Dunham Township changed its name from Byron Township on December 28 , 1850 , to avoid confusion with Byron Township and to honor a resident , Solomon J. Dunham . On December 28 , 1850 , the name of Dunham Township changed from Byron Township to avoid confusion with Byron Township and honor a resident of Solomon J. Dunham . Byron Township changed its name to Byron Township on December 28 , 1850 , in order to avoid confusion with Dunham Township and honor a resident , Solomon J. Dunham .