[1] While a teenager, Dunnett was working on a railroad construction crew when a large stone fell on him.

[2] Dunnett recovered, but the effects of the injury resulted in a unique gait when he walked and the carrying of one shoulder lower than the other.

[1] Dunnett then attended courses at Boston University School of Law to complete his legal education, and attained admission to the bar in 1877.

[1] A Republican, while living in Ryegate, Dunnett served as school superintendent and town meeting moderator.

[5] Porter H. Dale won on the 21st ballot at the state party convention, and went on to win the general election.

[6] Dunnett was a Freemason, and was also active as a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Knights Templar.

[1] Dunnett suffered from kidney disease in his later years, and became ill while attending the 1920 Republican National Convention, where he delivered a seconding speech in support of Calvin Coolidge for vice president.