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Poindexter Dunn
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | Lucien C. Gause |
| Succeeded by | William H. Cate |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1858 |
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| Born | November 3, 1834 Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Died | October 12, 1914 (aged 79) Texarkana, Texas |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ellenora Patton Dunn Anna Fussell Dunn |
| Children | Anna Mae Estes Dunn Dorothea Dunn (died as an infant in 1888.) |
| Alma mater | Jackson College, Columbia, Tennessee |
| Profession | cotton planter
Attorney politician orator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Poindexter Dunn (born November 3, 1834, died October 12, 1914) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Arkansas. This means he was a lawmaker in the United States Congress.
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Early Life and Education
Poindexter Dunn was born on November 3, 1834, near Raleigh, North Carolina. His parents were Grey and Lydia Baucum Dunn. In 1837, when he was three years old, he moved with his father to Limestone County, Alabama.
He went to local country schools. Later, he graduated from Jackson College in Columbia, Tennessee, in 1854. After college, he began studying law. In 1856, he moved to St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Family Life
Poindexter Dunn was married twice. His first wife was Ellenora Patton. Later, he married Anna Fussell, who was also from Arkansas. They had two daughters together. Their names were Anna Mae Estes Dunn and Dorothea Dunn. Sadly, Dorothea died as a baby in 1888.
Political and Legal Career
Dunn started his career in politics early. In 1858, he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives. This is a part of the state government that makes laws for Arkansas. He also worked as a successful cotton grower until 1861.
Service in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Poindexter Dunn served as a captain. He was part of the Confederate States Army.
Becoming a Lawyer
After the Civil War, he continued to study law. In 1867, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. This is called being "admitted to the bar." He then started his own law practice in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Serving in Congress
Poindexter Dunn was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives five times. He served from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1889.
While in Congress, he was the chairman of an important group. This group was called the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. This committee worked on laws about ships, trade, and fishing.
In 1888, he decided not to run for Congress again. He then moved to Los Angeles, California, and continued to work as a lawyer.
Later Years
In 1893, Dunn moved to New York City. He was appointed as a special commissioner. His job was to help prevent fraud related to customs revenue. This means he helped stop people from cheating on taxes for goods brought into the country.
Later, in 1895, he moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, he worked on building railroads. Finally, in 1905, he settled in Texarkana, Texas.
Death
Poindexter Dunn passed away in Texarkana, Texas, on October 12, 1914. He was 79 years old. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Texarkana, Texas.
