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REV. G.T. NAGLE, private secretary of Bishop Hennessy; is a native ot the city of New York, and was born in 1857; his parents came to Dubuque in 1859; he grew up and attended school here, and afterward entered college at Prairie du Chien; after completing his literary course, he pursued his philosophical and theological studies in Montreal, Canada, and was ordained there Dec. 20, 1879; upon his return to Dubuque in January, he was honored with the appointment of private secretary to Bishop Hennessy, a position of honor and responsibility.   pg.852
THOMAS S. NAIRN, dealer in leather, imported and domestic calfskins, saddlery hardware, etc., 372 Main Street; is a native of Washington Co., Md., and was born Feb. 16, 1822; he grew up there, and after reaching manhood, he went South to Mobile and remained there three years; he came West to Iowa in 1845 and located in Dubuque; he soon afterward entered the office of the Surveyor General; a great deal of the land in Iowa, Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota was surveyed under his supervision; he remained in the office of the Surveyor General for seventeen years; in 1861, he engaged in the drug business in Washington, D.C. and continued there until 1866; in 1867, he engaged in the leather trade, and since then he has continued in that business; he is Secretary of Linwood Cemetery Association. A few years after coming to Dubuque, on the 13th of June, 1848, Mr. Nairn was united in marriage to Miss Henrietti Karrick, a native of Madison Co., Mo., and daughter of George O. and Amanda Karrick; they came to Dubuque in 1836, and were among the earliest settlers here. Mr. and Mrs. Nairn have four children; three sons-John, Joseph and George, and one daughter-Mary.    pg.852-853
WILLIAM NEUMEISTER, dealer in fresh and salted meats, at 205 Johnson avenue and at the Central Market, Dubuque, is a native of Germany, and was born Feb. 14, 1827; he grew up to manhood there and emigrated to America in August 1848; he came West to Wisconsin and lived there until the spring of 1850, when he came to Dubuque; he worked as a butcher, and, in 1854, engaged in business for himself, and, he has carried on the meat business here over twenty-five years and is one of the oldest in the city; he belongs to Schiller Lodge, I.O.O.F., and to the German Benevolent Society. He married Miss Mary Beyer, a native of Germany, Jan. 29,1854; they have ten children; three daughters-Mary (engaged in teaching school), Julia and Henrietti, and seven sons-Henry, Willie, Fred, August, Frank, Charlie and Otto.    pg.853
J.W. NEWBURG, decorative painting and frescoing, No. 86 Eighth street, Dubuque; is a native of Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, and was born Jan 13, 1840; he grew up and attended school there until 16 years of age; then went to Detroit; he learned his trade in Detroit and Cleveland; he came to Iowa and located in Dubuque in 1862 and established his present business; he carries on both house and sign painting, and gives special attention to decorative painting and frescoing, employing fifteen men and doing the leading business in his line in Dubuque; he sends his work through this section of the State, and has sent his work to Chicago and even New York; his is a member of the Masonic Order- the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery- the Knights of Pythias, I.O.O.F.,and the A.O.U.W. In September, 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Brendle, from Galena, Ill; they have three children- Carrie, Charles and Alfred.    pg.853
JOHN NEWMAN, carriage and wagon maker, 141 Third street, Dubuque; is a native of Geneva, Seneca Co., N.Y., and was born Oct. 20, 1831; he grew up to manhood and learned his trade in that State; came to Dubuque in 1854 and began working at his trade and continued until 1875, when he engaged in business for himself. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Quinn, from this city, in 1859; they have four children.    pg.853
A.L. NICHOLS, foreman car department C., C., D. & M. R.R.; residence, 1829 Jackson street; is a native of Western N.Y., and was born near Buffalo June 26,1831; he came West to Chicago in 1856; lived in Belvidere, Ill., four years; he came to Cedar Falls,Iowa in 1861, and lived there ten years, and came to Dubuque in 1871, and since then has been connected with the shops of the C., C., D. & M. R. R.; in 1875, he was appointed foreman of the car department and since then has occupied that position. Mr. Nichols was united in marriage to Mrs. M.M. Stiles, from Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 25, 1861; she is an accomplished musician, and has taken a leading part in church choirs for many years.    pg.853
DAVID NICHOLS, farmer, Sec.36 ; P.O.Farley; born Oct. 5, 1811, in Duchess Co., N.Y.; he came to Dubuque Co. in 1852,and has since resided here; he owns 200 acres of land. He married Sophia Jenkins in 1837; she was born in Columbia Co., N.Y.; they have four children, two living- Mary J. (now Mrs. Watts) and Arthur H. (who served in the late war). Democrat.     pg.945
