C. C. Dunn

Chris Carroll Dunn (April 19, 1871 - December 28, 1934) was an American politician and lawyer. He represented the 14th District in the Mississippi State Senate from 1900 to 1908 and from 1920 to 1924.

Early life Chris Carroll Dunn was born on April 19, 1871, in Carroll County, Mississippi. He was the son of Charles M. Dunn, a Confederate Army soldier, and Calula (Bates) Dunn. Dunn attended Amite County's primary schools. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1892. In 1914, Dunn became the County Attorney of Meridian County. By 1918, Dunn was a member of the Amis & Dunn law firm alongside Alfonzo B. Amis. During this term, Dunn chaired the Engrossed Bills committee. He also served on the following committees: Rules; Judiciary; Immigration; Insurance; Drainage; Roads, Ferries, and Bridges; and Oyster Industry.

Personal life and death Dunn was a Baptist. He was a member of the Freemasons, Knights of Pythias, and Knights and Ladies of Honor. He married Lulie Alma Gressett on February 27, 1894. Lulie died in 1920. Dunn remarried, to Lucille Schilling, on December 6, 1921. Dunn died in a hunting accident on December 28, 1934. He was survived by his widow, mother, and four sisters.