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WILLIAM THOMPSON DUNN, contractor, Allegheny, was born at what was then called Georgetown, Mercer county, Pa., in 1825, son of James and Maria (Thompson) Dunn, who were born in Crawford county, Pa., in 1800 and 1802, respectively. His grandfather, Alexander Dunn, was born in Eastern Pennsylvania, and was for many years a justice of the peace. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Dunn was carried off by Indians while on a survey in Crawford county, and held for ransom. The father of William T. was a carpenter, and died in Allegheny in 1874; his wife died in 1865; both were members of the M. E. Church. William received his education in the public schools and at Allegheny College, Meadville, graduating in 1852. He then went south in 1853, and taught school in Louisiana for three years. Returning in 1856, he, in July, 1857, began reading law with Judge Wilson McCandless, and in 1860 was admitted to the bar at Pittsburgh, where he practiced till 1867. He then associated with the late Edward Allen, as contractors and builders of sewers, etc. April 25, 1861, Mr. Dunn was married to Amelia Frances, daughter of Edward Allen (deceased); her mother resides with Mr. Dunn, aged eighty-two years. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, Amelia Maria, wife of Frank Moore. In 1884 Mr. Dunn purchased property at Emsworth, and has a beautiful home. He and family are members of the M. E. Church.