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Birth	:	23 May 1890 Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 1936 Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Odd Fellows Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0138397, -122.8980865
Description	:	45 years, 9 months, 13 days Son of Judge Ralph Oregon Dunbar and Clarissa Asseneth White. Brother of Wells, Chester, Betsy, Frederick and Ruth Dunbar. Husband of Marie Gladys Rowes, whom he married on August 12, 1917. After his divorce he was married to Lena Elizabeth Martensen in 1929. Father of one daughter Dorothy with 1st wife. The John H. Dunbar House located at 426 17th Avenue in Olympia, Washington is a historical site. JOHN DUNBAR PASSES AWAY Was born in Goldendale; Was Prominent State Official for Many Years John H. Dunbar, 45, native son and former state attorney general, died at St. Peter's hospital in Olympia, following... Read More	45 years, 9 months, 13 days Son of Judge Ralph Oregon Dunbar and Clarissa Asseneth White. Brother of Wells, Chester, Betsy, Frederick and Ruth Dunbar. Husband of Marie Gladys Rowes, whom he married on August 12, 1917. After his divorce he was married to Lena Elizabeth Martensen in 1929. Father of one daughter Dorothy with 1st wife. The John H. Dunbar House located at 426 17th Avenue in Olympia, Washington is a historical site. JOHN DUNBAR PASSES AWAY Was born in Goldendale; Was Prominent State Official for Many Years John H. Dunbar, 45, native son and former state attorney general, died at St. Peter's hospital in Olympia, following a short illness caused from a liver ailment. Funeral services were held from the First Christian church, Olympia, in charge of the Alfred William Leach Post No. 3, American Legion. Services were conducted by Rev. Claude H, Lorimer and Thomas W. Holman, Seattle attorney and former assistant attorney general delivered by eulogy. Mr. Dunbar served as attorney general from 1923 to 1932 and prior to that time had served as a law clerk in the office. He was born at Goldendale and was educated and the public schools here while his father, Ralph Oregon Dunbar, was serving on the Supreme Court bench. He attended Whitman College, later completing his law course at the University of Washington. He was prosecuting attorney of Chelan County for two years. He resigned his position as law clerk to enlist in the navy during the World War and on his return was appointed assistant attorney general. When his superior, L. L. Thompson, resigned, Mr. Dunbar was appointed to the attorney general position by Governor Hart. He was elected the office twice. He was married in 1917 to Marie Rowe and to them was born a daughter who resides with he mother in Seattle. After their divorce, he married Lena Elizabeth Martensen, a stenographer in his office, who survives him. Full military honors were paid Mr. Dunbar at the graveside service at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Olympia. Klickitat News, Goldendale, WA March 26, 1936

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John Howard Dunbar's memorial is located at: Odd Fellows Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Tumwater, Thurston County, USA.
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John Howard Dunbar death on 6 Mar 1936 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.0138397
Longitude: -122.8980865

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Oregon Dunbar

(1845 - 1912)

Clarissa Asseneth “Clara” White Dunbar

(1852 - 1930)

Spouse

Lena Elizabeth Martenson Haskins

(1900 - 1968)

Siblings

Wells Ralph Dunbar

(1874 - 1880)

Chester Copperfield “Master” Dunbar

(1876 - 1880)

Betsey Trotwood “Little Betsey” Dunbar

(1877 - 1880)

Ruth Dunbar

(1882 - 1963)

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Coordinate: 47.0138397, -122.8980865

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22. Saint Christophers Community Church Columbarium
Olympia, Thurston County, USA
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23. Chief Leschi Cemetery
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24. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
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