V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY - Revision history

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]
	[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE, DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.		[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born in June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE, DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams ~~reacquired~~ sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams re-acquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

	The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold. There ~~are~~ eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.		The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold. There were eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.

	By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.		By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.
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	The 1868-69 and 1870-71 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the east side of Main between Jones and 1st.		The 1868-69 and 1870-71 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the east side of Main between Jones and 1st.

	The 1873-74 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 12 and 14 Main.		The 1873-74 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 12 and 14 Main.

	The 1874-1875 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 146 Main.		The 1874-1875 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 146 Main.

	The 1878-79 ''Dubuque City Directory'' located the company at 136-140 Main.		The 1878-79 '''Dubuque City Directory''' located the company at 136-140 Main.

	The 1873-74 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main ws 4 s of First.		The 1873-74 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Main sw 4 s of First.

	The 1880 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 136-146 Main.		The 1880 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 136-146 Main.

	The 1884-85 ''Dubuque City Directory'' located the company at 136-140 Main.		The 1884-85 '''Dubuque City Directory''' located the company at 136-140 Main.

	The 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the southwest corner of 2nd and Iowa.		The 1886-87 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the southwest corner of 2nd and Iowa.

	The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 66-72 Main.		The 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 66-72 Main.

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]
	[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE,DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.		[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE, DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]
	[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND ~~DEAN~~]] foundry.		[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE,DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, ~~Augustine~~ A.\|~~Augustine~~ A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

	The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold. There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.		The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold. There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.

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	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustine A.\|Augustine A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustine A.\|Augustine A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

	The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold.		The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold. There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.
	There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.

	By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.		By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.

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	By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.		By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.

	See: [[WILLIAMS, V. J.\|V. J. WILLIAMS]]		See: [[WILLIAMS, Virgil J.\|Virgil J. WILLIAMS]]

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	[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.		[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, ~~Austin~~ Augustine\|~~Austin~~ Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustine A.\|Augustine A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

	The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold.		The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold.

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	The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 66-72 Main.		The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 66-72 Main.

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]
			[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

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	There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.		There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.

	By 1887 Williams's company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.		By 1887 Williams' company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.

	See: [[WILLIAMS, V. J.\|V. J. WILLIAMS]]		See: [[WILLIAMS, V. J.\|V. J. WILLIAMS]]

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

	By 1887 Williams's company ~~grossed~~ $250,000 annually ~~with an eleven-man staff~~. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.		The company sold agricultural implements. Repairs were made and parts furnished for all equipment sold.
			There are eleven men employed with a trade territory including the northern half of Iowa and southern Minnesota.

			By 1887 Williams's company was grossing $250,000 annually. The building eventually served as the [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] warehouse.

	See: [[WILLIAMS, V. J.\|V. J. WILLIAMS]]		See: [[WILLIAMS, V. J.\|V. J. WILLIAMS]]
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			'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 58

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]
	[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE,DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.		[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE, DEAN AND COMPANY]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.

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	[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.		[[Image:vj1873.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1873 advertisement in city directory.]]
			[[Image:Photo_15234.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo circa 2012]]V. J. WILLIAMS AND COMPANY. Born June 1832 in Meigs County, Ohio, V.J. Williams moved to Dubuque twenty years later and worked as a pattern maker for the [[ROUSE AND DEAN]] foundry.

	In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.		In 1858 Williams became a partner in the foundry; two years later, he founded the V.J. Williams Implement Company. After serving in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Williams returned to Dubuque and resumed business in partnership with H.B. Gifford. Williams reacquired sole interest in 1868 and incorporated the company in February 1884 with a capitalization of $50,000, building a four-story building the next year. [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]] and [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] served as president and vice president respectively. Williams served as general manager.