Daniel Dunakin (April 19, 1810 – May 16, 1875) was a Michigan politician.
Daniel Dunakin | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Calhoun County 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1855 – December 31, 1856 | |
Preceded by | John R. Palmer |
Succeeded by | James Monroe |
Personal details | |
Born | Niagara County, New York | April 19, 1810
Died | May 16, 1875 | (aged 65)
Political party | Republican |
Early life
editDunakin was born on April 19, 1810, in Niagara County, New York. In 1834, Dunakin settled on a farm in Eckford Township, Michigan Territory.[1]
Career
editOn November 8, 1854, Dunakin was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Calhoun County 1st district from January 3, 1855, to December 31, 1856.[2]
Personal life
editDunakin was a Free Will Baptist.[1]
Death
editDunakin died on May 16, 1875.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Daniel Dunakin". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 4, 2020.