William P. Dunnington Candidate

Born: May 27, 1832
Morgantown, Virginia
Monongalia County
United States
Resided: Lake City, Minnesota
Wabasha County
Death: May 20, 1910
Gender: Man
Occupation: Merchant
Military Service: 2nd California Cavalry Regiment, Civil War (Captain, 1861-1864).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 15 (1875-1876).
Notes: Dunnington came to Minnesota locating in Wabasha County in 1865. After serving in the legislature, Dunnington was appointed register of the U.S. Land Office at Redwood Falls where he served from 1876 to 1884.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1910-MN-000531). The Redwood Gazette, May 25, 1910 (p. 1).
Photo of William P. Dunnington
Photo of William P. Dunnington
The Redwood Gazette, May 25, 1910 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1874 State House, District 15 General Republican 364 50.49% Won