Dewitt C. Dunham, M. D., is a native of Brownhelm, Loring county, Ohio, and was born on the 13th of July, 1841. After passing through his preparatory studies, he took a scientific course at Oberlin College, and afterwards graduated at the Cleveland Medical College, in 1867. He came to Anoka the following year, and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession, and the last few years has also taken an interest in the lumbering business. In 1877, he formed a partnership with John Goss and B. F. Garvey, under the firm name of John Goss & Co.; this firm has since done quite an extensive business, both in logging and the manufacture of lumber; during the winter of 1880-81, eighty-five men were employed in the woods, and seven and a half million feet of logs banked. In October, 1879, he formed a partnership with G. E. Storms, under the firm name of Dunham & Storms, purchased the machinery and rented the building known as the Anoka Door, Sash, and Blind Factory; they continue this industry, employing about twenty men. Dr. Dunham has been a member of the school board eight years, and is now on his second year as president of the same; he is also serving his fourth year as a member of the city council, and is Grand Vice Chancellor of the Knight of Pythias. He was married on the 5th of January, 1865, to Miss Maggie Powell, of Marshall, Michigan. Their children are, Jessie E., William A., and Lucy B. (History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Rev. Edward D. Neill, Minnesota Historical Company, Minneapolis, 1881, Page 235)
Anoka Union: This morning, at about 9:30 o’clock, Alvin Dunham, only son of Dr. D. C. Dunham, was drowned in the Mississippi river, just above Lewis Martin’s residence, while in swimming in company with his cousin, named Prindle. (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Tuesday Morning, July 29, 1884, Volume XII, Number 211, Page 5)
Minnesota State Agricultural Society Meets. Dr. D. C. Dunham – delegate from the Anoka County Agricultural Society. (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Wednesday Morning, January 18, 1892, Volume XIV, Number 13, Page 8)
ANOKA, April 12. – The Anoka Base Ball club has been organized, with Dr. D. C. Dunham as manager. The boys are ready to play any amateur club in the state. (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Sunday Morning, April 13, 1890, Volume XII, Number 103, Page 12)
Anoka Physician Dead. Special to The St. Paul Globe. ANOKA, Minn., May 2. – This morning occurred the death of Dr. D. C. Dunham at his home on North Farry street. Dr. Dunham was a member of the city council four years; was mayor of Anoka in 1882, and a member of the high school board for eight years, acting as president and secretary during that time. He has also been county coroner and county physician for six and fourteen years respectively. He was appointed United States examining surgeon under President Harrison, holding the office until his death. He was elected state senator from this district Nov. 6, 1894, on the Republican ticket. (The Saint Paul Globe, Tuesday, May 3, 1898, Volume XXI, Number 123, Page 9)