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David Alexander Nunn
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th district |
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| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869 |
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| Preceded by | John W. Leftwich |
| Succeeded by | William J. Smith |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | William W. Vaughan |
| Succeeded by | John Atkins |
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| Born | July 26, 1833 Haywood County |
| Died | September 11, 1918 (aged 85) Brownsville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary E. Thompson Nunn Tennessee Whitehead Nunn |
| Children | Willie T. Nunn
David S. Nunn Alice Isabella Nunn Charlie Nunn Cordie L. Nunn Poston |
| Alma mater | Cumberland University |
| Profession | lawyer politician |
David Alexander Nunn (born July 26, 1833 – died September 11, 1918) was an American politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented Tennessee's 8th congressional district.
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Early Life and Education
David Alexander Nunn was born in Haywood County, Tennessee, near Brownsville, Tennessee. His parents were David and Alice Koonce Nunn. He went to different private schools when he was young. He also attended West Tennessee College, which is now Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.
After college, David Nunn decided to study law. He went to Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from there in 1853. That same year, he was allowed to become a lawyer. He started his law practice in Brownsville.
Family Life
In 1853, David Nunn married Mary E. Thompson. They had five children together: Willie T., David S., Alice Isabella, Charlie, and Cordie L. After Mary passed away in 1873, David Nunn married Tennessee Whitehead in 1875.
Political Career
David Nunn was very involved in politics. In 1860, he was a presidential elector for the Constitutional Union Party. A presidential elector is someone chosen to cast votes for president and vice president. Later, in 1864, he was a presidential elector for the Republican Party.
Serving in Congress
Nunn was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Republican. He served in the Fortieth Congress from March 4, 1867, to March 4, 1869. The House of Representatives is part of the U.S. government that makes laws. He tried to be re-elected in 1868 but was not successful.
Later, he was elected to Congress again. He served in the Forty-third Congress. This term lasted from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1875. He tried to be re-elected in 1874 but did not win.
Other Important Roles
In 1869, President Grant appointed David Nunn as a Minister Resident to Ecuador. This role was like being an ambassador, representing the United States in Ecuador. He resigned from this position in November 1869.
From 1881 to 1885, Nunn served as the secretary of state for Tennessee. This is a high-ranking official in the state government. In 1897, President McKinley appointed him as the collector of internal revenue in Nashville, Tennessee. This meant he was in charge of collecting certain taxes for the government. He held this job until he resigned in 1902. After that, he returned to his private life.
Later Years and Death
David Alexander Nunn passed away in Brownsville, Tennessee, on September 11, 1918. He was 85 years old. He was laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville.
