"Leaders and Leading Men of the Indian Territory", Vol. I, Choctaws and Chickasaws By H. F. O'Beirne published 1891. page 87 [ a photo of Dr. W. M. Dunn accompanies the bio ] DR. W. M. DUNN, Sr. The subject of this sketch was born near Tallahasse, Florida, December 8, 1828, his father's name being Bryant Dunn, a Georgian by birth and education. Dr. Dunn was educated for the medical profession in Augusta, GA., and commenced practice in 1853. Moving to Choctaw County, Mississippi in the following year. In 1857 he married Miss Selina Yates, daughter of Allen Yates, an extensive farmer. When the war broke out he joined Bragg as a a sergeant, but after two years' campaign his health gave way and he received his discharge. After practicing medicine for some years in Meridian, Mississippi, he moved to Atoka in 1876, and with his family settled in their present home. By his wife, who is of the Hyah-pah-tuk-kalo clan, he has seven children, five of whom are at present living. The oldest (now dead) was Mrs. P. H. Little. The next in order was Margaret, who died in infancy. Dr. A. E. Dunn, of Purcell, Chickasaw Nation; W. M. Dunn Jr. of Atoka; Mrs. J. R. Harris, Neosho, Missouri; Mrs. O. E. White, of Atoka; and Miss Lena Dunn, of Atoka are the surviving members of the family. In 1884 Dr. Dunn was forced to retire from his arduous practice owing to an attack of Bright's disease, which unfortunately carried him off in 1886. As a physician he stood high, while his benevolence to the poor needing treatment was proverbial. A more zealous, painstaking professional man could hardly have been met with. His death was universally regretted, and his loss felt by many in Atoka and the surrounding neighborhood. ----------- Nalora