THOMAS NICHOLSON, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O.Cottage Hill; born Dec. 24, 1809, in Cumberland, England; in 1851, came to Ohio, thence to Dubuque Co,; he owns 100 acres of land. Married Elizabeth Wearthemuth; she was born in England; they have three children- Elizabeth, Sarah and Phebe. M.E. Church.     pg.959
A. NIEBUHR, merchant tailor, No 1314 Clay street, Dubuque; is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born Feb. 22, 1839; he grew up and received his education and learned his trade there; he traveled for a number of years in different kingdoms and speaks fluently five different languages; he came to America in September 1872; he was engaged in his business in Washington, D.C., for five years, and came to Dubuque in March 1877, and since then has carried on his business here. In 1875, he married Miss Mary Gorius, a native of Dubuque Co.; they have one daughter-Matilda, a nice little girl.    pg.853
HERMANN NIENSTAEDT, druggist and apothecary, proprietor of the Fifth Ward Drug Store, No. 1924 Couler avenue, Dubuque; is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born March 27, 1847; he grew up to manhood and received his education there and studied his profession; he came to America in 1873, and came to Iowa the same year and located in Dubuque, and since then he has been connected with the drug business; he is building up a good trade. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Pleins, from this city, Aug. 27, 1878; they have on son-Franz L.    pg.853-854
F.R. NITZSCHE, physician and surgeon, 1077 Clay street, Dubuque; is a native of Germany, and was born in Saxony July 2, 1829; he grew up and received his education there, and studied medicine and graduated in 1861 at the Surgeon Medical Academy, Dresden; he came to America in 1866, and came to Iowa and located in Dubuque in 1870, and engaged in the practice of his profession; in 1876, he went to Chicago and attended a course of lectures at Rush Medical College, and graduated from that institution and received a diploma. In April, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Wilhelmina Jodam, a native of Dubuque Co.    pg.854
RUDOLPH NOLTE, residence corner Jackson and Tenth streets; is a native of Prussia, and was born in Westphalia March 13, 1813; he emigrated to America and landed in Baltimore Sept. 19, 1836, after a voyage of ten weeks, and a part of the time they were out of provisions. He came to Iowa, and arrived in Dubuque June 19, 1837, and began working at the carpenter trade; he helped finish the first brick house built in Dubuque; he bought the lots where he now lives in 1837; it was then a corn-field; he and D. Harms, now of Plattville, Wis., used to chop wood in the winter and sold it for $1 a cord, and they had to pay 75 cents to get it hauled here, and teams were so scarce they could only get it hauled on Sunday, and only got 25 cents a cord for chopping; in the winter of 1838, he made some furniture; he could get no varnish here, and walked to Galena and back again in one day, and paid $2, all the money he had for varnish; Mr. Nolte has been engaged in mining for a great many years; when he began life he had nothing, but he has been successful, and has accumulated a competency; he owns the property where he lives, and the brick store adjoining and other city property. He has been married three times; he married his present wife, Pauline Zwiener, Dec. 8, 1868; they have two children-Emil and Alwin.    pg.854
NORTON BROS. 245 West Locust street, Dubuque, consisting of Joseph, John and Edward Norton, are all natives of Dubuque, and sons of the late Patrick Norton, one of the earliest settlers of Dubuque Co.; they grew up the manhood here and are engaged in tree planting; the business was established by their father, and they have engaged in it longer than any one here. Joseph, the oldest of the firm, was born Dec. 7, 1847; he grew up and succeeded his father in his present business. He married Miss Margaret Glynn, from this city, in 1869; they have had three children; only one daughter, Stella, survives.    pg.854
PATRICK NORTON, (deceased) was a native of Ireland; he came to Dubuque in 1833, and was one of the earliest settlers. He married Amanda Kea, a native of South Carolina. He was engaged in teaming, tree-planting and dealing in real estate. He died in 1867, leaving a widow, now living, and six sons and one daughter. The old Norton homestead was located where the Episcopal Church now stands, on the corner of Fourteenth and Main streets.    pg.854
MICHAEL NUGENT, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Ballyclough; born in Ireland, 1829; came to New York in 1845; after nine years residence there, removed to Dubuque County in 1854; has a farm of 240 acres in Sections 16 and 17. Is a member of the Catholic Church, and is identified with the Democratic party; has held township offices. He was married in 1859, to Miss Mary A. Duggan, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Duggan, who came to Dubuque County in 1834, and have been constantly connected with the early settlement and progress of affairs in the county; five children living- John, Katie, Daniel, Delia and Ella; two children- George and Annie- have died.     pg.926
