had the advantages of a good English education. In 1843, when but 20 years of age, and hearing the glowing reports of the vast resources of the United States, he emigrated to this country. The ten years following he carried on a trade between New Orleans and one of the Mexican ports, on his own account and acquired some property. In 1854 he removed to Jackson county and settled in Otter Creek township. Since then he has occupied a prominent place in the history of the county, has served for twenty years as supervisor and was several times elected chairman of the board. In 1870 he was a member of the Thirteenth General Assembly, a position he filled with credit to himself, honor to the state and satisfaction of the citizens. In 1859, Mr. Dunne married in New Orleans, Miss Mary Dunne, who survives with four children to mourn the loss of a kind and considerate husband and father. The children are James F. and R. E. Dunne, Mrs. M. J. Nelson of Otter Creek and Thomas J. Dunne of Dubuque. Deceased was a man of firm character, was generous and open hearted and numbered his friends by the hundreds. The funeral was held today at Otter Creek and was very largely attended, many from this city being present.

James Dunne gravestone
 

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