Allan M. Dunn ~ ~ ~1836-1899

Submitted by: Shirley Harlan

Allan M. Dunn, died at his home about two miles west of Ponca City, on January 7, at 4 p.m.

Mr. Dunn was born in Henderson County, Kentucky. When quite a boy his parents moved to Illinois, where he lived until 1880, when he moved to Audubon County, Iowa. Here he lived and was a successful farmer until the opening of the Cherokee Outlet. He made the run into the Strip, secured a good farm upon which he lived till the day of his death.

He leaves two sons and two daughters and a widow to mourn his loss. His sons and daughters are all married and only one, J. P. Dunn lives in this Territory.

Mr. Dunn was a prosperous farmer, and had accumulated considerable property, which was all left to his wife.

For many years Mr. Dunn was a terrible sufferer from asthma, never well, but always cheerful and hopeful, full of energy and attentive to his business.

The funeral was held at his late residence was largely attended. An address full of beautiful thoughts and illustrations was delivered by Rev. Dr. Schenck. The Ponca City Quartet, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Hauschildt, Mrs. Fowler and Mr. Stowell, sang some music, making the whole service very impressive and touching. After the serice at the house his remains were laid away in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, where a large number of the friends had gathered to pay their esteemed friend and neighbor.

Card of thanks. We desire to express our gratitude and extend our sincere thanks to all of those who expressed their sympathy and gave us their assistance in our late bereavement. J.P. Dunn,and Mrs. Sarah E. Dunn

© The Ponca City Courier
Sunday, January 12, 1899