M. O'CONNOR, dealer in groceries and provisions, No. 85 Bluff street, Dubuque; is a native of Ireland, and was born in County Cork in 1803; he grew up to manhood there, and emigrated to America in 1840, and came to Dubuque in the fall of 1834; he is one of the early settlers, and has lived here thirty-six years; there were only several brick buildings in Dubuque when he came; he was engaged in draying and teaming for many years, and for some time past has been engaged in his present business; when Mr. O'Connor came here, he had nothing, and by his industry he has acquired considerable property. He is a consistent member of the church, and gives liberally to its support. Married Miss Ellen Linehan, a native of Ireland; she died June 29, 1851; they had six children, three of whom are living- John, William and Richard.    pg.854
PATRICK O'CONNOR, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Tivoli; he is a native of Ireland; at about the age of 21, he emigrated to America; first landed at Quebec, thence to Ohio, and in 1841, he came to Dubuque; a fee years later, he removed to his present farm, where he has since resided, and is one of the first settlers in the township; he owns about four hundred acres of land. He married Ann O'Connell Nov. 24, 1847; she was born in Ireland; they have eight children- Mary, Johanna, Bridget, Anna, Maggie, Katie, Ellen and Morris. Catholic.     pg.954
LAWRENCE OERTEL, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Sherrill's Mount; born June 30, 1815, in Bavaria; in 1853 he came to New York, thence to Washington, D.C.; worked in the United States navy yard five years; in 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, Washington National Guards; served three months; he then continued to work for the Government till 1866, when he came to Chicago; in 1867, he came to his present farm, consisting of 100 acres. Married Margaret Hahn in 1842; she was born in January 1810, in Bavaria; they have two children- Christ, now living in Jackson Co., and John M., who manages the farm; he was born Nov. 26, 1843, and was married to Henrietta Wetter July 18, 1878; she was born in Dubuque Co., in August 1858; they have one child, George L.     pg.976
MRS. E.M. OGILBY, 1044 Iowa street, Dubuque; is a native of Chester Co., Penn.; her maiden name was Miss E.M.Reed; she came West to Iowa with the Philadelphia Company in 1836, and settled in Dubuque; they were among the early settlers here. Miss Reed was united in marriage, June 10, 1840, to Joseph Ogilby, from Philadelphia; he came West to Iowa with the Philadelphia Company in 1836, and settled in Dubuque; he was extensively engaged in building and contracting; was interested in manufacturing and other enterprises; his death occurred in 1865, leaving three children- Elizabeth R. (now Mrs. Maj. J.L. Horr), Josephine, Joshua.    pg.854-855
MRS. ANN O'HARE, Grand View avenue, between South Dodge and West Dodge streets, Dubuque; was born in County Monahan, Ireland; she came to this country and arrived in Galena in October 1823. On the 6th of June, 1841, she married Edward O'Hare, a native of County Clare, Ireland; he came to America about 1825 and known to Galena and Dubuque among the earliest settlers; he was one of the pioneers of this county; he was engaged in mercantile business and farming during his life, and was successful; he died July 31, 1854, leaving a nice property; they had seven children, only three of whom are living- Timothy A., James Edward and Margaret, she married Alderman J.J. Linehan of this city. Mrs. O'Hare lives on Grand View avenue; she owns nineteen acres of land finely located inside of the city limits.    pg.855
PETER OLINGER, livery, sale and boarding stable, corner Eleventh and Clay streets,Dubuque; is a native of Germany, and was born in Luxemburg June 11, 1854; he came to the United States in 1871, and came to Dubuque the same year; in 1877, he engaged in the grocery trade, and, in 1878, he engaged in his present business; his stock of horses and carriages are as good and well selected as there is in the city, and he is building up a good business. In 1877, he married Miss Maggie A.Whiel, a native of Germany; they have two sons-John and Frank.   pg.855
BERNARD J. O'NEILL, manufacturer of brick and buying and shipping grain, Brad street, south of Third street, Dubuque; is a native of Ireland, and was born Aug. 15, 1846; his parents came to Iowa and settled in Dubuque Co. in 1852; he grew up and attended school here; after reaching manhood, he engaged in the grain trade, and has carried on that business since then; for the past ten years, he has also been engaged in manufacturing brick; during the summer season, he makes 1,000,000 annually; he buys and stores grain during the winter, and ships it during the spring. Mr. O'Neill was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. Gandolfo, from this county, Oct. 29, 1872; they have three children- Dominick John, Henry E., Bernard J.   pg.855
