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May Wentworth

Mark Wentworth Dunham was a prominent 19th-century American horse importer, breeder, and owner of the historic Oaklawn Farm in Wayne, Illinois.

Lived
1842–1899
Nationality
American
Language
English

Mark Wentworth Dunham (1842–1899) was an American horse importer and breeder active in the nineteenth century. He is best known as the owner and developer of Oaklawn Farm, an estate located in Wayne, Illinois. Under his ownership, Oaklawn Farm expanded significantly, eventually becoming recognized as the largest horse breeding farm in the world at one point in its history. Dunham's operations focused on the importation and breeding of high-quality horses, establishing his reputation within the agricultural and equine industries of the United States.