Hannah age 86 on the 1850 census is Hannah McDuffie the mother of Richard Dame, grandmother of Daniel. She was married to Richard Dame Sr 15 November 1786 in NH. From what I can gather Moses S Dame is also a son of Richard Dame Sr..

Carroll County Legislators:

Daniel W. Dame, farmer and first president of Rock Creek Grange No. 53, one of first State officers to take an inerest in additional legislative sessions. A railroad man and incorporator of predecessors of Milwaukee, one of the first passenger engines was named "D.W. Dame." Was felt by many farmers he "two timed" their interests. He was the first president of the Old Settlers Association here, elected 1864. Died in Lanark 1875 (I believe they mean 1895).

When referring to the Centennial Jubilee July 4, 1876 celebrated in Lanark with a parade:

"The editor of the Gazette said, "Next came a carriage with Hon. James Shaw of Mt. Carroll, orator of the day, and Hon. D.W. Dame, president of the day dressed in the costume of 1776 representing George Washington followed by carriages containing other distinguished citizens."

August 21, 1884 - The eleventh annual meeting of Old Settlers was held in the city park at Lanark. D.W. Dame was re-elected president and other offices filled. It was decided the next annual meeting to be in the fairgrounds at Mt. carroll. Billy Shannon related his experiences, as did Mr.Dodd who we believe sat on the first jury case in the county.

Soldiers and Sailors Society:

At the last meeting, Hon. D.W. Dame of Lanark recommended building a monument and offered a resolution to that effect. A committee consisting of D.W. Dame, L.F. Eastabrooks of Wysox, W.H. Griffith of Savanna, George F. Bucher of Mt. Carroll and John W. Taylor was elected to put the resolution into effect. It was determined to loate the monument on the courthouse square on the site of the first stone courthouse. ( It was accomplished and dedicated October 6, 1891)

Daniel W. Dame was born in Sandwich, Carroll Co., New Hampshire, on Feb. 8, 1820. On the death of his mother, which occurred when he was but four months old, he was taken to live with his grandparents, in Rochester, Stratford Co., N. H., where he lived till he removed to Rock Creek, Carroll Co., Ill., in June 1857. At the death of his grandparents, at the age of 13 years, he was left to his own care, and has since, without pecuniary assistance, made his way in the battle of life, by his own energy of character. He obtained such education as was to be had in the common schools of his native state, with one term in Rochester Academy.

Mr. Dame, after arriving at the age of 21 years, was often called upon to serve his country in a public capacity, and filled various offices, from town, county and state, to Representative in the State Legislature, for 2 or 3 terms; was prominently identified in the construction of several railroads leading to the city of Rochester; married Miss Mary A. Roberts, of Milton, N. H., on Nov. 28. 1841; died Sept. 4, 1846 leaving one daughter, Julia A.; married Sophia W. Worster, on April 12, 1847; have one son, Charles S.; lost one by first and three by last marriage. Mr. Dame located on Sec. 29, Rock Creek Tp., 160 acres, and has since added until he has about 500 acres of that farm. He purchased the land, and laid out the present thriving City of Lanark, under the auspices of the Northern Ill. R. R. Co.; has been publicly identified with the growth and prosperity of Carroll Co., filling various offices in town and Co., and has represented Carroll and Jo Daviess Cos. in the State Legislature; has always been interested in educational matters, and devoted time and means to its promotion; has been prominently identified with the construction of several railroads in this state, acting in the capacity of superintendent, and locating agent and director.

We clip the following from the Rock Island Argus:

The party left Port Byron at 7:30, on the W. W. Ry., in charge of D. W. Dame, Esq., one of the most gentlemanly railroad men it has ever been the fortune of travelers to meet. Mr. D. is a member of the State Legislature, and haws a general superintending, under the Board of Directors, over all the concerns of the company, to execute all orders of the Board in matters relating to the right of way, surveys, location of road, making contracts for land, and materials for construction of the road, buildings, fixtures, engines, cars, and making repairs and improvements. At a meeting held in the office of G. W. Pleasant, acting Judge of the Fifth Judicial District of Illinois, we quote from the following resolutions passed:

Resolved, That the excursion to Racine and Milwaukee, from which we have just returned, has been a most complete and delightful success in all respects, exceeding our highest expectations, for which we are chiefly indebted to the courtesy of the W. W. R. R. Co. and its gentlemanly officers and agents, who had us in their charge. That our acknowledgments are especially due to D. W. Dame, of Lanark, one of the directors, etc.

Mr. Dame was elected the first mayor of the City of Lanark, where he now resides. He has retired from active life, and is enjoying in his pleasant home the fruits of his labors, in peace and quiet, and still takes a lively interest in county, state and national prosperity.

Pages 450-451 History of Carroll County Illinois 1878, published by Kett Under Rock Creek Township
Sources: Goodly Heritage Pg 313, 183, 425 & 426
Sources: Alice Horner - Lori Gilbert

The Dame Home in 1986

Illinois - "Our Way"