JOHN O'REGAN, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Ballyclough; born in Dubuque County May 9, 1841; his father, John O'Regan, Sr., now living in Dubuque, was one of the earliest settlers here, building what was possibly the first dwelling-house erected in the county. The subject of this sketch has been all of his life a resident of Dubuque County, except about five years absent in Kentucky, attending school, etc.; he has a fine farm of 320 acres located in Sections 9, 15 and 16; religion, Roman Catholic; politics, Democratic. He was married in 1875, to Miss Margaret Conners; they have three children- Daniel, Mary, Ellen and Rachel.     pg.926
FRANK E. ORMSBY, manufacturer of shirts; collars and cuffs, and proprietor of the Steam Laundry, No 890 Main street, Dubuque; is a native of Lewis Co., N.Y., and was born Feb. 10. 1857; he grew up to manhood in that state; he came to Chicago in 1876, and came to Dubuque in 1877 and established his present business, and is building up a good trade; he has the only steam laundry in Dubuque. Mr. Ormsby was united in marriage, Dec. 4, 1879, to Miss Stella Pyne, from this city.   pg.855
J.C. PAINE, dealer in stoves, tin, copper and sheet-iron ware, and house furnishing goods, 846 Main street, Dubuque; is a native of Canada, and was born near Montreal Jan. 9, 1832; he grew up to manhood there; after living in Vermont a short time, he went to Albany, N.Y., where he learned his trade; he came to Dubuque in 1857, and began working at his trade with J. Maclay, and was with him about eighteen years;he engeaged in business for himself in 1874, and has established a good trade; he belongs to the Masonic Order, and also is a member of the I.O.O.F. He was united in marriage, May 12, 1863, to Miss Julia Gilliam, daughter of Charles Gilliam, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Paine have three children- Eva, Charles, Gertrude.   pg.855
RICHARD PAISLEY, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Rickardsville; born in 1813 in Ireland; in 1840, he came to Galena, Ill., and engaged in mining; remained there till 1845, when he removed to Dubuque Co.; he owns 620 acres of land; part he entered. Married Mary Paisley in 1859; she was born in Ireland; they had eight children, five living- James, Jane, John, Richard, and Willliam; Henry died aged 12 years; David and Margaret died in infancy. pg.959
THOMAS PAISLEY, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Rickardsville; he was born in 1815 in Ireland; in 1835 he came to New York City; the following year removed to New Jersey; in 1838, he came to Ohio; in 1840, he removed to Galena, Ill., and engaged in mining; in 1841, he came to Dubuque Co., where he has since lived; he entered 420 acres, which he still owns. Married Miss Margaret Foster in 1843; she was born in Ireland; they have five children- Samuel (enlisted in 1862 from Milwaukee, in the 28th Wis. V.I.; served to the close of the was), Jonathan, William H., Thomas J.( who commenced reading law in 1877, with H. T. McNulty; is now practicing with Pollock & McNulty, at Dubuque), and Robert D. M.E. Church.     pg.959
WILLIAM H. PAISLEY, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Rickardsville; born Jan. 29,1852, in Concord Township; his parents came to Dubuque Co. in 1841, where they have since lived; he own 80 acres of land and is engaged in buying and shipping live stock; has been Constable, Secretary of the School Board and Director; he is frequently consulted on matters of law and has practiced in Justice Courts; his name has been used as a candidate to represent this county in the Legislature, but was defeated on account of political differences.     pg.960
JOHN PALMER, retired; is a native of Christian Co., Ky. and was born Aug. 3, 1813; he lived there until 15 years of age, except one year spent in Morgan Co., Ill.; in May 1828, he came to Galena with his father, who died in the fall of the same year; John returned to Morgan Co. and attended school and left there to come to Galena to take part in the Black Hawk war; after the war closed, he with others were back and forth from Dubuque to Galena, until the Government allowed then to come, in June 1833, then he came and settled here permanently; he engaged in mining for some years; he entered land from the Government at the land sales, and made a farm which he still owns, adjoining the city corporation; he has also been connected more or less with mining interests; he has held town and school offices; he served officially on the School Board in the Sixth School District for over thirty years. In 1837, Mr. Palmer married Mary Gwyther, an English lady; she died in 1871, leaving four children, two of whom are still living- Edward D. lives at Yankton, and is in the employ of the Government; Elizabeth, (now Mrs. Graham), living in Hardin Co., Margaret J. and Mary A. are not living. In 1878, Mr. Palmer married Mrs. Mary Graffort, a native of Illinois. Mr. Palmer's son Edward was in the army, and held the Commission of Lieutenant in Co. C, 21st. I.V.I., and participated in several battles.   pg.856
