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GRETHER, John
GRETHER, John. (Baden, Germany, Nov. 16, 1816--Unknown). Grether learned his trade as a carpenter and builder in Germany. After serving in the army eight years, he held the position of Superintendent of Building Fort, at Rasdatd, for eleven years, and had charge of 2,200 men. During the winter season, he worked as a draftsman.
Grether came to Dubuque in 1854 and began working at his trade. He married Augusta Lembke, from Mecklenburg, Germany, June 7, 1859; they had one son- Henry, and one daughter-Louise.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 796