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NIEBUHR, A.
NIEBUHR, A. (Hanover, Germany, Feb. 22, 1839-- ). Niebuhr received his education and learned his trade in Germany. He traveled for a number of years in different kingdoms and spoke five different languages.
Niebuhr came to America in September 1872 and operated a tailoring business in Washington, D.C., for five years. He came to Dubuque in March 1877. In 1875, he married Miss Mary Gorius, a native of Dubuque County; they had one child.
See: A. NIEBUHR
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 853