W.A. PALMER, of the firm of Palmer, Winall & Co., blank-book manufacturers, printer and book binders, corner Sixth and Iowa streets, Dubuque; is a native of Genesee Co., N.Y., and was born Dec. 18, 1836; he grew up to manhood there and came West to Galena, Ill., in 1857, and engaged in business, and remained there until 1860, then came to Dubuque and engaged in his present business, and , in 1864, the firm of Palmer, Winall & Co. was organized, and they have continued the business since then, and have built up a large trade; in 1879, they erected the large brick building on the corner of Sixth and Iowa streets, to meet the demands of their trade. In 1861, Mr. Palmer was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Strong, from Galena, Ill.   pg.855
LEWIS H. PARKER, freight agent of the Illinois Central Railroad; is a native of New Hampshire, and was born in Hillsboro Co., April 13, 1836; he grew up and attended school there; after reaching manhood, he came West, in 1858, to Springfield, Ill.; he began railroading with the Great Western now the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad, and remained with that road as agent and trainmaster until 1866, when he became connected with the Illinois Central Railroad; he was cashier and head book-keeper in the office of the Superintendent at Centralia, Ill.; he remained there until September, 1872, when he came to Dubuque and was appointed trainmaster here and served until January 1877, when he was appointed freight agent at Dubuque, and since then has held that position; while living in Centralia, Mr. Parker was elected Mayor of the town. In June 1858, Mr. Parker was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. McDoel,a native of Hillsboro Co., N.H.; they have two sons- Harry D. and Lewis W.   pg.856
W. W. PARKER, manufacturer and dealer in trunks, No. 614 Main street, is a native of Gallia Co., Ohio, and was born Sept. 1, 1847; his parents came to Illinois in 1854 and located in Galena; he came to Dubuque the following year, and attended school and grew up to manhood here; he engaged in his present business in July 1877. He manufactures and supplies the merchants here, and has built up a good trade and does the largest and principal trunk business in Dubuque.   pg.856
W. H. PEABODY, capitalist; residence, corner Locust and Fourteenth streets; is a native of Syracuse, N.Y. and was born in 1823; he grew up and received his education in that State; after reaching manhood, he engaged in mercantile business at an early day in Toledo, Ohio, and established the first wholesale and jobbing trade that was ever done there; he was actively and prominently identified with the interests of the city for ten years; in 1856, he came West to Iowa and located in Dubuque and engaged in mercantile business, which he carried on successfully for eighteen years, until 1874, when he retired from active commercial business; he had nothing when he began life, and owes his success to his own industry, energy and good management. In 1847, Mr. Peabody was united in marriage to Miss J. A. Barr, a native of Onondaga Co., N.Y.; they have had three children, none of whom are living.   pg.856
PROF. H.L. PEET, Principal of the High School, Dubuque;is a native of Rochester, Monroe Co. N.Y. he grew up to manhood, and received his education in that State; he entered Genesee College, and graduated in 1870; a degree was also conferred upon him by the Sycracuse University; he engaged in teaching ; he came West to Winona and was Principal of the schools there for two years, and was for four years connected with Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.; having studied law, he was admitted to the bar; he practiced law in Chicago for two years; in 1878, he came to Dubuque, and since then has held his present position as Principal of the High School.   pg.856
MARTIN PERKINS, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Rickardsville; born Oct. 7, 1836 in Columbiana Co., Ohio; in 1869, he removed to Dubuque Co.; he owns 130 acres of land; he enlisted in 1864, in Co. D, 24th Ohio V.I.; served to the close of the war. Married Miss Harriet Burge in 1856; she was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio; her father. James Burge, in a native of Bristol, England; he was born March 26,1806; when a boy, he came with his parents to Philadelphia, and was apprenticed to the cabinet trade; in 1831, he came to Jefferson Co., Ohio; he followed his trade till 1852, when he removed to Union Co., Ohio; in 1867, he came to Dubuque Co.; he owns forty acres of land. He married Miss Rachel House in 1831; she was born in Berks Co., Penn., March 8, 1813; they have ten children-five sons and five daughters.     pg.964
