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PALMER, William A.
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PALMER, William A. (Genesee County, NY, Dec. 18, 1836--Galena, IL, July 16, 1915). Educated in the public schools of Batavia, New York, Palmer came to Dubuque in 1860 and opened PALMER, WINALL & CO.. He remained active in the business until 1905 when he retired. The company was sold and became BERG & BRIGGS.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 728.