Mark Wentworth Dunham
1842–1899 (age 57)
Biography
Mark Wentworth Dunham devoted his life to transforming the rolling acres of his Illinois estate into a celebrated center for horticulture, breeding Percheron horses that brought acclaim to his name and to the region.
He welcomed fellow agriculturists to learn from his methods and set aside resources to support schools and neighbors, leaving a legacy of careful stewardship and generous hospitality.