CHARLES J. PETERSON, dental surgeon, corer Main and Eighth streets, Dubuque; is a native of Rockland Co., N.Y., and was born in 1854; his parents came to Iowa and located in Dubuque in 1856; he grew up and attended school here, and graduated at the high school; he studied dentistry and graduated at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in March, 1877, and since then has practiced his profession here; Dr. Peterson is one of the few graduates in dental surgery now in practice in this State, and he has established a leading business in Dubuque. He is a member of the Masonic Order and also of the Knights of Pythias; he belongs to the 4th I.N.G., and is Lieutenant of Co. A.   pg.857
BRONSON PETTIBONE, dealer in groceries and provisions, No. 1098 Main street; is a native of Oneida Co., N.Y., and was born May 3, 1830; he grew up to manhood in that State, and came West to Iowa in 1852, and located in Dubuque; he entered a store as clerk, and afterward engaged in the dry-goods business; in 1862, he engaged in the grocery and provision trade, and since then has been engaged in that business. Soon after coming to Dubuque, in 1853, Mr. Pettibone was united in marriage to Miss Eveline Egglesston; she is a native of New York, but is an early settler of Dubuque; they have four children- Frank B., George E., Charles J. and Harvey.Mr. and Mrs. Pettibone have lived in their present location on Seminary Hill twenty-three years.   pg.857
FRANK B. PETTIBONE, dealer in groceries and provisions, corner Main and Eleventh streets, Dubuque; is a native of Dubuque Co., and was born in the city of Dubuque April 13, 1858; he grew up to manhood here, and engaged in his present business during the past year, and is building up a good trade. He married Miss Jennie Heck, from this city, Sept. 3, 1878.   pg.857
ANDREW PFIFFNER, stonemason and contractor, No. 658 Fifteenth street corner of Washington street, Dubuque; is a native to Switzerland, born Jan 10, 1830; his father, Jacob Martin Pfiffner, was born in Switzerland Aug. 13, 1794; he was a soldier in the army, and was present when Bonaparte was last taken; he emigrated with his family to America in 1845, and came to Dubuque; is still living here, and is 86 years old; he has four children living- Martin, Andrew, Jacob and Mary. Andrew, when 15 years of age, came with his parents to America, and to Dubuque in 1845, and began working ar his trade of stonemason; he and his brother Martin have been partners, and engaged in stonemason work and contracting over thirty-three years, and are the oldest in the business in this city. Married Miss Magdalena Wilthaber May 9, 1854; she was born in Switzerland Feb. 5, 1828; they have four children- Andrew Josephine, Bertha, Lena.   pg.857-858
J.J. PFIFFNER, dealer in groceries, provisions, flour and feed, Couler avenue, Dubuque; is a native of Switzerland, and was born Sept. 8, 1828; he emigrated to America in 1843; he came to Illinois and lived nine years in different places, then came to Galena and lived eight years; he came to Dubuque County in 1859, engaged in farming eight years, then was engaged in the saw-mill and flour mill business; he came in the city and engaged in his present business in 1877; he has held the office of Assessor of Jefferson Township, and also held school offices.   In 1854, he married Miss Lena Kessler, a native of Bavaria, Germany; they have six children-A.H., J.J., E.J., Charles F., George A., Maria L; they lost three children.   pg.858
ADAM PIER, dealer in groceries, corner White and Eleventh streets, Dubuque; is a native of Germany, and was born June 15, 1842; he emigrated to America in 1858, and came to Galena the same year, and lived there until coming to Dubuque in February 1868; he worked at the cooper's trade, and was in a grocery store with his brother several years, and held the office of market-master four years; he engaged in his present business in 1879. He married Catharine Krause, a native of Germany, Dec. 29, 1868; they have six children- Stephen, William, John, Addie, Lorenzo, Katie.   pg.857
JOHN PIER, proprietor of the Key City Brewery, South Locust street, Dubuque; was born in Germany Nov. 5, 1834; he emigrated to America in 1853; came to Galena in 1855, and came to Dubuque, where he located, in 1857; he and his brother had a boat store on the Levee; in 1861, he engaged in the grocery business, near the court house, and continued until 1879; he has held the office of City Alderman and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, and belongs to the Order of I.O.O.F., and Order of Workmen. In the spring of 1861, he married Miss Lizzie Ham, from St. Louis; they have two children- John A. and Lena. Mr. Pier is a member of the German Benevolent Society, and the Mechanics' Benevolent Society.   pg.857
