George Hedford Dunn
George Hedford Dunn | |
|---|---|
| 4th Indiana State Treasurer | |
| In office 1841–1844 | |
| Governor | Samuel Bigger James Whitcomb |
| Preceded by | Nathan B. Palmer |
| Succeeded by | Royal Mayhew |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Amos Lane |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Smith |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1828–1829 1832–1824 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1794 New York City, US |
| Died | January 12, 1854 (aged 59) |
| Party | Whig |
George Hedford Dunn (November 15, 1794 – January 12, 1854) was an American lawyer and politician. A Whig, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives, later the Indiana State Treasurer.
Biography
Dunn was born on November 15, 1794, in New York City. In 1817, he moved to Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where he studied law. After being admitted to the bar in 1822, after which he commenced practice in Lawrenceburg.[1] He owned slaves.[2]
Dunn was a Whig. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives in 1828 and 1829, and again from 1832 to 1834.[3] As a representative, he promoted Indiana's first railroad.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Indiana Senate in 1831.[3] He unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives for the 24th Congress, though won the following Congressional election. He served in Congress from March 4, 1837, to March 3, 1839, representing Indiana's 4th district. He lost the following election. From 1841 to 1844, he was the Indiana State Treasurer, and from 1847 to 1850, was judge of Dearborn County.[1][3]
Between serving in Congress and as Indiana State Treasurer, Dunn returned to practicing law. Up until his death, he was president of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Western Railroad.[1] He was also a trustee of Indiana University.[4] He died on January 12, 1854, aged 59, in Lawrenceburg. He was buried at New Town Cemetery,[1] later being moved to Glendale Cemetery.[3] His tombstone features a model train on top of it. He was married, with him being buried beside his wife.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Dunn, George Hedford". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Help us identify members of Congress who enslaved people". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Dunn". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Trustees and Officers of Indiana University, 1820 to 1950. Indiana University. 1951. p. 47.
- ↑ Whiting Jr., Charles (June 2003). "George Hedford Dunn" (PDF). The Hoosier Packet. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
