Hancock County IL Archives Biographies.....Dunn, Thomas F. April 21, 1858 - 
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Source: Hancock, McDonough and Henderson Counties, Illinois
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THOMAS F. DUNN, who is now serving his 
second term as Circuit Clerk of Hancock 
County, makes his home in Carthage, and 
is recognized as one of its progressive and public- 
spirited citizens, wide-awake to the best interests 
of the community. He is also one of Hancock 
County's native sons, and a representative of one 
of her early families. He was born on the 21st 
of April, 1858, and is of Irish lineage. His par- 
ents, John and Mary (Cummings) Dunn, were 
both natives of the Emerald Isle. The father re- 
sided in that country during the days of his boy- 
hood and youth, and when a young man of eigh- 
teen years sailed for America. Hoping to better 
his financial condition in a land where greater 
privileges were afforded, he crossed the Atlantic 
and took up his residence in Connecticut. ' 

In the Nutmeg State, John Dunn was united in 
marriage with Mary Cummings. They became 
the parents of eight children, but three of the 
number are now deceased. Mary still resides in 
Hancock County; Edward J. is a prosperous 
farmer of this county; John J. is also engaged in 
agricultural pursuits; Ellen is the wife of Edgar 
P. Hull, a resident of Hancock County; and 
William W. is clerk in the Exchange Bank of 
Carthage. In 1857 John Dunn came to Illinois, 
and took up his residence in Pilot Grove Town- 
ship, Hancock County. There he purchased land, 
and to its cultivation and improvement he has 
since devoted his energies. He is recognized as 
one of the leading agriculturists of the community, 
and by his well-directed efforts has acquired a 
comfortable property. 

We now take up the personal history of Mr. 
Dunn whose name heads this record. He was 
reared on the old homestead in the usual manner 
of farmer lads. His days were passed midst play 
and work, and in attendance at the common 
schools, where he acquired a good education. 
He early began to labor in the fields, and became 
familiar with farm life in all its details. It was 
his desire, however, to engage in some other pur- 
suit than that to which he was reared, and when 
twenty-two years of age he left the parental roof 
and came to Carthage. 

It was at this time that the official life of Mr. 
Dunn began. He was appointed Deputy Circuit 
Clerk of Hancock County, and continued to fill 
that position for six consecutive years. He was 
then, in 1888, elected as Circuit Clerk for a term 
of four years. So ably did he fill the office that 
on the expiration of his term he was re-elected. 
He is ever prompt and faithful in the discharge 
of his official duties, and has won the high com- 
mendation of all concerned. In 1881 he served as 
Township Assessor. In his political views, he is 
a Democrat, and the party has found in him a 
stanch supporter since he attained his majority. 
Like his parents, he is a member of the Catholic 
Church. In this county, where his entire life has 
been passed, he is both widely and favorably 
known, and his friends throughout the community 
are many. 

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