JAMES PLAISTER,insurance agent, over Commercial National Bank, corner Fifth and Main streets, Dubuque; is a native of England, and came to this country in 1849, he came to Iowa the same year and located at Dubuque; he entered a store with Peter Waples in the same room now occupied by the office of the Julien House; in 1853, he went to Dyersville, in this county, and became identified with James Dyer, the founder of the town; they owned the location of Dyersville, and also that of Manchester, and a part of Earlville; they were extensively engaged in real estate, and entered at one time 3,200 acres of land in one body in Dubuque Co., known as "Farley Prairie." Mr. Plaister returned to Dubuque in 1862, and, in 1864, he formed a partnership with Gen. Smith, the firm being Smith & Plaister, which continued until July, 1879, and since then Mr. Smith has continued the business; his insurance agency is the oldest in the city of Dubuque. Mr. Plaister was united in marriage to Mrs. Laura T. Rice, in Marshalltown, Iowa; she is a native of Keene, N.H.; he has three children- Joseph D., book-keeper for John Bell & Co., of this city, and Mrs. Morley, of Dyersville, and one daughter, Anna D., at home.   pg.858
JACOB F. PLAPP, cooper, corner Jackson and Thirteenth streets, Dubuque; is a native of Wittenberg, Germany; born Jan. 2, 1824; grew up and learned his trade there; emigrated to America in March 1853, and came direct to Dubuque; worked at his trade one year and then engaged in business for himself, and has carried on over twenty-five years, a longer time than any other cooper in the city, and carries on the largest business in the city, employing ten hands; when Mr. Plapp came here, he only had a very little and owes his success in life to his industry and close attention to business. In August, 1852, was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Bockel, a native of Germany; she was born March 14, 1831;they have three children, two sons and one daughter, Frederick William, attending the high school; Christian Henry and Louise, both attending school.   pg.858
CHARLES PLATT, farmer and wagon-maker, Sec. 25; P.O. Cottage Hill; born Oct. 22, 1835, in Ohio; in 1855, he came to Dubuque Co., where he has since lived; he owns 137 acres of land, also his wagon and blacksmith shops; he and his brother have been engaged in this business since 1856. Married Miss Adaline Stuart in September, 1858; she was born in Iowa; had seven children, six living- Byron, John, Wilbur, Berthie, Hervey and Mabel; lost Nellie in infancy. Republican.     pg.960
F.M. PLEINS, of the firm of Pleins & Beach, soap and candle manufacturers, Dubuque; is a native of Germany, and was born in Rhenish Prussia Aug. 13,1823; he grew up to manhood and learned his business there; he came to America in October 1849, and came to Iowa and settled in Dubuque Aug. 10, 1855, and established his present business, the firm being F.M. Pleins & Co.; in the spring of 1858, James Beach bought his partner's interest, and sine then they have carried on the business and have built up a large trade. Mr. Pleins has been twice married; his first wife was Dorothea Klingenberg, a native of Hanover, Germany; she died in 1871, leaving four children- Elizabeth, Tecla H., Francis and Rudolph. In July, 1872, he married Louise Nieustaedt, a native of Hanover, Germany; they have one son.     pg.858
SAMUEL M. POLLOCK, attorney and counselor at law, corner Eighth and Main streets, Dubuque; is a native of Ohio and was born in 1829; he received a good academic education; he commence reading law and having pursued his studies for several years, was admitted to practice in the courts of that State; about the year 1855, he came to Iowa and located in Dubuque and engaged in the practice of his profession; being a close student and applying himself closely, ha soon gained distinction in his profession, and in the spring of 1859, was elected Judge of the City Court, which had concurrent jurisdiction in civil cases with the District Court; he afterward resigned his position and resumed the practice of his profession. After the breaking-out of the rebellion, in 1862, he enlisted in the 6th I.V.C., and was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment; the regiment was sent on the frontier to fight the Indians, and Col. Pollock participated in several severe conflicts with the savages; Col. Wilson having resigned his commission, Lieut.. Col. Pollock was appointed Colonel of the regiment and continued in command until 1865, when the regiment was mustered out of the service. After the close of the war, Col. Pollock returned to Dubuque and again resumed the practice of his profession, taking into partnership James H. Shields, and the firm of Pollock & Shields have built up a large and lucrative law business; they continued together until 1879, when they dissolved. In 1872, Col. Pollock was united in marriage to Miss Hughlet, of Galena, Ill.; they have two children.     pg.858-859
HORACE POOLE,of the firm of Poole, Gilliam & Co., jobbers and wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, teas, syrups, canned goods, fruits, tobaccos and cigars, 272 Main street, Dubuque; is a native of Danvers, Essex Co., Mass.; he grew up to manhood there, and came West to Iowa in 1859, and located in Dubuque. Upon the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted in the 1st I.V.I.; in 1862, he enlisted in the 21st I.V.I., and was commissioned Adjutant; in February, 1863, he was commissioned Adjutant General, and held that position until the close of the war in July, 1865. He returned to Dubuque and in 1870, the firm of Poole, Gilliam & Co., was organized, and they have continued in business since them and have built up a large trade. Mr. Poole was united in marriage, Sept. 27, 1863, to Miss Frances Langworthy, a native of Dubuque, and a daughter of Solon Langworthy, one of the early settlers and an honored citizen of Dubuque; they have two sons- Clark L., and Horace S.     pg.859
