Alfred Brunson

Alfred Brunson (February 9, 1793 – August 3, 1882) was an American Methodist missionary and circuit rider, lawyer, and territorial legislator.

Biography Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Brunson served in the War of 1812. Thompson was freed by spring of 1837, and returned to Fort Snelling with Brunson. They began the areas first Methodist mission at Kaposia, with land and support from Dakota leader Wakinyatanka "Big Thunder" (Little Crow III). After Wakinyatanka revoked his acceptance of the mission and attendance waned, and with Brunson ill and away from the mission, the mission closed.

He studied law and was admitted to the Wisconsin bar in 1839.

During the American Civil War, Brunson served as a chaplain of the 31st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He retired from the ministry in 1871.