B.W. POOR, attorney at law and Register in Bankruptcy; is a native of Berlin, Washington Co., Vt. and was born Jan. 15, 1818; he grew up to manhood and received his education there; he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1844; after being admitted, he went to Lowell, Mass, and engaged in the practice of law in the same office with Gen. Butler; he remained there seven years, and came West to Iowa, and located in Dubuque in June 1852; in December, he engaged in the practice of law; for six years he was one of the well-known law firm of Smith, McKindley & Poor. He was appointed Judge of Circuit Court, to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge D.S. Wilson; in February 1869, ha was appointed Register in Bankruptcy, and is commissioner of the United States Circuit Court. In 1845, he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna P. Walker, a native of Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vt.; they have four children.     pg.859
DR. A.B. POORE, physician and surgeon, Dyersville; he wasborn in 1850 in Vermont; when a child, he came with his parents to Dubuque Co.; he attended the Hamilton College at Clinton, N.Y., for a term of four years, and graduated with honors, taking the first prize in chemistry; he then returned to Dubuque and taught school two years; then commenced studying medicine with Dr. C.G. Pomeroy, graduated in 1879 from the university at the city of New York, first degree M.D.; he then came to Dyersville, and at once commenced the practice of his profession.     pg.945
C.L. PRITCHARD, of the firm of C.L. Pritchard & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in patent vehicle tops, corner Fourth and White streets, Dubuque; is a native of Connecticut; he grew up to manhood and received his education in Connecticut and New York State; he came to Iowa and located in Dubuque in 1869, and in 1877, established the business of C.L. Pritchard & Co.; they began making a cheap sun top for wagon-seats for summer use; they then made a more substantial top, similar to the buggy top; the demand increased, and they patented their present popular and substantial vehicle top; from the small beginning that they first made, they now employ forty men during the busy season, and have five men on the road soliciting orders; they ship their good to every State in the Union and to Canada, and their business is constantly increasing.     pg.859
B.B.PROVOOST, No. 1067 Clay street, Dubuque; is a native of the city of New York, and was born Feb. 15, 1813; his parents were descendants of the Huguenots, and were one of the oldest families of New York City; his grandfather was the first Episcopal Bishop of New York State after the Revolutionary war. Mr. Provoost grew up and attended schools in New York City until 16 years of age, then went of the Morris Canal under Co. R.B. Mason of Chicago. Mr. Provoost ran the first level to get the height of Bergen Ridge on the survey of the road from Jersey City to Newark. In 1851, when Col. Mason was appointed Chief Engineer of the Illinois Central Railroad. Mr. Provoost came West with him, and was appointed Division Engineer, and had charge of the survey and building of the division of the road from Rock River to Dunleith. In 1854, he came to Dubuque, being appointed Chief Engineer of the Dubuque & Pacific Railroad; he located the road to Sioux City, and had charge of building the road as far west as Manchester; he afterward located and helped build the Western Union Railroad from Freeport to Lanark; has had a large experience in engineering and contracting on railroad work. He has been one of the Directors of the Second National Bank fro a long time. He was united in marriage, in November, 1847, to Miss Grace Ann Merwin, a native of Connecticut; they have four children- Mary, now Mrs. Albee, of this city, Sarah, Nellie and George.     pg.859-860
W.W. PYNE, fruit-raising and mining, Wilde street, Dubuque;is a native of Berkshire Co., Mass.,and was born Aug. 23,1840; he was raised mostly in Casenovia, New York State; he came West to Dubuque in 1858; in March 1859 opened the Key City House, and kept that hotel nine years; he engaged in fruit raising, and has ten acres of land in the city limits well improved, with over three thousand grape vines and also cherries and small fruits; in March, 1878, he opened the Tremont House, and kept that until September, 1879, when he engaged in mining. When the war broke out, he enlisted in the 18th Wis. V.I., Co. G; during the first year, he was in every battle of the regiment; was wounded twice the same day at the battle of Corinth; he served four years. In 1866, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Eleanor Clinton, from Grand Rapids, Wis.; they had on son-Jesse-who is not living.     pg.860